When it comes to Italian cuisine in the Minami area of Osaka, Gaffurio is the place to go! They have been in business for 22 years and are located just south of Kintetsu Nipponbashi Station, near the Kuromon Market. The restaurant has a counter, tables, and one private room. The interior is not very spacious, but it doesn't feel cramped, and the long-standing business gives it a homely feel. They offer course meals and a la carte options, and the menu has a wide variety of dishes, which might make it difficult to decide on your first visit. The service staff are polite and provide detailed explanations. We had a Bellini cocktail to start, made with champagne and peach, which was refreshing and fruity. For appetizers, we had a platter for two with a variety of items like Amalfi tomato Caprese, cold clam chowder, salami, beef tendon quiche, and amberjack escabeche. The dishes were all delicious and enjoyable to eat. The tomato bruschetta on toasted baguette with fresh tomato and garlic paste was appetizing. The Shiitake mushrooms from Izumo in Sicilian style were juicy and flavorful, and the Sicilian-style spring rolls with Yoshuju pork wrapped in crispy pastry were a pleasant surprise. The cold lemon carbonara pasta was a unique dish with a smooth and creamy sauce. For dessert, we had a trio of desserts including pumpkin pudding, black tea chiffon cake, and espresso baked meringue, all of which were homemade and delicious. Gaffurio is a cozy and welcoming restaurant where you can enjoy Italian cuisine without feeling too formal. It's a great place to keep in mind when looking for Italian food in the Minami area.

Having a solo dinner at the historic Italian restaurant "Gafurio" in Sennichimae, Osaka, which has been around for 22 years. While sipping on oolong tea, I perused the menu with over 100 items and waited for my dishes. ★ Izumo shiitake mushrooms, thick and juicy with a Sicilian flavor. The garlic and capers really stimulate the appetite. Almost too good to eat (laughs). ★ Marinated Mie sardines and cabbage involtini. Mushrooms marinated and wrapped in cabbage, topped with sautéed sardines coated in herb breadcrumbs. A well-balanced dish with the fatty sardines. ★ Roast chicken with local chicken. A hidden menu item not listed on the menu. The chicken is stuffed with porcini mushrooms, giving off a fragrant aroma. The chicken is juicy and crispy roasted, served with porcini risotto and flat soba noodles. Quite flavorful and surprising. ★ Arrabbiata. A unique twist on the menu, but also a traditional tomato-based "Arrabbiata" pasta. The thinness of the pasta, cooking time, sweetness, saltiness balance, and serving temperature. It's rare to find a place that can serve this simple pasta in its best condition, so I was delighted. ★ Carbonara from Rome. Another favorite of mine, the Roman-style pasta made with just eggs and cheese, no cream. The black pepper adds a nice touch. A traditional Italian dish that is both familiar and unique.

Taste: Very delicious and refreshing, with the option to order seconds. Atmosphere: Quiet for dining, suitable for celebrations, and perfect for enjoying the flavors. Service: Not only is the food great, but the service is also pleasant, making it a place you want to visit again and again. Thank you for the wonderful meals! ❤️

This restaurant fulfills the selfish desire of wanting to eat both pizza and pasta for lunch. They offer a Pasta Lunch Set with salad, bread or rice, and a drink for ¥900, as well as a Pizza Lunch Set with salad, drink, and dessert for ¥1000 (plus ¥200 for dessert). The pizza is thin and loaded with toppings and cheese, while the pasta has plenty of shrimp and Aichi cabbage in a flavorful oil sauce. Both lunch sets come with salad and bread, with free refills on the bread and large portions for the pasta. Additionally, drinks on the menu that are in red font are refillable. It's a delicious and affordable lunch option for enjoying authentic Italian cuisine.

From the opening, we have been good friends with the staff at this restaurant. We always eat, talk endlessly, and start drinking from lunchtime (lol). This time, we tried the Italian restaurant that we were curious about, and it was cost-effective and delicious. We also want to try the dinner menu next time.

On this day, we had a lunch special with two types of pasta using early summer ingredients. The salad was topped with chewy and fragrant yomogi fu sauté. Previously, the syrup in the iced milk tea was caramel syrup, but it seems they have changed the menu as it was just regular syrup on this day.

