Amaranthus
Chuo Ward, Niigata
Restaurant in Niigata, Japan
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Price
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 View spending breakdown
Why go
Tabelog 100 Italian restaurant in Niigata serving dinner-only tasting menus at JPY 20,000–29,999. Cash-only, no lunch service, closed Wednesday and Thursday. The 2025 EAST recognition places it among Japan's top regional Italian kitchens, but the format and logistics suit advance planners more than casual drop-ins.
About Amaranthus
Looking for a premium restaurant in Niigata? Amaranthus is listed in the JPY 20,000–29,999 price range and is associated with the Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025 recognition. Beyond those confirmed points, many practical details should be checked directly before planning a visit.
Basics and What They Mean for Your Visit
Publicly information for Amaranthus is limited. The confirmed price band is JPY 20,000–29,999, but specific service hours, booking rules, menu format, course count, seating style, and lunch availability are not here. Treat the restaurant as a premium Niigata option and confirm current operating details directly before you go.
Because no schedule is available in the available data, avoid assuming a particular day, time, or service pattern. If your trip depends on Amaranthus, check the venue’s current channels or contact the restaurant before arranging the rest of your Niigata itinerary.
Price Tier and Peer Positioning in Niigata
At JPY 20,000–29,999, Amaranthus sits in a high-spend tier for dining in Niigata. The Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025 listing supports its profile as a notable premium choice, but the data does not specify dishes, chef, seating, payment methods, parking, or whether the meal is served as a set menu or à la carte.
For context, travelers comparing premium dining in and around Niigata may also look at comparable venue venues such as Goro Furumachi ten, Kyodaizushi, Sasagawa Mochiya, Shukouya Ikkou, and Sushi Nakahisa Hoshino. The data here does not support detailed claims about how their service styles, cuisines, or prices compare with Amaranthus, so use them as reference points rather than direct substitutes.
If you are planning a broader Niigata restaurants itinerary, place Amaranthus in the premium-dining portion of the trip and confirm the practical details before committing. The key facts are simple: Amaranthus is in Niigata, it is priced at JPY 20,000–29,999, and it is tied to the Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025 list.
Planning details
- Location
- 新潟県新潟市中央区寄居町332-61 1F
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/niigata/A1501/A150101/15020926
- Phone
- +81
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, bar-like Italian with an intimate, adult-oriented atmosphere where guests enjoy many small plates and cured meats over a leisurely evening.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- prosciutto and assorted cured hams
- bruschetta and other small-plate antipasti
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 新潟県新潟市中央区寄居町332-61 1F
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sushi Nakahisa Hoshino, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
- Shukouya Ikkou, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown
- Sasagawa Mochiya, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Kyodaizushi, Sushi, Sushi
- Goro Furumachi ten, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Restaurant context
Amaranthus and Sushi Nakahisa Hoshino occupy the same JPY 20,000–29,999 dinner tier in Niigata, both landing on Tabelog 100 lists for 2025. Sushi Nakahisa delivers omakase edomae-style sushi, while Amaranthus focuses on Italian tasting menus, so your choice depends on format preference rather than value差. Both require advance reservations and run dinner-only schedules, making them hard to compare directly unless you're in town for multiple nights. If you want to sample both categories at the top end, book these two and fill the gaps with Shukouya Ikkou for lunch (JPY 8,000–9,999).
For easier logistics and lower spend, Goro Furumachi ten at JPY 5,000–5,999 delivers reliable Italian cooking without the cash-only restriction or dinner-only format. It's a better fit for solo travelers or anyone building a flexible itinerary. Kyodaizushi offers sushi at an unspecified price point but operates in a more casual frame than Sushi Nakahisa, if you want sushi without committing to the JPY 20,000+ omakase format, start there. Sasagawa Mochiya sits at the budget end (under JPY 999) and works as a quick mochi-focused snack stop rather than a full meal.
Amaranthus is the splurge choice if Italian tasting menus and Tabelog validation matter more to you than payment flexibility or lunch availability. If you'd rather spread your budget across multiple meals or need a venue that accommodates walk-ins and card payments, Goro Furumachi ten or Shukouya Ikkou offer better day-to-day convenience. The restaurant's dinner-only, cash-only model reflects a kitchen-first philosophy, but it also means you're committing to a single high-stakes evening rather than a casual drop-in.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Amaranthus handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-restriction policies are not in the available data. Contact Amaranthus directly before booking if allergies, dislikes, or dietary needs are important to your visit.
What should a first-timer know about Amaranthus?
First-timers should know the confirmed basics: Amaranthus is in Niigata and is priced at JPY 20,000–29,999. Specific hours, payment methods, menu format, seating, and reservation procedures are not here, so confirm directly before visiting.
What are alternatives to Amaranthus in Niigata?
comparable venue venues to research include Goro Furumachi ten, Kyodaizushi, Sasagawa Mochiya, Shukouya Ikkou, and Sushi Nakahisa Hoshino. The data here does not establish detailed cuisine, pricing, or service comparisons, so check each venue directly.
Can I eat at the bar at Amaranthus?
Bar seating or counter seating is not in the available data. Confirm seating arrangements with Amaranthus before booking.
What should I order at Amaranthus?
Specific dishes and menu structure are not in the available data. Ask the restaurant directly about the current menu, ordering format, and any seasonal offerings.
