The Ritz-Carlton Osaka Hosts Picnic-Themed Afternoon Tea and Lunch Buffet for the Sunny Season

The Ritz-Carlton Osaka (Location: 2-5-25 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka; General Manager: Mark Newcome) will host the afternoon tea 'Color Palette Summer Picnic' at 'The Lobby Lounge' on the 1st floor from Thursday, June 18, 2026, and the lunch buffet 'Italian Seaside Picnic' at the 1st-floor Italian restaurant 'Splendido' from Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

Afternoon Tea 'Color Palette Summer Picnic' / 1st Floor 'The Lobby Lounge'

~ A refreshing picnic-themed afternoon tea perfect for summer ~

'The Lobby Lounge' on the 1st floor, popular for allowing guests to enjoy afternoon tea in an elegant space reminiscent of a British aristocrat's mansion, enveloped by the soothing sounds of a piano. This time, for the season when sunlight feels pleasant, we have prepared an afternoon tea inspired by a vibrant summer picnic, featuring a colorful array of sweets.

The word 'picnic' itself is said to originate from the French word 'pique-nique', and for the French, it is a culture embedded in daily life. Whether on a day off or after school, they naturally head to green spaces carrying freshly baked baguettes, aged cheese, and their favorite wine. Executive Pastry Chef Frédéric Moreau, hailing from France, a country with such a culture, has prepared an afternoon tea using an abundance of seasonal fruits.

Chef Frédéric notes that sweets enjoyed at French picnics often include tarts, choux, brioche, financiers, and travel cakes, which are easy to eat with one hand. This time, we offer two types of tarts, a classic French sweet. The 'Cacao Nib Chocolate Tart with Milk Chocolate Mousse and Cacao Streusel' offers the rich depth of smooth milk chocolate cream and the light texture of chocolate crunch. The other is the 'Mango Tart with Vanilla Shortbread Crust and Mango Chantilly Cream', a tropical delight with fragrant vanilla shortbread layered with refreshing mango Chantilly and light mango jelly. Finished with edible flowers, it is a charming and vibrant creation, as if adorned with a floral hat.

Inspired by the Peach Melba, known for its combination of peach, raspberry, and almond, the 'Raspberry Mousse Cake with Pink Peach Jelly and Almond Whipped Cream' features delicate raspberry mousse hiding fruity peach jelly, layered with rich almond Chantilly, and wrapped in a beautifully flowing soft peach tea sheet. Furthermore, a seasonal version of the classic French pastry Savarin is offered as 'Melon Savarin with Grand Marnier Flavored Savarin, Melon Jelly, and Fromage Blanc Cream'. Freshly baked brioche is generously soaked with Grand Marnier for over 24 hours and hidden within melon jelly. Finished with Fromage Frais from Yuge Farm, it is an adult flavor harmonizing richness and freshness. For the classic scones, we offer sun-dried tomato and olive scones with a subtle hint of cardamom, served with a rich cheese béchamel sauce made with Beaufort cheese, perfect for a savory treat.

For the savories by Banquet Chef Katayama Yasuhiro, we have prepared a variety of items, including a salad dressed with refreshingly citrusy bergamot jelly, perfect for enjoying under the sunlight, and 'Edamame Mousse with Pastrami Beef', where the seasonal edamame mousse is paired with intensely flavorful pastrami beef for a perfectly balanced dish.

Please enjoy this elegant, refreshing early summer afternoon tea in the extraordinary space reminiscent of a British aristocrat's mansion, as if surrounded by sunlight and greenery.

Period: Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Location: The Lobby Lounge (1st Floor)

Price:

・Color Palette Summer Picnic Afternoon Tea: 7,800 JPY

・Color Palette Summer Picnic Afternoon Tea (with Original Cocktail): 9,800 JPY

・The Ritz-Carlton Signature Afternoon Tea: 12,000 JPY

(Includes a glass of Champagne and 3 macarons as a souvenir)

Reservations: Phone 06-6343-7020 (Restaurant Reservations) 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

WEB: https://lounge.ritzcarltonosaka.com/afternoontea

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Sweets

· Mango Tart with Vanilla Shortbread Crust and Mango Chantilly Cream

· Melon Savarin with Grand Marnier Flavored Savarin, Melon Jelly, and Fromage Blanc Cream

· Blueberry Choux with Coconut Gianduja and Blueberry Jelly

· Raspberry Mousse Cake with Pink Peach Jelly and Almond Whipped Cream

· Cacao Nib Chocolate Tart with Milk Chocolate Mousse and Cacao Streusel

· Butter Brioche with Marzipan Pistachio

· Sun-dried Tomato and Olive Scone

· Plain Scone

· Cheese Spread

· Clotted Cream

Savories

· Shrimp and Squid Salad with Bergamot Jelly

· Edamame Mousse with Pastrami Beef

· Bacon Quiche with Parsley and Black Pepper

· Smoked Salmon and Cheddar Cheese Sandwich

Drinks

· The Ritz-Carlton Osaka Original Blend Tea

· Royal Milk Tea

· Darjeeling Summer Gold

· Mango Dream

· Peppermint

Lunch Buffet 'Italian Seaside Picnic' / 1st Floor Italian Restaurant 'Splendido'

~ Italian cuisine inspired by an Italian seaside picnic, crafted by Chef Aoshima ~

1st Floor 'Splendido' Lunch Buffet 'Italian Seaside Picnic'

At the 1st-floor Italian restaurant 'Splendido', we have prepared a lunch buffet inspired by an Italian seaside picnic, where you can feel the sunlight and sea breeze, featuring an abundance of colorful summer vegetables.

Chef Aoshima of 'Splendido' trained for about four and a half years in various regions of Italy, including Lombardy, Liguria, and Piedmont, and traveled to almost all of Italy's 20 regions to learn about its food culture and local cuisine. The main dish, 'Roasted Lamb with Sun-dried Tomato and Herb Gravy Sauce', features juicy lamb roasted to perfection.