Forestale Uno

Tucked into the jungle hillside above Ishigaki's northern coast, this Italian restaurant feels like stumbling onto a trattoria in the tropics. Handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza use local ingredients wherever possible, island vegetables, Okinawan pork, and tropical fruit make appearances on the seasonal menu. The open-air terrace is surrounded by dense greenery, and the drive up is half the experience. Book ahead for dinner, especially on weekends, and budget around 2,000 yen per person for lunch.