Il Casino
Italian in Kumamoto, 2 min walk from Torichosuji Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kumamoto have a lower dinner budget
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kumamoto in this guide. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥11,000, 33% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥9,900 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Il Casino
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 096-355-8305 (+81-96-355-8305 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 Kumamoto.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kumamoto.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase Short Course
Dinner
¥9,900
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Course
Lunch
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
¥1,100 more than the one above
Omakase Course
Dinner
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | The dress code is smart casual. We kindly ask that you refrain from coming in light attire such as tank tops, shorts, and sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
Getting there
2 min walk (180 m) from Torichosuji Station.
Also near: Kumamoto Castle / City Hall: 3 min · Suidōchō: 6 min
- Leave Torichosuji Station and walk south-west for 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Il Casino is on your right.
On your right
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
熊本県熊本市中央区手取本町3-7
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-7 Tetorihoncho Chuo-ku Kumamoto, Kumamoto 860-0808 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Kumamoto Castle/City Hall on Kumamoto City Tram Line A and B. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Il Casino cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Il Casino closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Il Casino?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Il Casino?
Torichosuji Station, about 2 minutes on foot (180 m). Kumamoto Castle / City Hall Station is about 3 minutes away.
Does Il Casino have a dress code?
The dress code is smart casual. We kindly ask that you refrain from coming in light attire such as tank tops, shorts, and sandals.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and Pocket Concierge; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.