Experience 'Tasting Art' at the Museum: Limited-Time Course Expressing the World of Lautrec and Mucha Through Cuisine Now Available at "Zona ITALIA in Centro" within Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
In conjunction with the special exhibition "Lautrec and Mucha: 10 Years in Paris" at the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, the museum's restaurant "Zona ITALIA in Centro" is offering a limited-time course inspired by the roots of both artists. This initiative aims to provide a new experience of 'tasting art' through dishes that incorporate French and Czech food cultures.
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In conjunction with the special exhibition "Lautrec and Mucha: 10 Years in Paris" (April 2 to May 31, 2026) held at the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum (Naka-ku, Hiroshima City), the museum's restaurant "Zona ITALIA in Centro" is offering a limited-time course inspired by the roots of both artists.
We propose a new experience of "tasting art" through dishes that incorporate French and Czech food cultures, alongside appreciating the exhibition.
■ Enjoy a Limited-Time Special Course with the Exhibition
This project is a limited-time restaurant initiative coinciding with the special exhibition.
Inspired by the roots of two artists, Lautrec (France) and Mucha (Czech Republic), we have prepared a course meal that is both approachable and uniquely arranged by our restaurant.
Enjoy a time to reflect on foreign cultures and historical backgrounds through cuisine, while savoring the lingering impression after viewing the exhibition.
This course includes Ratatouille, inspired by French food culture, and Galette, a classic French dessert.
You can also enjoy a dish inspired by the representative Czech snack "Nakladany Hermelin," arranged in an approachable way with Camembert cheese.
The restaurant is available for use even by those not visiting the museum, making it accessible to everyone.
■ Menu and Prices
This project primarily offers an 11,000 yen full course, designed to allow you to fully enjoy the world of the exhibition. With a course structure that includes both seafood and meat dishes, you can experience the full charm of the limited-time menu.
Additionally, you can choose from the following courses to suit your occasion:
・10,000 yen course (meat dish as the main)
・8,500 yen course (seafood dish as the main)
*A chef's recommended course (14,000 yen) using higher quality ingredients is also available.
■ Course Contents (Example | 11,000 yen course)
・Seared Bonito Carpaccio with New Onion and Watercress Insalata
・Nakladany Hermelin
・Chicken Pie with Ratatouille Sauce
・Focaccia / Homemade Butter (using Italian olive oil)
・Spaghetti with Sakura Shrimp and Broad Bean Cream Sauce (with Setouchi Lemon aroma)
・Sea Bream and Spring Vegetable Cartoccio
・Wagyu Fillet Saltato with Wild Vegetables and Red Miso Accento
・Hyuganatsu and Vanilla Gelato Galette Style
・Drink (selected from set menu)
*Contents may change depending on ingredient availability.
This course is available for a limited time until May 31, 2026.
■ Casual Course
As a more casual option, a weekday-only lunch set (3,800 yen) is also available.
■ Exhibition Overview
Special Exhibition "Lautrec and Mucha: 10 Years in Paris" at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Exhibition Name: Lautrec and Mucha: 10 Years in Paris
Period: April 2 (Thu) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Official Website: https://www.hpam.jp/museum/
■ Zona ITALIA in Centro
A restaurant on the 1st floor of the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, where you can feel the four seasons of Shukkei-en Garden up close.
Enjoy seasonal course meals and wine in a tranquil, hidden-gem-like space.
"Zona ITALIA in Centro" interior, offering a calm space overlooking Shukkei-en Garden, perfect for relaxing after an art museum visit.
