リストランテ ダ・ニーノ
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
リストランテ ダ・ニーノ works for a low-friction Nogizaka meal, especially if the location matters more than chasing a heavily documented format or price tier. The useful play is to try it once for lunch or dinner, then return only if it fits the occasion better than nearby Japanese or creative alternatives.
About リストランテ ダ・ニーノ
リストランテ ダ・ニーノ is a Tokyo venue. It is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday, lists a smart-casual dress code. Beyond those basics, specific details on cuisine, price, awards, chef details, or menu format are limited. It works best as a practical Tokyo booking.
The schedule gives it useful flexibility for planning: Monday through Saturday hours are 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–11 PM, while Sunday is closed. These lunch and dinner periods are reliable planning anchors. If cuisine, price tier, or a named format matters more, compare it with other Tokyo dining options before committing.
Use it as a practical Tokyo reservation, not a claim-heavy destination pick
The strongest reasons to keep リストランテ ダ・ニーノ on a shortlist are its Tokyo location, its six-day lunch-and-dinner schedule, its smart-casual dress code. Information about the room, menu, beverage program, seat count, service style, or accolades is limited.
For a first visit, choose the time slot that fits your itinerary and treat the booking as a fit check. If the experience matches the occasion, it may merit a return; if you need a more clearly defined format in advance, cross-shop other Tokyo restaurants with more detail.
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Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 1 Chome−15−19 グランドメゾン南青山 乃木坂1F
- Website
- ninolentini.jp
- Phone
- +81334019466
The take
The Take
The Vibe
リストランテ ダ・ニーノ presents itself as a quietly refined Italian tucked into Minami‑Aoyama’s Nogizaka pocket. The room favors restraint over spectacle: intimate dining rooms that emphasize craft and ingredient quality rather than theatrical presentation. European technique is evident in the kitchen’s approach, but the dining room itself stays demure, allowing the food to be the focal point. Expect a calm, understated atmosphere—sophisticated and composed—where Tokyo precision meets familiar Italian flavors in a setting that’s comfortable rather than showy.
Best For
This is a venue tailored to intimate evening occasions: date nights, business dinners and special celebrations that value quality and discretion. Its lower‑profile Nogizaka location and compact dining room suit couples and small groups seeking a focused, ingredient-driven meal without theatrics. The restaurant reads as a neighborhood institution for discerning diners who want a polished, quietly elegant experience—the kind of place you choose when the meal itself is the primary event.
Ordering Tips
Focus on dishes that showcase the kitchen’s attention to ingredients and technique. Signature starters such as buffalo mozzarella with fruit tomatoes and carpaccio highlight produce and texture, while more distinctive preparations—plates finished with salmoriglio sauce or tuna with bottarga—showcase the restaurant’s Italian vocabulary executed with Tokyo precision. Choose items that let primary flavors sing rather than heavily sauced compositions; the menu rewards selections that foreground seasonality and ingredient quality.
Venue details
Ambiance
Pleasantly decorated with vibrant, whimsical touches including colorful plates and an extensive wine collection displayed prominently; warm and welcoming yet refined atmosphere that balances rustic Sicilian tradition with elegant sophistication.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Buffalo mozzarella with fruit tomato
- Carpaccio
- Salmoriglio sauce dishes
- Tuna bottarga preparations
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 1 Chome−15−19 グランドメゾン南青山 乃木坂1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Nogizaka Shin, Italian, Japanese, ¥¥¥¥
- 乃木坂 しん, Notable alternative
- Tenoshima, Japanese, ¥¥¥
- Haruka Murooka, Creative, ¥¥¥
- Uoshin Nogizaka, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Nogizaka
Choose リストランテ ダ・ニーノ when ease and location are the priority. Against Nogizaka Shin, the decision is about certainty: Nogizaka Shin has a clearer Italian-Japanese positioning and a ¥¥¥¥ signal, so it is the stronger pick for a planned splurge. リストランテ ダ・ニーノ is the more flexible candidate when the meal needs to fit around the day rather than define it.
Tenoshima and Haruka Murooka are better cross-shops for diners who want a clearer category at ¥¥¥: Japanese at Tenoshima, creative cooking at Haruka Murooka. If value for money depends on knowing the lane before booking, those two are easier to read. If the group simply needs a calm Minamiaoyama-area table, リストランテ ダ・ニーノ remains in play.
乃木坂 しん and Uoshin Nogizaka are useful alternatives when availability or mood pushes the decision. For a higher-stakes dinner, start with Nogizaka Shin; for a clearer mid-tier Japanese direction, look at Tenoshima; for the easiest practical fit near Nogizaka, keep this venue on the list.
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Compare リストランテ ダ・ニーノ
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| リストランテ ダ・ニーノ | Tokyo | ; | ; | 2026 Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurants |
| Nogizaka Shin | Tokyo | Italian, Japanese | ¥¥¥¥ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended2026 Michelin 1 StarTabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025 · #92025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #5432024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended |
| 乃木坂 しん | Tokyo | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Tenoshima | Tokyo | Japanese | ¥¥¥ | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Haruka Murooka | Tokyo | Creative | ¥¥¥ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Uoshin Nogizaka | Tokyo | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at リストランテ ダ・ニーノ?
Bar seating information is not available. リストランテ ダ・ニーノ is in Tokyo, is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, is closed Sunday, lists a smart-casual dress code. If a particular seating style matters, confirm directly before booking. For another option to compare, consider 乃木坂 しん.
Can リストランテ ダ・ニーノ accommodate groups?
Group capacity is not specified, so do not assume a specific setup or party size. The schedule is lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. If you are planning for more than a standard table, check directly with the venue. Uoshin Nogizaka is another restaurant you may want to compare while planning.
What should a first-timer know about リストランテ ダ・ニーノ?
First-timers should know that リストランテ ダ・ニーノ is in Tokyo, operates lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, closes on Sunday, lists smart casual as the dress code. Specific cuisine, menu format, price, chef details, awards, seating information are not available. Tenoshima and Haruka Murooka are other options to consider for comparison.
