In Taipei, a city full of delicious food, the choices for Italian restaurants are truly dazzling.
However, when it comes to authentic flavors and a complete dining experience, you really have to recommend this "Cin Cin Osteria 請請義大利餐廳" located in Songshan District. It's definitely a must-add to your pocket list!
The must-try wood-fired pizzas and delicious pasta dishes have truly conquered my stomach. It's a restaurant I've visited many times. Whenever I'm at Nanjing Fuxing Station after work and craving Italian food, I think of it. I just can't help it—I really love it.
Store Name: Cin Cin Osteria 請請義大利餐廳 (Qingcheng Branch)
Address: 1F, No. 16, Lane 16, Qingcheng Street, Zhongzheng Li, Songshan District, Taipei City 105
Phone: 0227122050
請請義大利餐廳 Qingcheng Branch is located right next to the famous Qingcheng Hainanese Chicken Rice, about a 5-minute walk from MRT Nanjing Fuxing Station. The Qingcheng store features large glass windows that let the warm indoor lighting and customer interactions naturally flow outward, attracting the attention of passersby. Occasionally, the mouthwatering aroma of wood-fired PIZZA wafts out—it's amazing!
Upon entering 請請義大利餐廳, you'll notice several certificates prominently displayed on the wall. The most eye-catching is the certification from the "Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani" (Naples Pizza Makers Association). This certificate is not just decoration—it's 請請's highest commitment to authentic Neapolitan pizza craftsmanship. Cin Cin Osteria chooses to use the internationally renowned "CAPUTO" specialty flour, one of the keys to making authentic Neapolitan pizza!
For a restaurant to obtain this kind of international certification means they fully follow the ancient traditions and techniques of Naples, Italy, ensuring every pizza presents the most original and classic flavors.
The restaurant's interior is spacious with thoughtfully arranged tables, providing enough private space while maintaining an overall lively dining atmosphere. The wooden tables and chairs complement the large brick walls and red brick arches, creating a harmonious and unified visual feel.
The exposed ceiling pipes add a touch of industrial modern style, forming an interesting contrast with the classic brick walls. The visual impact of the interior decor is truly striking.
The menu at 請請義大利餐廳 is based on classic Italian cuisine, infused with the chef's creativity and commitment to fresh ingredients. From appetizers, pizzas, and pastas to main courses, every dish aims to showcase the diversity and essence of Italian cooking.
There are really so many dishes~ Too many for me to try them all even now. I love their pastas the most. Although the prices are on the higher side, the ingredients are top-notch and the portions are just right.
Before the main course, the restaurant thoughtfully serves a basket of steaming hot bread. The bread has a crispy exterior and soft interior with a natural wheat aroma, paired with a small dish of olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.
Dipping the bread in the olive oil and vinegar makes it moist, blending the fruity notes of the olive oil with the slight acidity of the balsamic vinegar, creating a fresh and appetizing flavor in the mouth. This is one of the most classic ways to experience the essence of Italian dining.
When the pizza arrives, what first catches the eye is its golden, crispy crust. The slightly charred leopard-spot edges are the hallmark of traditional wood-fired pizza!!
The pizza emits an enticing charcoal-grilled aroma as soon as it's served, looking incredibly crispy. The toppings are rich and colorful, featuring red tomato chunks, white mozzarella cheese, light pink prosciutto slices, brown sausage pieces, and accents of purple onion strips and herbs, creating a vibrant visual that makes you want to grab a slice right away.
I couldn't resist picking up a slice and taking a big bite—it was truly surprising!!
First, you taste the floury aroma from the thin, crispy crust. It has a satisfying chew, and the more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes. The charcoal aroma then spreads in your mouth. Next comes the sweet and tangy tomato sauce paired with the rich, milky mozzarella, along with the salty prosciutto and the hearty texture of the sausage. The slight spiciness of the purple onion and the fragrance of the herbs add layers to the overall flavor.
A whole golden, crispy duck leg is boldly placed on wide flat pasta soaked in sauce. The restaurant tops the duck leg with shaved Parmesan cheese, filling the air with aroma.
The duck leg's skin, after low-temperature cooking and searing, has an appealing golden color and looks extremely crispy.
Although the skin looks a bit dry from frying, the meat is tender and falls right off the bone at the slightest touch—how magical is that? The crispy duck skin provides rich fatty aroma that pairs perfectly with the wide flat pasta, which absorbs the sauce beautifully. Every strand is coated in the rich, savory duck fat flavor. The sauce is tomato-based, blended with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and other ingredients for a fresh sweetness that combines perfectly with the salty duck leg, creating a rich yet not greasy flavor. Oh my! I love this kind of layered cuisine.
請請義大利餐廳 doesn't just serve delicious Italian-style dishes—it also provides a complete dining experience. From the meticulous decor to the commitment to ingredients and cooking, you can feel the restaurant's dedication and passion.
Although the prices are above average, considering the high-quality ingredients, skilled cooking techniques, and satisfying portions, it's a highly recommended Italian restaurant. Whether for a romantic date, friends gathering, or family celebration, it offers a satisfying and memorable choice. I've visited more than five times already~ Every time it's delicious. I just can't get enough!