GARB Weeks — Restaurant in Osaka

We had quite a mixed experience. Firstly, the good: the staff are wonderful - friendly and welcoming with quick service. The setting is also great; terraced seating by the riverside with a lovely skyline.

Sadly, the food didn't quite live up to the above. I'm an old fashioned type, so like my Bolognese with some actual sauce (the Bolognese part). Sadly, my Bolognese wasn't a Bolognese at all - it seemed to be minced beef with a few cherry tomatoes on top (no ragu sauce), while my partners Carbonara sauce had split. The pasta itself was well cooked.

We asked for white wine, and the waitress brought us three bottles to choose from and described each for us.

After the crushing disappointment of the Pasta Debacle, we ordered a Quattro Formaggi pizza to share. This had lots of cheese (great), but it wasn't fully melted and behaved a bit like a single organism (not so great).

Overall, we had a lovely evening sitting by the river. This was aided by the lovely staff and the wine, but the food itself...

My local friend suggested to meet up at this restaurant to catch up. I definitely did not expect to find a restaurant in the middle of an island on a river!

My friend arrived earlier than me and it took a little bit of time for the staff to understand my English that I'm looking for my friend instead of asking for a table for 2. We joined many others and sat outdoors. Staff was prompt with our request to turn on a fan because it was a little stuffy in the corner. There were plenty of pizza options to choose from. We ended up picking mushroom pizza and roasted duck. Price was on a slightly expensive side, but the atmosphere made up for it.

The presentation for both dishes were pleasant. Pizza was cooked beautifully. The duck was seasoned nicely (maybe a bit too much spice because I coughed afterwards). Staff brought glass of water to us without asking, so that was very...

Tasty Italian + Good Atmospheres

The reason we picked this restaurant was due to its location. It is close to Nakanoshima Art Museum, and we want to check out illumination at nearby city hall.

But the food was better than what we expected, especially the pizza and yellowtail with yuzu tartar. The staff were friendly, attentive, and can speak basic English well.

We visited in late November, and there were heaters provided for the outdoor seat, so it was nice and warm. It was lovely to have alfresco dining. Indoor seat are also available.

The reservation can be made online...