Ristorante Taro
リストランテ タロー
Italian in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 12 min walk from Kurakuenguchi Station
Our analysis
- 91%of high-end restaurants in Hyogo have a lower dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book by phone
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 91% of the high-end restaurants in Hyogo in this guide, and higher than that of 75% of its Italian restaurants. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 1 of the 17 Italian restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be booked online in English. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥20,000, 33% below its dinner budget), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Takarazuka, Nishinomiya & Amagasaki with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kobe & Hyogo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Ryori Imai | #2 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | No public phone or online | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Ashiya | — |
| Da Ruopo 322 | #4 | ¥20,000 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Nishinomiya | — |
| Lubano | — | ¥10,890 | ¥7,260 | Online, Japanese only | — | — | — |
| Ristorante Taro | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 12 min, Kurakuenguchi | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ristorante Taro
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5869-3398 (+81-50-5869-3398 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kobe & Hyogo.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course: A plan featuring around 10 dishes selected by the chef, using seasonal special ingredients and high-qual
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Kobe Beef Course: A plan featuring carefully selected seasonal ingredients and high-quality Wagyu. A collection of our r
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥16,500 more than the one above
Using rare cuts from female Kobe beef. A luxurious plan suitable for dining with your loved ones.
Kobe Beef Course - Supreme
2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kobe beef
¥55,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$370
¥22,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Dress Code for RISTORANTE TARO At RISTORANTE TARO, we kindly request our guests to adhere to a smart casual dress code. This means that while we encourage you to dress comfortably, we also ask that you avoid overly casual attire such as flip-flops, beachwear, or athletic wear. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to our Italian dining experience. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Take-out |
| Opened | May 2020 |
Getting there
12 min walk (990 m) from Kurakuenguchi Station.
Also near: Shukugawa: 21 min · Kōyōen: 25 min
- Leave Kurakuenguchi Station and walk south-west for 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear left at Billy's Cup COFFEE & ROASTER and walk 920 m.
Ristorante Taro is on your right.
On your right
Look for
リストランテ タロー
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ハリマハイツ
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
リストランテ タロー兵庫県西宮市樋之池町21-29 ハリマハイツ 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 21-29 Hinoikecho Nishinomiya, Hyogo 662-0084 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 12 minutes walk from Hankyu Kurakuenguchi Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ristorante Taro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Ristorante Taro?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ristorante Taro?
Kurakuenguchi Station, about 12 minutes on foot (990 m). Kōyōen Station is about 22 minutes away.
Does Ristorante Taro have a dress code?
Dress Code for RISTORANTE TARO At RISTORANTE TARO, we kindly request our guests to adhere to a smart casual dress code. This means that while we encourage you to dress comfortably, we also ask that you avoid overly casual attire such as flip-flops, beachwear, or athletic wear. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to our Italian dining experience.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.