A small detour,
a different side of Wakayama.
Rocca cucina italiana
Italian courses built around Wakayama ingredients
● Shirahama · Wakayama
Rocca cucina italiana opened in Katata, Shirahama, in October 2022. Its official introduction describes chef Kazuki Ogura’s training across Italy and his cooking with Wakayama ingredients. The course-based format makes the meal itself a possible destination, rather than a stop squeezed between sightseeing appointments. Give it a place in your day that allows the dishes to unfold without an immediate onward departure.
Italian courses built around Wakayama ingredients
Make time for the place, as well as the journey.
Shirahama · Wakayama × Italian courses built around Wakayama ingredients
Italian courses built around Wakayama ingredients
Why include it in your visit
Rocca cucina italiana opened in Katata, Shirahama, in October 2022. Its official introduction describes chef Kazuki Ogura’s training across Italy and his cooking with Wakayama ingredients. The course-based format makes the meal itself a possible destination, rather than a stop squeezed between sightseeing appointments. Give it a place in your day that allows the dishes to unfold without an immediate onward departure.
Photo: the venue’s registered promotional image.
Rocca cucina italiana5 useful points before you visitShirahama · Wakayama
Plan a course meal
The chef’s Italian training and Wakayama ingredients define the official introduction; meals centre on courses.
Ask about the lunch main
Lunch has a main choice in the published guidance. Check dinner composition and the time needed.
Discuss a beef-course choice
The published JPY 7,700 dinner is non-beef; beef is directed to JPY 11,000 or higher. Verify current terms.
Find the residential address
2399-461 Katata. Find the entrance and designated parking, then plan transport after the course.
Explain dietary needs when reserving
Call 0739-33-2247 with date, group, course, dietary requirements and budget; confirm current dishes and prices.
Leave a little room
for the place itself.
Getting there with time to spare
The address is 2399-461 Katata. Official guidance lists lunch from 12:00 with last orders 13:30, and dinner from 18:00 with last orders 20:00. Those are order cut-offs, not stated departure times. Monday and irregular closures are listed, with parking available. Discuss the party size, arrival and meal duration when reserving. If your evening transport is fixed, arrange the return journey before committing to a course.
Italian courses built around Wakayama ingredients
Choosing what suits your visit
Lunch is described as a course with a main-dish choice; dinner also follows courses. The published menu specifies a non-beef main for the JPY 7,700 dinner and a course from JPY 11,000 for a beef main. Confirm present prices and composition at booking. Game is also introduced, but availability needs discussion. The restaurant says it will try to accommodate allergies, vegetarian and vegan requests. This is a reason to consult in advance, not a guarantee of every request on arrival.
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Rocca cucina italiana — Visitor information
Name
Rocca cucina italiana
Address
2399-461 Katata, Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama
Phone
0739-33-2247
Access
2399-461 Katata. Find the entrance and designated parking, then plan transport after the course.
Opening hours
Official lunch 12:00, last order 13:30; dinner 18:00, last order 20:00. These are not stated meal-end times.
Closing days
Monday and irregular closures; check your intended reservation date.
Parking
Parking is officially listed; follow the designated spaces and current capacity arrangements.
Reservations
Call 0739-33-2247 with date, group, course, dietary requirements and budget; confirm current dishes and prices.
Sources checked on 30 September 2026. See current official information for changes to hours, prices and services before visiting. Source 1
Rocca cucina italiana — Frequently asked questions
Where is Rocca cucina italiana?
2399-461 Katata, Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama
What makes this place distinctive?
The chef’s Italian training and Wakayama ingredients define the official introduction; meals centre on courses. Lunch has a main choice in the published guidance. Check dinner composition and the time needed.
How should I check opening arrangements?
Official lunch 12:00, last order 13:30; dinner 18:00, last order 20:00. These are not stated meal-end times. Monday and irregular closures; check your intended reservation date.
What should I consider when travelling there?
2399-461 Katata. Find the entrance and designated parking, then plan transport after the course.
Can I discuss dietary or other visitor needs?
Official guidance says allergies, vegetarian and vegan needs are accommodated as far as possible. Discuss details before booking.
How should I prepare reservations and a budget?
Call 0739-33-2247 with date, group, course, dietary requirements and budget; confirm current dishes and prices.
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