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    Tabelog 2026The Japan Times Destination Restaurants 2024

    VENTINOVE

    Italian · Kawaba

    Restaurant in Kawaba, Japan

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    The Read

    Brewery-Ground Italian

    Price

    JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    VENTINOVE is worth booking for a quiet, ingredient-led Italian meal in Kawaba, especially for a date or special occasion where the setting matters. It is less useful as a casual Italian fallback; DA PEPI is the easier value alternative, while canade and Don Bravo suit diners who want a more city-style Italian experience.

    About VENTINOVE

    VENTINOVE is an Italian restaurant in Kawaba with a listed price range of JPY 15,000-19,999. It is best considered as a planned meal rather than a casual fallback, especially because its verified hours are limited to 3–9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with Wednesday and Thursday closed. For diners comparing other restaurant options, DA PEPI is one useful reference point, while VENTINOVE is the Kawaba choice in this set.

    The main verified reasons to consider VENTINOVE are direct: Italian cuisine, a smart-casual dress code, a higher price band, confirmed recognition from The Japan Times Destination Restaurants Selection #2 in 2024, Tabelog 100 in 2025, Tabelog Bronze in 2026. If the meal is part of a longer stay, plan around the listed hours and the two weekly closed days.

    Italian dining in Kawaba with a higher price range

    The clearest case for booking VENTINOVE is that it offers Italian dining in Kawaba at JPY 15,000-19,999. That makes it more suitable for diners who are intentionally planning a meal than for anyone looking for a quick, low-commitment stop. The smart-casual dress code also points to a restaurant where guests should arrive prepared rather than treating it as an improvised visit.

    For comparison, Il Pregio and Don Bravo are useful restaurant reference points for diners deciding what kind of meal they want. VENTINOVE's distinguishing verified context is its Kawaba location, Italian cuisine, price range, listed hours, confirmed recognition.

    Book for a planned meal, not for convenience

    VENTINOVE's schedule makes planning important. It is listed as open from 3–9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, closed on Wednesday and Thursday. There is no verified lunch service in the available data, so plan around the listed afternoon-to-evening hours when arranging your itinerary.

    The price range also makes it a better fit for diners who are comfortable committing to a higher-spend Italian meal. If you are comparing other restaurants, DA PEPI, Fogliolina della Porta Fortuna, canade can help frame the decision depending on the kind of meal, location, availability you are considering.

    Where it sits against recognized dining peers

    VENTINOVE has confirmed recognition from The Japan Times Destination Restaurants Selection #2 in 2024, Tabelog 100 in 2025, Tabelog Bronze in 2026. Those accolades make it a credible option for diners looking specifically at recognized restaurants.

    Among comparison options, canade, Don Bravo, Il Pregio, Fogliolina della Porta Fortuna, DA PEPI are useful names to consider alongside VENTINOVE. The most important verified differences for VENTINOVE are its Kawaba location, Italian cuisine, JPY 15,000-19,999 price range, smart-casual dress code, limited weekly hours.

    The takeThis is destination dining for travelers who plan ahead. VENTINOVE suits couples and small groups seeking a special-occasion or weekend escape: it operates five days a week, is reservation-only and asks visitors to book at least a month in advance. The restaurant’s mountain location means most guests arrive by car or pre-arranged taxi (about 30–40 minutes from nearby stations), so it works best for visitors who can commit to travel time and a deliberate schedule rather than walk-in spontaneity.
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    Restaurant contextKawaba, Japan
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    Planning details

    Location
    2593-1 Yachi, Kawaba, Tone District, Gunma 378-0101, Japan
    Website
    29ventinove.com
    Phone
    +81
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    VENTINOVE presents a quietly serious, house-restaurant approach to Italian cooking set deep in Gunma’s mountain interior. Housed on the grounds of Tsuchida Sake Brewery, it reads as an intimate, destination-minded spot: small, reservation-only and deliberately off the beaten track. The setting and service frame the food as part of a regional conversation rather than a city spectacle. Dining here feels focused and private, the kind of restrained, thoughtful experience that rewards travel and patience rather than impulse visits.

