Celebrated table

Il Luogo di Takeuchi

Italian kitchen in Osaka's Fukushima Ward, awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026 and two forks by Gambero Rosso in 2021.

The story

Il Luogo di Takeuchi, Osaka: Italian Kitchen in Fukushima Ward

Il Luogo di Takeuchi is an Italian restaurant at 5 Chome-1-26 Fukushima, Fukushima Ward, Osaka. The Michelin Bib Gourmand it received in 2026 recognises cooking that is good in quality and fair in value.

Cooking and sourcing

The owner chef trained at respected restaurants before opening his own. His aim is simple: good food that leaves guests feeling better in body and mind. Each morning he visits the market himself to choose seasonal fish and shellfish. Vegetables arrive directly from contracted farms.

Room and the wider group

The dining room seats 18, about a five-minute walk from Fukushima Station. Gambero Rosso gave the restaurant two forks in 2021. The same group runs a meat bar and a wine bar in the neighbourhood, plus a Umeda venue that serves Naniwa Kuro beef from Osaka.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Michelin
Bib Gourmand
Bib Gourmand
2021
Gambero Rosso
2 forks
2 forks

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Michelin 2026 — Bib Gourmand
Gambero Rosso 2021 — 2 forks
Cuisines Italian
Services Air Conditioning, Bar, Catering, Counter Dining, Dinner, Events, Fine Dining, Lunch, Meal Kits, Outdoor Seating, Private Parties, Takeaway, Wine Bar, Wine Pairing

History

On the record

2026
Michelin — Bib Gourmand

good quality, good value cooking

2021