Restaurant in Ogaki, Japan

CUCINA

Name: CUCINA
Address: 1 Chome-48-1 Kuruwamachi, Ogaki, Gifu 503-0887, Japan, Ogaki, JP
Telephone: +81 584-83-1030
Price range: JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999

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About CUCINA

CUCINA is the only Italian restaurant in Gifu Prefecture named to Tabelog's 100 Best Italian EAST 2025, with an 18-seat counter format and a seafood-focused menu. Dinner runs JPY 10,000–14,999, though actual spending often reaches JPY 20,000–29,999 with wine. The venue opened in 2021, offers a theatrical service style, and requires reservations—accessible for groups and families but less convenient for spontaneous visits. Book if you're already in the region and value technique over location convenience.

CUCINA is a restaurant in Ogaki with verified lunch and dinner hours, smart-casual dress, and a listed price range of JPY 6,000–7,999 for lunch and JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025. Beyond those confirmed points, specific claims about menu format, seating, reservations, service style, beverages, chef details, or accessibility should be checked directly with the venue before planning a visit.

What the Tabelog Selection Means for Dining Strategy

CUCINA appears in Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025, which makes it a notable Ogaki listing for diners comparing higher-end meals in the city. The confirmed public details support a simple planning frame: it has lunch and dinner service on most days, is closed on Thursday, and sits in a price band that is above casual dining but below the highest luxury tiers.

The verified price ranges are JPY 6,000–7,999 for lunch and JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner. No verified seat count, exact menu structure, beverage program, chef name, or service format is available here, so avoid assuming a counter format, a tasting-menu-only experience, or specific dishes without confirming directly.

Service Philosophy and What It Costs

The confirmed cost information is straightforward: lunch is listed at JPY 6,000–7,999 and dinner at JPY 10,000–14,999. Dress code is smart casual. Other service details, including booking method, cancellation rules, private-party policies, accessibility, child policy, take-out, delivery, and dietary accommodations, are not verified in the available data.

Hours are listed as Monday 12:30–2 PM and 6–11 PM; Tuesday 12:30–2:30 PM and 6–11 PM; Wednesday 12:30–2 PM and 6–11 PM; Thursday closed; Friday 12:30–2 PM and 6–11 PM; Saturday 12:30–2 PM and 6–11 PM; and Sunday 12:30–2 PM and 6–11 PM. Because operating details can change, confirm the current schedule with the venue before making plans.

For trip planning, the most reliable verified facts are the city, hours, dress code, price ranges, and Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025 listing. Specific transportation advice, parking information, reservation channels, and neighborhood landmarks are not verified here.

How to Decide

CUCINA is worth considering if you are dining in Ogaki and want a smart-casual restaurant with a confirmed higher-end price range and Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025 recognition. Choose lunch if the lower listed price range matters; choose dinner if the evening schedule fits your plans. For details such as menu content, seating style, group suitability, allergies, or booking requirements, contact the restaurant directly rather than relying on assumptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are alternatives to CUCINA in Ogaki?

Other venues to compare include Asahiya, Mochi So, ブランチヒロノヤ, 四鳥, and Kinchoen Sohonke Oogaki ekimae honten. You can also compare CUCINA with other dining in Ogaki generically, depending on your preferred budget, timing, and occasion.

Is lunch or dinner better at CUCINA?

Lunch is listed at ¥6,000–¥7,999, while dinner is listed at ¥10,000–¥14,999. Lunch hours are generally around 12:30 PM to 2 PM, with Tuesday listed until 2:30 PM; dinner is listed from 6 PM to 11 PM on operating days. Choose based on budget and schedule.

How far ahead should I book CUCINA?

Specific reservation methods and booking lead times are not verified here. Because CUCINA is a higher-priced Ogaki restaurant with Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025 recognition, it is sensible to confirm availability directly before visiting.

Is CUCINA good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability is not verified in the available data. If you plan to dine alone, contact CUCINA directly to confirm availability and seating arrangements.

What should I order at CUCINA?

Specific dishes, menu format, and beverage options are not verified here. The confirmed price ranges are ¥6,000–¥7,999 for lunch and ¥10,000–¥14,999 for dinner, so check directly with the venue for current menu details.

Can CUCINA accommodate groups?

Group policies, private reservations, and seat count are not verified in the available data. Contact CUCINA directly to confirm whether your party size can be accommodated.

Does CUCINA handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary-restriction and allergy policies are not verified here. If you have allergies or strict dietary needs, confirm directly with the venue before booking or visiting.

Location

1 Chome-48-1 Kuruwamachi, Ogaki, Gifu 503-0887, Japan

Ogaki, Japan

Also Consider

Mochi So, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
ブランチヒロノヤ, Notable alternative
四鳥, Notable alternative
Asahiya, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Kinchoen Sohonke Oogaki ekimae honten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown

CUCINA operates in a different price tier and format than most Ogaki dining options. Mochi So, Kinchoen Sohonke Oogaki ekimae honten, and Asahiya all run under JPY 2,000 per person and serve casual Japanese formats, mochi, tea-house fare, and yakitori respectively. If you're looking for a fine-dining experience in Ogaki, CUCINA is the only option with national recognition. The closest Italian peer in terms of ambition is A due passi in Gifu City, also on the Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025 list, but it's a 20-minute drive away and runs a similar price point.

For travelers comparing regional Italian venues, CUCINA delivers better value than Tokyo equivalents at the same technique level, but you're trading location convenience for price. If seafood matters less to you, or if you prefer sushi, Sushi Matsuoka in nearby Gifu City offers a counter experience with a different cuisine focus. CUCINA's strength is its combination of Tabelog validation, sommelier-supported beverage program, and willingness to accommodate groups and families, rare for a chef's-counter format. Book here if you're already planning a trip to Ogaki or Gifu Prefecture and want a celebration meal with verified quality. Choose one of the casual spots if you're after a quick, affordable bite near the station.