malca
Italian in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Gaiemmae Station
Our analysis
- #1of 7 Italian restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- 2 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 4
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, malca is 1st of the 7 Italian restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae and 5th 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, The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (2 times), and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 81 of the 221 Italian restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 18 seats), a private room (for 4 or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 25% below its dinner budget), and a late dinner (open until midnight).
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| malca | #5 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gaiemmae | Mon, Sun |
| Ristorante Honda | #37 | ¥19,965 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Mon |
| THE CARNE tokyo | — | ¥8,800 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gaiemmae | — |
| Casa Bella | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,610 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Gaiemmae | — |
| Ristorante Akita Minamiaoyama | — | ¥14,800 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Gaiemmae | 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, Private rooms |
How to book malca
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5590-2197 (+81-50-5590-2197 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Strong fragrances, such as perfumes, may interfere with the dining experience of other guests. We would appreciate it if you could keep your scent to a minimum when visiting malca. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about wine |
| Opened | October 2022 |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Gaiemmae Station, Exit 1b.
Also near: Omotesandō (Exit A4): 8 min · Aoyama-itchōme (Exit 5): 12 min
- Leave Gaiemmae Station by Exit 1b and walk south-west for 80 m.
- Turn left at Subway onto Bochibochi-dori and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
You arrive at malca.
Look for
篠塚ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都港区南青山2-27-16 篠塚ビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-27-16 Minamiaoyama Minato, Tokyo 107-0062 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Gaienmae Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Malca is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. malca in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does malca cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is malca closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to malca?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to malca?
Gaiemmae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Omotesandō Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does malca have a dress code?
Strong fragrances, such as perfumes, may interfere with the dining experience of other guests. We would appreciate it if you could keep your scent to a minimum when visiting malca.
Is malca in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Malca 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), Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.