Mato
Innovative in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 6 min walk from Higobashi Station
Our analysis
- 47%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a higher dinner budget
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 47% of the high-end restaurants in Osaka in this guide, and lower than that of 70% of its innovative restaurants. It lists no phone number and no online booking; 36 of the 86 innovative restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a late dinner (open until midnight).
How it compares
Innovative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Pont de Ciel | #22 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Yodoyabashi | Mon, Sun |
| macua | — | ¥20,570 | ¥10,890 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kitahama | Wed |
| 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 |
| Salire | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 6 min, Higobashi | Mon |
| Mato | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 6 min, Higobashi | — |
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 |
How to book Mato
- Mato publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Innovative restaurants nearby you can book online
atelier HANADAKitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.79
La Fête HiramatsuKitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.75
RiViKitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.78
Le Pont de CielKitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.78
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | No |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Opened | August 2024 |
Getting there
6 min walk (450 m) from Higobashi Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Hommachi (Exit 26): 6 min · Yodoyabashi (Exit 9): 11 min
- Leave Higobashi Station by Exit 7 and walk south for 170 m.
- Bear left at BOOKWORM CAFE and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Mato.
Look for
エントレーズ
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市西区京町堀1-8-28 エントレーズ 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-8-28 Kyomachibori Nishi-ku Osaka, Osaka 550-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 454 meters from Higobashi. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The St. Regis Osaka, 650 m, about 11 min walk
- Conrad Osaka, 700 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Mato cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Mato?
Higobashi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (450 m). Hommachi Station is about 10 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.