Tabelog ratingSet in the village of Makkari with wide windows looking out onto Mt. Yotei, RESTAURANT maccarina (レストラン・マッカリーナ) is an auberge that transforms hyper-local produce into elegant French cuisine. The restaurant’s philosophy is built around showcasing the quality of Hokkaido's vegetables, often making them the star of the plate.
Guests consistently praise the vegetable-focused dishes, from a signature platter of simply prepared local vegetables to creative preparations of lily bulb (百合根) and a recurring corn soup and crêpe motif. The house-made bread and butter, carefully cooked fish, and lean Hokkaido beef also receive high marks. Desserts like panna cotta and milk sorbet provide a refined finish. Reviewers frequently highlight the lunch courses as offering particularly good value for the quality and portion sizes.
While the vast majority of experiences are positive, a small number of diners have noted occasional issues. A few found a main course of beef or pork to be tough, and some mentioned curt service from a particular staff member or minor issues with flies. These appear to be uncommon exceptions.
Reviewers in recent years paid around ¥6,800 for a six-course lunch, with other set lunches available from ¥4,200 to ¥4,620. For those staying overnight, a package including dinner, breakfast, and a room was reported to be between ¥34,000 and ¥45,000 per person. Most guests consider the restaurant very good value, especially for lunch.
- Booking: Reservations are essential and the restaurant often fills up. It is strongly recommended to book well in advance.
- Getting There: The restaurant is in a remote location. A car is the most convenient option. By public transport, it's a 22-minute walk from the Makkari bus stop, which is reachable by bus from JR Kutchan Station.
- Payment: Credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) and QR code payments are accepted. Electronic money is not.
- Seating: There are 60 seats. No private rooms are available.
- Parking: A small parking lot is available on-site.
- Lodging: As an auberge, the restaurant offers on-site rooms, allowing guests to pair dinner with an overnight stay.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
