Hilton Nagoya is hosting a Spring Lunch & Dinner Buffet featuring Southern Italian cuisine and strawberry sweets from March 12 to May 14, 2026, at the all-day dining restaurant "InPlace 3-3" on the first floor.
The Italian-themed buffet series has been one of the most popular offerings at Hilton Nagoya. This spring, the focus is on Southern Italy, presenting diverse dishes nurtured by the beautiful sea and sky, warm climate, and rich history and culture, with authentic flavors utilizing herbs and citrus fruits.
The menu includes traditional Sicilian dishes such as "Sicilian Pork Cotoletta," "Sardine Beccafico - Sicilian-style Breadcrumb Bake," and "Mussels and Orange Agrodolce," featuring refreshing flavors with lemon and orange. Additionally, guests can enjoy local specialties rich in seafood and tomatoes, such as "Neapolitan Zuppa di Pesce," "Ciambotta - Southern Italian Colorful Vegetable Tomato Stew," and "Insalata di Riso," offering an experience reminiscent of traveling through Southern Italy.
Pasta and pizza options include regionally distinctive dishes like "Broccoli Orecchiette Puglia Style" and "Pizza Bianchetti," offered on a rotating daily basis.
The dessert corner features popular strawberry sweets including "Strawberry Shortcake" and "Sparkling Strawberry Tart," with a live station offering "Freshly Squeezed Strawberry Mont Blanc." Guests can also enjoy "Strawberry Cannoli," a traditional Sicilian pastry filled with strawberry cream.
Spring Lunch & Dinner Buffet - Southern Italian Cuisine and Strawberry Sweets Overview
Venue: Hilton Nagoya 1F All-Day Dining "InPlace 3-3"
Period: March 12 (Thu) to May 14 (Thu), 2026
Hours:
- Lunch: 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM (last food service time)
- Dinner: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (food service ends at 8:30 PM)
- *Dinner limited to 90 minutes. Weekends and holidays only: 3 sessions (①5:30 PM / ②6:00 PM / ③7:30 PM)
Prices:
Weekdays:
- Lunch: Adults ¥5,800 / Children (6-12 years) ¥2,900 / Ages 0-5 Free
- Dinner: Adults ¥6,000 / Children (6-12 years) ¥3,000 / Ages 0-5 Free
Weekends and Holidays:
- Lunch: Adults ¥6,800 / Children (6-12 years) ¥3,400 / Ages 0-5 Free
- Dinner: Adults ¥7,000 / Children (6-12 years) ¥3,500 / Ages 0-5 Free
*Tax and service charge included
Details & Reservations: https://nagoya.hiltonjapan.co.jp/restaurants/lp/inplace3-3-lunch-dinner-buffet-spring
TEL: 052-212-1151 (Restaurant Reservations)
Menu Examples
Hot Menu
Premium Roast Beef Tagliata with Italian Condiments
Juicy roast beef served with arugula and tomato salsa, green pepper & rosemary oil condiments.
Seafood Tiella Pugliese (Weekends and holidays only)
A traditional Southern Italian dish featuring rice and potatoes layered with the rich flavors of mussels, tomatoes, shrimp, squid, and octopus.
Sicilian Pork Cotoletta (Weekends and holidays only)
Bone-in pork grilled to perfection, finished with a refreshing gremolata sauce featuring lemon and parsley.
Neapolitan Zuppa di Pesce
A Neapolitan local specialty featuring white fish, mussels, shrimp, and octopus simmered in tomato and white wine, celebrating the bounty of the sea.
Sardine Beccafico - Sicilian-style Breadcrumb Bake
A traditional Sicilian dish with an accent of raisins and orange acidity.
Sicilian-style Roasted Salmon
Salmon roasted to a crispy, tender finish. The green of genovese sauce, red of semi-dried tomatoes, and yellow of artichokes beautifully adorn the table.
Pork Loin Scaloppine with Lemon and Caper Sauce (Weekdays only)
Aromatic sautéed pork loin with refreshing lemon and caper sauce.
