Tabelog ratingTOM Curiosa (トムクリオーザ) is a high-end Italian restaurant in Osaka that has earned a devoted following for its creative omakase tasting menu. The experience is built around exceptional Japanese ingredients prepared with Italian techniques, served in an intimate counter setting. Two signature dishes define the meal and appear in nearly every review: a 24-month-aged Parma-style prosciutto, shaved paper-thin on a vintage Berkel slicer at the table, and a 'potato pasta' made from julienned potatoes, served with a sauce of fermented butter, colatura, and a generous topping of caviar.
Guests consistently praise the quality of the seasonal produce, from water-buffalo mozzarella and panna cotta to charcoal-grilled fish and game. The hand-cut pastas are another highlight, as is the theatre of watching the chefs work at the counter. Desserts like pistachio pannacotta and tiramisù receive special mention, and many diners appreciate that the signature prosciutto can be re-ordered. The thoughtful wine pairings are also widely commended.
The main drawback noted by reviewers is not the food but the logistics. Reservations are notoriously difficult to secure, with many reporting waits of six months to two years. The high price point is also a factor. A small number of diners have found certain dishes overly salty or felt the two-hour seating time was a bit rushed.
Expect to pay between ¥30,000 and ¥39,999 for dinner. Reviewers in 2024–2026 reported the omakase course cost around ¥24,200–¥27,500, with a wine pairing adding approximately ¥14,000. Total bills per person with pairings were cited around ¥34,400 to ¥45,100. For diners seeking a unique, ingredient-focused special-occasion meal, most agree the experience justifies the cost.
- Booking: Reservations are essential and must be made many months, sometimes over a year, in advance via the OMAKASE platform. Walk-ins are not possible.
- Getting There: Located on the 3rd floor of the Sakura Building in Sonezakishinchi. It is a 5-minute walk from Oebashi Station, a 7-minute walk from JR Kitashinchi Station (Exit 11-23), or a 10-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station (Exit 7).
- Payment: Credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Seating: The intimate space has 9 counter seats and 6 table seats. There are no private rooms.
- Rules: The restaurant is non-smoking. Seating is limited to two hours. There is no parking available.
