Spontini Cascade Harajuku
スポンティーニ カスケード原宿
Shibuya · Restaurant
Milan-rooted Spontini brings oversized fried Margherita to Harajuku. Thick, oil-fried dough yields crispy crust and chewy interior, loaded with melted mozzarella. Expect lines even weekday afternoons.
⚠️ Note: Lines form throughout the day; weekend waits can exceed 90 minutes. The ¥900–1,150 prices are current but may shift; verify on visit.
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Original post by @joker_gourmet
How to visit
- Address
- Shibuya-ku, Jingumae, 1-10-37 CASCADE HARAJUKU 2F, Tokyo
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 11am–3pm, 5pm–9pm; Sat–Sun 11am–9pm; open daily
- Price
- $
- Rating
- 4.1 ★ (1394 reviews on Google Maps)
- English (?)
- Yes
- Reservations
- Not required
What makes it special
Spontini, a 60-year Milan institution, fries its thick-dough pizzas in a pan within a wood-fired oven, achieving a distinctive crispy-chewy contrast. The “devilish” Margherita (¥900) comes heaped with double mozzarella; sausage topping (¥400) adds further indulgence. Fresh-baked constantly, so pizzas arrive hot. The format and abundance of cheese set it apart from Tokyo’s typical Neapolitan spots.
How to visit
2-minute walk from Harajuku Station. Walk-ins only; no reservations. Cash and card accepted. Arrive off-peak (late morning or mid-afternoon) to avoid hour-long queues.
FAQ
What's the difference between their Margherita and the double-mozzarella version?
Standard Margherita (¥900) is tomato, mozzarella, and basil. The W Mozzarella (¥1,150) doubles the cheese for extra melting richness.
Is this Neapolitan pizza?
No. Spontini uses a thick-dough, pan-fried method unique to Milan—crispy outside, chewy inside, quite different from thin Neapolitan style.