Roast Chicken Scarpariello - Shoemaker-style with Garlic, Herbs, and Vinegar Sauce
Chicken roast served with a tomato sauce so delicious it's said to clean the plate.
Arancini with Tomato Sauce
Rice croquettes originating from Sicily. The contrast between the crispy coating and the savory interior is appealing.
Roasted Vegetables with Anchovy and Herbs
Six varieties of seasonal vegetables including rapini, asparagus, and romaine lettuce with the saltiness of anchovies.
Daily Pasta
One type of regional pasta rotates daily, including "Broccoli Orecchiette Puglia Style" and "Tomato Chili Pepper Pasta Calabria Style."
Curry Station
Two types of curry rotate daily, including "Italian Chicken Curry" and "Kadai Chicken." On weekends, the special "Japanese Black Beef and Hatcho Miso Beef Curry" is available.
Cold Menu
Local Tomato Italian Caprese Salad
A classic salad celebrating the sweetness and freshness of locally produced tomatoes.
Salmon Marinade Salsa Agrumi - Gamagori Mandarin Vinaigrette
"Agrumi" means citrus fruits. A refreshing marinade utilizing the mellow acidity and aroma of Gamagori mandarin.
Insalata di Riso
A vibrant dish combining traditional Puglia rice salad with prosciutto, red cabbage, and strawberries.
Mussels and Orange Agrodolce
Steamed mussels tossed with sweet and sour orange and paprika sauce.
Italian Grazing Board
An assortment of seven items including ricotta cheese, herb-marinated olives and dried tomatoes, and grissini.
Bread Station
Six varieties including schiacciata (popular in Italy), cherry blossom edamame bread, and shirasu garlic bread.
Sweets
Sweets Corner
Nine varieties including chef-selected strawberry sweets from the popular strawberry sweets buffet and rotating daily sweets.
Freshly Squeezed! Strawberry Mont Blanc (Weekends and holidays only)
Strawberry Mont Blanc with a fluffy, melting texture, freshly squeezed at the live station.
Ice Candy
Four flavors available: strawberry, cherry blossom strawberry, strawberry Calpis, and peach. Rich, hotel-made treats.
Hilton Nagoya Executive Sous Chef Hiroaki Sasaki Profile
Born in Akita Prefecture in 1971. Started his culinary career at Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo's Minato Ward, then gained experience at Hotel Nikko Tokyo (now Hilton Tokyo Odaiba). Subsequently served as Head Chef of the all-day dining "Ocean Dining" and Banquet Executive Chef at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. Joined Hilton Nagoya as Executive Sous Chef in April 2019. Currently oversees menu development and overall culinary operations for all-day dining "InPlace 3-3," "Cafe 3-3," Japanese restaurant "Genji," and Chinese restaurant "Ocho," working to improve quality and create new dining experiences at each restaurant.
About Hilton Nagoya
Hilton Nagoya, part of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, opened on March 1, 1989 (Heisei 1) as Nagoya City's first foreign-affiliated hotel and celebrated its 35th anniversary in March 2024. Located in Nagoya's business district of Fushimi, it is a first-class hotel with comprehensive facilities and high-standard service known as the "Hilton Standard." Guest room floors span from the 9th to 27th floors with 460 rooms including suites, all offering views of downtown Nagoya. All rooms are equipped with wired and wireless internet access and feature Japanese-style interiors incorporating shoji screens and fusuma sliding doors.
The hotel features restaurants and bars including the all-day dining "In Place 3-3 (InPlace Three-Three)" which opened in December 2018, and the Chinese restaurant "Ocho" renovated in August 2023, as well as banquet halls accommodating up to 1,200 guests, indoor pool, gym, sauna, and outdoor tennis courts. In November 2025, the Executive Lounge was expanded to approximately twice its previous size, providing a more comfortable space. For more information about Hilton Nagoya, visit https://nagoya.hiltonjapan.co.jp/.
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