Kyoto Prefecture, Uji/Ujitawara | Antica Pizzeria Rajinerro | Seat Reservation Only

Owner Kyosuke Okue discovered the charm of pizza at the famous Italian restaurant Tramonto in Kyoto, then traveled to Naples to study at four restaurants there, and after returning to Japan he worked as the manager of the famous restaurant Pizzeria GG in Tokyo. He also demonstrated his world-class skills by achieving excellent results in competitions such as the Naples Pizza Olympics. In 2019, he finally opened Antica Pizzeria Lajinello in his hometown of Uji.

The wood-fired oven is a symbol of pizzerias. When purchasing a new pizza oven in Japan, it is common to import the oven itself from Italy, but Antica Pizzeria Lajinello invited three master craftsmen from Naples to Uji and built an oven from scratch, just like the ones used locally. By using an oven that excels at maintaining the right heat for long periods of time, they are able to create crispy and chewy pizzas! You can watch the pizzas being baked from outside the store.

We use plenty of Italian strong flour and oil, as well as Campania mozzarella, Neapolitan salami, and Roman prosciutto, which are delivered fresh three times a week, to recreate the authentic taste. The hams in particular are sliced to order, so you can always enjoy a fresh flavor. While our pizzas follow traditional Neapolitan techniques, we also incorporate Neapolitan trends in the toppings.

Freshly baked pizza is key. We pay close attention to how quickly we can bring the pizza to your table. Please come and try our freshly baked Neapolitan pizza at our restaurant. Our restaurant is located in Osakaya Market on Ujibashi-dori Shopping Street, the main street of Uji, making it easy for locals to visit and a convenient location for tourists. The interior of the restaurant is classical, with wooden floors and stone walls, but also has the casual, welcoming atmosphere that you would expect from a pizzeria.