Sold out. All eight days were fully booked within about one minute of the September 2 noon opening. Thank you to everyone who reserved.
Read our thank-you note and see the at-home pairing set
From September 15 (Tue) to 22 (Tue), 2026, the popular Italian chef Fabio (ファビオ飯) takes a reservation-only counter at the Isetan Shinjuku Italy Fair 2026. Over all eight days he finishes three signature pastas in front of you, and we at Swirl join him with Italian wine pairings I have chosen for each plate.
It is our second year together, after last year's Italy Fair at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi. I tasted through Fabio's dishes with him many times to find the glass that sits closest to each plate. Not fireworks, but a clear reason behind every pour.
Dates: September 15 (Tue) to 22 (Tue), 2026. Reservation-only, 8 days.
Venue: Isetan Shinjuku, main building event hall, Italy Fair 2026
Bookings: opened September 2 (Wed) at 12:00 noon, sold out in about one minute
About reservations
Reservations opened on September 2 (Wed) at 12:00 noon on the Isetan Shinjuku Italy Fair 2026 site and all eight days sold out in about one minute. Thank you. For cancellations, changes or any question about a booking, please contact Isetan Shinjuku directly.
Reserved guests receive a surprise from Fabio, on top of their order.
The three pastas
- Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe
- Chitarra with Abalone, Aglio e Olio Peperoncino
- Premium Bolognese (Ozaki beef)
Announcement video
Fabio has posted a video announcing the event. Take a look.
About the wines
For this pairing I chose rare wines, mostly from small growers with limited distribution even in Italy. Each bottle reflects the maker's philosophy and its terroir, and on the night I introduce every glass myself, including the reason behind the match.
Photo gallery
Enjoy at home
The wines we pour are available in the Swirl online store, including the Isetan Pairing Set, the four counter wines boxed together.
Fabio × Swirl, The Isetan Pairing Set (4 bottles)
The four wines we pour at the counter
¥20,400 (tax included, free shipping) / limited quantity
See the set
Please enjoy responsibly. In Japan, persons under 20 may not consume alcohol.
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