01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Located in Ookayama, Café Hermitage offers an extensive menu of pasta and Western-style fare that makes choosing a meal an enjoyable pastime. Alongside staples like tomato sauce, salt-seasoned bases, mentaiko, and butter soy sauce, the sauce list extends to golden sesame and fragrant basil cream, making it tempting to try something new on every visit.
Among the standout offerings is the seafood pasta bathed in a white wine cream sauce. Gently aromatic with white wine, the sauce brings plenty of body yet finishes with a light, delicate touch. Pairing it with the optional flat tagliatelle brings out the chewy texture of the pasta as it catches the sauce, creating a deeply satisfying plate.
For an even richer cheese profile, the kitchen also prepares quattro formaggi pasta, generously melted with 4 distinct cheeses. Their bold, savory flavors cling tightly to the noodles for a comforting, robust meal. Lunchtime brings set options that add soft drinks and sides, letting diners take their time over comforting additions such as chilled potato soup or pumpkin potage.
Lined with books and magazines, the compact interior accommodates only a handful of seats and is run single-handedly by the owner. The proprietor's easygoing, hospitable manner lends the space a warm, neighborly feel, making this an inviting café to drop into even on your own.
