"Naha's Ryukyu-Italian since 2019 - chef Takara's ten-spice devil-roasted chicken and Okinawan-grown pasta, for a relaxed dinner near Kokusai-dori."
About Ristorante CROSS 47
Ristorante CROSS 47 is a Ryukyu-Italian restaurant in the Asato area of Naha, near the Asato Sansaro junction just off the Kokusai-dori strip in Okinawa. Open since January 2019, it is led by Okinawa-born chef Takara, who blends Italian cooking with local Okinawan ingredients. The name carries the idea: 47 is Okinawa's prefecture code, and the restaurant sets out to use fine produce from all 47 prefectures of Japan and to be a crossing point where people and ingredients meet.
The cooking is Italian with a distinct Ryukyu accent. For more of the area's tables, compare the Italian Milano, the teppanyaki at Heki and the sushi counter Kumeya. For the wider category, see our Italian guide.
The Kitchen
The kitchen pulls Italian technique toward Okinawa, sometimes folding in the ideas of Ryukyu court cuisine, and sources produce from across all 47 of Japan's prefectures as well as local Okinawan growers. The signature is pollo alla diavola, the "devil-roasted" whole chicken: the bird is opened out flat, so the shape resembles a devil's cape, coated in a blend of ten original spices and herbs and slow-roasted in the oven. It comes as a half bird at around 1,900 yen or a whole one at around 2,900 yen. Around it sits a wide list of more than thirty a la carte dishes and pasta, plus reservation-only course menus, with prices that keep the room accessible rather than expensive: this is relaxed, ingredient-led cooking, sold on freshness and the signature roast.
The Room
The room is a stylish but easygoing Italian dining space, the kind of neighbourhood ristorante built for a long, relaxed meal rather than a formal occasion. It sits in Asato, near the Asato Sansaro junction and a short walk from the Kokusai-dori strip in central Naha, handy for visitors staying in the city. Lunch runs in the early afternoon and dinner into the evening, with the kitchen closed on Tuesdays. The wide a la carte list makes it easy for a couple or a small group to graze, while the reservation-only course menus suit a planned dinner, so booking ahead is worth it if you want the full kitchen treatment or the whole roast chicken.
Best for a Date Night
The easygoing room, the signature whole roast chicken and the central Naha location make CROSS 47 a relaxed first date or anniversary dinner, and a friendly birthday table for a small group in Okinawa.
Not for
Not for diners after strictly traditional Italian cooking or a formal fine-dining night - this is a relaxed Ryukyu-Italian room built on a signature roast chicken and local produce, best enjoyed casually.
Frequently Asked
What is Ristorante CROSS 47 known for?
Ristorante CROSS 47 is known for its Ryukyu-Italian cooking and its signature pollo alla diavola, a whole chicken coated in ten original spices and slow-roasted, served by Okinawa-born chef Takara near Asato in Naha.
Where is Ristorante CROSS 47?
Ristorante CROSS 47 is in the Asato area of Naha, near the Asato Sansaro junction and a short walk from the Kokusai-dori strip in central Okinawa. It opened in January 2019 and is closed on Tuesdays.
Who is the chef at Ristorante CROSS 47?
The chef is Takara, who was born and raised in Okinawa. He blends Italian cooking with local Okinawan ingredients and produce sourced from all 47 prefectures of Japan, the idea behind the restaurant's name and its '47' theme.
How much does Ristorante CROSS 47 cost?
CROSS 47 is accessible rather than expensive. The signature devil-roasted chicken runs around 1,900 yen for a half bird and 2,900 yen for a whole one, with a wide a la carte list and reservation-only course menus alongside, so a casual dinner stays reasonable.
Do I need a reservation at Ristorante CROSS 47?
Reservations are recommended, particularly for the course menus, which are reservation-only, and to secure the whole roast chicken. The wide a la carte list takes some walk-ins, but booking ahead is the surest way to a table, especially in the evening.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Ristorante CROSS 47
Reservations are recommended, especially for course menus; CROSS 47 is in Asato near Asato Sansaro, Naha, closed Tuesdays.
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Practical Information
AddressAsato, near Asato Sansaro and Kokusai-dori, Naha, Okinawa
NeighbourhoodAsato (off Kokusai-dori)
CuisineRyukyu-Italian
PriceAccessible Naha pricing; devil-roasted chicken ~1,900 yen half / ~2,900 yen whole
Dress CodeCasual
SeatingStylish, easygoing Italian dining room
ReservationRecommended
