I used the "Sizleria Shin-Osaka Station Nishinomiya Hara Store" in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City for dinner. This was my first visit in over 7 years. We arrived on a Saturday night just before 8:00 PM with my wife and second son. When we signed the waiting list, there were already 4 groups ahead of us, and more customers arrived after us. It was quite crowded. We waited for about 15 minutes before being seated at a table for four. Our total order came to 3,600 yen, including: - White decanter (small) x2 - Red decanter (small) - Set drink bar - Mozzarella salad - Carrot salad - Buffalo mozzarella - Corn cream soup - Onion soup - Milan-style doria - Carbonara - Diavola-style hamburger - Rice The food took some time to be served, but it was within 5-20 minutes for all dishes, so we didn't feel like we were waiting too long. The Diavola-style hamburger was a plate with added Diavola sauce (vegetable sauce at Sizleria) on a hamburger steak. It came with potatoes, corn, fried egg, and hamburger. The taste was good, not exceptional, but considering the cost, Sizleria's hamburger plate is quite satisfying. The wine was also reasonably priced and enjoyable. We had a family dinner at Sizleria, enjoying some drinks. It was a good time spent together.

This is a review of a Saizeriya located between Shin-Osaka Station and Hankyu Mikuni Station. ■■■ Restaurant ■■■ The interior of the restaurant is quite spacious with a dim lighting except for the window seats. As typical of Saizeriya, the staff is minimal which results in longer waiting times. Even when there are vacant seats, the lack of staff leads to a wait of up to 7 people after 12 pm. During lunchtime, there are many office workers, as well as nearby housewives and elderly couples. When I visited on a Friday night at 8 pm, the restaurant was full of families and a few foreigners, with a wait of several groups. I decided not to wait as it's not worth it. ■■■ Menu ■■■ The lunch set is only 500 yen!! Spaghetti, hamburger steak, with salad and soup included for 500 yen! The drink bar is also available for an additional 100 yen with the lunch set. It's incredibly affordable, just like in any other restaurant. ■■■ Food ■■■ - Milanese Doria (300 yen) Despite the availability of the 500 yen lunch set, I ended up ordering this dish. The taste is consistent across all Saizeriya branches, but that's what makes this chain so remarkable. - Arrosticchini (400 yen) The taste is the same wherever you go, but the aroma of the lamb is delightful. It's a must-try for lamb lovers. ■■■ Conclusion ■■■ This chain restaurant offers a combination of being slow, extremely affordable, and decently tasty. If you can overlook the drawbacks, it's a great value for money. As someone who enjoys trying out new restaurants, I will continue to visit various Saizeriya locations in the future. Thank you for the meal.

Visited in February 2023 for lunch on a holiday. Wanted something like doria, so decided to go to "Saizeriya Shin-Osaka Nishinomiya-hara Store" near my home. It was a Saturday afternoon and we were seated without waiting. We ordered 5 dishes and they arrived quickly: Lamb ragu sauce (spaghetti), Buffalo mozzarella pizza, Milan-style doria, Arrosticini, Diavola-style chicken. We shared and enjoyed each dish. The lamb ragu sauce spaghetti was delicious with a rich sauce. The buffalo mozzarella pizza had a crispy thin crust and creamy cheese. The Milan-style doria was hot and flavorful, a great deal at 300 yen. The arrosticini, Italian-style grilled lamb skewers, were tasty with the herb powder. The Diavola-style chicken was well-matched with the herb seasoning. The quality of the dishes and the efficient system of preparing and serving them quickly at such affordable prices was impressive. I was full and satisfied. Thank you.

