Ristorante Paradiso
Nicoletta travels to Italy from Japan to meet her estranged mother who she has not seen since she was a young child. Once there, Nicoletta becomes immersed working in her stepfather's restaurant and the lives of the other workers. Everything is fine so long as she does not reveal who she really is and why she is in Italy.
- 2009-2009
- 1 season
- Animation, Drama
Nicoletta travels to Italy from Japan to meet her estranged mother who she has not seen since she was a young child. Once there, Nicoletta becomes immersed working in her stepfather's restaurant and the lives of the other workers. Everything is fine so long as she does not reveal who she really is and why she is in Italy.
Season 1 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
Nicolleta
22 mins
When Nicoletta was little, her mother, Olga, ran off to Rome to remarry. Now, 15 years later, Nicoletta plans to ruin Olga's life. She tracks her mother down at a restaurant called Casetta dell'Orso, but as soon as she steps through the door, everything changes.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
22 mins
Now that Nicoletta has decided to stay in Rome, her next order of business is to find a job. But what sort of job should she do? She also can''t help being distracted by a certain gentleman waiter. What''s the story behind the ring on his left hand?
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
22 mins
Nicoletta should be happy with her new job, but instead she finds herself distracted and depressed. Claudio's ex-wife stopped by the restaurant, and the two are still quite familiar with each other. What could Claudio be thinking?
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
22 mins
Marzio, a sous chef who worked for Casetta dell''Orso when the restaurant first opened its doors, comes to visit. As Nicoletta keeps him company, he tells her the story of how Casetta dell''Orso got its start many years ago.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
22 mins
Gigi is a strange character. He doesn't say much, but he's an amazing sommelier. Nicoletta discovers his history with the owner of Casetta dell'Orso goes back much further than she ever imagined.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
22 mins
Lucia's husband always flirted with other women, but now, two years after the wedding, he seems to be worse than ever. Lucia is sick and tired of feeling used, so she decides to do some cheating of her own. But will that lead her to happiness?
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
22 mins
Luciano's grandson, Franci, is about to turn 9 years old. A big birthday party is planned for him, but while Luciano is doing his best to make it a grand party for Franci, everyone else is secretly working to make it a great party for Luciano.
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
22 mins
Poor Nicoletta just can't stop making mistakes. Claudio reminds her that things could be worse when he tells her of the early days of his career. They were much harsher, his circumstances more cruel.
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
22 mins
The heater is broken, which means Casetta dell'Orso is closed for the day. The chefs are still hard at work planning out new spring menu. Nicoletta is determined to create a dish of her own, but she'll have to pass Teo's tough standards first!
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
22 mins
The widower Savina has her eyes on Luciano. Although Luciano pretends not to notice, Savina is not the type of woman to give up easily. What's more, everyone seems to be pushing him to date her. Will Savina's beauty and grace change Luciano's ways?
Episode 11
Episode #1.11
22 mins
Olga's birthday party is coming up soon, and Nicoletta is invited. However, Nicoletta is more preoccupied with Gabriella and Claudio. She feels that Gabriella's casual contact with Claudio is cruel, so she decides to stand up and do something about it.