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Sapporo Italian Restaurant Notte
札幌イタリアン notte(ノッテ）
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Italian,Italian/French / French / Pizza / Pasta
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木村 大輔KIMURA DAISUKE
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After a parttime job in the industry, he set his sights on the path to becoming a chef
Originally his job working at a restaurant was only a part-time affair, but as his interest in cuisine grew stronger, he decided to start down the path to becoming a chef. At the age of 22 he travelled to Tokyo to train at famous restaurants (French and Italian establishments in Aoyama, French in Ochanomizu) and after gaining enough experience, he returned to Sapporo and acquired his own store. Two years ago, "Notte" was opened for business. Now he serves as the backbone of a restaurant whose concept is high class authentic Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
木村 大輔KIMURA DAISUKE
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Trattoria & Pizzeria BEATO
トラットリア＆ピッツェリア BEATO
- Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Pasta / Neapolitan Pizza / Wine
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田中 洋光Hiromitsu Tanaka
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He wants to shape his way of thinking to fill the trattoria.
He wanted to open a trattoria to give shape to his ideal hospitality, while building his career as an Italian chef. In October 2010, he opened [Trattoria & Pizzeria BEATO] with a space in the image of an authentic classic trattoria in Italy, where they serve authentic Italian dishes. Currently he is offering dishes made with the ingredients imported directly from Italy, vegetables and fish carefully-selected by himself, and high-grade meat at a sophisticated space.
田中 洋光Hiromitsu Tanaka
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Villa della Pace
Villa della Pace
- Nanao, Ishikawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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平田 明珠Meiju Hirata
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A career in cooking that contributes to the lives of local producers.
Born in 1986 in Tokyo. He studied public administration at university and took a job in a corporation before pursuing his culinary career. He experienced working at several Italian restaurants in Tokyo to train his cooking skills. After meeting with many producers and visiting their local farms, his desire to open his place near the farm grew strong and decided to move to Nanao city in Ishikawa prefecture. He is currently the owner chef at Villa della Pace, displaying his skills before the guests.
平田 明珠Meiju Hirata
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French Restaurant Bon Vivant
フランス料理 ボンヴィヴァン
- Ise, Mie
- French,Italian/French / French
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河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase
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For over 30 years, he has pursued Ise-style French cuisine, working steadfastly out of his hometown
Born in 1954 in Mie Prefecture, he left college to get his cooking career started by serving as an apprentice at a Western-style restaurant. In 1979 he moved to Tokyo to train. In 1983, he set out on his own to open Bon Vivant back in his hometown of Ise. He started out with a restaurant specializing in home-style French cooking and then took on traditional French cuisine as well before moving on to his current location in 1997. He has shown his dedication to promoting Ise French cuisine by establishing multiple restaurants in his local prefecture as well as in the city of Ise.
河瀬 毅Takeshi Kawase
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Very Very Strawberry
ベリーベリーストロベリー
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Italian,Italian/French / Neapolitan Pizza / Seafood / Cake
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伊藤 孝Takashi Ito
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Mr. Ito felt the limitless charm of authentic and delicious cuisine.
Mr. Ito is a native of Otaru. After graduating high school, he came to Tokyo with the aim of becoming an actor. However, he was deeply moved by experiencing authentic deliciousness at a French restaurant he worked part-time. Later, he has moved again by experiencing even more delicious authentic Italian cuisine, and he resolved to live his life walking the path of cuisine. He founded an Italian restaurant in Tokyo with a friend and built up his track record and experience, including making that restaurant prosperous. When he returned to visit Otaru, he fell in love with the buildings there and resolved to open his own restaurant in the city. He continues to provide authentic Italian cuisine to customers to this very day.
伊藤 孝Takashi Ito
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Tanta Felicita
タンタフェリチッタ
- Kadoma, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General
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喜多 正人 Masato Kita
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Authentic Italian dishes with an emphasis on superior ingredients
Born in Kochi Prefecture in 1976. Being born surrounded by nature in Kochi, a treasure trove of great food, he was blessed to be raised in an environment of abundant ingredients. He moved to "Japan's kitchen," Osaka, to attend university with the goal of becoming a chef. After polishing his craft through self-study and working in various restaurants, he opened Tanta Felicita in October, 2015. The restaurant strives everyday to offer guests reliable technique and service backed by experience, where "The flavor of the food is guaranteed, and diners can enjoy authentic Italian in a casual setting."
喜多 正人 Masato Kita
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Meshimon Sakemon Santabelle
飯もん酒もん さんたべーる
- Gujo, Gifu
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine
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オーナーシェフOwner Chef
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Enjoy the authentic taste of European cuisine from a chef who trained in Italy and France
After graduating from culinary college in Osaka, he mastered the art of authentic European gastronomy in France and Italy. Bringing these flavors back to Osaka, he also developed expertise in Japanese cuisine, eventually choosing to open his own restaurant with the aim of bringing the classic, authentic taste of European food to the people of Gujo. He likes to investigate food and drink pairings, including Italian cuisine with rich yet light wine and fresh sashimi with junmaishu (sake without added alcohol or sugar).
