Restaurant in Osaka, Japan
Sky-high Italian, OAD-recognised, worth the floor.
Azure 45 is a Chef Daisuke Yamane-led Italian restaurant on the 45th floor of Tokyo Midtown, holding an Opinionated About Dining Japan recommendation (2023) and a 4.6 Google rating. Note the address is Tokyo, not Osaka. Booking is straightforward, the room warrants smart casual dress, and it suits diners who want serious Italian technique in a composed, high-floor setting.
Yes, with a clear caveat: Azure 45 is an Italian restaurant operating on the 45th floor of Tokyo Midtown in Minato City — not in Osaka, despite its city classification. The address in the database places it firmly in Tokyo. If you are planning a trip to Osaka and want Italian at this level, that geographic mismatch matters. What Azure 45 does offer, wherever you are eating it, is an Opinionated About Dining recommendation for Japan (2023) and a ranking of #807 on OAD Casual in North America (2025) — a cross-regional recognition that signals the kitchen is operating at a credible level. Chef Daisuke Yamane leads the restaurant, and the Google rating sits at 4.6 from 246 reviews, which is a solid signal of consistent execution rather than occasional brilliance.
Italian cuisine in Japan occupies a distinct position: the technique tends to be precise, portions are often more restrained than in European counterparts, and the sourcing frequently blends local Japanese produce with Italian frameworks. Azure 45 fits this pattern as an Italian kitchen recognised by OAD in Japan, which typically means the cooking prioritises craft and restraint over volume. The 45th-floor setting at Tokyo Midtown implies a formal-leaning environment , you should dress accordingly, which in Tokyo usually means smart casual at minimum for a room at this height and address. Do not arrive in shorts and expect a warm welcome.
For a first visit, the OAD casual designation is a useful guide: this is not a multi-hour tasting menu ordeal, but it is not a neighbourhood trattoria either. Expect a mid-to-upper price bracket, a considered wine list, and service that takes the meal seriously. If you are used to Italian dining in Milan or Rome, the pacing here will likely feel more composed and the room quieter. That is a feature, not a flaw, if you want a meal where conversation is possible.
Hours are not confirmed in the available data, so whether Azure 45 runs a brunch or weekend service cannot be stated with certainty. What the OAD recognition and Tokyo Midtown location do suggest is that if weekend lunch is available, it is likely the more accessible entry point , both in terms of booking and price. Tokyo Midtown properties at this level frequently offer lunch menus at a fraction of dinner pricing, which would make Azure 45 a reasonable first test before committing to an evening reservation. Check directly with the restaurant to confirm weekend lunch availability before planning around it.
Booking at Azure 45 should be direct. The OAD casual tier and a 4.6 Google rating across 246 reviews , a relatively modest review count for a Tokyo address , suggest this is not the kind of restaurant that books out weeks in advance. Walk-ins may be possible, but given the building address (Tokyo Midtown, 45th floor), calling or booking online in advance is the sensible approach. No booking platform or phone number is confirmed in the available data, so your leading route is to search the restaurant directly or contact Tokyo Midtown's concierge for a connection. Aim to book at least a week out to be safe, particularly for weekend service.
For groups, the 45th-floor setting at a major mixed-use tower like Tokyo Midtown often includes private dining options , but this cannot be confirmed from available data. Contact the restaurant directly if you are bringing more than four people. For solo dining, an Italian restaurant in this format is a reasonable choice: Italian counter or bar seating exists at many Tokyo Italian addresses, though whether Azure 45 specifically offers bar seating is not confirmed here.
No specific dietary information is available in the current data. Italian cuisine generally accommodates vegetarians reasonably well, and Tokyo-based kitchens at this level are typically experienced with dietary requests. Contact the restaurant in advance if you have serious allergies or restrictions , do not assume on the night.
If you are building an Osaka itinerary and want Italian alongside Japanese options, see il Centrino, La casa TOM Curiosa, La Lucciola, P greco, and YUNiCO for Italian options actually located in Osaka. For Italian dining elsewhere in Japan, cenci in Kyoto and 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Hong Kong are the regional reference points at the leading of the category. Across the rest of Japan, explore Harutaka in Tokyo, Gion Sasaki in Kyoto, akordu in Nara, Goh in Fukuoka, 1000 in Yokohama, and 6 in Okinawa for a broader picture of serious dining around the country. Use our full Osaka restaurants guide, our Osaka hotels guide, our Osaka bars guide, our Osaka wineries guide, and our Osaka experiences guide to round out your trip planning.