I visited this restaurant for lunch for the first time. They have 3 tatami rooms, 3 table seats, and a counter, and the atmosphere was very nice. For the lunch course, you can choose from 4 appetizers or pasta, and for the main dish, you can choose between fish or meat. This time, I chose the sautéed red snapper, which was tender and delicious! You can have unlimited bread refills, free large servings of pasta, dessert, and a drink all for 1800 yen! This is a great deal. The staff was also very polite and attentive. It was a very delicious meal. Thank you for the feast!

I have been coming here regularly lately. This time, I came to this restaurant to recommend it to a friend. Everything I ate was really delicious. It was my first time ordering pizza, but it was also delicious. I think it has a different deliciousness from eating pizza at a pizzeria. The main dish was the grilled meat wrap of the day. It was made with Oyama chicken. It was full of vegetables and very satisfying. I am satisfied, satisfied ❤

It's a very cozy restaurant. The attentive and polite service, delicious food, and perfect timing made it a truly enjoyable dining experience. The pizza had a thin crust with a crispy edge, which I loved. And on top of that, the price was surprisingly good. I feel like I've found a new favorite restaurant after a long time.

Today, I really wanted to visit my favorite Italian restaurant "GAFFURIO" in Senbayama, so I went there. As expected, it's a popular spot and fully booked. They kindly offered to wait if I had time and even served me coffee while waiting. Since I couldn't order the course after 13:45, I opted for the "Lunch Pasta Assortment." Here's what I had: - Italian Salad: Crispy salad with Italian wheat and mozzarella, dressed deliciously. - Bread Assortment: You can ask for seconds, and adding olive oil and black pepper makes it even tastier. - Pasta Assortment: Mussels and Fukuoka-grown vegetables in oil pasta, and various pork and Hokkaido-grown yam in tomato sauce. Both were delicious and I couldn't decide which one was better. - Dessert Assortment: Espresso baked meringue gelato, Gâteau au Chocolat, and fruits (strawberries, pineapples, kiwis). - Italian Green Apple Juice: Very rich and feels like drinking the actual fruit. The service was exceptional, and the staff even gave me a retort curry as a gift for forgetting to inform me about the menu change. I am truly grateful for the amazing service and the satisfying lunch. Thank you so much!

I visited this place at night after a long time. Everything was delicious! I wanted to have plenty of salami, so I ordered extra. The wine was so good and went down smoothly. The thick-cut bruschetta had a satisfying crunch, and the crispy chicken was filled with seasonal vegetables, giving it a lot of texture. Ah, it was so delicious.

I wanted to eat delicious pasta, so I called ahead before noon to make a reservation and went. Since I was alone today, I sat at the counter. This place is popular, so it's often necessary to make a reservation for lunch. This time, I had the C lunch set. For the main dish, I chose the crispy chicken wrap. Even though it was lunch, the quality was top-notch. Next time, I'll go in the evening and enjoy it with wine.

I ordered the B course for lunch. It includes salad, a selection of 4 appetizers or pasta (with free extra serving), a choice of fish or meat dish, a dessert platter, a drink, and all-you-can-eat bread for 1800 yen. I recommend the pasta choice, but it may be a bit oily. There are several other lunch menu options available. The staff are all friendly and likeable. The restaurant has limited seating, so it's better to make a reservation.

I went without a reservation. By 11 o'clock, there was already one group waiting in line. It said on the sign that they were fully booked for reservations today, but also mentioned that there were a few available seats. I wrote my name down and waited in line. They opened at 11:30 and I was able to get in. Orders were taken in the order of reservations. I chose the B course pasta. Everything was delicious, especially the meat which was tender and tasty. The atmosphere of the restaurant and the staff were very nice. I would like to make a reservation for my next visit.

2022: Revisited Gafurio♪ For the last party of the year, I went to my favorite Gafurio with all-you-can-drink option (lol). It was a bit sad that the amazing female staff member wasn't there this time. The special lunch set for 3850 yen including drinks was fantastic! The appetizers, shrimp pasta, and pan-fried sea bream were all fresh and delicious! The seafood was amazing, probably because of the proximity to Kuromon Market. The pasta was top-notch, even my husband was impressed. The dessert was a delightful surprise! The meal included appetizers, vegetable salad, oil pasta with shrimp and broccoli, tomato pasta with minced meat and yam, pan-fried sea bream, roasted duck, dessert, and drinks. Thank you for the wonderful meal! (^^♪

