YUNiCO
Italian in Umeda, Kitashinchi & Osaka Station, Osaka, 1 min walk from Kitashinchi Station
Our analysis
- ¥8,800least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,800
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥8,800 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥8,800 median of the 21 Italian 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 TableCheck and OMAKASE; 22 of the 49 Italian restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,800 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥18,700 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Italian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacerba | — | ¥18,150 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
| La Inattesa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| YUNiCO | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 1 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Amusez-Vous | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Fileru | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Higashi-Umeda | Sun |
| La Rosa Nera | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 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 | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book YUNiCO
- Book online in English on TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 06-6225-8007 (+81-6-6225-8007 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
YUNiCO Saturday Limited Lunch Course ( , service charge not included)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
YUNiCO Omakase CourseMost booked
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥9,900 more than the one above
YUNiCO Saturday Lunch Omakase CourseMost booked
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We recommend smart casual. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | April 2026 |
Getting there
1 min walk (30 m) from Kitashinchi Station, Exit 11-43.
Also near: Higashi-Umeda (Exit F-70): 3 min · Nishi-Umeda (Exit C-60): 5 min
- Leave Kitashinchi Station by Exit 11-43 and walk west for 30 m.
YUNiCO is on your left.
On your left
Look for
スタービル
Written this way on the building
Floor
6F
5 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市北区曾根崎新地1-11-19 スタービル 6F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-11-19 Kita-ku Osaka, Osaka 530-0000 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, 620 m, about 10 min walk
- Conrad Osaka, 620 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
YUNiCO has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. YUNiCO in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka · Michelin-starred Italian restaurants in Osaka
From the restaurant's website
| Owner-chef | 山本 淳 |
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As stated on y-unico.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does YUNiCO cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does YUNiCO have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is YUNiCO closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to YUNiCO?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to YUNiCO?
Kitashinchi Station, about 1 minute on foot (30 m). Higashi-Umeda Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does YUNiCO have a dress code?
We recommend smart casual.
Does YUNiCO have a Michelin star?
Yes. YUNiCO 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.