Primo Passo
Italian in Tsukiji, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Shintomichō Station
Our analysis
- #2of 7 Italian restaurants in Tsukiji, Wangan & Odaiba
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
In our ranking, Primo Passo is 2nd of the 7 Italian restaurants in Tsukiji, Wangan & Odaiba and 9th 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: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award in 2026, and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 81 of the 221 Italian restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:30), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Tsukiji, Wangan & Odaiba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primo Passo | #9 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Shintomichō | Tue, Wed |
| Vineria Secondo Il Gusto | — | ¥12,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Monzen-Nakachō | Sun |
| Ristorante Ozio | — | ¥14,520 | ¥4,598 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Tokyo Big Sight | — |
| T.N ristorantino della strada | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Kiba | — |
| Osteria Vecchio Stampo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Monzen-Nakachō | Sun |
| Sea Shanks | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 17 min, Shin-Kiba | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Primo Passo
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- Call 03-6826-9672 (+81-3-6826-9672 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 Tokyo.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 17:00–23:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| 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 | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | May 2023 |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Shintomichō Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Tsukiji (Exit 4): 4 min · Higashi-ginza (Exit A7): 6 min
- Leave Shintomichō Station by Exit 1 and walk north-west for 100 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
Primo Passo is on your right.
On your right
Look for
ACN築地ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都中央区築地1-5-11 ACN築地ビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-5-11 Tsukiji Chuo, Tokyo 104-0045 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 2 minutes walk from Shintomicho Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Exit 1. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 340 m, about 6 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 660 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Primo Passo has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Primo Passo in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred Italian restaurants in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Primo Passo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Primo Passo closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Primo Passo?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Primo Passo?
Shintomichō Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Tsukiji Station is about 4 minutes away.
Does Primo Passo have a Michelin star?
Yes. Primo Passo has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.