Kitashinchi Koutaro
北新地Koutaro
French in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 3 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- 53%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a lower dinner budget
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 53% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and higher than that of 53% of its French restaurants. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021. It takes bookings by phone only; 37 of the 91 French restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libro Verde | — | ¥29,700 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Nihonshu Bistro Odagiri | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Kitashinchi Koutaro | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 3 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Wa France Kandagawa | — | ¥19,800 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
| 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 |
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, Sofa seating |
How to book Kitashinchi Koutaro
- Call 050-5595-1660 (+81-50-5595-1660 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | none |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | March 2011 |
Getting there
3 min walk (210 m) from Kitashinchi Station.
Also near: Watanabebashi (Exit C-92): 4 min · Ōebashi (Exit 1): 5 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station and walk south-east for 110 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
You arrive at Kitashinchi Koutaro.
Look for
北新地Koutaro
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
堂島リンデンビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
北新地Koutaro大阪府大阪市北区堂島1-3-8 堂島リンデンビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-3-8 Dojima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - JR Kitashinchi Station: 4-minute walk. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 410 m, about 7 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 530 m, about 9 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kitashinchi Koutaro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kitashinchi Koutaro closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kitashinchi Koutaro?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kitashinchi Koutaro?
Kitashinchi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (210 m). Ōebashi Station is about 5 minutes away.
Does Kitashinchi Koutaro have a dress code?
none
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.