Upscale Italian restaurants are fine, but the great thing about Italian food is that there are many restaurants where it can be enjoyed casually. In this issue, we have selected 5 Italian restaurants in Tokyo where you can enjoy Italian food in a casual setting. Enjoy a wide variety of Italian dishes, including pasta and pizza, in a setting with great atmosphere!
Roppongi - #uni seafood
Enjoy Italian-based seafood dishes with natural wine.
Located a 2-minute walk from Roppongi Station, #uni seafood is a restaurant that offers Italian-based dishes featuring highly fresh seafood. The Seafood Platter (Regular) is a dish for 2 to 3. You can enjoy sashimi, boiled shrimp, appetizers, and 2 types of boiled shellfish. Be sure to try the food with a glass of natural wine!
The bright blue painted entrance is impressive. The restaurant has a warm setting with wood undertones. Counter seating and table seating are available. The restaurant is flexible enough to accommodate casual dates as well as important anniversaries and entertaining clients.
#uni seafood
Open:
[Monday - Friday] Lunch 11:30 am-2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / [Monday - Saturday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) Closed:
Sunday Average price:
[Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPYAccess:
2 minutes walk from Roppongi Station 7 Exit of Toei Oedo Line / 2 minutes walk from Roppongi station 4a Exit of Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / 281 meters from Roppongi StationAddress:
1F, Maison Roppongi, 4-4-4, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation
Roppongi - Niku to wine Italian bar Polimae
Enjoy Italian-based cuisine prepared by an experienced chef.
Located a 1-minute walk from Roppongi Station, the Italian bar Polimae specializes in meat and wine. The chef, who has gained experience in a number of restaurants including Italian restaurants and bistros with Michelin stars, prepares Italian cuisine as well as French, Spanish, Japanese, and spicy dishes that can only be found here and that are sure to scratch your itch.
As you pass through the casual Italian atmosphere of the entrance, you enter the restaurant to find a warm and stylish setting with brown undertones. The spacious counter seating and tables near the large windows are both comfortable and allow you to enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant has a wide selection of wines that go well with pasta and grilled dishes that is sure to enliven the conversation.
Niku to wine Italian bar Polimae
TEL: +81-50-5384-6115
Address: 4-5-8, Roppongi, Minato-ku, TokyoAccess: 1 minute walk from Roppongi Station
Ginza - Howlin'
Italian food and wine in a casual hideaway for adults.
Located a 3-minute walk from Ginza Station, Howlin' is a restaurant with the atmosphere of a hideaway for adults. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes featuring seasonal ingredients. The restaurant also has a wide selection of Italian and Moldovan wines to go with dishes such as Tripe Stewed in Tomato with a rich and sour taste and Fresh Pasta with Meat Sauce Made from Red Cattle from Tosa, which allows you to enjoy the texture of very coarsely ground meat.
This restaurant's decor was inspired by the beatnik period of the 1960. Counter and table seating are available. There is a large window in front of the sofa seats, so you can enjoy your meal with a view of the streets in Ginza. A wide selection of wines and whiskeys are available, making this a good place for a second visit. You can enjoy a wonderful experience in a casual yet relaxed setting.
Howlin
TEL:
+81-50-5384-9028Address: 2F, Nibori Guitar Bldg., 6-5-12, Ginza, Chuo-ku, TokyoAccess: 3 minutes walk from Ginza station
Nakano - Nakano Acca
Enjoy pesticide-free vegetables and Italian wine in a relaxed atmosphere.
Located a 3-minute walk from Nakano Station, Nakano Acca is a restaurant where you can enjoy Italian wines and dishes featuring pesticide-free vegetables directly from contracted farmers. The owner has won a sommelier competition, and there are other sommeliers at the restaurant. You can enjoy Italian wines that go perfectly with dishes, ranging from authentic Italian cuisine to casual dishes such as tapas.
The spacious entrance has terrace seating, creating a homey atmosphere that welcomes diners. The interior is a warm setting with wood undertones. You can enjoy your meal in a manner that suits your mood, sitting alone at the counter or at a table with friends.
Nakano Acca
TEL:
+81-3-5877-8792Address: 5-58-2, Nakano, Nakano-ku, TokyoAccess: 3 minutes walk from Nakano station
Iidabashi - Molo Di Iidabashi
A trattoria [a rustic local restaurant] where you can casually enjoy Italian cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients.
Located a 6-minute walk from Iidabashi Station, Molo Di Iidabashi is a restaurant where you can enjoy regal Italian cuisine such as pasta, pizza, and risotto. The Pasta of the Day is a dish featuring a variety of seasonal ingredients and differs each day. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of dishes that go perfectly with Italian wines, such as Beer-braised Beef Shoulder.
The restaurant has a bright atmosphere with table and counter seating, and jazz music plays in the relaxed setting. As the owner says, "I want this restaurant like an affordable Japanese eatery," and diners should feel free to bring children along. With a wide selection of only Italian wines and cocktails for women, this is an ideal place for a variety of occasions.
Molo Di Iidabashi
TEL: +81-50-5448-0340
Address: 102, Iidabashi SN Bldg., 2-5-1, Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoAccess: 6 minutes walk from Iidabashi Station
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.