小廢柴 Little Sleepyhead
Hualien CountyHualien CityItalian restaurant
A renovated old-house Italian restaurant with a choice of pasta shapes and a classic flavor profile.
At a Glance
Cash onlyWiFiKid seatsClean restroomWheelchair accessEasy parking
Signature Dishes
Truffle wild-mushroom pasta
The five-pungent vegetarian pasta draws rich flavor from simple ingredients; the noodles are cooked just right without becoming too soft.
White-wine clam pasta
The clams are large and fresh, but the portion is on the small side; a past dining record listed it at NT$260.
Tomato shrimp linguine
The shrimp's sweetness comes through.
Carbonara thin-round pasta
Rich cheese and a distinctive dry bacon flavor; the sauce is neither too thick nor too scant.
Four-liquor tiramisu
Not cloying: a bitter layer in the middle balances the sweetness, with a crisp biscuit base.
At a Glance
- Peak hours
- Very busy during mealtimes
- Reservation
- For holiday dining, advance reservations have been suggested.
What you should know
Avoid if
- If you have a tight schedule afterward
What you should know
- On one past visit, the food took half an hour to arrive, and companions' dishes did not necessarily reach the table at the same time.
- Cash only.
- Parking can be hard to find; nearby street parking is paid.