Nicoletta
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 2 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 9, 2009 – June 25, 2009
- Season
- Spring 2009
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- david production
- Director
- Mitsuko Kase
- Original creator
- Natsume Ono
- Music
- ko-ko-ya
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
4h 2m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Josei100%Foreign91%Primarily Adult Cast90%Female Protagonist88%Age Gap82%Restaurant80%Food72%CGI40%Ensemble Cast20%Coming of Age20%
TVFINISHED2009 SPRING6.9 / 10 AniList score
Ristorante Paradiso
リストランテ・パラディーゾ
Synopsis
When Nicoletta was a little girl, her mother, Olga, abandoned her and ran off to Rome to remarry. Now, 15 years later and a young woman, she travels to Rome with the intention of ruining her mother's life. She tracks Olga down to a restaurant called Casetta dell'Orso, but the second Nicoletta steps through its door, everything changes. It's a peculiar place staffed entirely by mature gentlemen wearing spectacles, and like their clientele, she is helpless against their wise smiles and warm voices. Before Nicoletta realizes it, her plans for vengeance start to fade, and she's swept up in the sweet romance of everyday Italian life. (Source: Right Stuf)
Should you watch Ristorante Paradiso?
Ristorante Paradiso has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 40% of 2,813 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #45 highest-rated anime of 2009, and #67 most popular anime of 2009, and #17 highest-rated anime of Spring 2009 on AniList.
Of the 4.8K AniList users who started it, 10.2% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 3.5K have finished it.
At about 4 h 2 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Romance, Slice of Life — especially josei, foreign, primarily adult cast, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
11 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Natsume Ono
- Director
- Mitsuko Kase
- Series composition
- Shinichi Inozume
- Character design
- Itsuko Takeda
- Music
- ko-ko-ya
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Marigold”
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Ristorante Paradiso FAQ
How many episodes does Ristorante Paradiso have?
Ristorante Paradiso has 11 episodes of about 22 minutes each, roughly 4 h 2 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ristorante Paradiso?
About 4 h 2 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Ristorante Paradiso finished?
Yes. Ristorante Paradiso has finished airing — the final episode aired June 25, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of Ristorante Paradiso?
No sequel is listed for Ristorante Paradiso as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Ristorante Paradiso based on a manga?
Yes. Ristorante Paradiso adapts the manga by Natsume Ono.
Who animated Ristorante Paradiso?
Ristorante Paradiso was animated by david production and directed by Mitsuko Kase.
Who sings the opening of Ristorante Paradiso?
The opening, "Marigold", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Ristorante Paradiso?
Ristorante Paradiso is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube, OceanVeil. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.