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INITA

Taipei CitySongshan DistrictItalian restaurant

4.8/ 5
245

Italian, Japanese, and Taiwanese influences come together, while live preparation and interaction make the meal feel like a performance.

At a Glance

Reservation requiredWiFiEasy parking

Signature Dishes

  • Pasta

    Tossed tableside, with a rich cheese aroma and a just-right texture.

  • Clam chawanmushi

    Pronounced umami, but also quite salty.

  • Sushi Margherita

    A round crisp resembles a pizza, topped with chopped raw fish and nori powder for a creative presentation reminiscent of the Italian flag.

At a Glance

Reservation
Dinner reservations are recommended.

What you should know

Hidden costs

  • There is a recorded instance of a 10% add-on to the set menu, including water service.

What you should know

  • The restaurant has only 12 counter seats and one private room; there has been a recorded instance of reservations filling immediately when released.
  • There has been a dinner arrangement where guests dined together after everyone arrived, with dishes starting at around 7:00 p.m.
  • On one visit, the chef explained each dish in English while his wife explained it in Chinese, including the ingredients and preparation.