Il Lato
Italian in Shinjuku, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Shinjuku-sanchōme Station
Our analysis
- #27of 221 Italian restaurants in Tokyo
- ¥7,700least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,850
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 2
In our ranking, Il Lato is 27th of the 221 Italian restaurants in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥7,700 (on Ikyu), 48% below the ¥14,850 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. 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 (7 of its 17 seats), a late dinner (open until 23:00), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Teatorino da Salone | #26 | ¥11,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Hiroo | — |
| Il Lato | #27 | ¥7,700 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Shinjuku-sanchōme | Wed |
| cusavilla | #28 | ¥11,000 | ¥6,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Hiroo | — |
| Alter Ego | #29 | ¥21,780 | ¥21,780 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Jimbocho | Sun |
| Principio | #30 | ¥8,833 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Azabu-Jūban | — |
| canade | #32 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Hongō-sanchōme | 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, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Il Lato
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-6709-9987 (+81-3-6709-9987 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.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
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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)
Course
季節のカジュアルコース
Dinner / Lunch · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Lunch course
季節のスタンダードコース
Lunch · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
¥3,300 more than the one above
Lunch course
季節の贅沢コース
Lunch · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥14,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥3,300 more than the one above
Dinner course
旬の厳選コース
Dinner · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥2,200 more than the one above
Dinner course
季節の贅沢コース
Dinner · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$130
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 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 | Cover charge: 550 yen (including tax) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 17, including 7 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | February 2021 |
Getting there
1 min walk (60 m) from Shinjuku-sanchōme Station, Exit B2.
Also near: Shinjuku (Exit A6): 4 min · Shinjuku-gyoemmae (Exit 1): 7 min
- Leave Shinjuku-sanchōme Station by Exit B2 and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right at First Kitchen onto Suehiro-dori and walk 30 m.
Il Lato is on your left.
On your left
Look for
栄ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
4F
3 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都新宿区新宿3-6-2 栄ビル 4F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-6-2 Shinjuku Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0022 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Toei Shinjuku Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Shinjuku Station, 480 m, about 8 min walk
- Shinjuku Gyoen, 620 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Il Lato cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Cover charge: 550 yen (including tax)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Il Lato closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Il Lato?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Il Lato?
Shinjuku-sanchōme Station, about 1 minute on foot (60 m). Shinjuku Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.