Itameshi

Amanda Rozsavolgyi a month ago

What a pleasant and delicious dining experience! The space is beautiful and all the staff we interacted with were welcoming and pleasant. I love Italian food and I love Japenese food so putting them together can't be bad. I was a bit skeptical about trying Itameshi because they have a small menu with not many meat-free options, but actually the ones they do have are great! My partner and I started with the Cacio e Pepe gyoza and the Sunomono cucumber salad. The gyoza are pure flavor bombs; The super peppery and cheesy taste of Cacio packed into a little pocket. I'd come back just for these. The cucumber salad is fresh and light with a nice little chili kick and crunch from some cashews -- definitely a sleeper hit on the menu. The Truffle crema pasta I had for an entrée was perfectly prepared and the truffle flavor was the star. You can tell they're using actual black truffles and not just truffle oil. My partner really enjoyed his Miso salmon, served with forbidden rice and sautéed bok choy. He said the bok choy was reminiscent of sautéed broccolini and really made sense for the Italian Japanese fusion. Japanese cocktails are some of my favorites and the ones at Itameshi do not di

Crash Palace Edited 2 months ago

Itameshi (a take on the Japanese word for "Italian Food") brings together both Italian and Japanese cultures in an array of dishes. The interior of the establishment is minimalist and cool, while being inviting at the same time. I loved the look and how the atmosphere supports the appearance of each dish. To dive into the fusion, I began with their Tuna Carpaccio (thinly sliced tuna with Japanese butter crouton, lemon oil, Sicilian balsamic agrodolce, chives, garlic, and shallots). This was a light dish with tuna that melted on the tongue. I am not a fan of balsamic vinegar due to its sweetness but l enjoyed the appetizer nonetheless. I chose their Miso Salmon (Fresh miso-cured salmon with grilled lemon, forbidden rice, bok choy, and miso butter) for my main course. This is extraordinary where contrasting flavors complement each other. With a generous helping of salmon, the salty bok choy and bean-like forbidden rice married well with the miso based fish. Besides an array of flavors that worked well in concert, the different textures enhanced the dish even more. My exceptional server, Lauren, provided excellent recommendations and guidance. For dessert, based on my tastes, she

Claudia Zárate 5 months ago

This restaurant offers a Japanese–Italian fusion concept, which sounded unusual—but we decided to give it a try. The service was quick, though that may have been because the place was empty, which felt a bit odd for a Saturday night. The wine selection wasn’t very impressive. One funny and unexpected moment: my friend ordered a salad and asked to add chicken, but they couldn’t do it because the chicken was “only for main dishes,” which we found amusing and a bit strange. I ordered the truffle pasta, and it was quite good. However, despite that, the overall experience didn’t convince me to come back.

Jesse Cimino a year ago

Celebrated my birthday here and tried it out for the first time. We had a party of 8 and tried about half of the appetizers they offer and everyone tried a different entree. We all were very impressed with the freshness, flavors, and presentation of the main dishes. However, the appetizers still stole the show somehow (only got pictures of the appetizers because we were all too excited to eat the entrees). The octopus and calimari in particular were some of the best we have ever had. All the flavors are thoughtful and well executed, and some are quite innovative. Excellent drink selection, and the service was top notch. My entree was the NY strip, and as outstanding as the steak itself was, the side of wasabi mashed potatoes managed to steal the show. One of the better sides I've ever had the pleasure of eating. It's a smaller menu, but there is still good variety, and we can't wait to go back to try what we didn't get to the first time (but certainly getting seconds of the octopus).

S Diane Edited 11 months ago

Wow! Since opening I’ve eaten here 6 times!!! Had my 1st solo dining experience on a Friday night - went to pick up my takeout order (Fried Calamari 😋😋😋😋😋) and ended up having a fabulous drink at the bar. Met a beautiful couple also eating at the Bar. Stayed longer as we struck up conversation. Bar Service never disappoints..William is passionate and creative & it shows up in his work! The level of flavors in the food… all i can say is wait for it!! The first bite is delicious and it elevates from there! Can’t say enough about the Chef’s and this kitchen staff. The servers are delightful and learning the menu just like us but we appreciate them sharing what they’ve experienced so far on the menu. They’re eager to go ask on things that aren’t sure of. Their is bread service now to “sop up” the amazing sauces coming from this kitchen!!! Can’t miss items: Calamari; Grilled Prime NY Strip Steak; Waygu Meatballs; Cacio e Pepe; gyoza, cherry-pepper; clams and last night 8 of us shared items family style and tried the ramen… I’ll be back for that! Oh and the salmon… chef’s 💋.