infinito HIRO
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A 15-seat Akasaka Italian restaurant where chef Hiromi Yamada sources Japanese ingredients for a sommelier-driven tasting format. Dinner runs JPY 40,000–49,999 with a 10% service charge; lunch drops to JPY 3,000–3,999. Tabelog 100 recognition in 2023 and 2025 reflects steady execution in a competitive Tokyo Italian field. Reserve by phone at least two weeks ahead for weekend dinners; weekday lunch offers better availability but requires advance booking.
About infinito HIRO
infinito HIRO is a Tokyo venue with published price bands of JPY 40,000–49,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999. The dress code is smart casual. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 – Italian – TOKYO – 2025, a recognition announced for the Tokyo Italian category in 2025. Before planning around specific details such as seating, chef names, booking channels, menus, service formats, hours, phone numbers, or room layouts, confirm them directly with the venue.
For diners comparing options in Tokyo, infinito HIRO is best approached as a premium booking with a Tokyo location, smart-casual dress, published price bands, and Tabelog 100 Italian Tokyo 2025 recognition. Details such as dietary accommodations, children’s policies, payment methods, private-room availability, or beverage pairings should be checked directly with the venue rather than assumed.
Pricing, Format and Reservations
The published price information for infinito HIRO is JPY 40,000–49,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999. Guests should check hours, seating times, menu structure, service charges, payment methods, and reservation rules directly with the venue before booking. Do not rely on secondary claims about lunch schedules, dinner entry times, fixed seatings, counter seats, private rooms, or advance-booking windows.
The dress code is smart casual. infinito HIRO is in Tokyo. For specific street addresses, nearby landmarks, station exits, building details, parking notes, smoking rules, children’s options, birthday arrangements, or buyout capacity, check directly with the venue.
Recognition and Planning Details
Guests interested in the beverage program, sommelier arrangements, wine-pairing formats, counter service, private-room setup, tasting-menu structure, à la carte availability, chef-led service style, special occasions, group seating, or dietary needs should confirm those details directly with the venue rather than assuming them from secondary descriptions.
The key recognition is Tabelog 100 – Italian – TOKYO – 2025. That supports describing infinito HIRO as a Tokyo venue recognized in Tabelog’s 2025 Italian category, without implying an exact score, ranking, previous award years, Michelin status, chef identity, seat count, or menu style. Compared with other Tokyo dining, the safest description is a premium Tokyo venue with smart-casual dress, published price bands, and 2025 Tabelog 100 Italian Tokyo recognition.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都港区赤坂5-1-38 赤坂東商ビル 3F
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1308/A130801/13253595
- Phone
- +81357977610
The take
The Take
The Vibe
infinito HIRO presents a refined, chef-led take on Italian cooking in Akasaka. The profile emphasizes master chef Hiromi Yamada and simple Italian dishes made with ingredients sourced from around Japan, which positions the restaurant toward a thoughtful, ingredient-forward dining style. Private rooms are available, and the venue’s proximity to Akasaka Station (three minutes) hints at a discreet, well-appointed spot that caters to guests seeking a polished meal. The overall impression is of an elegant, sophisticated neighborhood restaurant where the focus stays squarely on craftsmanship and high-quality produce.
Best For
This restaurant is well suited to intimate business dinners and date nights where privacy and attentive cuisine matter. The availability of private rooms makes it easy to host focused conversations or small celebratory gatherings, while the chef-driven Italian menu and curated ingredients support a more elevated evening experience. Its convenient location—just a few minutes from Akasaka Station—also makes it practical for out-of-town colleagues or guests. Given the no-smoking policy, it accommodates diners who prefer a smoke-free environment during a formal or semi-formal dinner.
Ordering Tips
Reserve online ahead of time, especially if you need a private room; the listing explicitly notes 'Private rooms available' and 'Online reservations'. The menu highlights simple Italian dishes prepared by master chef Hiromi Yamada and ingredients sourced across Japan, so asking staff about current ingredient highlights or daily selections is useful. Note the venue is listed as no-smoking, which is helpful for planning a comfortable meal. Confirm seating preferences and room availability when booking to ensure the experience matches your occasion.
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate, low-key ‘adult hideaway’ with refined design, soft lighting and a calm, conversation-friendly atmosphere centered on carefully plated seasonal dishes and wine pairings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Seasonal chef’s special course
- Seasonal special course with wine pairing
- Omakase lunch course (7 dishes)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 東京都港区赤坂5-1-38 赤坂東商ビル 3F
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Akasaka Totoya Uoshin, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Cheonggyehwa Honkan, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Akasaka Misuji, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Bar kisala, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 View spending breakdown
- Akasaka Yakiniku Hachimen Roppi, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 40,000+ for dinner, infinito HIRO sits in the upper tier of Akasaka dining but below the JPY 50,000+ threshold where Tokyo's Michelin-starred Italian venues operate. Akasaka Totoya Uoshin runs JPY 15,000–19,999 at dinner and offers kaiseki-style Japanese seafood with less wine emphasis, better value if Italian technique is not a priority. Akasaka Misuji lands at JPY 8,000–9,999 and focuses on yakitori in a counter format; the price gap reflects format and ingredient sourcing rather than skill differential. For drinkers prioritizing cocktails over wine, Bar kisala runs JPY 3,000–5,999 and delivers a spirits-forward experience without the formal dining structure.
Akasaka Yakiniku Hachimen Roppi at JPY 10,000–14,999 offers grilled beef in a more casual format, with better walk-in prospects and faster turnover. Cheonggyehwa Honkan drops to JPY 4,000–4,999 for Korean BBQ and represents the neighbourhood's broadest price-accessibility point. If wine pairing and Italian technique anchor your decision, infinito HIRO justifies the premium; if booking flexibility or lower spend matters more, the surrounding Akasaka options deliver strong execution without the advance-planning burden or formality.
Lunch at infinito HIRO shifts the value equation, JPY 3,000–3,999 brings it closer to mid-tier Akasaka pricing while retaining the same kitchen and sommelier service. The limited availability (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday) makes it harder to secure than dinner slots at peer venues, but the price-to-quality ratio improves sharply. For special-occasion dining where wine matters and the budget stretches to JPY 40,000+, this delivers; for spontaneous meals or lower-cost Italian, the neighbourhood offers clearer alternatives.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at infinito HIRO?
Ask infinito HIRO about the current seating format, including whether bar or counter seating is available, before booking.
Is the tasting menu worth it at infinito HIRO?
The published price bands are JPY 40,000–49,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999, and the venue is recognized in Tabelog 100 – Italian – TOKYO – 2025. Confirm the current menu format and inclusions directly with the venue.
What should I order at infinito HIRO?
Check the current menu, including specific dishes, set menus, à la carte options, seasonal ingredients, and beverage pairings, directly with infinito HIRO before visiting.
What are alternatives to infinito HIRO in Tokyo?
For other Tokyo dining options, compare by budget, format, and availability. Comparable venues for comparison include Akasaka Totoya Uoshin, Akasaka Misuji, Akasaka Yakiniku Hachimen Roppi, Bar kisala, and Cheonggyehwa Honkan. infinito HIRO’s key points are its Tokyo location, smart-casual dress code, published price bands, and Tabelog 100 Italian Tokyo 2025 recognition.
Is infinito HIRO worth the price?
It may be worth considering if you are looking for a premium Tokyo venue with smart-casual dress and Tabelog 100 – Italian – TOKYO – 2025 recognition. The published price bands are JPY 40,000–49,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999. Confirm the current menu, service style, and booking conditions directly before deciding.
