Saka no Ue Restaurant
坂の上レストラン
Italian in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Iidabashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,200
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 29 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥13,200 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,000 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥5,940 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 private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 50% below its least expensive dinner course), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥6,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥9,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| scaglia | #54 | ¥15,400 | ¥7,700 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 1 min, Kagurazaka | Thu |
| Il Teatro | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥8,740 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 11 min, Gokokuji | — |
| Txoko | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2019 | 8 min, Edogawabashi | — |
| Diritto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | Sun |
| Saka no Ue Restaurant | — | ¥12,000 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| Az | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | 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 | Private rooms, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling) |
How to book Saka no Ue Restaurant
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-1152 (+81-50-5597-1152 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
New Lunch A from 5/1
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
¥6,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
New Lunch A from 5/1 with a Sparkling Toast
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
¥6,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥500 more than the one above
New Lunch B from 5/1
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
- Beef
¥9,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥2,500 more than the one above
New Lunch B from 5/1 with a Toast Sparkling Wine
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
- Beef
¥9,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥500 more than the one above
New Dinner A from 5/1
Dinner · 6 dishes · 2–10 guests
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥2,500 more than the one above
From 5/1 New Dinner B
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2–10 guests
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥3,000 more than the one above
From 5/1 New Dinner A with 5 Pairing Wines
Dinner · 6 dishes · 2–10 guests
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥3,000 more than the one above
From 5/1 New Dinner C
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2–10 guests
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥1,000 more than the one above
From 5/1 New Dinner B with 6 Pairing Wines
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2–10 guests
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥3,000 more than the one above
From 5/1 New Dinner C with 7 Pairing Wines
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2–10 guests
¥27,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Dinner: Service charge 10%, seating fee 500 yen per person. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 45 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking *There is a smoking area outside the store. |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | January 2012 |
Getting there
3 min walk (210 m) from Iidabashi Station, Exit B4b.
Also near: Ushigome-kagurazaka (Exit A3): 7 min · Kagurazaka (Exit 1a): 9 min
- Leave Iidabashi Station by Exit B4b and walk west for 10 m.
- Turn right at Fujiya onto Karukozaka and walk 100 m.
- Turn left onto Kagurazaka-nakadori and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at Smoothie stand Aoya onto Hide-and-Seek Alley and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Saka no Ue Restaurant.
Look for
坂の上レストラン
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
坂の上レストラン東京都新宿区神楽坂3-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-1 Kagurazaka Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-0825 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - Subway Yurakucho Line, Iidabashi Station, Exit B3, 3-minute walk. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Saka no Ue Restaurant cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (Dinner: Service charge 10%, seating fee 500 yen per person.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Saka no Ue Restaurant closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Saka no Ue Restaurant?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Saka no Ue Restaurant?
Iidabashi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (210 m). Ushigome-kagurazaka Station is about 8 minutes away.
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.