Let's go! Let's go! Let's go! Let's go! Let's peace! Peace! (Disrespectful) Visited in July 2022. On this day, I voted early at the ward office ahead of the House of Councillors election voting day!! After voting, it's a tradition in our house to go out for a meal (￣∇￣)b! Visited "Saizeriya Shin-Osaka Nishinomiya-hara Store," the nearest Saizeriya from our home, where I once bravely tackled a Magnum pizza alone and was defeated (laughs). Upon entering, we were seated at a table and a mature waitress asked, "Are you familiar with our ordering system?" We replied, "Yes, we know!" Yes! Saizeriya has implemented various measures to prevent infection during the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes ordering by writing on a form. Cutlery is pre-packed in a case on the table, minimizing contact with the staff. We ordered the following: - Red wine (250ml decanter) - Cold pumpkin soup (for my partner) - Spicy chicken - Arosticchini - Shredded spicy chicken cold capellini - Squid ink spaghetti (for my partner) Since my partner was driving back home after parking in a nearby coin parking lot, I enjoyed the red wine. I don't know much about the taste of wine, but this should be enough to get me tipsy quickly! ■ Spicy Chicken: Chicken wings fried and seasoned slightly spicy. It's not too spicy and easy to eat. ■ Arosticchini: Lamb meat skewers. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a special spice blend that adds an Asian twist, quite delicious. This goes well with red wine! ■ Shredded Spicy Chicken Cold Capellini: Cold pasta with shredded spicy chicken and plenty of fresh vegetables, dressed in a South Island dressing-like sauce. It's like a pasta salad, so it doesn't really go well with red wine (^_^;). I also tried my partner's squid ink spaghetti. I remember it being quite garlicky before, but this one doesn't have a strong garlic taste. So my partner happily devoured it (*´∀｀)ｱﾊﾊﾊ However... Saizeriya is amazing. Most of the dishes are processed in a central kitchen and just need to be heated up in the store, with minimal cooking done on-site. And the quality is quite good, with affordable prices. Let's make sure these kinds of casual dining places don't disappear... Everyone, as Japanese, let's go vote in the elections!! Thank you.

I visited this restaurant today, which is less than a 10-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station and Mikuni Station. The interior of the restaurant has only table seating, but it is quite spacious compared to what you see from the outside. The menu is typical for Saizeriya. I ordered the Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, Escargot Oven-Baked, and red wine served in a decanter. Let's dig in! First, the red wine arrives. It has a light and easy-to-drink taste. It may not be a top-quality wine, but for 200 yen, I have no complaints. The Spaghetti Aglio e Olio tastes similar to frozen food but at 300 yen, it's quite cheap for a restaurant. The Escargot Oven-Baked is also good. The sauce is delicious. Overall, a satisfying meal! The total cost of 900 yen is reasonable for what you get. The restaurant's spacious interior, being a large establishment, is a plus compared to typical building tenants.

Visited GW for lunch. Recently, Saizeriya has added more lamb dishes to their menu. As a sheep lover born in the year of the sheep, I visited two weeks in a row. Pancetta pizza, spicy chicken, lamb skewers, Uliuli-style potatoes (??), 2 beers, red wine, decanter. The pancetta pizza is crispy, thin, and can be eaten like a snack. The spicy chicken wasn't as spicy as I thought, so I added some red pepper flakes for extra heat! The cartilage is delicious. The lamb skewers, my favorite appetizer that has me head over heels. I enjoy the aroma, so I use the rock salt at the bar counter. I eat the spices straight from the fork. The Uliuli-style potatoes (??) were like, what's this? But the potatoes and cheese, or in short, "potato chips" (not really), were delicious!! I'll be back again! Thanks for the meal.

Having a drink alone at Saizeriya, and I ordered non-alcoholic beer. As snacks, I ordered escargot, tripe, tomato and mozzarella caprese, and lamb skewers. The food here is perfect for drinking. But with non-alcoholic beer, I couldn't fully enjoy it. It's not the restaurant's fault though.

It means that you can't expect a taste better than that of Saizeriya. I had only used Saizeriya for drinking in recent years, but on this day I went for a solo lunch. I ordered the warm asparagus salad and young chicken diavola. The asparagus was boiled green asparagus with a poached egg on top, but it seemed to lack flavor. I asked for some mayonnaise. Boiled asparagus needs mayonnaise. The young chicken diavola was decent in taste. But that doesn't mean I would go to Saizeriya just to eat this. I also ordered a drink bar and had some soup, but it was thin.

Today is the day when a typhoon is passing nearby. Learning from the mistake of getting caught in a heavy rainstorm on a previous typhoon day, I decided to stay close to home this time. So, I ended up at "Saizeriya Shin-Osaka Nishinomiya Hara Store". Saizeriya serves alcohol, so it's a rare place where you can drink in the morning. I ordered the following items: - Magnum (red wine) for 1100 yen: A 1.5L wine bottle, a signature dish at Saizeriya. It's easy to drink, but the more you drink, the more addictive it becomes. - Celery pickles for 199 yen: Refreshing pickled celery with a hint of bitterness, very easy to eat. - Chicken and broccoli salad for 349 yen: A new menu item consisting of boiled chicken breast, broccoli, and paprika in a salad with Aurora sauce. Goes well with wine. - Escargot oven-baked for 399 yen: Escargot in garlic and basil sauce. The garlic aroma pairs well with wine. - Squid ink spaghetti for 499 yen: A delicious dish of squid ink spaghetti with chili pepper and grated cheese on top. After consuming over 1L of wine, my memory starts to fade. I spent 3 hours at Saizeriya, but I have no recollection of what I did during that time. The next thing I knew, I was back in my bed at home. I need to stop this behavior before it's too late. Maybe, as they say, "stupidity never dies"? (laughs) Tomorrow, I'll try to be more responsible. Thank you.

