ciotola
Italian in Matsuyamachi & Tamatsukuri, Osaka, 2 min walk from Matsuyamachi Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,100least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,300
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,100 (on Ikyu), 15% below the ¥14,300 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,800 (on Ikyu) is about the same as the ¥8,800 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 22 of the 49 Italian restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (7 of its 9 seats), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,800, 27% below its least expensive dinner course), Sundays (19 of the 42 Italian restaurants in Osaka City say they open then), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Osaka City with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Osaka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Gyu to Wine RUSH | — | ¥13,200 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Hommachi | — |
| Fileru | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Higashi-Umeda | Sun |
| La Rosa Nera | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| ciotola | — | ¥12,100 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Matsuyamachi | — |
| Giungino | — | ¥14,300 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kitahama | — |
| pinoli+ | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 8 min, Fukushima | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book ciotola
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Osaka.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Osaka.
Can't get a table? Italian restaurants nearby you can book online
il CentrinoMatsuyamachi & Tamatsukuri, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.69
TOM CuriosaUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 4.37
Kitashinchi Fukutatei The UkaiUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.97
To SaraUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.93
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Menu Tommaso Lunch Short Course / with 4 Glasses Pairing for an Additional
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks pairing included
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Menu Stefano Course with Fish Dishes / with Pairing for an Additional
6 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,300 more than the one above
Menu Gabri Omakase Course with 5 Dishes and Dessert / with 5 Glasses Pairing for an Additional
6 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks pairing included
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,100 more than the one above
Menu Stagione Special Lunch Course / with 6 Glasses Pairing for an Additional
Lunch · 7 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥1,100 more than the one above
Menu Felice Omakase Course with 6 Dishes and Dessert / with 6 Glasses Pairing for an Additional
7 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks pairing included
¥15,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,200 more than the one above
Menu Ciotola: Chotora Omakase Full Course with 7 Glass Pairing for an Additional .
8 dishes · 3 hr at the table
Drinks pairing included
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥4,400 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Service charge | Regarding the service charge at ciotola, an Italian restaurant, please note that a service charge may be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–17:00, 17:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–17:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–17:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–17:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–17:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–17:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–17:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9, including 7 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 9 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | There is no specific dress code, but since it is a small restaurant, we kindly ask you to refrain from excessive use of perfume and loud conversations that may disturb other customers. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Take-out |
Getting there
2 min walk (170 m) from Matsuyamachi Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Tanimachi Rokuchōme (Exit 2): 4 min · Nagahoribashi (Exit 1): 9 min
- Leave Matsuyamachi Station by Exit 5 and walk east for 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
ciotola is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市中央区谷町6-11-23
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-11-23 Tanimachi Chuo-ku Osaka, Osaka 540-0012 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 3-minute walk from Matsuyamachi Station on the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does ciotola cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Regarding the service charge at ciotola, an Italian restaurant, please note that a service charge may be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to ciotola?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to ciotola?
Matsuyamachi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (170 m). Tanimachi Rokuchōme Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does ciotola have a dress code?
There is no specific dress code, but since it is a small restaurant, we kindly ask you to refrain from excessive use of perfume and loud conversations that may disturb other customers.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.