il RISTORANTINO EFFETTO
Italian in Kuhonbutsu–Kaminoge (Oimachi Line), Tokyo, 8 min walk from Kuhombutsu Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,300
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,000 (on Tabelog), 16% below the ¥14,300 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥4,500 (on Tabelog) is 42% below the ¥7,700 median of 21. 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 (10 of its 14 seats), a less expensive lunch (from ¥4,500, 63% below its least expensive dinner course), an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,000 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥7,000 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Italian restaurants in the Tokyu Line area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cosi com'e shimouma | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 10 min, Sangen-Jaya | Sun |
| Ristorante i-lunga | — | ¥17,000 | ¥5,300 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Futako-Tamagawa | Wed |
| Createrna | — | ¥14,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 12 min, Ikejiri-Ōhashi | — |
| Antica Trattoria Cibo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Jiyūgaoka | Mon |
| OndaTokyo | — | ¥9,680 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 7 min, Naka-Meguro | Sun |
| il RISTORANTINO EFFETTO | — | ¥12,000 | ¥4,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Kuhombutsu | Mon, Sun |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book il RISTORANTINO EFFETTO
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-4893 (+81-50-5593-4893 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
EFFETTO Short Lunch Course 4 Dishes
Lunch · 4 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)
- Amuse-bouche
- Appetizer
- Pasta
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥4,500
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$30
Cheapest
EFFETTO Lunch Course 6 Dishes
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- Amuse-bouche
- Appetizer
- Pasta Dishes
- Main Dish
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$50
¥2,500 more than the one above
EFFETTO Dinner Course 6 Dishes
Dinner · 6 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Hassun - Seasonal Assorted Appetizers
- Appetizers
- Pasta Dishes
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- Coffee
- Small Sweets
- Special Freshly Baked Bread
- Menu items may change depending on market availability.
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$80
¥5,000 more than the one above
EFFETTO Special Dinner Course 9 Dishes
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (10)
- Hassun - Seasonal Assorted Appetizers
- Appetizers
- Pasta Dishes
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Desserts
- Coffee
- Small Sweets
- Special Freshly Baked Bread
- Menu items may change depending on market availability.
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., +5% service charge, ≈$120
¥6,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | We charge a service fee of 5% for lunch and 10% for dinner. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 14 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 12 are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing strong perfume or wearing extremely casual clothing. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | April 2024 |
Getting there
8 min walk (650 m) from Kuhombutsu Station.
Also near: Den-en-chōfu: 10 min · Okusawa: 10 min
- Leave Kuhombutsu Station and walk south for 0 m.
- Turn right at Lawson onto Kuhonbutsu Shopping Street and walk 160 m.
- Turn left and walk 100 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 290 m.
il RISTORANTINO EFFETTO is on your right.
On your right
Look for
南棟店舗 1
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都世田谷区玉川田園調布2-13-18 南棟店舗 1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-13-18 Tamagawadenenchofu Setagaya, Tokyo 158-0085 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - Toyoko Line / Meguro Line, Den-en-chofu Station: 12 minutes. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does il RISTORANTINO EFFETTO cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (We charge a service fee of 5% for lunch and 10% for dinner.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is il RISTORANTINO EFFETTO closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to il RISTORANTINO EFFETTO?
Children under 12 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to il RISTORANTINO EFFETTO?
Kuhombutsu Station, about 8 minutes on foot (650 m). Den-en-chōfu Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does il RISTORANTINO EFFETTO have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing strong perfume or wearing extremely casual clothing.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.