PINOCOCO
Taichung CityNantun DistrictItalian restaurant
Centered on pasta, pizza, and salads, with an emphasis on the ingredients' fresh flavors and well-integrated seasoning.
At a Glance
Often busyReservation requiredWiFiWheelchair accessKid seatsEasy parking
Signature Dishes
Signature Fried Chicken Wings
Fried just right and juicy rather than dry, with a Pringles BBQ-like aroma; not overly salty or hard, with the meat juices retained.
Braised M9 Wagyu Beef Cheek Risotto
The beef is braised until tender, with lemon-butter and light tartness cutting through the richness; it can also come across as salty.
Chargrilled Seafood Salad
The greens are fresh, and chargrilling adds aroma to the seafood; the ingredients are substantial.
Chargrilled Octopus Tentacle
Springy meat with a chargrilled aroma; an above-average showing overall.
Tiramisu
Moist and melt-in-the-mouth, with crisp bits adding texture; the alcohol and cocoa are restrained, though it can also seem ordinary.
At a Glance
- Reservation
- There were crowds on a Sunday evening, and booking ahead was recommended at the time.
What you should know
Best for
- Hosting guests
What you should know
- À la carte ordering with no minimum spend.
- A partner parking lot is nearby; one visit recorded no parking charge.
- The space is roomy, but it may be noisy during meals, so conversation may require a raised voice.