Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Neighbourhood Italian Precision
Cuore Azzurro is a small ground-floor venue in Kamimeguro, one of Tokyo's most personally-scaled dining neighbourhoods, with an Italian-inflected identity and an easy booking profile. Limited public information means it works best as a neighbourhood discovery rather than a trip-defining reservation. For a confirmed special occasion, verified alternatives like L'Effervescence or Sézanne offer more certainty.
Cuore Azzurro is a compact Italian-named venue in Kamimeguro, one of Tokyo's most walkable and well-edited dining neighbourhoods. With limited data in the public record, this is not a venue you should book blind for a high-stakes occasion. That said, Kamimeguro's track record as a neighbourhood rewards explorers: the streets around the canal consistently produce genuinely personal, owner-operated rooms that outperform their footprint. If you are already in the area and the door is open, it is worth walking through. For a confirmed special occasion, book one of the verified options below first.
The address places Cuore Azzurro on the ground floor of a building in Kamimeguro 2-chome, a short distance from the Meguro River. The name translates from Italian as "blue heart," which suggests either an Italian-leaning menu or at minimum an Italian sensibility in the room's identity. Kamimeguro is not a neighbourhood that typically hosts large or loud venues — the street-level spaces here tend toward counter seating, low capacity, and a pace that suits couples or small groups more than parties. If that matches your occasion, the neighbourhood context works in your favour.
On atmosphere: Kamimeguro venues at this scale generally run quiet to mid-volume, which makes them functional for conversation-led dinners. Whether Cuore Azzurro follows this pattern is unconfirmed, but the ground-floor, single-storey format and the neighbourhood's character together point toward an intimate rather than high-energy room. For a date or a low-key celebratory dinner, that is a reasonable baseline expectation — though you should confirm the current format directly before booking for anything you cannot afford to improvise.
On drinks: the name and Italian framing suggest a wine-led program is plausible, and Italian-inflected venues in Tokyo's mid-to-upper tier frequently carry a selective Italian wine list alongside a short cocktail selection. This is a reasonable assumption for the category, not a confirmed fact. If the bar program is a deciding factor for your visit, call ahead.
For confirmed quality at a higher price point in Tokyo, L'Effervescence (French, ¥¥¥¥) and Sézanne (French, ¥¥¥¥) are the two rooms to benchmark against if you want a special-occasion dinner with a serious drinks program and documented culinary ambition. Both require advance booking and both deliver on atmosphere for a celebration meal.
If you want something more rooted in Japanese technique, RyuGin (Kaiseki, ¥¥¥¥) and Harutaka (Sushi, ¥¥¥¥) are the counter-format options that justify the investment. Crony (Innovative French, ¥¥¥¥) and Den (Innovative Japanese, ¥¥¥) both operate with more verifiable public profiles and are easier to research before committing.
Cuore Azzurro sits in a different position: smaller, less documented, and correspondingly lower-stakes to try. That is not a weakness if you approach it correctly. Use it as a neighbourhood discovery, not as your primary reservation for a trip-defining meal.
No booking method is confirmed in the public record. Given the venue's scale and neighbourhood, walk-in is plausible for quieter weeknight slots, but calling ahead is the practical choice. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which suggests this is not a venue where you will face a months-long wait. Plan a day or two ahead rather than showing up without notice on a weekend.
Cuore Azzurro is located at Kamimeguro 2-42-12, ground floor, Meguro City, Tokyo. The Meguro River area is well-served by Nakameguro Station (Tokyu Toyoko and Tokyo Metro Hibiya lines), which puts the venue within a short walk of a major interchange. Dress expectations are unconfirmed, but the neighbourhood standard for a room of this type leans toward smart casual , overly formal dress would be out of place, as would very casual attire for an evening visit. Price range is not confirmed; budget for a mid-range to upper-mid spend and verify directly if cost is a constraint.
Quick reference: Kamimeguro, ground floor. Easy to book. Walk or call ahead. Smart casual dress likely appropriate.
No confirmed information is available on dietary accommodation. Contact the venue directly before visiting if you have specific requirements , at the scale of a Kamimeguro neighbourhood room, the kitchen's flexibility may be limited compared to larger operations.
Bar or counter seating is plausible given the venue's small footprint and Italian framing, but this is not confirmed. Call ahead to ask about seating format , counter dining in Tokyo at this scale is common, and if available it is typically a good option for solo visitors or couples.
The neighbourhood and venue scale suggest it could work well for a solo diner, particularly if counter seating is available. Kamimeguro venues at this size tend to be low-pressure environments. For a verified solo dining option at a higher quality tier, Harutaka's counter format is a reliable alternative.
It is a reasonable choice for a low-key celebratory dinner if you are already comfortable with the neighbourhood and the venue's format. For a high-stakes occasion where you need confirmed quality and atmosphere, book L'Effervescence or Sézanne instead , both carry the documented track record that a special occasion warrants.
For a fully documented dining experience in Tokyo: Crony (innovative French, ¥¥¥¥) for a creative modern room; Den (innovative Japanese, ¥¥¥) for a more accessible price point with a strong public profile; RyuGin for kaiseki at the top tier. Each of these is easier to research and book with confidence than a data-sparse neighbourhood venue.
No confirmed menu data is available. Given the Italian name and neighbourhood context, a wine-led drinks selection alongside a focused food menu is a reasonable expectation. Ask the staff for their current recommendations when you arrive , at a venue this size, the menu likely changes with some regularity.
This is a small ground-floor venue in Kamimeguro, a neighbourhood known for owner-operated, intimate dining rooms near the Meguro River. Booking is rated Easy, so you are unlikely to face a long wait for a reservation. Come without fixed expectations on format , and confirm opening hours and booking availability directly before your visit, as public information is limited.
No dress code is confirmed, but the Kamimeguro neighbourhood context points toward smart casual as the appropriate register for an evening visit. A clean, put-together look is appropriate; neither a suit nor very casual attire fits the likely tone of a room at this scale in this part of Tokyo.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuore Azzurro | Easy | — | |||
| Harutaka | Sushi | ¥¥¥¥ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| L'Effervescence | French | ¥¥¥¥ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| RyuGin | Kaiseki, Japanese | ¥¥¥¥ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Crony | Innovative, French | ¥¥¥¥ | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Den | Innovative, Japanese | ¥¥¥ | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
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