ess
Italian in Shibuya, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Shinsen Station
Our analysis
- #1of 10 Italian restaurants in Shibuya
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 6
In our ranking, ess is 1st of the 10 Italian restaurants in Shibuya and 11th of 221 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 24% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 53% of its Italian restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 81 of the 221 Italian restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Shibuya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ess | #11 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Shinsen | Mon, Sun |
| arca | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | — | 7 min, Omotesandō | Wed, Sun |
| mon atelier | — | ¥8,800 | ¥4,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Shibuya | — |
| 5 1/2 | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | — |
| Byoux | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | — |
| SES | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Ebisu | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book ess
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5597-5159 (+81-50-5597-5159 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.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart casual recommended. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | November 2024 |
Getting there
3 min walk (230 m) from Shinsen Station.
Also near: Shibuya: 10 min · Komaba-Tōdaimae: 12 min
- Leave Shinsen Station and walk south-west for 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 110 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
ess is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ヒルズ渋谷
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都渋谷区神泉町13-13 ヒルズ渋谷 B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 13-13 Shinsencho Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0045 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Shinsen Station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, 660 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Ess is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. ess in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does ess cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does ess have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is ess closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to ess?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to ess?
Shinsen Station, about 3 minutes on foot (230 m). Shibuya Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does ess have a dress code?
Smart casual recommended.
Is ess in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Ess 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) and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.