aniko
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A basement Italian in Akasaka that builds its menu and wine list around Italy's Marche region: 80% of the bottles are Marche producers, and the seafood-forward cooking mirrors the Adriatic coast. Dinner runs JPY 10,000–14,999; lunch is available Friday and Saturday only. Tabelog 100 recognition in 2023 and 2025. Book two to three weeks ahead for peak nights, though availability is easier than many Tokyo Italian spots in this price tier.
About aniko
Is aniko in Tokyo worth considering? Published pricing is JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 1,000–1,999, the dress code is smart casual, and the venue is in the Tabelog 100 Italian TOKYO 2025 recognition. For diners comparing premium choices, aniko belongs on a shortlist alongside other Italian options in Tokyo, while menu style, seating, drinks, and service should be confirmed directly before booking.
Italian Recognition and What
aniko is part of Tabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025.
The confirmed price bands are JPY 10,000–14,999 and JPY 1,000–1,999.
Booking, Timing, and Group Logistics
The clearest planning note is the dress code: smart casual. That gives guests a practical baseline without implying a formal or casual service style.
For comparison planning, aniko can be considered alongside allowed Tokyo-area dining references such as Sumibikappo SHIROSAKA and Akasaka Ogino. Use those names as starting points rather than direct substitutes. For readers exploring Tokyo's broader restaurant scene, aniko is a Tokyo Italian venue with confirmed 2025 Tabelog 100 category recognition.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5:30–11 PM · Tuesday: 5:30–11 PM
- Location
- 東京都港区赤坂6-3-8 高松ビル B1F
- Website
- aniko-akasaka.com
- Phone
- +81362309172
The take
The Take
The Vibe
aniko is a refined, wine-forward Italian restaurant in Akasaka that has been recognized in the Michelin Guide for four consecutive years. The listing emphasizes regional Italian cuisine made with seasonal ingredients and positions the venue as a wine specialty shop and bar, blending restaurant and bar formats. The combination of Michelin recognition and a focused wine program conveys an elegant, polished atmosphere where attention to ingredient quality and bottle selection matters. The venue is no-smoking, reinforcing a composed dining environment for guests who prioritize food and wine in an upscale setting.
Best For
This venue is best suited to evening dining when seasonal Italian plates and wine selections are most appropriate. The Michelin Guide mention and the wine-bar identity point to occasions like date nights or special celebrations that center on carefully prepared regional dishes and thoughtful wine pairings. Guests seeking a refined dinner experience focused on seasonal ingredients and a robust wine list will find aniko aligned with those expectations. The Tabelog listing and user content on that platform support researching menus, reviews, and photos in advance of a visit.
Ordering Tips
Focus your ordering on the seasonal Italian dishes highlighted by the venue and inquire about wine-by-the-glass options or bottle recommendations from the staff, since the restaurant is a wine specialty shop. The no-smoking policy is explicitly noted and may appeal to diners sensitive to smoke. Consult the Tabelog entry for menus, user-posted photos, and reviews to preview current offerings and get a sense of portioning and presentation before you go.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm wooden interiors and soft lighting evoke the hill towns of Italy’s Marche region, creating a relaxed, intimate atmosphere that feels more like a neighborhood dining room than a formal fine-dining restaurant.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu, Tasting menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Aperitivi, Digestivi
- Opened
- 2019
Signature Dishes
- Insalatissimo Gift 30-item antipasti platter
- Olive all’Ascolana (olive-stuffed fritters)
- Fisherman’s soup from Marche
- Boar ragù pasta
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 東京都港区赤坂6-3-8 高松ビル B1F
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sumibikappo SHIROSAKA, Japanese, ¥¥¥
- Akasaka Ogino, Kaiseki, Kaiseki
- Ara Ki, Notable alternative
- Akasaka Sunaba, Soba, Soba
- Aronia de Takazawa, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Aniko sits in the JPY 10,000–14,999 dinner range, which puts it below Akasaka Ogino's kaiseki pricing but roughly level with Sumibikappo SHIROSAKA. The difference is format: aniko is Italian with a regional wine focus, SHIROSAKA is charcoal-grilled Japanese fare. If you care more about wine pairing than grilling technique, aniko is the better value. Booking is easier here than at Ara Ki, and the atmosphere is more casual than Ogino's formal kaiseki service.
For readers who want Italian cooking in Akasaka but prefer soba or lighter budgets, Akasaka Sunaba is a less expensive option with a completely different menu structure. Aronia de Takazawa operates at a higher tier with more ambitious plating and a longer tasting menu format. Aniko is the middle option: serious cooking, Tabelog 100 recognition, and a clear regional identity without the formality or price premium of Tokyo's top-tier Italian rooms.
If you can't secure a table here, consider expanding your search to other Italian spots in Tokyo, the city's Italian dining scene is deep, and several Tabelog 100 peers offer similar quality at comparable prices. Aniko's Marche focus is its clearest differentiator; if that regional lens doesn't matter to you, you'll find equally strong Italian cooking elsewhere in the JPY 10,000–15,000 band.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to aniko?
The dress code is smart casual. Smart casual is the safest planning standard.
Is aniko good for a special occasion?
aniko may be worth considering for a Tokyo meal if the confirmed price range and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. For comparison, you may also review Akasaka Ogino or Aronia de Takazawa.
What are alternatives to aniko in Tokyo?
comparisons names include Sumibikappo SHIROSAKA, Akasaka Ogino, Akasaka Sunaba, Ara Ki, and Aronia de Takazawa.