Eating escargot sauce with focaccia at Saizeriya is a good way to satisfy your hunger. I also added a caprese salad with mozzarella and tomatoes. The pasta with pancetta and tomato sauce is delicious. This Saizeriya is located quite a walk from Shin-Osaka, towards Mikuni. It is a lively area with many apartment buildings around.

On April 28, 2019 (Sunday), I had lunch with a friend and their family who came from Korea to attend my eldest son's wedding. We have been friends for 25 years and both work as distributors for two German companies in Korea. About 20 years ago, I introduced them to a company in Korea when they were just starting out after being asked by a German company if I knew of any good companies in Korea. Since then, their company has been successful and I often seek their advice as well. The president has a strong, sniper-like appearance, but his wife is a former actress, so their two daughters are quite beautiful. These two daughters have been studying in New Zealand since they were young, and they happened to be home on spring break, so they attended the wedding with us. It's no wonder there was no resistance to speaking English in conversation. We met at the hotel at 12 o'clock and were unsure of where to go as everywhere in Shin-Osaka Station was full. So, we decided to head to the Saizeriya that had been reviewed by a fellow reviewer known as the "pink elephant(?)" even though it was a bit far. When you think about it, the wine is cheap and there's a drink bar for the kids, so it's perfect! Our orders included: for the friend's family, two draft beers for 399 yen each (including tax), two kids' drink bar for 110 yen each, soft chicken salad for 299 yen, warm green bean salad for 199 yen, garlic grilled mussels for 399 yen, chorizo for 399 yen, soup-filled tomato flavored bongo for 499 yen, aglio e olio for 299 yen, mozzarella pizza for 499 yen, milk gelato for 199 yen, Sicilian lemon sorbet for 199 yen. For us, two draft beers for 399 yen each (including tax), white wine (Verdecchio) for 1,080 yen, warm green bean salad for 398 yen, garlic grilled mussels for 399 yen. It had been 10 years since we last met, and I felt that the family-style restaurant might be a bit too casual for a reunion celebration, but everyone seemed satisfied as we were able to enjoy ourselves comfortably at a spacious table. I was amazed by the growth of the older sister who had spent 10 years in New Zealand! The conversation with my friend's family was all in English, making everything progress very smoothly. All in all, Saizeriya was a hit! Next, we're heading to Abeno Harukas!

Recently, I heard that the number of customers at Saizeriya has been decreasing, so I decided to come here to do some office work while having a meal. It was around 7:30 pm on a weekday, and about half of the seats were taken. I was told I could sit anywhere, so I chose a table for four by myself and set up my laptop. After a while, I realized I hadn't ordered anything yet, so I quickly looked at the menu and ordered "this and that." The first item was a meat sauce gratin and sautéed spinach, and the second item was red wine. When asked about the size of the red wine, I requested the larger option. As I was working on my computer, the red wine arrived. It was a large decanter. I sipped on it slowly as I continued my work. The meat sauce gratin and sautéed spinach were served while still warm, so I started eating them. Suddenly, I noticed a middle-aged man in front of me with the exact same items - a computer, a decanter of red wine, and the same food. It was the same on his left side as well. And then there was me. I felt a sudden sense of disappointment and decided to pause my work. If everyone else had been women, maybe there would have been a natural opportunity to socialize. But with a middle-aged man, it seemed impossible. As I was thinking about this, the red wine was slowly starting to affect me. I saved the work I had done so far and made sure everything was secure. I finished the red wine along with my meal. I was feeling quite good by then. This must be what they call a "Saizeriya Senbero."

