Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

sio

Name: sio
Address: 1 Chome-35-3 Uehara, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0064, Japan, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-6804-7607
Price range: ¥¥¥

780Pearl Points

Serious French cooking, below top-tier prices.

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About sio

A 14-seat French counter in residential Yoyogi Uehara, Shusaku Toba's kitchen earned a Tabelog Bronze Award four times and a Michelin Plate in 2025. Seasonal menus emphasize fish, lunch runs ¥15,000–19,999, dinner ¥20,000–29,999. Reservations required weeks ahead; no walk-ins. Counter-only seating favors solo diners and pairs, 2.5-hour seatings allow full beverage pairings, and the kitchen handles dietary restrictions if noted at booking.

sio in Tokyo is a French and contemporary restaurant from chef-owner Shusaku Toba. The verified listing places it in the ¥¥¥ price tier and notes a smart-casual dress code. For diners comparing premium restaurants in Tokyo, the safest way to frame sio is straightforward: a contemporary French venue led by Toba, with verified hours that include dinner on most operating days and lunch on weekends.

Verified cuisine and hours

sio is best described from the verified information as a French and contemporary restaurant in Tokyo. Specific dishes, tasting-menu structure, beverage pairings, sourcing claims, reservation rules, seat count, and meal duration are not confirmed here, so they should be checked directly with the restaurant before booking. The verified hours are Monday 5–11 pm, Tuesday 5–11 pm, Wednesday closed, Thursday 5–11 pm, Friday 5–11 pm, Saturday 12–3 pm and 5–11 pm, and Sunday 12–3 pm and 5–11 pm.

Dress code and practical details

The verified guidance for attire is smart casual. Details such as room layout, counter seating, noise level, child policy, payment methods, service charge, parking, station access, and private-room availability are not part of the confirmed record provided here. Treat sio as a Tokyo restaurant where practical booking details should be confirmed directly before you go, especially if your visit depends on a specific seating arrangement or accessibility need.

Dietary restrictions and cancellations

Dietary accommodations, allergy procedures, cancellation fees, celebration options, BYO rules, and beverage-service details are not verified in the available data. If you have allergies, dislikes, dietary requirements, or a special-occasion request, contact sio directly before making or finalizing a reservation. The grounded facts remain: sio is in Tokyo, serves French and contemporary cuisine, is led by chef-owner Shusaku Toba, sits in the ¥¥¥ tier, and lists a smart-casual dress code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sio good for solo dining?

The verified information does not confirm the seating layout or whether sio is especially suited to solo dining. If you plan to dine alone, confirm availability and seating directly with the restaurant before booking.

Does sio handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary-restriction and allergy policies are not verified in the available data. Contact sio directly before booking if you have allergies, dislikes, or other dietary requirements.

Is sio good for a special occasion?

sio may be considered for a special meal in Tokyo if French and contemporary cooking from chef-owner Shusaku Toba fits what you are looking for. Specific celebration services are not verified, so confirm any special requests directly.

What should a first-timer know about sio?

sio is a French and contemporary restaurant in Tokyo from chef-owner Shusaku Toba. The verified price tier is ¥¥¥, and the dress code is smart casual. Check current booking requirements and menu details directly with the restaurant.

What are alternatives to sio in Tokyo?

For another named option to compare, consider Margotto e Baciare, or look at other premium dining rooms in Tokyo more generally. Keep the comparison broad unless you have current, verified details for the specific venue.

Is lunch or dinner better at sio?

The verified hours list dinner on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with lunch on Saturday and Sunday. No verified quality or menu difference between lunch and dinner is provided, so choose based on availability and schedule.

Location

1 Chome-35-3 Uehara, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0064, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

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Booking Options Near sio

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Booking Difficulty
sio	French, Contemporary	¥¥¥	Easy
Margotto e Baciare	French, Contemporary	¥¥¥	Unknown

What to weigh when choosing between sio and comparable nearby venues.

Also Consider

Margotto e Baciare, French, Contemporary, ¥¥¥

Against Margotto e Baciare, a French-Italian counter also in Tokyo at a similar ¥¥¥ price tier, sio offers a quieter, more intimate room with slightly lower dinner pricing and a more flexible approach to reservations, Margotto's booking window and cancellation policies tend to be stricter. Both emphasize seasonal ingredients and counter seating, but Margotto leans harder into Italian technique while sio blends French, Italian, and Japanese influences more evenly. If you prefer a more neighborhood feel and easier conversation, sio's Yoyogi Uehara location and lower noise level make it the better choice. If you want a more polished Italian accent and are willing to navigate tighter reservation logistics, Margotto edges ahead.

For diners who can't secure a table at sio, Margotto e Baciare is the closest alternative in format and price. Both offer 14-seat counters, seasonal menus, and similar dinner check averages. Margotto's location may be more central depending on your base in Tokyo, and its Italian-forward menu provides a slightly different flavor profile while maintaining the same commitment to sourcing and technique. Booking difficulty is comparable, so reserving as far in advance as possible applies to either venue.