A limited-time restaurant event entitled "Top Chef in OSAKA 2025" will be held at the Hotel New Otani Osakafrom September 9th (Tue) to 14th (Sun), 2025, where world-class chef will serve special menu using local Osaka ingredients.

Osaka has had a rich food culture since ancient times. Even today, there are many long-established Japaneserestaurants and internationally acclaimed restaurants, as well as popular gourmet food that you can eat while walking around, making Osaka a special place where you can not only enjoy a meal, but also experience various things and feel history and culture through food.
And in Osaka, A special dining experience by Massimo Bottura is coming soon.He is the Chef Patron of Osteria Francescana, one of the world's hardest-to-book restaurants, which was ranked number one in the World's 50 Best Restaurants twice, in 2016 and 2018, and is also a United Nations Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassadorand SDG Avocate.

For six days, people from all over the world will be able to savor the finest menu. This special opportunity will be used to spread the appeal of Osaka, the city of food, to the world.
In addition, for this project, special menu will be created using ingredients from Osaka, which will not only promote Osaka ingredients, but also contribute to the revitalization of the culinary world of Osaka, including producers and chefs.

Period

September 9th (Tue) to 14th (Sun), 2025 6 days, lunch and dinner per day

Location

Hotel New Otani Osaka French Cuisine "SAKURA" (18F)

1-4-1 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-8578

Price (tax and service included)

100,000 yen (estimated) *Same price for lunch and dinner
Alcoholic pairing + 35,000 yen
Non-alcoholic pairing + 15,000 yen

Chef Profile

Massimo Bottura

Chef Patron Osteria Francescana
Founder of Food for Soul
UNEP Goodwill Ambassador
SDG Avocate

Biography
With nearly 40 years of experience in restaurant management and cooking, Massimo Bottura is known as one of the most innovative and influential figures in the global gastronomy.
In 1995, he opened Osteria Francescana in his hometown of Modena.

It won three Michelin stars in 2012 and was ranked number one in the World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2016 and 2018, establishing a global reputation for itself.
In 2015, he co-founded the non-profit organization Food for Soul with his wife Lara Gilmore.

In 2020, he was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in recognition of his humanitarian and environmental work, which tackles the issues of food waste and social isolation.

In the same year, he also began working as a UN SDG Advocate.
In 2020, Osteria Francescana won a Michelin Green Star (sustainability rating).
In 2024, Casa Maria Luigia received the Michelin Triple Key (accommodation rating) and Al Gatto Verde received the Michelin Green Star and One Star.

Awards
2012 Osteria Francescana 3 Stars Michelin
2019 Gucci Osteria Firenze 1 Star Michelin
2020 Osteria Francescana 3 Stars Michelin and Michelin Green Star
2021 Gucci Osteria Los Angeles 1 Star Michelin
2022 Gucci Osteria Tokyo 1 Star Michelin
2024 Casa Maria Luigia 3 Star Michelin Key Al Gatto Verde 1 Star Michelin and Michelin Green Star
2025 Woodford Reserve Icon Award 2025 (The World's 50 Best Restaurants) Included in Forbes' "25 Most Influential Chefs" and special award "Il Maestro"

Venue: Hotel New Otani Osaka French Cuisine "SAKURA"

Hotel New Otani Osaka is an international hotel with an urban resort atmosphere, located right next to Osaka Castle Park, surrounded by abundant water and greenery. SAKURA restaurant in Hotel New Otani is the main dining area with a spectacular view on the top floor of the hotel. This restaurant offers traditional French cuisine and evolving dishes, along with wines selected by the sommelier.

About Top Chef in OSAKA 2025 Reservations

Restaurant reservations can be made through the official website of Hotel New Otani Osaka.

[Notes]
Advance payment is required for online reservations for both accommodation plans and general use.
*Reservations for 5 or more people will be accepted by phone.
Reservation deadline is 12:00 the day before the day of use.
Children must be elementary school age or older.
Depending on the reservation situation, you may be seated with other guests. Thank you for your understanding.
Hotel member benefits and other benefits cannot be used in conjunction with this offer.

② "Premium Stay Plan" special advance reservations (reservations open from 12:00 on 7/18) *Limited quantities available
③ General reservations (reservations open from 12:00 on 7/25)

[Inquiries regarding reservations]
Tel. 06-6949-3229 (Restaurant general information/10:00-18:00 JST)