Az
Italian in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Ushigome-kagurazaka Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥12,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), 38% above the ¥12,000 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 81 of the 221 Italian restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 11 seats), a private room (for 4), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on Tabelog and ¥18,150 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥16,500 on Tabelog and ¥18,150 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| scaglia | #54 | ¥15,400 | ¥7,700 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 1 min, Kagurazaka | Thu |
| Il Teatro | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥8,740 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 11 min, Gokokuji | — |
| Txoko | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2019 | 8 min, Edogawabashi | — |
| Diritto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | Sun |
| Saka no Ue Restaurant | — | ¥12,000 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| Az | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | Sun |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book Az
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-5200 (+81-50-5600-5200 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Az Course "Counter Seats
Dinner · 10 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Az "Private Room" Course
Dinner · 10 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 3–5 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Az Anniversary Course
10 dishes
- Champagne
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,300 more than the one above
Az Course + Wine Pairing "Counter Seat
Dinner · 10 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Wine pairing
Drinks pairing included
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥4,400 more than the one above
Az Course + Wine Pairing "Private Room
Dinner · 10 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 3–5 guests
- Wine pairing
Drinks pairing included
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 11, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | March 2023 |
Getting there
4 min walk (330 m) from Ushigome-kagurazaka Station, Exit A3.
Also near: Iidabashi (Exit B4b): 4 min · Kagurazaka (Exit 1a): 7 min
- Leave Ushigome-kagurazaka Station by Exit A3 and walk north for 110 m.
- Bear right at 7-Eleven and walk 210 m.
Az is on your left.
On your left
Look for
神楽坂三丁目ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都新宿区神楽坂3-2-8 神楽坂三丁目ビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-2-8 Kagurazaka Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-0825 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 3-minute walk from Iidabashi Station B3 Exit. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Az cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Az closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Az?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Az?
Ushigome-kagurazaka Station, about 4 minutes on foot (330 m). Iidabashi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.