IL COTECHINO is a regional Italian cuisine restaurant in Akoya-cho, Yamagata City, dedicated to the traditions of Italy’s rural communities. Its specialty is handmade processed meats, prepared using traditional Italian techniques. The restaurant serves these distinctive flavors as part of a course meal, accompanied by natural wines, offering guests a setting to enjoy food and drink together.

Dining is available by course only. The listed course price is ¥6,380, including tax, though it may vary depending on ingredient availability and menu changes. A seating charge of ¥660, including tax, also applies. The restaurant is open from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with last orders at 10:00 p.m.; entry is limited to 7:00 p.m. Because course ingredients require advance preparation, reservations are accepted by phone, beginning one month before the desired date. Takeout and shipping are not offered. IL COTECHINO is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with additional Tuesday closures announced for the time being.