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Pepenero Italia-kan
Enjoy authentic Italian dishes made without compromise using ingredients from Tottori.
Located Approx. a 10-minute walk from Tottori Station, this restaurant has continued to be loved as a pioneering destination for authentic Italian cuisine in Tottori since opening in 1980.
Its commitment to ingredients is outstanding, featuring fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan, wagyu and jidori chicken, and vegetables centered on pesticide-free organic produce. Depending on the season, it also actively incorporates game meat nurtured in the forests of Sanin, including venison.
In addition to classic pasta and pizza that let you enjoy the appeal of the ingredients, there is also a wide variety of daily à la carte dishes. Among them, the “Kataikatsuniku Plate,” dynamically plated with large cuts of beef, pork, and chicken, is the top recommendation.
Be sure to try the courses, where you can fully savor gourmet dishes prepared by the chef from appetizers to mains and desserts, as well as the value lunch sets that come with salad and your choice of rice or bread.
To pair with the food, the restaurant stocks a wide range of wines, including Japanese wines with a light taste that pair perfectly with seafood and Italian wines brewed using traditional methods. There is also a large selection of sake chosen by the owner himself and classic cocktails, so you are sure to find a pairing that suits your taste.
Highlights
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Founded in 1980, it is a pioneering presence for authentic Italian cuisine in Tottori.
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Uses mainly local ingredients such as seafood from the Sea of Japan, wagyu and jidori chicken, and organic vegetables.
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Depending on the season, game dishes from the Sanin region, including venison, are also served.
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In addition to pasta and pizza, it also offers a full selection of daily à la carte dishes.
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There is a wide range of drinks, from Japanese and Italian wines to sake and cocktails.
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Loved ever since it first opened in 1980
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A pioneering restaurant for authentic Italian cuisine in Tottori
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The generously portioned “Kataikatsuniku Plate” is highly recommended
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Dinner courses that let you fully enjoy gourmet cuisine
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Lunch sets that come with salad and your choice of rice or bread
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have vegetarian menu options?
Yes, we can accommodate this with advance reservation.
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Is takeout available?
Yes.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
Yes.
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Can I reserve a table?
Yes.
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Is there a smoking area?
No, the entire restaurant is non-smoking.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
Yes, the Tottori Sand Dunes are nearby (Approx. 10 minutes by car).
Reviews
Details
- Name in Japanese
- ペペネーロ イタリア館
- Postal Code
- 680-0832
- Address
- 308-2 Yayoi-cho, Tottori-shi, Tottori
- Phone
- 0857-27-4736
- Closed on
- 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays, 2nd and 4th Mondays (if it falls on a national holiday, closed the following day)
- Hours
- 11:30am–2:00pm, 6:00pm–11:00pm
- Price Range
- Lunch from 1,200 yen, dinner from 5,000 yen
- Access
- 10-minute walk from JR Sanin Main Line and Inbi Line Tottori Station
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)