Trinity

When you want to sit down and take your time over a midday meal, a well-paced course that carries you all the way from starter to dessert is a welcome find. At Trinity, an Italian restaurant south of Katsura Station, the popular Set Lunch A opens with an appetizer-garnished salad, followed by homemade hearth-baked bread, a daily pasta selection, and a post-meal mini dessert with coffee or tea. Pasta options rotate by the day and season—featuring sauces from tomato to rich cream—and can be ordered in larger portions for those arriving with a hearty appetite.

Although Trinity presents itself as an Italian establishment, its green curry draws just as much loyalty as its pasta. It is a fixture of the lunch trade, often tempting diners who arrived with Italian noodles in mind to change their plans on the spot. Come evening, the spiced curry shares dinner billing with stone-pot-style pasta dishes, offering a fragrant, warming plate in relaxed surroundings.

Those dropping in for tea or a sweet finish will find plenty of house-baked treats and Japanese confections. Alongside classics like gâteau au chocolat and matcha fondant au chocolat, the drinks counter turns out café specialties such as Viennese coffee and soy milk matcha au lait. Evenings easily accommodate groups gathering over wine, beer, and shared plates, making the dining room an easy fit at any hour of the day.