INITA
Taipei CitySongshan DistrictItalian restaurant
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.