The Full Flavor of Seasonal Ingredients in Every Dish
Countryside Pizza and Western-Style Kitchen 'Tanabe Ranzu'
田舎ピザ屋の洋食厨房 らんず
A Western Restaurant with Heartwarming Comfort
Handcrafted Western-style cuisine rooted in French culinary traditions and warm hospitality have earned this restaurant a loyal following among regular guests. More than simply a place for a meal, the restaurant offers a welcoming setting shaped by a spirit passed down over the years and fresh appeal created by the second-generation owner.
The Full Flavor of Seasonal Ingredients in Every Dish
"Countryside Pizza and Western-Style Kitchen 'Tanabe Ranzu'," located in Shinjo Town, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, has been a familiar local restaurant since its establishment in 1982. The current owner, trained in French culinary techniques, prepares handmade dishes that highlight a broad range of ingredients without being confined to a single genre. Fresh seafood landed in the Nanki-Shirahama area and branded beef sourced from trusted producers are also featured. Daily soups incorporating seasonal vegetables and fruit are especially well received for reflecting the flavors of the season. Deeply rooted in the community, the restaurant also places importance on creating a comfortable setting and fostering connections among people.
Tabiiro’s picks: signature dishes
A colorful plate featuring small portions of domestically sourced ingredients
"Today's Assorted Appetizers" featuring a varied selection
"Today's Assorted Appetizers" Showcasing the Season's Bounty
The "Today's Assorted Appetizers" is a colorful plate featuring small portions of domestically sourced ingredients, centered on seasonal produce from Wakayama Prefecture. The owner personally tastes and selects only vegetables considered especially flavorful, while each ingredient is prepared to highlight its individual character and reflect the season. The selection changes daily, creating a different combination with each visit. Well suited to pairing with alcoholic drinks, the plate also offers a vegetable-focused choice featuring an abundant range of seasonal produce.
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Premium Ingredients Selected with a Focus on Exceptional Flavor
The owner personally tastes and selects only vegetables considered especially flavorful. Seasonal ingredients from Wakayama Prefecture are featured alongside carefully chosen meat, seafood, and seasonings, with each preparation designed to bring out the natural aroma and flavor of the ingredients. Soups and sauces made with locally grown fruit such as peaches and mandarin oranges add another distinctive element. Creative dishes that highlight the acidity and sweetness of citrus reflect the region's abundant produce and changing seasons.
Popular pairings
Prosciutto made with branded pork
Main course featuring local fish as the highlight of the meal
Seasonal soup made with locally grown peaches
Draft beer poured from the tap
A wide selection of wines
"Dinner Course"
The "Dinner Course" features an abundant selection of seasonal ingredients, with each dish highlighting the rich flavors of the season. The main fish dish uses fresh seafood landed in the Nanki-Shirahama area, prepared to bring out the natural character of the ingredients. The meat dish features branded beef sourced from a producer with a long-standing relationship of trust, with careful preparation that draws out its umami. A seasonal soup made with ingredients such as peaches or corn is especially anticipated by regular guests, offering a gentle flavor that highlights the natural sweetness of the produce. Reservations are required by the previous day, and the course contents vary according to the season and availability.
Must-try signature dish
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"Pizza" from a Long-Standing Signature Menu
A signature menu item with a long history, loved since the restaurant first opened as a coffee shop. The pizza is baked with a special sauce passed down through generations, preserving its familiar flavor over the years. The rich sweetness of the sauce pairs well with the pizza crust, while a wide variety of toppings adds plenty of options. The pizza reflects the former owner's wish to offer a range of flavors to explore.
Interior
A calm interior
A space with an unhurried atmosphere
A welcoming atmosphere that invites return visits
A casual, relaxing place
Antique-style stained-glass lamps and dolls decorate the interior, creating a stylish yet warmly nostalgic atmosphere. The owner's wish to make conversation and time spent with important companions as meaningful as the meal itself is reflected throughout the space. Designed with comfort in mind, the restaurant is well suited to anniversaries, dates, and business meals, offering a refined experience without excessive formality.
A message from the owner
The restaurant strives to offer more than a satisfying meal, creating a setting that leaves a lasting impression. Each dish reflects the abundance of local ingredients and the dedication of the producers behind them, with a focus on bringing out the natural umami of each ingredient and serving flavors considered genuinely delicious. While honoring the tastes and traditions passed down over time, the kitchen continues to take on new challenges, approaching each dish with sincerity and a sense of playfulness.
From the Tabiiro Editorial Team
A particularly memorable aspect was the owner's approach of always considering each dish from the guest's perspective. The selection of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients is rooted in a wish to serve "food that is genuinely delicious." True to the philosophy, "Not only the stomach, but the heart as well," thoughtful attention extends beyond the cuisine to the dining experience itself, clearly reflecting why the restaurant has remained cherished for so many years.
Restaurant information / Access
- Address
- 2926-14 Shinjo Town, Tanabe City, Wakayama
- Access
- Train: 28-minute walk from Kii-Shinjo Station on the JR Kisei Main Line; Bus: From Kii-Tanabe Station on the JR Kisei Main Line, take a bus to the "Takiuchi" bus stop, then a 2-minute walk; Car: 10 minutes from Nanki-Tanabe IC on the Kisei Expressway
- TEL
- +81-739-34-5777 Please let the staff know that you saw this on "Tabiiro."
- Official website
- https://ranzu1982.com/
- Opening hours
- Lunch: 11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. (LO 1:30 P.M.), Dinner: From 6:00 P.M. (reservations required) *A la carte items other than course dishes are available while supplies last
- Regular closing day
- Mondays and the second Tuesday of each month *Temporary closures may occur (contact the restaurant for details)
- Average cost
- Lunch: From 2,000 yen to 3,000 yen, Dinner: From 5,000 yen
- Accepted payment methods
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Credit cards accepted
（VISA, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Diners）E-wallet payments accepted
QR code payments not accepted
- Number of seats
- 25 seats
- Parking
- 7 spaces
Parking
Lunch
All seats are non-smoking
Credit cards accepted
E-wallet payments accepted
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Countryside Pizza and Western-Style Kitchen 'Tanabe Ranzu'
- Address
- 2926-14 Shinjo Town, Tanabe City, Wakayama
- Opening hours
- Lunch: 11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. (LO 1:30 P.M.), Dinner: From 6:00 P.M. (reservations required) *A la carte items other than course dishes are available while supplies last
- Regular closing day
- Mondays and the second Tuesday of each month *Temporary closures may occur (contact the restaurant for details)