Once, in a sudden burst of passion, Olga left her family, leaving her six‑year‑old daughter Nicoletta with her grandmother and since then has not showered her with attention. Fifteen years passed, and Nicoletta"s patience snapped. She came to Rome upon learning that her mother had married the restaurant owner, a fact she had kept quiet about both her daughter and their old divorce. After wandering the streets and locating the right establishment, Nicoletta decided to wait for the owner and confront him with a bitter truth. But as she immersed herself in the atmosphere of genuine Italian restaurant culture and fell under the charms of a perhaps not young but noble and attentive maître d"hôtel Claudio, she softened her heart and could no longer "pin" her mother, who almost lost herself at the sight of an unexpected guest. In a brief but turbulent family meeting it was decided that Nicoletta would remain the "friend"s daughter," while Olga would sort out housing and help her daughter settle into life. Since Nicoletta had no acquaintances in Rome, she frequented the restaurant, quickly getting to know the staff – mature and graceful men, masters of their craft. The secret of the establishment"s popularity became clear: patrons were not only fans of excellent cuisine but also of waiters Vito and Luciano, sommelier Gigi, chefs Theo and Furi. Nicoletta also learned that the restaurant"s trademark – glasses on all staff – was conceived by her mother. The girl seriously fell for Claudio and, gently pressuring Olga, arranged to work as a trainee in the restaurant. From that moment begins the song of love and cuisine.
David Production Japan