Need Italian on Your Okinawa Rental Car Trip? Head to Capricciosa Amiku in Naha’s Apple Town
A few days into your Okinawa trip — you’ve had your fill of umibudo, Okinawa soba, and taco rice, and your brain just wants a familiar plate of pasta. That’s where today’s spot comes in: Capricciosa Amiku (カプリチョーザ 天久店). It’s the Okinawa branch of one of Japan’s biggest casual Italian chains — meaning consistent, reliable flavor at fair prices, and it works equally well for families, friends, or solo travelers.
The restaurant sits inside Apple Town (アップルタウン), a multi-tenant shopping complex in central Naha. It’s an absolute fit for travelers on an Okinawa rental car trip, for reasons we’ll get into below. If you haven’t booked a car yet, GO!GO!TOUR Okinawa Rental Car is worth checking — handy to keep open while you map out your trip.
What Is Capricciosa?
Capricciosa launched in Tokyo in 1978 and grew into one of Japan’s largest Italian chain restaurants. The formula: generous portions, fair prices, and Italian flavors tuned to please a Japanese palate — equally good for family dinners, lunch dates, or a quick solo meal.
The Amiku branch carries that same DNA. Chalkboards on the walls list Spaghetti / Pizze / Antipasti / Insalata in italic handwriting, the brick-and-wood interior keeps things warm, and the high beamed ceiling adds airiness. It’s a trattoria-style spot you can walk into in shorts and sandals — no dress code, no fuss.
How to Get There｜Okinawa Rental Car Access
・By Okinawa Rental Car (Strongly Recommended)
Apple Town (アップルタウン) is a shopping complex in Naha’s Amiku district. Inside you’ll find Capricciosa alongside major tenants like Sports Depo (スポーツデポ) and UNIQLO — making it an unusually efficient stop for travelers on an Okinawa rental car self-drive.
From Naha Airport, Kokusai-dori, or Omoromachi, the drive is 10–20 minutes. The lot is huge — no circling-the-block hunt for parking.
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・By Monorail + Walk
From Yui Rail Monorail’s Omoromachi Station, it’s a 10–15 minute walk. Doable, but on a hot day driving wins by a landslide.
Address: 沖縄県那覇市天久 アップルタウン (inside)
Before You Go｜Hours, Parking, Payment
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Type | Okinawa branch of Japan’s casual Italian chain “Capricciosa” |
| Location | Inside Apple Town, Amiku, Naha |
| Hours | Standard lunch + dinner — check official site or Google Maps before you go |
| Peak Times | Lunch 12:00–13:30 / Dinner 18:00–20:00 — expect a wait |
| Parking | Free Apple Town lot (large) — zero stress for rental car drivers |
| Ordering | Scan the table QR code with your phone → order via web app (mobile order) |
| Payment | Cash, credit cards, e-payment (confirm on site) |
| Reservations | Mostly walk-in — call ahead for groups |
👉 Lunch and dinner peaks can come with a wait. If your schedule is flexible, hit the 11:30 opening or come after 14:00 for a smoother experience.
Interior｜The Red Chairs Are the Signature
The dining room features red upholstered chairs, wooden tables, and red window frames for a bright, casual mood. Plenty of natural light, high ceilings, and zero claustrophobia. Standard 4-seat tables work for family or friend groups; solo diners get small tables and counter spots without anyone batting an eye.
The handwritten Italian chalkboard menu on the inner wall is a low-key photo spot. Antipasti / Insalata / Spaghetti / Pizze headers double as decor — and somewhere between the third bite and your second sip you start half-believing you’re in a real Italian trattoria.
The Menu｜Sets and À La Carte
Capricciosa’s strongest play is “set menu value”. From single-person sets to two-person and premium sets, you pick by group size and budget.
| Set | Includes | Price (tax incl., subject to change) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Person Set | Spaghetti + drink | From ~¥1,855 |
| 2-Person Pasta Set | Spaghetti + side | From ~¥3,610 |
| 2-Person Pasta + Pizza Set | Spaghetti + pizza + side | From ~¥3,982 |
| 2-Person Premium Set | Spaghetti + pizza + salad + drink | From ~¥4,437 |
(Prices may change with seasonal campaigns — confirm at the restaurant.)
