Trattoria Nora Cucina Niigata Abumi
About a 10-minute walk from Niigata Station South Exit. Serves Italian cuisine made with Niigata ingredients in a relocated 150-year-old inn building. Popular spot near the station often filling up before opening. Hand-rolled pasta and stone-oven pizza are its signatures. Lunch 3,000-4,000 yen for excellent value. Tabelog 106 reviews, Yahoo 4.27.
Reviews say: 'The old farmhouse atmosphere is wonderful and food is delicious.' 'Pasta loaded with local Niigata vegetables is superb.' 'You practically need a lunch reservation.' 'A local friend introduced me and it became my regular spot.' Yahoo 4.27/95, Tabelog 106 reviews confirm solid local support.