オーナーシェフOwner Chef
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Takeru Quindici
タケルクインディチ
- Kamakura/Zushi, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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頭山 威見Takeru Toyama
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A vague dream of living off the cooking he loves turned into a reality
Chef Toyama was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in March 1974. He has loved cooking since he can remember, and always wanted to someday own his own restaurant. With a strong desire to be immersed in the world of cooking, before he was 30, he had gained experience at French and Italian restaurants in his hometown, and also went to work in Italy to study authentic flavors. He shows off his skills every day at his current position, always challenging himself to try new things while attempting to convey the great flavors of local ingredients.
頭山 威見Takeru Toyama
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La maison du caviar 17°C
La maison du caviar 17℃
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Whisky
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北島 昭洋Akihiro Kitajima
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A special dish crafted with solid technique and knowledge that is constantly being updated
Mr. Kitajima was born in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, in 1978. From a young age, he enjoyed cooking for his family, and seeing their joy inspired him to become a chef. While studying at Heisei Culinary School, he was touched by the deliciousness and beauty of the dishes created by Chef Asahi Inoue, which made him decide to become a French chef. He learned the basics at a local hotel, moved to Tokyo, trained at La Belle Jule and Igrec, then worked as a chef and sous chef at a famous restaurant in Tokyo before moving to this location in July 2024.
北島 昭洋Akihiro Kitajima
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SAYS FARM
SAYS FARM
- Himi, Toyama
- Italian,Italian/French / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / French / Cake
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渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Entered the cooking field at the age of 25.
After working at popular restaurants in Ginza and Shibuya, he accumulated further training at a restaurant in Napa Valley, California, USA and a restaurant with the stars in Helsinki, Finland. Then he encountered [SAYS FARM] that sticks to using local ingredients to combine and arrange, and became their head chef in 2016. Currently he is serving Italian-based dishes, but created using his own sensibility.
渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Cueillet
キュイエット
- Nirasaki/Kai, Yamanashi
- French,Italian/French / French
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山田 真治Shinji Yamada
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An orthodox chef of French cuisine that protects the techniques of French cooking
He was born in Yamanashi Prefecture in 1964. From a young age, he had always wanted to manage a restaurant. Although he got a white-collar job after graduating, he quit his job and jumped enthusiastically into the culinary world because he wanted to work with his hands. After training in France, he returned to Japan and trained at a restaurant in Tokyo. After that, he returned to his hometown and worked as a chef for 8 years at a restaurant in Yamanashi, then opened [Cueillet] in 2003. It has become a popular restaurant, with some fans even traveling long distances for the food.
山田 真治Shinji Yamada
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Ristorante La Tenda Rossa
ristorante la Tenda Rossa
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Pasta / Pizza
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西沢 健三NISHIZAWA KENZO
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The depth and charm of the local culture he learned in Tuscany
He was born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1974. When he was young, he loved to eat, and began working part-time at a restaurant when he was 16. When he was 20, he started working at an Italian restaurant in Kohoku ward, and officially started his career. When he was 24, he went to Italy, and trained there for four years focusing on Tuscany. After returning to Japan, he took on the role of a chef in an affiliated restaurant in Nishi-Azabu, "VINO DELLA PACE". He became the head chef of "ristorante la Tenda Rossa" when he was 29. Eleven years later, he has now grown into the best Italian chef in Yokohama, according to many people.
西沢 健三NISHIZAWA KENZO
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Ristorante QUINTOCANTO
Ristorante QUINTOCANTO
- Nakanoshima, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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弓削 啓太YUGE KEITA
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He moves even before he thinks. That kind of energy once brought him to the national stage in high school baseball, and now it's landed him in a famous restaurant
Born in 1989 in Saga prefecture. His sole passion through high school was baseball, and he even played in the national championships. After high school graduation he attended a culinary school in Vancouver, where he'd spent some time studying languages. After returning to Japan, he worked at Chez Inno, where he was in charge of sales, cooking, and desserts. To hone his skills even further, he traveled to Paris. Upon returning to Japan again, he worked at the SALONE2007 chain restaurant IL TEATRINO DA SALONE as sous chef, then as chef here at QUINTOCANTO.
弓削 啓太YUGE KEITA
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Ashiya French Kitajima
芦屋フレンチ北じま
- Ashiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Continuous effort since his boyhood made him a chef with stars
He was born in 1962 in Kyoto. Being influenced by his mother who was good at cooking, he decided to be a chef when he was an elementary school student. Wishing to make people happy with his dishes, he started training at a restaurant in Hieizan Hotel at the age of 18. Then he worked for [Alain Chapel], a renowned French restaurant at Kobe Portopia Hotel as the sous-chef, and [Kurakuen-Geihinkan] as a chef. In 2010, he went independent. Following the techniques and spirit he has obtained during his experiences, he tries his best in the kitchen every day. In 2016, the restaurant obtained the stars.