The 2-Person Premium Set lands at around ¥2,200 per person, making it the smartest pick when you want pasta + pizza + salad + drink in one go. The à la carte pasta and pizza lineup is wide enough that you can always mix and match by mood.
Ordering｜Table QR Code Mobile Order
Here’s the fun bit: this branch uses table QR code mobile ordering. Scan the QR on your table, the menu opens in your phone browser, and you place your entire order from your phone.
- 📱 Menu is in Japanese, but every dish has a photo — pick visually, add to cart, done
- 🌐 No Japanese needed — Google Translate / Google Lens handles it on the spot
- 🧒 Kids’ menu has its own section — ¥480 kids spaghetti, ¥750 kids meal set with karaage chicken
- 📡 Weak in-store Wi-Fi? Use your own data — pre-arranging an eSIM saves the day
👉 No flagging down a server, no language anxiety. Two stresses solved at once. If you don’t have one yet, set up a Japan eSIM in advance.
Top 5 Dishes to Order
① Caesar Salad
Open with the Caesar salad. Romaine + radicchio + croutons + a generous shower of parmesan + Caesar dressing — a textbook combo, but the portion is huge, so two people can split it easily. The tart berry topping keeps things from getting one-note.
② Squid Ink Spaghetti
The visual showstopper. Pitch-black noodles topped with a single red chili — squid ink spaghetti is one of Capricciosa’s signature dishes. A deep seafood base built on garlic and olive oil, harder to find back home than the cream and tomato classics. Black teeth afterwards is part of the deal (smile).
③ Pizza Margherita
The textbook Italian classic — tomato sauce + mozzarella + basil. Wood-oven dough rises just right, with that lightly charred cornicione (crust edge) doing exactly what it should. Balanced salt level, no aggressive flavors — great option for kids in tow.
④ Carbonara
The “no-risk” pick: carbonara. Rich cream sauce + bacon cubes + cracked black pepper — closer to the cream-style carbonara most diners are used to, so kids and picky eaters land safely. The pasta lands at a clean al dente.
⑤ Doria (Baked Rice Gratin)
Rice + white sauce + shimeji mushrooms + bubbling mozzarella — doria is comfort food for chillier evenings or any “I just want something hot, cheesy, and rice-based” mood. After a long day on Okinawa rental car routes, this hits the spot.
Pair Apple Town with These Stops
If you don’t want to head straight back after the meal, the rest of Apple Town is worth a slow loop.
- 🏃 Sports Depo (スポーツデポ) — One of Japan’s largest sports retailers. Golf, running, snorkeling, fishing gear all in one place. Japanese brands like Mizuno and Asics often go for noticeably better prices than back home
- 👕 UNIQLO — The Japanese lineup often differs from what you’ll find overseas. Worth a visit when seasonal Okinawa-only collections drop
- 🛒 Other shops & cafés — Easy spot to grab dessert or coffee after dinner
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Recommended For
- Travelers on an Okinawa rental car self-drive — free parking + Apple Town pairs perfectly
- Anyone needing a break from local Okinawan food — pasta and pizza reset your palate
- Family or friend groups — 2-person and 4-person sets deliver real value
- Solo travelers — 1-person set + QR ordering means zero awkwardness
- Families with kids — ¥480 kids spaghetti / ¥750 kids meal set
Wrap Up｜A Solid “Comfort Meal” on Your Okinawa Rental Car Trip
Capricciosa Amiku is the kind of spot you’d describe as “slightly off the tourist trail, planted in actual Naha daily life” — fair pricing, broad menu, casual room. Anyone can walk in, eat well, and roll out with zero fuss.
Where it fits in an Okinawa rental car itinerary:
- 🚗 Coming back from the north — Churaumi → Pineapple Park → back to Naha for dinner
- 🛍️ Naha shopping day — DFS Galleria → SAN-A Naha Main Place → Apple Town for dinner + Sports Depo
- 🌧️ Rainy day backup plan — Marine activities canceled? Apple Town’s covered shopping and dining handle the day
Final pre-visit checklist:
- ✅ Lunch / dinner peak waits — aim for 11:30 or after 14:00
- ✅ Table QR mobile ordering — pre-arrange data / eSIM
- ✅ Big free parking — ideal for rental car drivers
- ✅ Confirm hours and pricing on-site or via official sources
- ✅ Pair the meal with Sports Depo and UNIQLO inside Apple Town
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