Azure 45 is an Italian restaurant on the 45th floor of Tokyo Midtown in Minato City , not in Osaka, so confirm your itinerary before booking. Chef Daisuke Yamane runs the kitchen, the OAD Japan recommendation (2023) signals credible cooking, and the 4.6 Google rating across 246 reviews suggests reliable execution. Dress smart, budget for a mid-to-upper price point, and do not expect a casual neighbourhood atmosphere at this address.
Smart casual is the floor, not the ceiling. A 45th-floor room in Tokyo Midtown at a recognised Italian address warrants a step up from everyday clothes. Business casual or above is the safe call. No formal dress code is confirmed in available data, but arriving underdressed at a room of this type in Tokyo is a risk not worth taking.
Bar seating is not confirmed in the available data. Many Italian restaurants in Tokyo offer counter or bar options, but this cannot be stated for Azure 45 specifically. Contact the restaurant directly to ask before planning a solo drop-in.
No specific menu data is available, so no individual dish recommendations can be made here. Italian kitchens recognised by OAD in Japan tend to emphasise seasonal produce and technique-led pasta and protein courses. Ask the kitchen or service team for their current recommendations , at this level, they will have a clear answer.
A week in advance should cover most visits. The OAD casual designation and the relatively modest Google review count suggest this is not at peak-demand booking difficulty. For weekend lunch or a group of four or more, book earlier to avoid the room filling. Booking is rated Easy.
The Tokyo Midtown building context suggests private dining may be available, but this is not confirmed in current data. For groups of four or more, contact the restaurant directly in advance rather than assuming walk-in capacity will cover you.
Italian restaurants in Tokyo at this level can work well for solo diners, particularly if bar or counter seating is available. That option is not confirmed here, so contact the restaurant before assuming a comfortable solo setup. The quieter, more composed atmosphere associated with rooms of this type in Tokyo is generally solo-friendly compared to louder casual options.
No specific dietary policy is confirmed in available data. Italian cuisine is generally adaptable for vegetarians, and Tokyo kitchens at this level are usually experienced with advance dietary requests. Inform the restaurant when booking , do not raise restrictions for the first time on arrival.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure 45 | Italian | Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #807 (2025); Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended (2023) | Easy | — | |
| HAJIME | French, Innovative | ¥¥¥¥ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| La Cime | French | ¥¥¥¥ | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama | Japanese | ¥¥¥ | Michelin 3 Star | Unknown | — |
| Taian | Kaiseki, Japanese | ¥¥¥ | Michelin 3 Star | Unknown | — |
| Fujiya 1935 | Innovative | ¥¥¥¥ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
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Bar seating availability is not confirmed in the current data for Azure 45. Given its position on the 45th floor of Tokyo Midtown, a lounge or bar counter is plausible for a venue of this format, but book a table to guarantee your spot — do not arrive assuming bar walk-ins are an option.
First: the restaurant is in Tokyo, not Osaka — it sits on the 45th floor of Tokyo Midtown in Minato City's Akasaka district, so plan your logistics accordingly. It is an Italian restaurant helmed by chef Daisuke Yamane and holds an Opinionated About Dining recommendation for Japan (2023), which signals genuine quality beyond tourist-facing Italian. With 246 Google reviews at 4.6, the crowd who finds it tends to rate it well — the low review count suggests it draws a deliberate rather than casual audience.
No dress code is specified in the available data, but a 45th-floor Italian restaurant in Tokyo Midtown, one of the city's more formal commercial addresses, favours neat, presentable attire. Treating it as a business-casual or dinner-smart occasion is a sensible default — jeans and trainers are likely to feel out of place.
No specific dietary policy is on record for Azure 45. Italian cuisine generally offers reasonable options for vegetarians, and Tokyo restaurants at this tier typically have the kitchen skill to accommodate common restrictions on request. check the venue's official channels before booking if dietary needs are a firm requirement.
Specific menu items are not available in the current data, so no dish recommendations can be made. Chef Daisuke Yamane leads the kitchen, and the OAD casual recognition suggests the menu is considered seriously by people who track restaurant quality — ask the front-of-house for the kitchen's current strengths when you arrive.
No explicit booking window is documented, but a 45th-floor restaurant in Tokyo Midtown with OAD recognition and a modest review count suggests limited covers and a selective clientele. Booking one to two weeks ahead is a reasonable baseline; aim for more lead time if you have a fixed date or are visiting on a weekend.
Group capacity details are not confirmed in the available data. For parties larger than four, check the venue's official channels before assuming a group booking is straightforward — high-floor restaurants in Tokyo Midtown buildings sometimes have seating constraints or require advance notice for larger tables.
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