Faro
Italian in Ginza, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Shimbashi Station
Our analysis
- #2of 19 Italian restaurants in Ginza
- ¥28,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,300
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 3
In our ranking, Faro is 2nd of the 19 Italian restaurants in Ginza and 45th of 221 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥28,000 (on Ikyu), 96% above the ¥14,300 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥14,560 (on Ikyu) is 94% above the ¥7,500 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 81 of the 221 Italian restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥14,560, 48% below its least expensive dinner course) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Ginza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shin Harada | #18 | ¥22,000 | ¥13,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ginza-itchōme | — |
| Faro | #45 | ¥28,000 | ¥14,560 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Shimbashi | Mon, Sun |
| Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo | #47 | ¥22,000 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Ginza | Mon, Tue |
| Armani / Ristorante | — | ¥15,000 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ginza | Mon, Tue |
| Ristorante Sotto l’Arco | — | ¥10,324 | ¥7,484 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 6 min, Ginza | Sun |
| И | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Ginza | 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 | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Diet | Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Sofa seating, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
| House rules | Photography is limited; ask before taking pictures |
How to book Faro
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5571-0923 (+81-50-5571-0923 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
【GASTRONOMYコース】
Lunch · 2–4 guests
¥14,560
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Dinner course
【ガストロノミーヴィーガン】
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Toro (fatty tuna)
What is served (6)（menu in Japanese）
- 【アミューズ】
- 【前菜 2品】
- 【パスタ】
- 【メイン】
- 【デザート】
- 【プティフール】
¥28,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
¥13,440 more than the one above
Dinner course
【ガストロノミー】
Dinner · 2–4 guests
- Toro (fatty tuna)
- Beef
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 【アミューズ】
- 【前菜】
- 【パスタ】
- 【魚料理】
- 【肉料理】メインを牛肉に変更ご希望の方は、＋3000円になります
- 【デザート】
- 【プティフール】
¥28,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$190
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge of 12% (effective from October 1, 2026) |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 28 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 10 are not admitted |
| Dress code | - Smart casual. - We kindly ask that you refrain from strong scents, such as perfumes, due to seating arrangements in the dining area. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Sofa seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | March 2001 |
Getting there
4 min walk (330 m) from Shimbashi Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Ginza (Exit A2): 5 min · Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 7 min
- Leave Shimbashi Station by Exit 1 and walk east for 80 m.
- Bear left at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 50 m.
- Bear left at FamilyMart and walk 190 m.
Faro is on your left.
On your left
Look for
東京銀座資生堂ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
10F
9 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都中央区銀座8-8-3 東京銀座資生堂ビル 10F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 8-8-3 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 7 minutes walk from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hibiya Line, and Marunouchi Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 230 m, about 4 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 190 m, about 3 min walk
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 270 m, about 5 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 510 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Faro has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Faro in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred Italian restaurants in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Faro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge of 12% (effective from October 1, 2026)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Faro have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Faro closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Faro?
Children under 10 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Faro?
Shimbashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (330 m). Ginza Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Faro have a dress code?
- Smart casual. - We kindly ask that you refrain from strong scents, such as perfumes, due to seating arrangements in the dining area.
Does Faro have a Michelin star?
Yes. Faro has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.