One Michelin-starred Pierre at the Intercontinental Hotel in Umeda is a great choice when you’re looking for a special occasion French dinner and a selection of great wines. Dinner and sweeping panoramic views of Osaka? Your romantic date night is sorted!
Pierre - image © Florentyna Leow
Perched on the 20th floor of the swanky Intercontinental Hotel, Pierre is a one Michelin-starred French restaurant that’s worth seriously considering if you’re looking for a special occasion dinner. Their wine selection is extensive, ranging from vintage champagnes to boutique wines; even their house wine is a rare Bordeaux. Imagine sipping on some of these as you enjoy the sweeping views of Osaka from way up high!
Pierre - image © Florentyna Leow
But to the food: at Pierre, you get French cooking techniques and the very best of Japanese ingredients in the hands of a masterful team of chefs. The kitchen turns out some stunners, including the the signature Olive Beef - slow-roasted Shodoshima beef in a red wine and red pepper sauce - red snapper confit, and foie gras terrine. The Japanese attenuation to the seasons also makes itself clear in the ever-changing menus across the year, from bamboo shoots used in spring to ayu sweetfish in the summer.
Pierre - image © Florentyna Leow
It’s a fine dining restaurant in an upscale hotel, so there is a smart casual dress code - a dinner jacket is highly recommended - and unfortunately children under the age of 12 aren’t allowed in. Smoking is also not permitted here, which might make a nice change from all the izakaya pubs where smoking is typically allowed! It’s a great place to impress a very special person - or perhaps set the scene for a proposal.
For more Osaka French cuisine choices, see our Best French Restaurants In Osaka page.
English name:
Pierre
Japanese name:
ピエール
English address:
20F InterContinental Osaka, 3-60 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, 530-0011
Japanese address:
〒530-0011 大阪市北区大深町3-60 インターコンチネンタルホテル大阪20F
Opening hours:
11:30am-2pm, 6pm-9:30pm
Price:
Non-smoking section:
Completely Non-Smoking
Reservations:
Possible
Nearest Transport:
Train: 5-minute walk from the north central exit of Osaka Station.
Train and Subway: 5-minute walk from Umeda Station.
Telephone:
+81-6-6374-5700 (InterContinental Osaka)
Website:
Official website (English)
Customer Reviews:
:: Read customer reviews of Pierre on TripAdvisor.
Near To Here:
Pierre is located in Osaka's Kita and Umeda district. See our complete list of things to do in Osaka's Kita and Umeda district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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