【Store Information】
■Store Name: Zona ITALIA in Centro
■Location: 2-22 Kaminoboricho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 730-0014 (1st floor of Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum)
■Business Hours:
Lunch 11:00～15:00 (L.O. 14:00)
Cafe 15:00～17:00
Dinner 17:00～22:00 (L.O. 20:00)
■Closed: *May change or close depending on lunch/dinner reservation status
■Reservation Method: Accepted by phone (TEL: 0120-797-902)
■Official Website: https://aigroup-restaurant.com/zonaitalia-incentro.html
Contact for this article:
Ai Group Co., Ltd. Maple City
TEL: 083-283-0088 (Representative)
E-mail: webmaster@aigroup.co.jp
Ai Group Official Website: https://www.aigroup.co.jp/
We propose a new experience of "tasting art" through dishes that incorporate French and Czech food cultures, alongside appreciating the exhibition.
■ Enjoy a Limited-Time Special Course with the Exhibition
This project is a limited-time restaurant initiative coinciding with the special exhibition.
Inspired by the roots of two artists, Lautrec (France) and Mucha (Czech Republic), we have prepared a course meal that is both approachable and uniquely arranged by our restaurant.
Enjoy a time to reflect on foreign cultures and historical backgrounds through cuisine, while savoring the lingering impression after viewing the exhibition.
This course includes Ratatouille, inspired by French food culture, and Galette, a classic French dessert.
You can also enjoy a dish inspired by the representative Czech snack "Nakladany Hermelin," arranged in an approachable way with Camembert cheese.
The restaurant is available for use even by those not visiting the museum, making it accessible to everyone.
■ Menu and Prices
This project primarily offers an 11,000 yen full course, designed to allow you to fully enjoy the world of the exhibition. With a course structure that includes both seafood and meat dishes, you can experience the full charm of the limited-time menu.
Additionally, you can choose from the following courses to suit your occasion:
・10,000 yen course (meat dish as the main)
・8,500 yen course (seafood dish as the main)
*A chef's recommended course (14,000 yen) using higher quality ingredients is also available.
■ Course Contents (Example | 11,000 yen course)
・Seared Bonito Carpaccio with New Onion and Watercress Insalata
・Nakladany Hermelin
・Chicken Pie with Ratatouille Sauce
・Focaccia / Homemade Butter (using Italian olive oil)
・Spaghetti with Sakura Shrimp and Broad Bean Cream Sauce (with Setouchi Lemon aroma)
・Sea Bream and Spring Vegetable Cartoccio
・Wagyu Fillet Saltato with Wild Vegetables and Red Miso Accento
・Hyuganatsu and Vanilla Gelato Galette Style
・Drink (selected from set menu)
*Contents may change depending on ingredient availability.
This course is available for a limited time until May 31, 2026.
■ Casual Course
As a more casual option, a weekday-only lunch set (3,800 yen) is also available.
■ Exhibition Overview
Special Exhibition "Lautrec and Mucha: 10 Years in Paris" at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Exhibition Name: Lautrec and Mucha: 10 Years in Paris
Period: April 2 (Thu) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Official Website: https://www.hpam.jp/museum/
■ Zona ITALIA in Centro
A restaurant on the 1st floor of the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, where you can feel the four seasons of Shukkei-en Garden up close.
Enjoy seasonal course meals and wine in a tranquil, hidden-gem-like space.
"Zona ITALIA in Centro" interior, offering a calm space overlooking Shukkei-en Garden, perfect for relaxing after an art museum visit.
【Store Information】
■Store Name: Zona ITALIA in Centro
■Location: 2-22 Kaminoboricho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture 730-0014 (1st floor of Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum)
■Business Hours:
Lunch 11:00～15:00 (L.O. 14:00)
Cafe 15:00～17:00
Dinner 17:00～22:00 (L.O. 20:00)
■Closed: *May change or close depending on lunch/dinner reservation status
■Reservation Method: Accepted by phone (TEL: 0120-797-902)
■Official Website: https://aigroup-restaurant.com/zonaitalia-incentro.html
Contact for this article:
Ai Group Co., Ltd. Maple City
TEL: 083-283-0088 (Representative)
E-mail: webmaster@aigroup.co.jp
Ai Group Official Website: https://www.aigroup.co.jp/