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About this place
The ideal way to begin with a glass in hand is with Italian cold antipasti showcasing seasonal vegetables simply prepared. The menu at Osteria Luce features small plates crafted to bring out the natural character of each vegetable—eggplant steamed with honey vinegar, bell peppers accented with red wine vinegar, agrodolce, and pickles. An assortment allowing diners to sample several varieties in small portions is also available, its natural sweetness and gentle acidity whetting the appetite with every bite.
Among the main dishes, sautéed Daisen chicken with lemon butter sauce stands out. Cooked with careful precision to keep the meat moist and tender, the chicken is coated in a rich yet citrus-bright sauce that satisfies without feeling heavy. The kitchen also turns out regional drinking fare like pan con tomate topped with Mont-Saint-Michel mussels steeped in broth, and a rich Roman-style stew of Ezo pork offal and artichokes.
Pasta dishes for rounding off the meal feature distinctive combinations rarely seen elsewhere, such as an Oomasari peanut sauce or short-horn beef ragù scented with porcini. A major draw is the wide selection of natural wines by the glass and bottle, with staff on hand to suggest pairings for each course. Set in a quiet corner of Senju-Nakacho, it offers an inviting space to savor thoughtful cooking alongside glass after glass.
