Empathie
French in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 5 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,100least expensive lunch course; median ¥6,900
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 25 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 6
Entrance 1
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥12,100 (on Ikyu), 75% above the ¥6,900 median of the 21 French restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 64 in Osaka in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 37 of the 91 French restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter, Sundays (8 of the 29 French restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station say they open then), an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥18,700 on its website and ¥20,570 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥21,780 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
French restaurants in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi L'Abysse Osaka Yannick Alléno | — | ¥26,600 | ¥9,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kitashinchi | Wed |
| Solitaire | — | ¥18,150 | ¥18,150 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Teppanyaki Kiryu | — | ¥16,500 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Ōsaka | — |
| Steak House Yamato | — | ¥14,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
| Empathie | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 5 min, Kitashinchi | Mon |
| Amiyaki Bifuteki Komatsuya | — | ¥8,800 | ¥4,400 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Empathie
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-1548 (+81-50-5456-1548 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Dinner Seasonal Omakase Course / 12 Dishes + Course Only
Dinner · 12 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Foie gras
- Eel
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Cheapest
Dinner Omakase Course Featuring Kochi Prefecture Red Beef / 12 Dishes
Dinner · 12 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Beef
- Foie gras
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (15)
- ~Sample Menu~
- Aperitif 1
- Aperitif 2
- Aperitif 3
- Aperitif 4
- Cold Appetizer
- Hot Appetizer
- Signature
- Foie Gras and Anago
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Avant Dessert
- Grand Dessert
- Tea Sweets
- Coffee or Herbal Tea
¥23,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥3,300 more than the one above
Dinner Seasonal Omakase Course / 12 Dishes + Pairing (including 6 glasses of Champagne)
Dinner · 12 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Champagne
- Foie gras
- Eel
Drinks pairing included
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥9,900 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 |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added separately. |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking We have a designated smoking area outside. |
| Children | Children under 10 are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing overly casual attire such as shorts, sandals, or sweatpants. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, English menu |
| Opened | May 2025 |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-43.
Also near: Ōebashi (Exit 5): 5 min · Higashi-Umeda (Exit F-70): 6 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-43 and walk east for 80 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right onto Midou Suji Street and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left at Daily Yamazaki onto Shin Midou Suji Street and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 10 m.
Empathie is on your right.
On your right
Look for
NISHITENMA-Y’svillage 101
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市北区西天満4-12-10 NISHITENMA-Y’svillage 101
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-12-10 Nishitenma Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0047 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 5-minute walk from Exit F-92 of Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozaisen Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 730 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Empathie has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Empathie in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Osaka
Questions visitors ask
How much does Empathie cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added separately.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Empathie have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Empathie closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Empathie?
Children under 10 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Empathie?
Kitashinchi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Ōebashi Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Empathie have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing overly casual attire such as shorts, sandals, or sweatpants.
Does Empathie have a Michelin star?
Yes. Empathie has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.