Hidden gem Italian restaurant in Ura Namba with a casual and stylish exterior and interior. I reserved a lunch course and enjoyed a truly elegant experience surrounded by delicious food. The staff's service was excellent, and the dishes were top-notch. This might be my favorite Italian restaurant. I would love to try their dinner next time. Thank you for the wonderful meal. Items received: - Course A: Appetizer platter, choice of pasta or pizza, dessert platter (salad, drink, rice or bread included with free refills) - Appetizer platter - Bread - Salad with prosciutto and sweet potatoes - Shared pasta and pizza: - Pizza with Mie clams, rapeseed blossoms, and white sesame - Pasta with pork belly and Fukushima Shirasawa Village yam in tomato sauce - Dessert platter: - Matcha baked meringue gelato - Pumpkin pudding - Pistachio gelato - Chocolate gateau

There may not be a place where you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine as reasonably as this hidden gem in Namba. If asked, "Where can I find delicious and recommended Italian food?" I would definitely recommend this place first. Gaforio, which was founded 22 years ago, is located in the gourmet battleground of "Ura Namba." The exterior gives off a vibe of a "local restaurant," and the warm and casual atmosphere inside is welcoming. On this day, I visited for lunch and was seated at a table to hear about the lunch menu. There are four course options for lunch, with pasta and pizza as the main dishes, and on this day, I chose the "Course A." Course A includes an assortment of 4 appetizers, a choice of pasta or pizza, and a combination of 2 desserts. It also comes with salad, drink, and the choice of rice or bread (free refills). The quality of the appetizers was outstanding, especially the quiche with its smooth texture and rich flavor. I tried four different types of bread, and each one was delicious. The salad with prosciutto and sweet potatoes was a definite hit. We shared a pizza topped with clams, rapeseed blossoms, and white sesame, and a pasta with pork belly and Fukushima Shirakawamura yam in tomato sauce. Both dishes were exceptional in taste. The dessert combination included matcha baked meringue gelato, pumpkin pudding, pistachio gelato, and gateau chocolat, all of which were delicious. The food was not only delicious but the service was also fantastic, making the dining experience enjoyable. I was completely satisfied. I highly recommend this place. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Lunch at the hidden gem Italian restaurant "Gaffurio" near Osaka Nihonbashi Station. Lunch ranges from 900 yen to 1,500 yen, but I recommend the course that includes dessert. The A course lunch for 1,500 yen is a treat with a beautifully set table. Here are some highlights: - Vegetable salad: The dressing is delicious and the salad is packed with vegetables. - Bread: Served with black sesame bread, which adds a unique touch. - Assorted appetizers: A selection of four appetizers that pair well with wine, including pickled sweet potatoes, Napoli salami, quiche with seasonal vegetables and pork mince, and Caprese with local fruit tomatoes. - Today's pasta: Choose from small, medium, or large portions of pasta. Options include oil pasta with oysters and Fukui cabbage, and tomato sauce pasta with raw sausage and okra. - Dessert platter: Two different desserts to enjoy with friends, including roasted chestnut meringue gelato and sweet potato pudding. Overall, the lunch course at Gaffurio is satisfying and popular, with a line forming outside. The staff is attentive, and they even offer a loyalty card. A definite repeat visit is in order!

This shop is located in the back streets of Namba... near Nipponbashi Station, behind the long-established Sekiguchi Butcher Shop. I heard about this place from my gourmet friend, who highly recommended it. It was a Saturday lunchtime when I made a reservation to visit. The place was packed as soon as it opened! Reserving in advance was definitely the right choice. The lunch menu includes Business Lunch, Pasta Combo Lunch (you can choose 1 or 2 types, and even get a large portion), and Pizza Lunch. The course menu offers A Course, B Course, C Course, and Special Course. Being a fan of noodles, we didn't hesitate to choose pasta. The A Course costs ¥1500 (tax included) and includes salad, bread (free refills), 4 types of appetizers, 2 types of pasta, a dessert (you can choose 2 types), and a drink (excluding some options). The salad dressing was amazing, and we devoured the vegetables. The appetizers included sweet potato pickles, quiche with autumn vegetables and pork mince, Caprese with Oita-grown fruit tomatoes, and Napoli salami with sweet potato pickles. The pasta that day was oil pasta with oysters and Fukui cabbage, and tomato sauce pasta with raw sausage and okra. Both were delicious, and we couldn't decide which one was better. The oyster pasta was rich in oyster flavor, while the sausage pasta had a perfect combination of okra and raw sausage. We also enjoyed desserts like walnut almond tart, gateau chocolat, and fruits. The espresso was also delightful. We were completely satisfied and left the place feeling happy and fulfilled. The payment process was convenient, and they even accepted PayPay. The staff was very polite and kind, and we received a stamp card as well. I am grateful to my friend for recommending such a wonderful place. This is definitely a place I will visit again. Thank you to the staff, the restaurant, the food, the ingredients, the 2 types of pasta, my friend, the high cost performance, and for the delicious meal. Thank you for everything!

