The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka is bringing the flavors of the Japanese harvest season to Splendido, its Italian restaurant on the first floor, with two seasonal buffets from September 1 to November 12, 2026: the Stars of Autumn afternoon buffet and the Flavor of Autumn lunch buffet.
Afternoon Buffet "Stars of Autumn" / Splendido, Italian Restaurant (1F)
The afternoon buffet spotlights ingredients at their peak in autumn — chestnuts, pumpkin, sweet potato, Kyoho grapes, apples, muscat grapes, figs, and persimmons — across 13 sweets and 9 savory dishes, plus a live-prepared Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc.
Executive Pastry Chef Frédéric Moreau, who is from France, draws on French pâtisserie technique and an artistic touch to shape the 13 sweets around Japan's autumn flavors. The Breton Sablé Tart with Muscat and Bourbon Vanilla Cream pairs a fragrant cream made with Bourbon vanilla from Réunion Island — often regarded as among the finest vanilla in the world — with in-season muscat grapes, balancing the tart's toasty sablé base against the grape's refined sweetness. The Gâteau Nantais with Persimmon Cream, inspired by the traditional confection from France's Nantes region, combines a moist, butter-rich cake with a smooth cream made from seasonal persimmon, finished with the fresh aroma and gentle tartness of lemon candy for a flavor distinct to autumn.
The live dessert station features a Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc, showcasing the delicate, rich aroma and flavor unique to Japanese chestnuts. A smooth chestnut mousse is paired with a mildly tart cassis sauce that draws out the chestnut's natural sweetness, finished by the chef in front of guests.
On the savory side, Splendido Head Chef Aoshima presents nine dishes with authentic Italian flavor. The Pumpkin Velouté with Shrimp and Cashew Nut Confit turns the quintessential autumn ingredient pumpkin into a smooth velouté, balanced by umami-rich shrimp confit and the toasty aroma of cashew nuts for a gentle, layered flavor. The Chestnut and Mushroom Risotto combines chestnut and mushroom, two ingredients that embody the harvest season, their subtle sweetness and rich aroma coming together for a dish full of autumn character. Rounding out the lineup are the slow-roasted Roast Pork with Gorgonzola and Walnut Sauce, where the deep flavor of Gorgonzola and the toasty richness of walnuts complement the pork, and the Truffle Scrambled Egg Gratin.
In keeping with the season of art and autumn, the buffet also introduces an original table mat designed to resemble a picture or photo frame, on which guests can freely arrange their chosen sweets and savory dishes to create their own personal Stars of Autumn composition. From October 1 to November 5, Halloween-themed sweets will also join the lineup, adding a playful touch to the autumn flavors.
Set in a refined space reminiscent of a Tuscan villa, the Stars of Autumn afternoon buffet offers guests an elegant afternoon centered on the season's rich harvest.
Period: September 1 – November 12, 2026
Hours: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (120-minute seating)
Pricing: Weekdays: Adults ¥7,000 / Children ¥3,500 — Weekends & Holidays: Adults ¥7,500 / Children ¥3,750
Venue: Splendido, Italian Restaurant (1F)
Reservations: Tel: 06-6343-7020 (Restaurant Reservations)
Online: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/ritzcarltonosaka-splendido/reserve?menu_lists%5b%5d=69c1019e7156420a5394e9e9&utm_source=pr2608
Menu Details
Sweets
- Cinnamon-Flavored Panna Cotta with Apple Compote
- Breton Sablé Tart with Muscat and Bourbon Vanilla Cream
- Hazelnut Sponge with Chocolate Mousse and Pear Jelly
- Tonka Bean Blancmange with Kyoho Grape Jelly
- Matcha Mousse with Kuromitsu Jelly and Black Soybeans
- Gâteau Nantais with Persimmon Cream
- Pecan Nut Choux Cream
- Pumpkin and Chestnut
- Baked Cheesecake with Fig
- Double Chocolate Torte
- Caramel Flan
- Candied Chestnut with Brioche
Savory
- Sweet Potato Cream with Black Pepper and Pickled Pear
- Truffle Scrambled Egg Gratin
- Smoked Duck and Chestnut Mousse Tartlet with Orange Zest
- Mushroom Pâté and Parmesan Bruschetta
- Rosemary and Chestnut Pancake with Salmon Rillettes
- Pumpkin Velouté with Shrimp and Cashew Nut Confit
- Chestnut and Mushroom Risotto
- Anchovy and Broccoli Penne Peperoncino
- Roast Pork with Gorgonzola and Walnut Sauce
Live Station
- Mont Blanc with Cassis Sauce
Lunch Buffet "Flavor of Autumn" / Splendido, Italian Restaurant (1F)
Splendido's popular lunch buffet on the first floor takes on an autumn theme with Flavor of Autumn, built around seasonal ingredients. The lineup includes Polpetti with Mushroom Cream Sauce, finished with a fragrant mushroom cream sauce, and Roasted Salmon and Maitake Mushroom with Red Wine Sauce, pairing the rich flavor of maitake mushroom with a red wine sauce. At the carving station, roast sirloin is served with a mushroom gravy sauce — the juicy, richly flavored sirloin paired with a gravy infused with mushroom aroma and umami, carved by the chef in front of guests for a seasonal dish that highlights the deep fragrance of mushrooms.
Executive Pastry Chef Frédéric Moreau's dessert selection is equally colorful, featuring apple, persimmon, fig, and pumpkin. Highlights include the Toffee Blancmange with Persimmon Sauce, which brings out the gentle sweetness of in-season persimmon, and the Tonka Bean Panna Cotta with Apple, Hibiscus Agar, and Fig, balancing the rich aroma of tonka bean with the fresh, juicy taste of autumn fruit.
Period: September 1 – November 12, 2026 (Weekdays only)
Hours: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (120-minute seating)
Pricing: Weekdays: Adults ¥7,000 / Children ¥3,500
Venue: Splendido, Italian Restaurant (1F)
Reservations: Tel: 06-6343-7020 (Restaurant Reservations)
Online: https://splendido.ritzcarltonosaka.com/our-menus
All prices include consumption tax and service charge. Menu items are subject to change without notice.
