La Sfoglina
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 Italian selection in Roppongi with a fish-forward menu and a low-key counter-and-terrace room. Lunch (JPY 2,000–2,999) is the value play; dinner (JPY 8,000–9,999) adds wine depth but less differentiation. Book the counter for solo or pair dining, or the terrace in spring and autumn.
About La Sfoglina
Tokyo diners looking up La Sfoglina will find it is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 selection, dinner is listed at JPY 8,000–9,999, and lunch is listed at JPY 2,000–2,999. The venue is in Tokyo, with a smart-casual dress code. For specific claims about dishes, seating, service style, reservations, charges, payment, or beverage programs, check directly with the restaurant before booking.
Hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:30–9 PM. Tuesday and Wednesday are closed.
About La Sfoglina
La Sfoglina is a Tokyo venue with lunch and dinner hours on its open days. Price guidance is JPY 2,000–2,999 for lunch and JPY 8,000–9,999 for dinner. It is also included in the Tabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 list.
How to Plan a Visit in Tokyo
Plan around the closures: La Sfoglina is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. On open days, lunch runs from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and dinner runs from 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Dress smart casual. For anything more specific, menu details, seating layout, availability, cancellation rules, dietary needs, or payment options, confirm directly with the venue before you go.
Quick reference: La Sfoglina, Tokyo; Tabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025; lunch JPY 2,000–2,999; dinner JPY 8,000–9,999; smart-casual dress code; closed Tuesday and Wednesday; open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for lunch and dinner.
Planning details
- Location
- 7 Chome-3-22 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
- Website
- laboilnido.com/la-sfoglina
- Phone
- +81 3-6432-9452
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Sfoglina presents a relaxed, casual Italian atmosphere that deliberately steps away from the bustle of nearby Roppongi. The description positions the restaurant as evoking the Italian countryside, which gives service and surroundings a rustic, charming undertone rather than a high‑energy city dining room. The space is non‑smoking and offers private rooms, reinforcing a quieter, more intimate feel for parties who want a comfortable escape. Overall the tone is unpretentious and inviting, aimed at diners looking for straightforward Italian comfort in a calm Nogizaka setting.
Best For
This restaurant is best for informal gatherings that appreciate a quieter, countryside‑inspired Italian setting. The explicit availability of private rooms makes it a natural choice for group dining and private events where privacy matters—family meals, small celebrations, or business dinners with a relaxed tone. Because the venue is described as casual and relaxed, it also suits uncomplicated hangouts and low‑key date nights where the focus is on conversation and familiar Italian fare away from the Roppongi crowd.
Ordering Tips
Reserve ahead if you want a private room: the listing specifically notes private rooms are available, so booking in advance is sensible for groups or special occasions. Note the restaurant is non‑smoking. Consult the Tabelog entry before you go for up‑to‑date menus, user photos, ratings and maps—those resources are highlighted in the description and can help with menu choices and logistics. If you’re visiting from Roppongi, expect a more tranquil, countryside‑inspired atmosphere in the Nogizaka location.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed, cozy, and house-style with a casual dining room atmosphere that feels polished rather than formal.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- handmade pasta
- tagliolini
- lasagna
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7 Chome-3-22 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan
Planning details
Location
7 Chome-3-22 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bia, Japanese - Thai, Sushi, Japanese - Thai, Sushi
- Hikarimono, Sushi, ¥¥
- Kukuku, ¥¥¥ · Creative, Japanese, ¥¥¥ · Creative, Japanese
- Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- 月, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
La Sfoglina's fish emphasis and sub-JPY 10,000 dinner pricing separate it from most Roppongi Italian venues, but Kukuku offers a more ambitious creative Japanese format at a comparable ¥¥¥ tier, and Hikarimono delivers sushi at ¥¥ with tighter ingredient focus. If you're chasing Italian specifically, La Sfoglina sits between casual neighborhood pasta spots and the Azabu fine-dining tier, closer to the former in ambiance, closer to the latter in technique. Bia blends Japanese and Thai with sushi at a similar price point but skews more experimental; La Sfoglina is the safer pick for groups or wine-focused meals. Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi runs JPY 6,000–7,999 and offers yakitori in a more traditional izakaya format, making it the move if you want Japanese grilling over Italian seafood.
For solo diners, La Sfoglina's counter is functional but not destination-level; Hikarimono offers better counter intimacy if sushi is an acceptable substitute. Couples celebrating should weigh La Sfoglina's terrace (weather-dependent) against Kukuku's more polished interior. Groups over six should book the semi-private section here, but if the wine list isn't a priority, Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi handles larger parties with less fuss. Lunch is La Sfoglina's strongest case: JPY 2,000–2,999 for Tabelog 100-level cooking beats most Roppongi options on value alone.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can La Sfoglina accommodate groups?
Is La Sfoglina good for solo dining?
For solo-dining details, including counter seating or walk-in availability, check directly with La Sfoglina. Hours are 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5:30–9 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Is La Sfoglina worth the price?
Price guidance is JPY 8,000–9,999 for dinner and JPY 2,000–2,999 for lunch. La Sfoglina is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 selection. Whether it is worth the price depends on your plans and should be judged against the latest menu and availability from the venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Sfoglina?
Lunch is listed at JPY 2,000–2,999, while dinner is listed at JPY 8,000–9,999. Check directly with La Sfoglina if you are choosing between lunch and dinner to learn about menu differences.
