01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Set on the basement 2 level of Otemachi One with direct subway access from Otemachi Station, Enoteca d'Oro serves as a practical stop for everything from midday business lunches to relaxed gatherings after work. Its wide, open entrance facing the corridor provides a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere that invites casual drop-ins.
During weekday lunch hours, sets pairing pasta or pizza with a fresh salad draw steady interest. Choices range from weekly rotating pasta options featuring tomato or garlic-and-oil bases to classic Margherita, rich Bufala topped with creamy water buffalo mozzarella, and distinctive pies like gorgonzola paired with fig and walnut. Adding an espresso, drip coffee, or a glass of wine for a modest surcharge makes it easy to unwind after a busy morning.
In the evening, the kitchen turns to dishes curated specifically to complement wine, true to the venue's enoteca heritage. Starters feature classic smooth chicken white-liver crostini, platters of aged prosciutto and salami, and Piedmontese bagna cauda showcasing vegetables from contracted farms. Entrées and pastas balance diverse traditions across Italy, from spaghetti generously coated with Sardinian bottarga to sliced Tagliata of wagyu beef ichibo.
Bottles from across Italy’s wine regions share space with rotating by-the-glass pours, Spumante, grappa digestifs, and house-made limoncello, offering ample opportunity to sample varied terroirs. With party courses including all-you-can-drink plans alongside simple seat bookings, the restaurant proves just as dependable for casual team dinners as it is for midday repasts.
