Ristorante Paradiso English Sub & Dub

About Ristorante Paradiso

Looking for background on Ristorante Paradiso (リストランテ・パラディーゾ)? This drama, romance and slice of life series by david production (2009) starts out like this. The premise: 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.

From there, 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.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Nicoletta (Fumiko Orikasa) and Santo Claudio Paradiso (Jin Yamanoi) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. At 11 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by david production, so the studio's house style defines how Ristorante Paradiso looks and moves on screen. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Fumiko Orikasa as Nicoletta, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2009, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.