Rakurakuza at Dotonbori, Osaka

A small, late-running Italian brasserie in Namba, open from dusk to the early hours.

Rakurakuza is a small Italian brasserie on Namba 4-chome, run under the name "Brasserie Rakurakuza". Its character is at-home and convivial - the kind of place where the goal is to eat and drink with friends without ceremony, on properly made Italian food rather than fuss. The kitchen serves pasta and Italian dishes, with courses for parties. Hours are late: 18:00-02:00 (Mon-Thu, last orders 01:30) and 17:30-04:00 (Fri-Sun, last orders 03:30), making it a useful anchor for a long Namba night. The room seats just 14, with a nine-seat counter. For a small, late, unhurried Italian session in Namba, Rakurakuza offers an at-home alternative to the district's bigger rooms.