01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Plates piled high with plump scallops, oysters, or prawns announce the generous portions at Santini the moment they reach the table. The menu offers broad latitude to match favorite toppings with different sauce profiles: robust tomato or velvety cream sauces, garlic-infused peperoncino, white wine butter sauces fragrant with green shiso, or bright lemon and olive oil bases. Bold seasonings and satisfying quantities give every dish substantial presence.
Midday visitors can take advantage of the lunch sets, which include a fresh salad and a drink. The accompanying homemade miniature buns and focaccia feature a soft, chewy texture that works wonderfully for mopping up any remaining pasta sauce.
The kitchen also turns out crisp, thin-crusted pizzas layered with melted cheese, alongside starters such as seared scallop salads. Situated directly across from the Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens, the restaurant provides a welcoming indoor dining room as well as open terrace seating. It is an easy stop for a relaxed lunch during a stroll, and just as inviting for a leisurely dinner with a glass of wine.
