RiVi
Innovative in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 6 min walk from Higobashi Station
Our analysis
- #4of 11 innovative restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi
- 53%of high-end restaurants in Osaka have a lower dinner budget
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, RiVi is 4th of the 11 innovative restaurants in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi and 18th of 86 in Osaka. 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 lower than that of 27% of its innovative restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 36 of the 86 innovative restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 25% below its dinner budget), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| atelier HANADA | #14 | ¥13,200 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Yodoyabashi | Sun |
| La Fête Hiramatsu | #16 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Higobashi | — |
| RiVi | #18 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Higobashi | — |
| 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 |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Sommelier |
How to book RiVi
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5456-7867 (+81-50-5456-7867 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.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Although we do not have any special regulations, please refrain from coming to our store wearing excessively light clothing. |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | November 2017 |
Getting there
6 min walk (450 m) from Higobashi Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Hommachi (Exit 26): 8 min · Watanabebashi (Exit 3): 12 min
- Leave Higobashi Station by Exit 7 and walk south for 160 m.
- Turn right at BOOKWORM CAFE and walk 260 m.
RiVi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
W京町堀ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市西区京町堀1-16-28 W京町堀ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-16-28 Kyomachibori Nishi-ku Osaka, Osaka 550-0003 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from Exit 7 of Higobashi Station on the Yotsubashi Subway Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, 700 m, about 11 min walk
- Conrad Osaka, 710 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
RiVi is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. RiVi in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does RiVi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to RiVi?
Higobashi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (450 m). Hommachi Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does RiVi have a dress code?
Although we do not have any special regulations, please refrain from coming to our store wearing excessively light clothing.
Is RiVi in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. RiVi is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.