Update-date: Apr 07 2025
Selected restaurants that offer French and Italian cuisine incorporating Japanese ingredients and techniques, supported by the local people of Osaka. The dishes, full of seasonal flavors and originality, are unique to Japan. Not only will they be impressed by the rarity, but they will also be thoroughly satisfied with the deliciousness.
LIEN
Located an 8-minute walk from Fukushima Station, LIEN is a high-end restaurant where traditional French cuisine based on classic techniques can be enjoyed. It uses carefully selected seasonal ingredients, allowing guests to savor beautiful dishes unique to each season. For both lunch and dinner, it offers only one type of omakase course that changes monthly, and reservations are required at least one day in advance.
The restaurant features an elegant space with a black theme. Both the private rooms, which have a calm atmosphere illuminated by chandeliers, and the counter seats adorned with wine glasses offer a special experience. The restaurant boasts over 1,500 bottles of wine, with meticulous attention to detail, such as adjusting the temperature and glass type to match the dishes. Guests can enjoy the perfect pairing of food and wine.
LIEN
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am Only one monthly course is available / Reservations are required by the day before, [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (start at 11:30 am or 12:00 pm) / The menu is the same as the dinner course
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 35,000 JPY / [Lunch] 35,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Fukushima Station on each line
Address: B1F, ID Bldg., 1-11-5, Oyodo Minami, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 35,000 JPY / [Lunch] 35,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Fukushima Station on each line
Address: B1F, ID Bldg., 1-11-5, Oyodo Minami, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
La Lucciola
Located just a 3-minute walk from Fukushima Station, La Lucciora is a restaurant situated deep in a narrow alley, where diners can enjoy Italian cuisine that makes the most of seasonal ingredients. The recommended dish, 'Acqua Pazza,' is a masterpiece that concentrates the flavors of clams and fish. Additionally, there are other attractive menu items that focus on quality ingredients, such as 'Steamed Abalone with Sea Urchin and Bottarga Flavored Shirako' and 'Omi Beef and Tongue Braised in Red Wine.'
This is a hidden gem with a sophisticated appearance that catches the eye. The interior, featuring counter and table seating, is both high-quality and warm, allowing for a relaxed experience. Additionally, the restaurant offers a wide variety of wines, with around 100 types available at all times, including wines from various regions of Italy, sparkling wines, and French Champagne. Guests are encouraged to find their favorite wine and enjoy it alongside delicious dishes.
La Lucciola
Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before Holidays] Lunch 12:00 - 13:30 (last order 13:30) / Dinner 18:00 - 00:00 (last order 00:00)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Fukushima Station. Follow the main street (Naniwasuji) north, cross the “Fukushima 6 Minami” Intersection, and take the next right. You will come upon the restaurant shortly thereafter.
Address: 5-7-3, Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Fukushima Station. Follow the main street (Naniwasuji) north, cross the “Fukushima 6 Minami” Intersection, and take the next right. You will come upon the restaurant shortly thereafter.
Address: 5-7-3, Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Yabu Distillery
Located just a 5-minute walk from Yotsubashi Station, Yabu Distillery Restaurant Yabu Distillery is a creative French restaurant operated by a whiskey distillery in Hyogo Prefecture. It is recommended to enjoy a course meal made with seasonal ingredients primarily from the Tajima region of Hyogo Prefecture, along with a plan that includes all-you-can-drink options featuring carefully selected beverages. The drinks can also be paired with the dishes.
The interior features a stylish design inspired by a distillery, with mortar walls and metal chandeliers. The unique atmosphere, which is not found in typical restaurants, offers an extraordinary experience. The all-you-can-drink plan is appealing as it allows guests to enjoy around 60 types of alcohol, including carefully selected whiskey, wine, today's beer, and homemade non-alcoholic beverages. For dessert, there is also a tasting of barrel-aged whiskey, providing an irresistible experience for whiskey lovers.
Yabu Distillery Restaurant
Open: [Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) [Sunday] 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday, Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station (Exit 12 North) on the Midosuji Line. 5-minute walk from Yotsubashi Station (Exit 1-A) on the Yotsubashi Line.
Address: 1F 2F, Nasa Prime House Annex, 4-10-18, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Monday, Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station (Exit 12 North) on the Midosuji Line. 5-minute walk from Yotsubashi Station (Exit 1-A) on the Yotsubashi Line.
Address: 1F 2F, Nasa Prime House Annex, 4-10-18, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
foujita
Located just a 5-minute walk from Shin-Fukushima Station, foujita is a restaurant that specializes in creative dishes based on duck and soba. It uses Osaka's famous "Kawachi duck" and carefully selected domestic soba flour to offer a fusion of French, Italian, and Japanese culinary delights. Popular menu items include galettes made from soba flour and risotto using soba rice, which are fresh, nutritious, and low in calories, making them gentle on the body.
It is a restaurant that exudes a stylish atmosphere from its storefront, resembling a bistro. The interior is a comfortable space surrounded by natural materials, such as walls coated with a mixture of soba husks. It is equipped with counter seats, table seats, and private rooms. Additionally, the handmade soba, made fresh every day, is one of the must-try items on the menu. After enjoying Italian or French cuisine, one can experience the Japanese essence of 'iki' by finishing with soba.
foujita
Open:
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Shin-Fukushima Station on JR Tozai Line
Address: 3-9-15, Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Shin-Fukushima Station on JR Tozai Line
Address: 3-9-15, Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Yuu Labo
Located just a 2-minute walk from Kireuriwaki Station, Yaku Labo is a restaurant where guests can enjoy innovative dishes that blend Italian and Japanese cuisine in a course format. The owner, a meat professional, carefully selects premium black wagyu beef as the main ingredient. Recommended dishes include 'Chateau Pritan,' made with low-temperature cooked beef tongue, and 'Korezo Nikumaki,' which features wagyu wrapped with karasumi. The novel and luxurious dishes are not only visually stunning but also offer an unforgettable taste.
The interior features a modern and stylish design. At the counter seats surrounding the open kitchen, guests can enjoy the chef's impressive performance right in front of them. For those who value privacy, private rooms are also available. A wide selection of carefully curated sake and wine is offered to complement the dishes that blend Japanese and Italian cuisine. Guests can enjoy unique combinations of meat dishes and drinks.
Wai Labo
Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) Course meal simultaneously starts at 12:00 pm. / Dinner 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) Course meal simultaneously starts at 6:30 pm.
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit No. 2 of Kire-Uriwari Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line. 3-minute drive from the Exit of Kire-Uriwari Interchange on Hanshin Expressway. 5-minute drive from Miyake Exit.
Address: 106, Hirano Bldg. 2-1-64, Uriwari, Hirano-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit No. 2 of Kire-Uriwari Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line. 3-minute drive from the Exit of Kire-Uriwari Interchange on Hanshin Expressway. 5-minute drive from Miyake Exit.
Address: 106, Hirano Bldg. 2-1-64, Uriwari, Hirano-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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