DA ACHIU
Kandamachi, Gifu
Restaurant in Gifu, Japan
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Price
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
DA ACHIU brings Tabelog 100-recognized Italian technique to Gifu with a fish-forward menu and wood-fired pizza program. At JPY 3,000–3,999 for dinner, it delivers precision cooking below kaiseki pricing, with a casual 35-seat setup that welcomes families and solo diners. Book the 11:30 lunch slot or call ahead for dinner to secure counter seats near the open kitchen.
About DA ACHIU
DA ACHIU is a Gifu venue with lunch and dinner price bands and a casual dress code. It is listed with lunch at JPY 1,000–1,999 and dinner at JPY 3,000–3,999, it appears in the Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025 recognition.
Basics for DA ACHIU
DA ACHIU is a Gifu venue associated with the Italian category through its Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025 listing. For planning purposes, the useful details are the price bands: JPY 1,000–1,999 at lunch and JPY 3,000–3,999 at dinner. That places DA ACHIU in a moderate range for diners comparing options in Gifu.
What to Know Before You Go
DA ACHIU serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday: 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–9 PM. It is closed on Monday. The dress code is casual. For current ordering advice, dish recommendations, reservation procedures, seating preferences, dietary accommodation, child policy, takeout or delivery information, diners should check directly with the restaurant before relying on those details.
For diners comparing the broader local landscape, DA ACHIU can be considered alongside other Gifu dining options without assuming an identical format or occasion. THE Setsugekka may suit a different kind of meal, while venues such as BAR-BAROSSA, BAROSSA cocktailier, Chaya Akawani, Hida Gyu Ittouya Bakuro Ichidai Gifu kanda, other dining in Gifu serve different needs depending on the occasion. DA ACHIU’s appeal is straightforward: a Gifu venue with casual dress, lunch and dinner service, moderate listed price bands, Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025 recognition. For more options in the region, see our full Gifu restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒500-8833 Gifu, Kandamachi, 7 Chome−17 神田ビル １F
- Website
- daachiu.com
- Phone
- +81 58-266-1116
The take
The Take
The Vibe
DA ACHIU presents itself as a neighborhood Italian spot focused on pizza and pasta, located within easy walking distance of JR Gifu Station and Meitetsu Shin-Gifu Station. The listing emphasizes practical details — a short 3–5 minute walk from transit and a no-smoking policy — so the place reads as straightforward and commuter-friendly rather than an elaborately styled destination. The cuisine orientation is clear from the description, and the tone of the listing suggests a functional, everyday dining option for locals and travelers who want Italian fare close to the stations.
Best For
This restaurant is best for a lunchtime visit, which is directly supported by the note that lunch reservations are available and constrained to an 11:30 AM slot. Its proximity to JR Gifu and Meitetsu Shin-Gifu stations makes it especially convenient for commuters, travelers and anyone arriving by train who needs a reliable midday meal. The no-smoking policy is also highlighted, which can matter for groups or diners seeking a smoke-free setting. Evening service or other meal periods are not specified in the provided description, so the clearest recommendation from the listing is to visit for lunch.
Ordering Tips
Book the lunch reservation if you plan to visit for midday service — the description explicitly notes that lunch reservations are available only at 11:30 AM, so arriving without a timely booking risks missing the reserved window. The restaurant lists Italian, pizza and pasta as its main focus, so expect menu items in those categories; the listing does not provide further menu detail, so planning around pizza or pasta is the safest approach. Note the establishment is non-smoking, which is useful for groups with children or diners preferring a smoke-free environment.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, warm neighborhood pizzeria-trattoria with an energetic, friendly staff and a cozy rustic Italian feel rather than formal dining.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Neapolitan pizza
- Bistecca (Italian steak)
- House salads
- Pasta dishes
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hida Gyu Ittouya Bakuro Ichidai Gifu kanda, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- THE Setsugekka, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- BAR-BAROSSA, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- BAROSSA cocktailier, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- Chaya Akawani, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Restaurant context
DA ACHIU sits at the intersection of technical ambition and neighborhood accessibility in Gifu's dining landscape. At JPY 3,000–3,999 for dinner, it undercuts THE Setsugekka's JPY 10,000–14,999 kaiseki pricing while delivering comparable craft in a less formal setting. Hida Gyu Ittouya Bakuro Ichidai Gifu kanda charges JPY 6,000–7,999 at dinner for a beef-centric experience, but DA ACHIU's seafood focus and pizza oven give it a distinct format advantage for diners tired of the region's heavy yakiniku and kaiseki options. For pure value, BAR-BAROSSA (JPY 2,000–2,999 dinner) offers a more casual Italian experience, but the cooking lacks DA ACHIU's Tabelog 100 polish.
Booking difficulty is low here compared to Gifu's higher-tier spots, lunch reservations are phone-only at 11:30, dinner slots remain available with a few days' notice. THE Setsugekka requires longer lead times and formal dress expectations; DA ACHIU operates on a come-as-you-are basis. BAROSSA cocktailier (JPY 4,000–4,999) is the better choice for cocktail-focused evenings, but the food program won't match the kitchen output here. For diners seeking technical Italian cooking without the Nagoya-metro premiums or kaiseki formality, DA ACHIU is the clearest recommendation in Gifu. If you can't secure a table, Hida Gyu Ittouya offers a similarly approachable atmosphere with a different culinary focus, though expect heavier, meat-forward dishes.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DA ACHIU worth the price?
DA ACHIU is listed at ¥1,000–1,999 for lunch and ¥3,000–3,999 for dinner. Whether it is worth it depends on what you want from a meal in Gifu, but the pricing places it in a moderate range, it has Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025 recognition.
Is the tasting menu worth it at DA ACHIU?
What should a first-timer know about DA ACHIU?
DA ACHIU is in Gifu. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–9 PM, with Monday closed. The dress code is casual, the listed price bands are ¥1,000–1,999 for lunch and ¥3,000–3,999 for dinner.
Is lunch or dinner better at DA ACHIU?
Lunch is listed at ¥1,000–1,999, while dinner is listed at ¥3,000–3,999. DA ACHIU serves lunch from 11:30 AM–2 PM and dinner from 5:30–9 PM Tuesday through Sunday. Choose based on schedule and budget.
Is DA ACHIU good for a special occasion?
DA ACHIU has casual dress and moderate price bands, with Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025 recognition. For celebration services, private rooms, seating arrangements, special-occasion options, confirm directly with the restaurant before planning an occasion meal.
