œFISHPOOL CAFE

On Kokusai-dori in Naha, eItalian cuisinef translates simply to Fishpool Cafe. The light and cheery atmosphere creates the perfect environment for a relaxing meal, while the food and drinks will have you excited for days after.
Fishpool Cafe owner Hiromitsu Komesu makes culinary offerings come alive, accenting northern Italian specialties. gI favor the northern flavors because of the pastas,h he says, recommending his spaghetti with tomato sauce pastaNow in its sixth year, Fishpool Cafe offers a half-dozen spaghettis, each with its own sauce drawn from a specific region of Italy.
Fishpoolfs casual decor is original, designed by Komesu. He began as an assistant in a French restaurant, then studied and moved up to sommelier. The lure of food was a magnet though, leading Komesu to transform his dream of his own restaurant to reality. gI wanted to offer high quality service in a cafe style,h he says of his bright?yet intimate?second floor restaurant in the midst of Nahafs bustling tourist district.
A Fishpool visit sets your taste buds salivating even before beginning perusal of the menu. For starters, choose from 14 coffees, four Chinese teas and 16 international teas, including Japanese green tea. There are also 60 varieties of French, Italian and American wines, as well as seven beers from Japan, Italy, Mexico and the U.S. Fishpool also offers non-alcoholic beers.