Laura Ingleswide
If you find yourself hankering for an upscale Italian meal while in Tokyo you're in the right place. The cosmopolitan city is full of ristorantes serving delicious meals. Browse our list for the best.
The head chef at the II Pregio restaurant boasts over three years' experience in Italy. As such you can expect innovative dishes that craftily incorporate Japanese ingredients for a unique burst of flavour. An added bonus is the excellent wine pairings offered there; leaving you with a heady sense of a satisfying meal. II Pregio is a favourite for anniversary dinner dates and is loved for its chic ambiance. It is located at Frenity House 2F, 1-17-17 Uehara, shibuya-ku Tokyo. The eatery is open daily from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm and 6 pm to midnight; it is closed every Wednesday and on the first Thursday of every month.
Ristorante Honda is run by renowned chef Tetsuya Honda who earned his stars cooking in Italy and France. He also has the experience of cooking for celebrated restaurant Nishi-Abazu's Al Porto under his belt. This skilled chef offers a number of Italian favourites that incorporate popular Japanese ingredients. Ristorante Honda is located at Kolima Bldg, 2-12-35 Kita Aoyama Minato-ku, Tokyo. If you are on a holiday where exploring and tasting the best sights, sounds and smells of Tokyo is top; consider the immense convenience of booking Tokyo serviced apartments. These comfortable homely abodes offer the best in modern kitchens, living space and entertainment; leaving you with enough freedom to browse your favourite restaurants. Many are well located close to fine restaurants, like Roppongi Residences; as well as public transport pick up points for convenient transfers to any part of Tokyo.
The décor of this fabulous restaurant is made to resemble a private apartment offering a comfortable vibe as soon as you enter. The food is quite impressive; created by Chef Naoki Yokoe. If you are on the scout for a relaxing place to spend an evening with friends or a loved one this eatery is an ideal choice. The prix fixe menus at L'appartemento di Naoki contain seasonal favourites as well as traditional risotto, pasta, meat and fish. L'appartemento di Naoki is located at Coms Azabu-Juban 4F, 3-3-9 Azabu Juban, Minato-ku Tokyo. It is open from Tuesday to Friday and is closed on Mondays.
This restaurant is snuggled up in a cosy corner of Tokyo. It is well known to utilize top quality Japanese ingredients and seasonal favourites. Popular traditional dishes are on the menu and some of the best dishes include grilled Kuroge Wagyu cheek. The restaurant is well worth a visit and is located at 4-17-22 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku Tokyo. It is open from noon to 4 pm and 6 pm to 11 pm except for Sundays.
This place specialises in old fashioned Italian favourites such as pastas and seafood. You will find it quite close to the Akabanebashi Station and is loved for its house favourite the homemade chitarra pasta that is accompanied by a truffle flavoured duxelle sauce and is topped with mushrooms and a poached egg. The ambiance within the restaurant is laid back and casual while exuding a chic vibe.