北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Pizzeria Bar ARICCIA
ピッツェリア バール アリッチャ
- Yomitan/Chatan, Okinawa
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Pasta
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Thomas PuglieseThomas Pugliese
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He loved the local cuisine cooked by his mother.
He was born in 1982 in Italy. He got interested in cooking as he liked the local cuisine cooked by his mother in Italy when he was a child. After graduating from school, he improved his cooking skills at a restaurant in Italy, then came to Japan in 2007. He encountered the owner of the current restaurant while accumulating experience at a renowned Italian restaurant in Tokyo. In 2015, he made a decision to open a new restaurant with the owner and opened [Pizzeria Bar ARICCIA].
Thomas PuglieseThomas Pugliese
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restaurant Artisan
restaurant Artisan（レストラン アルティザン）
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Cocktail
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佐藤 剛Tsuyoshi Sato
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Mr. Tsuyoshi Sato offers addictive savory dishes with a strong impact.
He was born in 1972 in Niigata prefecture. After working part time at a steak house, he entered [Atsugi Royal Park Hotel]. In his 4th winter there, he was fascinated with the high-quality cuisine and speediness of Phillipe Batton who was visiting Japan for a hotel fair. Then he trained at a renowned French restaurant in Japan, and went to France. After returning to Japan, he opened [restaurant Artisan] in 2000 in Naha city. In 2007, he closed the restaurant to go to Tokyo. In 2018, he reopened the restaurant in Nihon-odori, Yokohama.
佐藤 剛Tsuyoshi Sato
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SALONE 2007
SALONE2007
- Yokohama Motomachi/Yamashita Park, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Wine / Italian
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細田 健太郎HONDA KENTARO
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Studying at the restaurant with the food he fell in love with, turning his dream of becoming a chef into reality
He was born in Tochigi prefecture in 1981. After graduating from high school, he worked at places such as a hair salon in Harajuku. One day, he was deeply impressed by the food at an Italian restaurant (currently "Biodinamico") that a foodie acquaintance brought him to. He decided to enter that restaurant, and trained for a year and a half there. Subsequently, he transferred to an affiliated restaurant, "SALONE 2007", which had been open for half a year. He rubbed shoulders with chefs and members of the staff, many of whom had returned from Italy, while studying there, and rose to take on part of the responsibilities of a sous chef in 2012. Currently, he operates the kitchen by himself as a chef.
細田 健太郎HONDA KENTARO
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Yamaji Yosuke
山地陽介
- Gion, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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山地 陽介Yosuke Yamaji
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A young and talented chef trained by top culinary elites like Ducasse and Bocuse.
Born in Osaka in 1977, Mr. Yamaji left for France in 2001 and graduated from Paul Bocuse's culinary institute. From there he went to train further at Alain Ducasse and Astrance. After that he returned home to work at Beige Alain Ducasse and Benoit Tokyo for a brief time before going back to France to serve as the executive chef and maintain the kitchen at Hotel Le Royal Lyon. He also served as an associate executive chef at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon Etoile, before moving on to work as an executive chef at L'Office Paris. After that he returned home and opened Yamaji Yosuke in June of 2015.
山地 陽介Yosuke Yamaji
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Bistro AUX AMIS
ビストロ オザミ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Hamburger Steak / Wine
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植田 良平Ryohei Ueda
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He offers the sense of the season on his dishes, making the best use of the original tastes of ingredients.
He was born in 1985 in Osaka prefecture. After graduating TSUJI Culinary Institute in Osaka, he worked at Hiramatsu Inc., and he accumulated training at a restaurant in Osaka, then entered AUX AMIS World Co. LTD.. After accumulating experience at [Paris-no-Wine Shokudo] in Higashi Ginza, he became the master chef at the current [Bistro AUX AMIS] in 2018. Seeking for sophisticated French cuisine, he creates high-quality dishes with a warm atmosphere, with his cooking teqhniques to bring out the savory tastes of seasonal ingredients.
植田 良平Ryohei Ueda
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Aroma Fresca Nagoya
アロマフレスカ名古屋
- Sakae, Aichi
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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飯尾 大輔Daisuke Iio
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A chef who combines ingredients' flavors in a masterly way to bring out the finest flavors.
Born in 1979, Mr. Iio grew up in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and was influenced by his cooking-loving grandmother to go into the culinary world. He explains that taste, surprise, and stirring deep emotions are the things he thinks about while he is cooking. With his masterly skill, he has delighted many customers who visit his restaurant.
飯尾 大輔Daisuke Iio
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