For those who have tried Takayama Ramen, Hida beef, and local trad Houba Miso, and are now interested in trying either French or Italian cuisine, here are six recommended restaurants.
In the midst of a famous French restaurant expanding as a Hida beef steak restaurant, it can be said that Italian and dining bars are at the forefront of the Takayama gourmet scene, as they are more freely tackling new expressions.
Here are our top picks for unique dining experiences in Takayama that showcase different flavors and styles, including “La Fenice” which brings the taste of northern Italy, “Altezza” which embraces the local and sustainable Italian cuisine, “Ameoto Dining” which seamlessly blends French and Japanese cuisine, and “Muku” which inherits the natural and organic traditions of the American West Coast.
Recommended Italian Cuisine (3)
Ristorante “La Fenice” #michelin plate
Ave. Budget: Lunch 1,000～2,000 JPY, Dinner 7,000-10,000 JPY
Check the information on Tabelog
A casual pasta lunch during the day and an Italian restaurant with a reservation-only course-style menu themed after Northern Italy in the evening.
The owner started to pursue Italian cuisine because of his love for opera and has gained experience from various regions in Northern Italy.
The appearance is simple, but when you put it in your mouth, you can tell that each dish is carefully crafted.
A touch of pride of a true professional can be seen.
Shop Info: “La Fenice”
Business Hours: Lunch 11:30-14:00 (L.O.), Dinner according to reservation
Holiday: Sun.
Telephone: 0577-36-0757
Address: 1-41, Sowa-cho, Takayama-shi
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Trattoria “Altezza”
Ave. Budget: Dinner 5,000-7,000 JPY
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The owner of the restaurant, who honed his skills under Chef Okuda of “Arcetiano,” the pioneer of locally-sourced Italian cuisine in Japan, after having studied and gained experience in various places in northern Italy, such as Piedmont and Ischia.
The owner moved to Takayama, fascinated by the ingredients of Hida, and opened his own restaurant in 2015, despite having no prior connection to the area.
The restaurant boasts a remarkable career, serving high-quality Italian cuisine, yet it has become an interesting hidden gem with a local following, with “about 90% local people and 10% tourists.”
Shop Info: “Altezza”
Business Hours: Dinner 17:30〜24:00
Holiday: Mon & Tue.
Telephone: 0577-62-9951
Address: 1-17, Hanaoka-cho, Takayama-shi, 506-0009
Pizzeria “Salute” #Online Reservation
Ave. Budget: Lunch 1,000-2,000 JPY, Dinner 3,000-5,000 JPY
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The main selling point of the restaurant is the Margherita pizza, which was ranked fourth in the world in a pizza contest.
The restaurant also offers S-sized portions, making it convenient for a solo visit or as a post-drink finale.
The restaurant offers not only pizza but also affordable Mediterranean cuisine including appetizers like prosciutto, caprese, and moules, and dishes like meat, making it great to enjoy with a casual drinking vibe.
Shop Info: “Salute”
Business Hours: Dinner 17:30-22:00 (L.O. 21:30)
Holiday: Mon.
Telephone: 0577-77-9480
Address: 5-13-14, Hanaoka-cho, Takayama-shi, 506-0026
Official Web
Recommended Bistrot / Bar (3)
Bistrot “Butchers” #michelin plate #Online Reservation
Ave. Budget: Lunch 3,000-5,000 JPY, Dinner 5,000-7,000 JPY
The steakhouse named after the meaning of “butcher” offers local specialty “Hida beef” as the main meat. The main attraction for most customers is the Hida beef steak cooked with charcoal.
A meat bar, as the name suggests, is a meat-focused bar that mainly serves local specialty “Hida beef.” Most customers come here for the steak of Hida beef cooked over charcoal.
But the charm of this restaurant lies in its stable cold dishes like paté and ham, and its bar dishes like homemade sausage and Florence-style braised beef.
This is probably why the restaurant is loved by both local people and tourists.
Shop Info: “Butchers”
Business Hours: Lunch 11:30-14:00 (L.O.), Dinner 21:00〜23:00
Holiday:Tue. & lunch on Mon.
Telephone: 0577-36-3878
Address: 58, Aioi-cho, Takayama-shi
Official web Check the information on Tabelog
“Amane Dining (雨音ダイニング)”
Ave. Budget: Dinner 7,000-10,000 JPY / “Gault&Millau 2020″POP
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Fusion cuisine by the shop owner who has experience in both Japanese and French cuisine. It was also nominated for Gault&Millau’s POP
The restaurant is elegantly designed using a historical building, and creative cuisine that goes back and forth between Japanese and French.
At first glance, it may seem like an intimidating restaurant, but as you learn how to use chopsticks, the friendliness of the cheerful owner is the true value of the restaurant.
Shop Info: “Amane Dining (雨音ダイニング)”
Business Hours: Dinner 17:30～23:00(L.O.22:30)
Holiday: Irregular
Telephone: 0577-36-3766
Address: 2-14, Sowa-cho, Takayama-shi, 506-0007
Bistrot “mukū (ムクー)“ #Online Reservation
Ave. Budget: Dinner 5,000-7,000 JPY
Opened at the end of 2021 by a chef who trained at “the Blind Donkey”, a restaurant in Kanda, Tokyo, which is descended from the natural restaurants on the west coast of the United States.
The nature of their hometown Takayama is developed through a new filter.
It is starting to attract attention as a bistro featuring vegetables.
It is also valuable as a wine bar where you can enjoy natural wine, which is still rare in Takayama.
Shop Info: “mukū (ムクー)”
Business Hours: Dinner <a la carte>17:30–21:00(L.O.)、<BAR>21:00〜23:00
Holiday: Mon & Tue.
Telephone: 0577-77-3411
Address: 2-70-3, Baba-cho, Takayama-shi, 506-0838
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