Besides to offer an ideal surrounding among the most beautiful panoramas in Japan, Bella Vista set the bar very high on culinary standards too.
Unique restaurants, great chefs, and more than anything else, premium seasonal products await you here.
Setouchi Region: Little Paradise
We previously wrote some articles about the Setouchi Region where Bella Vista is located to tell you how beautiful it is. If you are curious to discover this area, feel free to have a look here.
Yet, for those who don’t have enough time, this area can be summarized as follow: Inland sea, temperate weather, blue sky, sandy beaches, fresh air, natural hot spring, refined gastronomy, etc. It can also be proud of its nickname: the Mediterranean coast of Japan. Talking about gastronomy, from now on, we would like to present to you Bella Vista Onomichi restaurants. You can except a lot since they are all incredible, without exception.
Erretegia: Western & Orient
Erretegia possesses two totally different atmospheres. Yet, both are gifted with a splendid view on the Seto Inland Sea. If you would like to eat in a serene calm by the pool, then the dining seats are for you. It is ideal for lovers by example. Whereas if you are in the mood for a dynamic meal with the cooking team in front of you, go to the kitchen seats directly.
You probably guess so but the name “Erretegia” is not Japanese. It came from the Basque language and means “carvery”. It is especially a hint that clearly reflects the cosmopolitan character of this high-end fusion cooking. The charm and creativity of the Basque region, as well as the thoughts of people who have passed down their history and culture, have come together and set off a new spark through freshest local Japanese ingredients.
Sushi Sobo, the very essence of Seto Inland Sea
Are you a raw fish lover? If so, you will be delighted to discover this little paradise composed of only eight seats. In addition, they all are located at the counter that overlooks the Inland sea. for connoisseurs, this restaurant was created under the supervision of the world-famous restaurant Uoji Harada. Prepare your palate to enjoy refined Sushi combining the capital’s style edomae to the local one.
You will feel the difference with most Sushi restaurants here. The chef is extremely selective and goes to chose seasonal fishes freshly caught in the nearby Seto Sea each morning. Hence, you will not be able to eat tuna here but on the other hand, they have many new flavors treasures of this region for you to explore.
Bella Vista Onomichi Restaurants & Traditional Cuisine
Regarding food, Bella Vista Onomichi restaurants are strict to one philosophy. It is called “Kilometer:Zero” and Setouchi Sobo is its number one representative. More than anywhere else, chefs are here constantly striving to provide the best seasonal dishes by only using local products.
This is why they have to keep pushing the limits of creativity and are continually creating tasteful marvels to amaze lucky guests. Setouchi Sobo is also the right place to try rich Japanese breakfast with a wide range of specialties that are quite hard-to-find usually.