It was raining that day, so I didn't feel like going far. But I wanted to drink (*´Д｀) So, I decided to have a local drink! I visited the nearby Saizeriya right at the opening time of 11 am. As soon as they opened, customers started pouring in, and the place quickly became lively. A young female server asked, "All seats are non-smoking, is that okay?" Oh, I see, Saizeriya has become completely non-smoking too. That's how the times are changing. Anyway, my choices for the day were as follows: - Red wine (500ml decanter) 399 yen - Grilled squid with paprika sauce 199 yen - Sauteed cabbage and anchovies 199 yen - Popcorn shrimp 299 yen Total 1096 yen You can drink plenty of wine and enjoy 3 appetizers at this price, which is excellent! I just can't stop having a drink at Saizeriya (´ω｀*)ﾉﾐﾉﾐｨ - Red wine: I don't usually drink wine, but my low-carb diet mentor recommended it, so I went with red wine this time! I don't really know the taste of wine, but it's quite delicious. - Grilled squid with paprika sauce: This is a cold dish, so it comes out quickly, which is nice. The chewy boiled squid has a good texture, and the olive oil and paprika aroma make it a flavorful dish. It was a bit lacking in flavor, so I borrowed some Tabasco from the condiment corner and added it, which gave it a spicy kick that went well with the wine. - Sauteed cabbage and anchovies: The saltiness and umami of anchovies combined with the sweetness of cabbage make it quite delicious. However, it was still a bit bland, so I sprinkled some powdered cheese from the condiment corner, which enhanced the rich flavor of the cheese and the anchovies. - Popcorn shrimp: These are basically small fried shrimps with aurora sauce on the side. The crispy coating has a nice texture. It's delicious on its own, so I didn't do any special customization and just enjoyed it as it is. It was only about an hour, but having 500ml of red wine made me feel pretty good (*´▽｀*) Plus, my menu choices avoided carbs, so it was quite healthy! I might end up doing this Saizeriya drinking thing more often (^^;) The rain had stopped by the time I left, so maybe I'll go for some ramen for lunch! Cheers.

I felt unwell from the morning with a runny nose and slight fever. Seems like I caught a cold. On days like this, eating out is a must!! (laughs) I've been eating light dinners lately, so I decided to go for something nutritious. MiRevi's review of gratin caught my attention, so I headed to a nearby Saizeriya. It had been a while since I visited Saizeriya, and the place was bustling with young customers and families with kids. I chose the smoking section which had no walls. I ordered the seasonal meat gratin and salad, along with the drink bar. The salad arrived first, followed by the gratin shortly after. First, I enjoyed the salad which was dressed with olive oil and Pecorino cheese, topped with walnuts. It was flavorful and had a nice crunch. Then, I dug into the gratin made with mushrooms, a rich meat sauce, and white sauce. It was delicious, although the cheese hardened quickly on the cold ceramic plate. I also had hot and iced coffee from the drink bar. Despite trying to control my cravings usually, indulging in what I wanted once in a while felt good. The total bill came to 988 yen, which was surprisingly affordable. The gratin was so satisfying! Thank you for the meal.

During lunchtime, I was walking around this area looking for a place to eat, but couldn't find anything that caught my eye, so I ended up at Saizeriya again! I opted for the one-coin lunch, but chose the small rice option, so I got a 30 yen discount and paid 470 yen in total. It comes with salad and soup, so I was really happy with the price. This time, I went with the chicken lunch. Lately, I find myself choosing the chicken option at Saizeriya quite often. The soup is served with olive oil, pepper, and red pepper flakes. It's not tasty without adding these! I didn't get the drink bar this time, so my total bill was just 470 yen. So cheap!

I used it for lunch. It's not delicious, but it's cheap so it can't be helped.

I occasionally use it for meetings or lunch.

Delicious. Many of the staff members are polite and provide good customer service.

For lunch on this day, I went to a restaurant in Shin-Osaka. It's the well-known Saizeriya, located in Nishinomiya Hara store. Saizeriya is famous for its 299 yen Milan-style Doria, but they also offer a lunch menu for just 500 yen on weekdays. They have chicken, hamburg, pasta, and Doria. When I arrived at the restaurant around noon, it was packed with many people waiting. There were a lot of office workers, both men and women. One interesting thing is that there were many solo diners like me, not just groups of people. Saizeriya is popular because you can easily have lunch and it's a casual family restaurant. You write your name, number of people, and smoking/non-smoking preference on the waiting sheet and wait for about 10 minutes to be seated. I chose the chicken oven-baked dish from the weekday 500 yen menu. Water is self-service, and you can have unlimited refills of the lunch soup. You can also order a drink bar for 110 yen. After ordering, the salad came out quickly, followed by the rice and chicken oven-baked dish in about 5 minutes. I couldn't quite tell the flavor of the soup... it seemed like a Chinese-style soup, but this is an Italian family restaurant (^-^;). You can get a large serving of rice for an additional 30 yen, or a small serving for 30 yen less, but I ordered the default size. The chicken oven-baked dish turned out to be fried chicken baked in the oven. It was seasoned with balsamic vinegar and served with vegetables, making it a well-balanced meal. The rice and chicken were delicious, and I was satisfied with a full stomach. I thought the normal serving of rice might not be enough, but drinking two bowls of the unlimited soup may have filled me up.