At Ristorante Scuola, located on the second floor of Nojima Scuola, a popular complex on the west coast of Awaji Island, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and delicious authentic Italian cuisine. This restaurant offers lunch and dinner for special occasions by Chef Masayuki Okuda, who was selected as one of the top 1,000 chefs in the world.
Enjoy extraordinary fun with the full course service prepared by the master. Don’t miss this unique dining experience. Visitors can participate in a special course led by Chef Okuda that celebrates his dedication to sourcing ingredients locally and promoting sustainable consumption habits. Additionally, guests will enjoy live opera and piano music, enriching their culinary journey with soul-stirring melodies.
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Special Course by Chef Masayuki Okuda
Two days, February 27th and February 28th, and April 10th will be special days.
Elevating the culinary landscape of Kansai, Ristorante Scuola is Chef Okuda’s first restaurant in the region, offering a sophisticated dining experience with panoramic views of the Harimanada Sea. Under the professional guidance of Chef Masayuki Okuda, we practice local production for local consumption.
Authentic Italian cuisine using plenty of the highest quality ingredients such as vegetables, seafood, and beef from Awaji Island will be served. Live music by local musicians adds artistic sparkle. Add an artistic accent to sophisticated gourmet dishes.
April Special Course Day
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 10th
① Lunch: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Reception begins at 12:30 PM)
② Dinner: 6:00 PM – 08:00 PM (Reception starts at 5:30 PM)
Lunch Menu
[Appetizer 1] Cold cappellini with fresh gurnard and caviar
[Appetizer 2] Sole carpaccio, ice plant, and Awaji vegetables
[Soup] Kohlrabi cream soup
[Fish] Steamed sea bass with wine and various herbs sauce
[Main] Roasted Awaji beef and foie gras sukiyaki and truffles
[Dessert] Caramel semifreddo, taro and coconut gelato, barley tea affogato
Price: 10,000 yen (tax included)
Dinner Menu
[Appetizer 1] Cold cappellini with fresh gurnard and caviar
[Appetizer 2] Sole carpaccio, ice plant, and Awaji vegetables
[Soup] Kohlrabi cream soup
[Fish] Steamed sea bass with wine and various herbs sauce
[Pasta] Red shrimp cream sauce fedelini pasta
[Main] Roasted Awaji beef and foie gras sukiyaki and truffles
[Dessert] Caramel semifreddo, taro and coconut gelato, barley tea affogato
For dinner, choose Chef Okuda’s wine-paired course or non-alcoholic pairings.
Price: 20,000 yen ( *Non-alcoholic pairing course is 19,000 yen (tax included).
February Special Course Day
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 27 & Wednesday, February 28
① Dinner: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Reception starts at 5:00 PM)
The chef himself has selected each ingredient and seasoning with great care for this special full-course meal, available only on Awaji Island. Using only the finest ingredients, the dishes prepared personally by Chef Okuda, will not be revealed until the day of the event but are sure to be full of surprises from start to finish. Dinner Price: 15,000 yen (tax included)
About Chef Masayuki Okuda selected as One of the World’s Top 1000 Chefs
Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1969, Chef Masayuki Okuda inaugurated the “Al Ché-cciano” restaurant in Tsuruoka City back in 2000. Since 2004, he has proudly served as an ambassador for Shonai, a region in Yamagata Prefecture renowned as the food capital of Japan. His culinary prowess garnered global recognition when he was honored as one of the “1000 Chefs of the World” at Terra Madre 2006, an esteemed event in Italy celebrating socially conscious cuisine.
In 2020, Chef Okuda clinched the prestigious “Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award”, a testament to his significant contributions to promoting Japanese food culture. With a string of accolades to his name, this multi-award-winning chef has not only captivated audiences within Japan but has also made indelible marks on the international culinary scene.
| Name | Ristorante Scuola |
|---|---|
| Address | 843 Nojimahikinoura, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1721 |
| TEL | 0799-82-1820 |
| Official Web Site | https://nojima-scuola.com/ristorante/ |
| Reservations | https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/nojima-scuola/reserve |
| Operation Hours | 11:30 a.m.~3:30 p.m. (in by 2:00 p.m. & L.O. 2:00 p.m.) 6:00 p.m.~9:30 p.m.(in by 7:30 p.m. & L.O. 7:30 p.m.) |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
