Varier
レストラン ヴァリエ
French in Kitahama, Yodoyabashi & Higobashi, Osaka, 4 min walk from Watanabebashi Station
Our analysis
- #20of 91 French restaurants in Osaka
- ¥12,100least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Varier is 20th of the 91 French restaurants in Osaka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,100 (on Ikyu), 39% below the ¥20,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,082 (on Ikyu) is 58% below the ¥12,000 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on its own booking form and Ikyu Restaurant; 37 of the 91 French restaurants in Osaka can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,082, 58% below its least expensive dinner course), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,100 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥7,260 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinae | #12 | ¥25,000 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Kitahama | — |
| Presqu'île | #13 | ¥21,780 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Yodoyabashi | Mon |
| Différence | #16 | ¥18,000 | ¥7,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Hommachi | Tue |
| La Fête Hiramatsu | #17 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Higobashi | — |
| Le Pont de Ciel | #19 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Yodoyabashi | Mon, Sun |
| Varier | #20 | ¥12,100 | ¥5,082 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Watanabebashi | Mon |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier |
How to book Varier
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through the restaurant's booking form or Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-3323 (+81-50-5595-3323 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
From 5/1 New Price 【LUNCH B】 3 Seasonal Dishes, Main Course, Dessert, Total of 5 Dishes
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,260
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$50
Cheapest
From 5/1 New Price 【LUNCH C】 4 Seasonal Dishes, Main Course, 2 Desserts, Total of 8 Dishes
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥9,922
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$70
¥2,662 more than the one above
From 5/1 New Price 【WEB Reservation Only】 3 Seasonal Dishes, Main Dish, 2 Desserts, Total of 7 DishesMost booked
7 dishes · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥2,178 more than the one above
From 5/1 New Price 【LUNCH DEGUSTATION】 5 Seasonal Dishes, Main Course, 2 Desserts, Total of 9 Dishes
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,730
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥3,630 more than the one above
From 5/1 New Price 【DINNER DEGUSTATION】 5 Seasonal Dishes, Main Course, 2 Desserts, totaling 9 Dishes
Dinner · 9 dishes · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,730
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
From 5/1 New Price 【LUNCH SPECIALITE】 5 Seasonal Dishes, Main Course, 2 Desserts, Total of 9 Dishes
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Duck
¥21,780
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥6,050 more than the one above
From 5/1 New Price 【DINNER SPECIALITE】 5 Seasonal Dishes, Main Course, 2 Desserts, Total of 9 Dishes
Dinner · 9 dishes · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥21,780
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Christmas Year-End Special Dinner Course
12/20~12/29
Dinner
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥2,420 more than the one above
Christmas Year-End Special Lunch Course (December 21 to December 29)Most booked
Lunch
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 43 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 10 are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from coming to the store wearing shorts, sandals, etc. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Couple seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | July 2009 |
Getting there
4 min walk (310 m) from Watanabebashi Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Higobashi (Exit 2): 9 min · Fukushima: 11 min
- Leave Watanabebashi Station by Exit 1 and walk west for 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
You arrive at Varier.
Look for
レストラン ヴァリエ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
中之島ダイビル
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
レストラン ヴァリエ大阪府大阪市北区中之島3-3-23 中之島ダイビル 2階
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-3-23 Nakanoshima Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0005 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Subway: Yotsubashi Line, get off at Higobashi Station, and walk 5 minutes from Exit 4 of the North Ticket Gate. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nakanoshima, 280 m, about 5 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Conrad Osaka, 170 m, about 3 min walk
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 580 m, about 10 min walk
- RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, 680 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Varier is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Varier in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Restaurant Varier |
|---|
As stated on restaurant-varier.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Varier cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Varier have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Varier closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Varier?
Children under 10 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Varier?
Watanabebashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (310 m). Higobashi Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Varier have a dress code?
Please refrain from coming to the store wearing shorts, sandals, etc.
Is Varier in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Varier 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), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.