Pietro Pasta and Tapas

Italian eats at Lumine Ikebukuro

Pietro Pasta and Tapas is an Italian restaurant at the Lumine shopping complex in Ikebukuro, and it's a great place for a Western food fix when in Tokyo. The main menu focus is on pizza and pasta, although they also have some rice and meat-based dishes. I really like that they offer small or regular sized pasta servings here, so you can tailor your meal to your appetite. Lots of seating, and it wasn't particularly busy when I visited -- so the whole experience felt pleasant and relaxed. Good lineup of desserts and drinks, too, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available.