Emme Esse
エンメエッセ
Italian in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 3 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- #4of 8 Italian restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi
- ¥5,500least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,800
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Emme Esse is 4th of the 8 Italian restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥5,500 (on Tabelog), 37% below the ¥8,800 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 22 of the 49 Italian restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponte Vecchio | #9 | ¥15,730 | ¥6,050 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Kitahama | — |
| Alla Goccia | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,400 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Yodoyabashi | Sun |
| Emme Esse | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Ristorante Due Fiori | — | ¥21,780 | ¥9,680 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
| Duesta | — | ¥7,700 | ¥7,700 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Naniwabashi | Mon |
| Salire | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 6 min, Higobashi | Mon |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Emme Esse
- Call 050-3174-1308 (+81-50-3174-1308 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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
Ponte VecchioKitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.77
DuestaKitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.54
SalireKitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.31
Kitashinchi Fukutatei The UkaiUmeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.97
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Only Prefix Course (Choose 2 Types of Pasta)
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
What is served (6)
- French Labory Prosciutto
- Appetizers
- Homemade Salsiccia
- Types of Pasta
- Bread
- Additional menu items can also be ordered.*
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Lunch Only Prefix Course (Choose 2 Types of Pasta and 1 Meat Dish)
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2–6 guests
¥7,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥2,300 more than the one above
Lunch Limited Prefix Course (Choose 2 Types of Pasta and 1 Meat Dish)
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–6 guests
¥9,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,000 more than the one above
Omakase Course
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- Light Appetizers - 2 items
- Appetizers - 2 items
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Homemade Noodle Pasta
- Homemade Dessert
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥5,200 more than the one above
Omakase Course + Caviar + Taguchi Beef Tenderloin
9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Caviar
- Beef
What is served (6)
- Light Appetizers - 2 items
- Appetizers - 2 items
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Homemade Noodle Pasta
- Homemade Dessert
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥12,500 more than the one above
The Emme Esse
9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Caviar
- Spiny lobster
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Truffle
What is served (6)
- Light Appetizers - 2 items
- Appetizers - 2 items
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Homemade Noodle Pasta
- Homemade Dessert
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 8% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 14 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | There are no particular specifications. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Take-out |
| Opened | March 2023 |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-43.
Also near: Ōebashi (Exit 1): 5 min · Nishi-Umeda (Exit C-61): 5 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-43 and walk south for 40 m.
- Bear left at Lawson and walk 30 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 40 m.
- Turn left onto Kenraku and walk 20 m.
- Turn right onto Kenraku and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
You arrive at Emme Esse.
Look for
エンメエッセ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
浜村サンプラザビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
エンメエッセ大阪府大阪市北区堂島1-2-15 浜村サンプラザビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-2-15 Dojima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from JR Kitashinchi Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 470 m, about 8 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 610 m, about 10 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Emme Esse cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 8%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Emme Esse closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Emme Esse?
Kitashinchi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Ōebashi Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does Emme Esse have a dress code?
There are no particular specifications.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.