When it comes to pizza in Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City, these are the places to go! 19 recommended restaurants

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Porta Nuova, about a 5-minute walk from Honmachi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, is well known for its wide range of traditional Italian dishes as well as its tasty pizzas baked in a wood fired oven.

At the table seats, you can enjoy your meal while looking out over the peaceful scenery of Utsubo Koen (Utsubo Park). There are also counter seats, so it is easy to stop by even on your own.

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The popular pizzas are made with hand-kneaded dough using extra-strong flour from Italy, then baked in an authentic new oven crafted by an Italian oven artisan.

The toppings use carefully selected ingredients, including buffalo mozzarella and a house-made tomato sauce slowly simmered in a large pot.

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"Agenasu (fried eggplant) and Kunsei Mottsuarela (smoked mozzarella) with Bolognese Sauce" is a pizza topped with large chunks of grilled eggplant.

The rich mozzarella cheese and the flavor-packed Bolognese sauce make for an addictive combination.

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MAKIBI is a restaurant serving creative Italian food and Special wine, located a 6-minute walk from Kitahama Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line.

The most popular seats are the theater-style counter seats with plenty of live atmosphere, where you can enjoy a fun time while watching the cooking in the kitchen.

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The pizzas here use pizza flour from Kyushu. They quickly bake them in a high-temperature wood-fired oven, creating a light texture with a clean bite.

The photo shows the “Braccio di Ferro.” The spinach pairs very well with the flavor of smoked mozzarella.

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The hearty meat dishes, finished juicy with makiyaki (wood-fire cooking), are also recommended.

They use both high and low temperatures in the cooking process to concentrate the meat's flavor. The aroma that only makiyaki can bring is also part of the appeal.

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HINOKA is a popular spot known for its tasty creative Italian food, located a 5-minute walk from Temmabashi Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line.

A calm space lit by soft indirect lighting spreads out inside. In the center of the restaurant sits an Italian-made wood-fired oven, and you can watch the pizzas being baked from any seat.

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This is the "Prosciutto Spada." It comes with a sauce made with porcini mushrooms, topped with mozzarella cheese, smoked cured swordfish ham, and arugula.

The smoky aroma is said to go well with the bitterness of the arugula.

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The "akaushi (Japanese brown beef) Bismarck" is an original pizza topped with lightly seared akaushi tartare and egg yolk.

The rich flavor of the lean meat stands out, with the salty kick of Parmigiano cheese adding a nice accent.

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PIZZERIA L.F.C is an Italian restaurant located an 8-minute walk from Temma Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.

Surrounded by woody interiors, the restaurant has a vintage feel. You can relax while listening to the pleasant background music.

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You can enjoy pizza made with Haruyutaka (a Hokkaido wheat flour) from Hokkaido.

The dough, made with 70% hydration, stays soft and pleasantly chewy even after some time. They say sun dried salt crafted by a salt artisan and Guerande salt bring out the dough’s great flavor.

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"Cacio e Pepe" is a pizza made with mozzarella, ricotta, and fresh pepper.

With every bite, the flavor of the pepper fills your mouth. When you roll up the crust, even the edges are good to the last bite.

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Pizzeria Trattoria Paroncino is an Italian restaurant located a 3-minute walk from the east exit of Juso Station on the Hankyu Kobe Main Line.

The interior is said to be modeled after an authentic Italian trattoria. It has wooden tables and retro decor, giving it a charming atmosphere as well.

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You can enjoy Neapolitan pizza baked piping hot in a wood-fired oven imported directly from Italy.

Along with the texture and toasty aroma of the dough, another big draw is being able to fully enjoy the flavor of the cheese and the good taste of the toppings.

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The “age-pizza (fried pizza)” is a dish of pizza stuffed with cheese and mushrooms, then deep-fried and topped with ham.

When cut with a pizza cutter, melted cheese and mushrooms ooze out from inside. Its irresistible crisp texture is said to set it apart from regular pizza.

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This restaurant is popular for pizza baked in a wood fired oven brought over from Naples. It is about a 10-minute walk from Tenma Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.

Inside, they have faithfully recreated the atmosphere of Italy, and you can enjoy Southern Italian cuisine and a wide variety of wines.

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The "Margherita with suigyu mozzarella cheese (water buffalo mozzarella)" is a pizza that gets great reviews for its tomato sauce packed with umami.

The thin crust, true to Neapolitan pizza, is said to have a light, crisp texture. The springy texture and salty taste of the suigyu mozzarella cheese are said to be addictive.

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There is also a wide assortment of pasta dishes. The menu is extensive, from classics to short pasta from Naples.

The "Porcini Mushroom and House-made Sausage Cream Sauce Tagliatelle" is said to have a rich sauce that clings well to the flat noodles, giving it a deep, full flavor.

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This taishu (casual, everyday) Italian eatery is a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line. Its popular pizzas faithfully recreate the traditional Neapolitan method, using only flour, water, yeast, and salt in the dough.

