With the reopening of the newly redesigned Gucci Osaka boutique at the upscale Herbis Plaza shopping centre, the Italian luxury house has unveiled its second-ever bar in the world. Following the original Gucci Giardino in Florence, Italy – ranked on the 2025 World’s 50 Best Bars extended list – Osaka now offers the same mixology finesse and glamour right in the heart of bustling Umeda.
Gucci Giardino Osaka’s stylish interior is described as ‘Italian elegance meets contemporary Japanese sensibility’. The space is dominated by the brand’s signature deep red hue, known as Gucci Rosso Ancora, and centred around a striking bar with counter seating. Surrounding it are plush Italian-made sofas and furniture, along with several private rooms for more intimate gatherings.
Sake fans will be pleased to find a 30-year-aged rice wine on the menu. The vintage Tsuki no Katsura is produced exclusively for Gucci Giardino by Masuda Tokubee Shoten, a historical Kyoto sake brewery that has been around since 1675.
As for the cocktails, expect a curated selection that blends Italian and Japanese ingredients. Osaka Amore, for instance, is built around a sake from the aforementioned brewery; it’s mixed with cherry blossoms, fresh Hokkaido cream and osmanthus essence to create a complex, creamy flavour. For something bolder, Ikigai Neat features Hibiki Japanese whisky infused with Uji matcha and Nara botanicals, served straight or on the rocks.
The bar food follows suit with playful twists on Italian and Japanese classics. Highlights include a carbonara made with soba, a gyoza bolognese with wagyu wrapped in pasta like dumplings, and a decadent matcha and white chocolate tiramisu.
Perhaps what will truly distinguish Gucci Giardino in Osaka’s thriving cocktail scene are its two signature experiences: the Laboratory and the Negroni & Spritz Trolley Service. The former is the bar’s on-site experimental space, outfitted like a science facility and serving up innovative food pairings alongside boundary-pushing cocktails. The Negroni & Spritz Trolley Service, on the other hand, offers a personalised cocktail performance, with bartenders mixing up the classic aperitifs right at your table.
Gucci Giardino Osaka is open daily from 5pm to midnight. For more information, visit the bar’s website.
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