Alter Ego
Italian in Jinbocho & Suidobashi, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Jimbocho Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 Italian restaurants in Jinbocho & Suidobashi
- ¥21,780least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,520
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Alter Ego is 1st of the 3 Italian restaurants in Jinbocho & Suidobashi and 29th of 221 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥21,780 (on Pocket Concierge), 50% above the ¥14,520 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2021. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 81 of the 221 Italian restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 22 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, or 8), a late dinner (open until midnight), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥21,780 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Akihabara, Kanda & Suidobashi with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alter Ego | #29 | ¥21,780 | ¥21,780 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Jimbocho | Sun |
| canade | #32 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Hongō-sanchōme | Sun |
| Clima di Toscana | — | ¥8,800 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2023 | 4 min, Hongō-sanchōme | Sun |
| Citta' Alta | — | ¥17,000 | ¥17,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 8 min, Kōrakuen | — |
| Storiare | — | ¥18,500 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Ogawamachi | Wed |
| divino | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Suidōbashi | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Alter Ego
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-5083 (+81-50-5597-5083 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Dinner Course
Dinner
¥21,780
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Take-out |
| Opened | February 2019 |
Getting there
2 min walk (120 m) from Jimbocho Station, Exit A4.
Also near: Kudanshita (Exit 5): 7 min · Takebashi (Exit 1b): 11 min
- Leave Jimbocho Station by Exit A4 and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn left at MUFG Bank and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
You arrive at Alter Ego.
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都千代田区神田神保町2-2-32
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-2-32 Kanda Jinbocho Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-0051 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 1-minute walk from Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway Jinbocho Station. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Alter Ego is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Alter Ego in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Alter Ego cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Alter Ego have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Alter Ego closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Alter Ego?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Alter Ego?
Jimbocho Station, about 2 minutes on foot (120 m). Kudanshita Station is about 9 minutes away.
Is Alter Ego in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Alter Ego is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.