Ristorante La ciau
リストランテ ラ チャウ
Italian in Tamachi & Mita, Tokyo, 7 min walk from Tamachi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 Italian restaurants in Hamamatsucho, Tamachi & Shinagawa
- ¥10,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,520
- 3×The Tabelog Award
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 34 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 26
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Ristorante La ciau is 1st of the 3 Italian restaurants in Hamamatsucho, Tamachi & Shinagawa and 42nd of 221 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥10,800 (on Tabelog), 26% below the ¥14,520 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥4,980 (on Tabelog) is 35% below the ¥7,700 median of 21. Its record: The Tabelog Award 3 times (2017, 2018, and 2019) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 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, a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥4,980, 54% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥10,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥4,980 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ristorante Aso | #39 | ¥19,888 | ¥8,701 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Daikan-yama | Wed |
| Pegaso | #40 | ¥11,000 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 11 min, Hiroo | — |
| Orchestra | #41 | ¥19,800 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 1 min, Sangūbashi | Wed |
| Ristorante La ciau | #42 | ¥10,800 | ¥4,980 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Tamachi | Tue, Wed |
| Burgaz Ada | #43 | ¥14,520 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Azabu-Jūban | Sun |
| Kasai | #44 | ¥13,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Toritsu-Daigaku | Wed |
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 | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier |
How to book Ristorante La ciau
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-4969 (+81-50-5597-4969 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.
Can't get a table? Italian restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Pranzo A | Lunch Course with Choice of Pasta
Lunch · 4 dishes · 2–20 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥2,980
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Cheapest
Pranzo B | Satisfying Lunch Course with Selectable Main Dish
Lunch · 5 dishes · 1–20 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥4,980
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
¥2,000 more than the one above
Pranzo C | A Satisfying Full Course Lunch with Handmade Pasta 【Includes Aperitif
Lunch · 9 dishes · 1–20 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,980
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥3,000 more than the one above
Cena Ciau | Recommended Basic Course for First-Time Enjoyers of Rachau
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–20 guests
¥10,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,820 more than the one above
Pranzo Amore | A Great Value Full Course Lunch Featuring Dinner Course Amore Recommended by Owner Mawatari and Chef Furu
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–20 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,200 more than the one above
Cena Amore | Full Course Recommended by Owner Mawatari and Chef Furukawa
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–20 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Truffle
- Duck
- Foie gras
¥14,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,800 more than the one above
Cena Speciale | For Important Days in Life. Enjoy the Special Course of Rachau with Your Loved Ones, Featuring Piedmonte
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–20 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥18,150
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥3,350 more than the one above
Cenu di Natale 2026 | Christmas Course, Entry at 17:00
8 dishes · 2–20 guests
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥3,850 more than the one above
White Truffle Course: Special Course with Alba White Truffle (1 Dish)
8 dishes
- Truffle
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥2,000 more than the one above
White Truffle Course: Special Course with Alba White Truffle (2 Dishes)
9 dishes
- Truffle
¥30,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥6,000 more than the one above
Alba White Truffle on Every Plate, Paired with Wine from the High-End Piedmont Winery La Spinetta
9 dishes · 4–8 guests
- Truffle
¥120,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$800
¥90,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥5,000–5,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Dinner cover charge: JPY 1000 |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 25 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, Take-out |
| Opened | October 2007 |
Getting there
7 min walk (550 m) from Tamachi Station.
Also near: Mita (Exit A6): 7 min · Shibaura-futō: 11 min
- Leave Tamachi Station and walk south-east for 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Bear left and walk 250 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
Ristorante La ciau is on your left.
On your left
Look for
リストランテ ラ チャウ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
中野第3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
リストランテ ラ チャウ東京都港区芝浦2-16-7 中野第3ビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-16-7 Shibaura Minato, Tokyo 105-0023 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 7 minutes walk from Shibaura Exit of JR Tamachi Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Italian TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ristorante La ciau cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks and a service charge (Dinner cover charge: JPY 1000) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ristorante La ciau closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Ristorante La ciau?
Tamachi Station, about 7 minutes on foot (550 m). Mita 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.