The taste, atmosphere of the restaurant, and the staff are all excellent! Both the refreshing and rich flavors are incredibly delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant is lovely with soothing Jazz music playing in the background. The staff's service is top-notch, comparable to a luxury hotel. The wine selection may be a bit on the pricey side, but there are reasonable all-you-can-drink options available depending on the dish. Even with the all-you-can-drink option, they provide information about the wine's brand and characteristics on a card. This is definitely a restaurant worth revisiting!

Today, I had a leisurely lunch at my favorite Italian restaurant, "GAFFURIO" in Sennichimae, as I have an afternoon meeting. The service is top-notch, with the lovely female staff back in the dining area! I ordered the "Course A": - Salad: A large serving with big mushrooms, and the dressing is incredibly delicious. - Bread: Two types available for seconds, with olive oil and black pepper for added flavor. - Appetizer Platter: Squid ink quiche, croaker and king salmon escabeche, tripe stew, and roasted duck. All of them were satisfying, but the tripe escabeche was particularly delicious. - Grilled Four Manjyo Chicken: Served with a slightly spicy sauce and grilled vegetables like lotus root, mushrooms, turnips, carrots, and black soybeans. - Dessert Platter: Apple pie, coffee sorbet, baked meringue, and fruits (shine muscat, persimmon, fig). - Iced Coffee As always, I had a thoroughly satisfying lunch. Thank you very much! Bon appétit!

- [Delicious and Affordable Italian Lunch with Great Service] Osaka Nihonbashi (back side of Namba) "Gaffurio" @gaffurio2000 Lately, I've been having trouble finding a good lunch spot, so I made a reservation and headed to this place. It's a 10-minute walk from Namba Station to Nihonbashi (Namba Walk). When you come out on the surface, go south on one of the streets of Sennichimae Chuo-dori, close to Kuromon Market. Since I was alone, I sat at the counter. Oh... I'm glad I made a reservation, as there were solo diners who tried to walk in later but couldn't get a seat because it was full. Almost all the female customers seemed to have made reservations in advance (very organized). Gaffurio is known for its delicious and affordable lunch, so I think it's perfect for a ladies' lunch gathering. - Pasta Lunch ¥900 - 2 kinds of pasta lunch set ¥1,000 - Business lunch ¥1,000 - Pizza lunch ¥1,000 - Add ¥200 for dessert with any lunch set - A course ¥1,500 - B course ¥1,800 - C course ¥2,800 - Special course ¥3,800 - All lunch sets include free bread refills and free upsizing of pasta - If you order an aperitif before lunch, the first drink is ¥300 - For lunch sets over ¥1,500, you can add a 2-hour all-you-can-drink option (for men starting at ¥1,500 and for women starting at ¥1,000) I chose the A course: - A course ¥1,500 - 4 kinds of appetizers - Salad - Free bread refills - Choose a main dish from a separate menu - 2 kinds of dessert - Drink - Includes bread - Option of choosing between small shrimp and okra basil tomato sauce pasta I also added sparkling wine for ¥300. The bread initially served included black sesame focaccia and roll bread. The salad was a green salad with Caesar dressing. The appetizers included lemon-cooked sweet potatoes, tomato caprese, seasonal vegetable quiche, and marinated scallops and mushrooms. Everything was delicious. I had a refill of bread, and this time it was rosemary focaccia. The pasta was also very tasty. The dessert was a warm gateau chocolate with meringue, matcha ice cream, and decorations of strawberry confiture, pear, and shine muscat. For the drink, I chose iced coffee. I was very full after eating three pieces of bread. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere but provides high-quality service similar to a luxury restaurant. It was a very satisfying and recommended lunch experience. I will definitely come back. Gaffurio Address: 2-3-1 Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Seven Mansion 103 Phone: 06-6635-0055 / 050-5593-8816 Opening hours: Weekdays 11:30-14:30 (last entry), Weekends and holidays 11:30-14:15 (last entry) Dinner: Every day 17:30-22:15 (last entry) Closed on irregular days