There is a pizza oven right by the counter seats, so you can spend your time watching the pizzas bake.

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The pizzas are baked at 500°C in the Neapolitan wood fired oven Gianni Acunto installed inside the restaurant.

The "Suigyu Margherita Prosciutto e Rucola" is said to have a nice balance of olive oil flavor and the bitterness of arugula.

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The "Kobashira no Kani no Atsuatsu Guratan" in the photo is a dish with plenty of crab meat in a rich and creamy white sauce.

The flavorful crab mixes well with the melted cheese, making it an excellent dish.

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Tenerezza is an Italian restaurant on the first floor of a building, about a 7-minute walk from Fukushima Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.

The space has a natural, stylish feel, with wooden walls as a defining feature. It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and is said to be popular with families as well.

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The pizzas here are made with Homemade dough using Hokkaido wheat and baked at a high temperature of 500℃. They are also very popular in reviews.

This "Siciliana" lets you enjoy the rich flavor of olives.

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The “Prosciutto” is a pizza based on tomato sauce, topped with crisp lettuce and fresh nama-hamu (cured ham).

It is light, yet the nama-hamu has a strong presence and makes it satisfying to eat.

"Basilico" on the basement level 1 of Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is a trattoria serving freshly baked pizza and authentic pasta.

Sunlight pours into the dining room through its floor to ceiling glass walls. In this luxurious space unique to a hotel restaurant, you can enjoy a Special time.

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The restaurant is said to be popular for its wide variety of richly flavored pizzas baked over firewood.

The "Quattro Formaggi" is said to have a rich finish with the full flavor of the cheese coming through. The crust has the chewy texture typical of Neapolitan pizza, with a nice toasty aroma.

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In addition to pizza, this restaurant serves authentic Italian food with something new to discover Each time you visit. They use seasonal ingredients sourced from all over Japan.

The seasonal limited course lets you enjoy the gifts of the four seasons through all five senses, from taste and appearance to aroma.

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Pizzeria Asse is a community based casual restaurant, about a 5-minute walk from Tanimachi Rokuchome Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line.

The spacious and open interior has table seating and counter seating. It is said to be easy to visit whether you are on your own or with family.

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The pizza dough uses only Domestic flour, yeast, salt, and water. After low-temperature fermentation, they finish it in a new oven at about 450℃.

Another highlight is getting to enjoy the performance of watching them skillfully stretch the dough right in front of you and bake it all at once.

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The Bianchetti S in the photo is a pizza made on a tomato sauce base and topped with kamaage shirasu (boiled whitebait), anchovies, and canola flower.

The light aroma of wheat is said to bring out the good flavors of the toppings.

Pittseria Raporuta is a restaurant that has been loved in Higobashi for 30 years.

Though it is in the basement, it is bright and has an atmosphere just like Italy. It also has a Semi-private room, making it a good choice for small parties.

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They serve authentic pizza baked in a wood fired oven. The dough, made with Domestic flour, is said to have a light texture that melts nicely in the mouth, along with the aroma of the wood.

The homemade meat sauce Bolognese pizza in the photo is said to be excellent, with a rich and full bodied Bolognese.

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The course menu features dishes from Appetizers to the main dish that make the most of the natural flavors of Special ingredients.

The wine lineup is also extensive, which is another big plus since you can enjoy pairings with a glass you like.

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Galleria Umeda is an Italian restaurant located a 9-minute walk from Osaka Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line, where you can enjoy pizza made with close attention to every detail of the dough, including fermentation, aging, and stretching.

The restaurant also has an in-house plant factory for pesticide-free vegetables, and they also offer dishes made with freshly picked herbs and basil.

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The “Salsiccia Margherita” is a simple dish that combines tomato sauce with buffalo mozzarella and salsiccia (Italian sausage).

The pizza dough uses Haruyutaka wheat from Hokkaido, and its sweet wheat aroma filling your mouth is said to be irresistible.

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The "Nama Hamu to Rukkora" is a pizza topped with Spanish prosciutto and fresh selvatica arugula.

The balance of the prosciutto's saltiness, the pleasant bitterness of the arugula, and the richness of the cheese is said to be spot on.

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Cherpina-Tei Italian Stone Oven Cuisine and Natural Yeast Pizza Shinsaibashi Minamisenba is a casual Italian izakaya just a 1-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, and it is popular for its stone oven-baked pizza and Banquet dishes made by a chef who loves wine.

Inside, antique-style chairs and tables create a cute atmosphere that feels like something out of a picture book.

There are two kinds of pizza dough: the thick and fluffy "Milano pizza type" and the thin and crispy "Roma pizza type".

They use wheat flour from Hokkaido and natural yeast from Akita to give it a rich flavor.

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Romana is a tomato pizza made with plenty of mozzarella cheese, topped with anchovies, garlic, and oregano.

