Villa Aida

Villa Aida

Villa Aida is a beautiful example of a restaurant deeply integrated with its natural surroundings. More than 100 different types of vegetables are grown in the fields around the restaurant. The chefs assess the size and shape of each vegetable and draw out its infinite potential by pairing it thoughtfully with other ingredients.

Owner and chef Kanji Kobayashi serves seasonal cuisine and grows much of his own produce, including vegetables, herbs, and rice. Serving food at its seasonal peak reduces food mileage, supports local initiatives, and fosters a deeper environmental awareness among both guests and staff. Kobayashi knows and supports local producers. He also collaborates with like-minded chefs across Japan on sustainable initiatives and supports rebuilding projects in disaster-affected areas.

Villa Aida is located in Wakayama Prefecture. Surrounded by a tranquil ocean and gentle hills, Wakayama produces more than vegetables—citrus and other fruit trees also thrive here. Pork, beef, and chicken raised in comfortable, safe environments are used in a way that ensures nothing goes to waste. Fish, oysters, and other seafood from nearby fishing communities bring a fresh aroma—like the sea breeze from home.

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Restaurant information

• Style: Italian Restaurant
• Address: 71-5 Kawajiri, Iwade, Wakayama, Wakayama 649-6231
• Telephone: +81 736 63 2227
• Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 12:00 – 20:00

Menus

• Flavour Menu: 8 plates + 2 desserts A meal born from the creative imagination of the chef. Course menu using seasonal vegetables and fish. Price: 28,600 JPY

Signature dishes

• Oval squid with lettuce and broad bean
• Aubergine with onion, barracuda, and mulberry
• Artichoke with red sea bream

Chef

Chef Kanji Kobayashi—also the owner of Villa Aida—traveled alone to Italy on a one-way ticket at age 21 to learn the art of Italian cuisine. He spent four years in Italy before returning to his parents’ farm to establish Villa Aida.

Expect Italian-inspired cuisine with a twist: every dish is made with local ingredients, many grown by Kobayashi himself in the surrounding fields. He notes that more than 100 varieties of vegetables can be found nearby. Look out for perch with black rice, olive tart, and roasted persimmons.

Social media

• Website: https://villa-aida.jp/english.html
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/villa.aida.wakayama/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villa_aida_wakayama/?hl=ja
• Online shop: https://villaaida.thebase.in/

Map

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