    Best For

    This is destination dining for travelers who plan ahead. VENTINOVE suits couples and small groups seeking a special-occasion or weekend escape: it operates five days a week, is reservation-only and asks visitors to book at least a month in advance. The restaurant’s mountain location means most guests arrive by car or pre-arranged taxi (about 30–40 minutes from nearby stations), so it works best for visitors who can commit to travel time and a deliberate schedule rather than walk-in spontaneity.

    Ordering Tips

    Book as early as possible—the restaurant advises planning a month and ideally two in advance. Note the weekly schedule (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays) and that it operates on a reservation-only model. Practical transport planning matters: most guests arrive by car or pre-arranged taxi; there is a bus option with a stop at Yachi Iriguchi roughly 70 metres away. When you book, ask about the signature Akagi beef bistecca so you can reserve or prioritize that dish if it’s available.

    Planning details

    Location

    2593-1 Yachi, Kawaba, Tone District, Gunma 378-0101, Japan · Directions

    +81

    29ventinove.com

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    Restaurant context

    How VENTINOVE compares with other Italian options

    Choose VENTINOVE when the meal is meant to feel destination-driven and ingredient-led. Compared with DA PEPI, it asks for a higher level of commitment and suits a more deliberate occasion; DA PEPI is the better call for value and a lower-pressure Italian meal.

    canade is the closer cross-shop for diners who want a higher-tier Italian experience without making Kawaba the center of the plan. Don Bravo and Il Pregio are stronger fits for guests who prefer a polished urban Italian frame over a rural destination dinner.

    Fogliolina della Porta Fortuna works if the priority is another serious Italian booking rather than a cheaper alternative. For Kawaba specifically, VENTINOVE is the pick when ambiance, sourcing, occasion value matter more than ease or flexibility.

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    VENTINOVE Kawaba and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwardsPrice
    VENTINOVEKawabaItalian
    2026 Tabelog Bronze · #503Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025 · #782024 The Japan Times Destination Restaurants · #2
    		JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
    Fogliolina della Porta FortunaNaganoItalian
    2026 Tabelog Silver · #212026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #125Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025 · #422025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #962025 Tabelog Silver
    		;
    DA PEPITokyoItalian
    2026 Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurants2026 Michelin PlateTabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 · #532025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    		¥¥
    Don BravoTokyoItalian
    2026 Tabelog Bronze · #552026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 · #872025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #4172022 The Japan Times Destination Restaurants · #3
    		;
    canadeTokyoItalian
    2026 Michelin PlateTabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 · #592025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    		¥¥¥
    Il PregioTokyoItalian
    2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedTabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 · #642025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #4942024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #421
    		;

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives or comparisons to VENTINOVE?

    For comparison, consider Fogliolina della Porta Fortuna, DA PEPI, Don Bravo, canade, or Il Pregio as restaurant reference points. VENTINOVE itself is the Kawaba option in this set, with confirmed recognition from The Japan Times Destination Restaurants Selection #2 (2024), Tabelog 100 (2025), and Tabelog Bronze (2026).

    Is VENTINOVE good for solo dining?

    VENTINOVE can be considered by solo diners who are comfortable planning a higher-priced Italian meal in Kawaba. The verified price range is JPY 15,000-19,999, the listed hours are limited, so it is better approached as a planned meal than a spontaneous stop.

    How far ahead should I book VENTINOVE?

    Plan around the listed schedule: VENTINOVE is open 3–9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, closed Wednesday and Thursday. No specific booking lead time is verified, so check availability directly before making plans.

    Is VENTINOVE worth the price?

    It works for diners who want Italian dining in Kawaba and are comfortable with the JPY 15,000-19,999 range. Its confirmed recognition includes The Japan Times Destination Restaurants Selection #2 (2024), Tabelog 100 (2025), and Tabelog Bronze (2026).

    Is VENTINOVE good for a special occasion?

    VENTINOVE is a reasonable special-occasion candidate for diners seeking Italian cuisine in Kawaba at JPY 15,000-19,999. The smart-casual dress code, limited weekly hours, confirmed recognition all support treating it as a planned meal.