The aroma of garlic and the salty kick of the anchovies stand out, making it so tasty you just can’t stop eating it.

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Billeria & Pizzeria Luce is a pizza and lamb restaurant located under the train tracks, a 3-minute walk from Fukushima Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line.

In addition to counter seats where you can watch the pizza chef at work, the restaurant also offers bench seating and pearl counter seating.

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This restaurant serves stone oven pizza made with dough aged for 24 hours.

The “stracciatella” is a pizza topped with plenty of shredded mozzarella cheese, and it is said to have a rich milky cheese flavor with a nice salty kick.

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The "jukusei lamb chop (aged lamb chop)" uses lamb from New Zealand. It is said to be low in fat, light, and clean on the finish.

Another appealing point is that you can choose from seven flavors, including "salt and pepper," "tandoori," and "gorgonzola."

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PIZZERIA e BRACERIA DUOMO Del Fiore is an Italian restaurant located a 5-minute walk from Kitahama Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line.

The restaurant serves pizza baked in a Gianni Acunto wood-fired oven, along with Italian dishes made with carefully selected ingredients.

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The "Cotto" is a pizza topped with Italian ham, mushrooms, fresh cream, and more.

The dough is quickly baked at 450℃, giving it a crispy outside and a chewy inside, with the aroma of basil adding a nice accent.

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The "Homemade Bolognese Lasagna" in the photo is a dish where you can enjoy the rich flavor of the meat sauce, and it comes with Homemade bread.

It is said to be quite filling, so sharing it is also recommended.

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Pizzeria Cafe KOBERTA is a restaurant about an 8-minute walk from Tennoji Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line.

The interior is done in natural tones and has a relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind. The high ceilings also give the space an open feel.

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The pizza dough is made from a blend of Italian and Domestic wheat flour. It is baked in a wood fired oven made by a pizza oven craftsman, and finished in a short time.

The "Quattro Formaggi with honey" is a pizza where you can enjoy the aroma and richness of four kinds of cheese.

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They also offer dolce (desserts) unique to a pizzeria, making them perfect for dessert after a meal or as a snack. At lunchtime, they also sometimes have a dessert of the day.

The "gateau chocolat" is a rich chocolate dessert plate served with vanilla ice cream and berries.

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PIZZA Ichiro is a wood fired oven specialty restaurant located a 3-minute walk from Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line. It sits in a quiet back alley with little foot traffic, and some reviews say they like its hideaway location.

Inside, the wood-toned interior is decorated with dried flowers in various sizes.

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From the classics to creative variations, the original pizzas made with seasonal vegetables and house made dough are hugely popular.

Each pizza is carefully finished one by one, with a crust that is crispy and chewy. You can enjoy the harmony of cheese and seasonal ingredients.

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The “kisetsu fruit no dessert pizza (seasonal fruit dessert pizza)” is a recommended item to finish your meal, and you can enjoy different fruits depending on the season, such as peaches in summer and muscat grapes in autumn.

With its bright and colorful look, this pizza is popular as something you can enjoy with both your eyes and your taste buds.

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CRITTERS PIZZA is an Italian restaurant located a 3-minute walk from Yotsubashi Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line.

They serve delicious pizza baked in a stone oven and Italian dishes, along with a full drink selection that includes natural wines chosen to pair well with the food and American wines.

The slightly dim and relaxing space has a bar counter, table seating, and box seats, making it easy to use for all kinds of occasions.

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The popular menu item is stone oven pizza. They use fresh Domestic wheat and let the dough ferment over time at a high temperature of more than 500℃.

It is said to be crisp on the outside and chewy inside, with the flavor and toasty aroma of the wheat coming through.

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The "Margherita with suigyu mozzarella (water buffalo mozzarella)" is a pizza that pairs tomato sauce with a bright tang and cheese with just the right amount of salt.

Adding the chili olive oil on the table gives it a spicy kick and makes it even tastier.

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Gasoline Stand Izakaya Sakaisuji Hommachi Kyuyujo Ichigoten is a restaurant located a 1-minute walk from Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line. It is well known for its authentic stone oven Napoli pizza (Neapolitan pizza), along with a wide selection of snacks that go well with drinks.

The retro-style interior has table seating and fully private rooms. It also features a gas station-style drink server, so guests can try the server experience.

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It seems the authentic stone-oven pizza, ready in about 90 seconds from order, is popular.

The "Nama Hamu & Hanjuku Tamago" is a pizza topped with plenty of bacon on a basil sauce or tomato sauce base. The chewy crust goes well with the salty bacon, according to reviews.

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If you want to fully enjoy the drinks, a course with All you can drink is recommended. There are four types of courses available, from the "Kogata Sharyo Course" to the "Tokushu Sharyo Course".

The dishes served all go well with drinks, including carpaccio, stone oven pizza, and a fried food assortment.