Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Referral-only counter Italian. Hard to get, worth it.

Megriva is a 10-seat Italian counter in Naka Meguro run by chef Katsuaki Yoshida, operating on a referral-only system with no new reservations currently accepted. It holds a Tabelog Score of 4.31, a 2026 Silver Tabelog Award, and ranks #222 on Opinionated About Dining's Top Restaurants in Japan. Budget JPY 20,000–29,999 per head with wine — the listed base price significantly understates the real spend.
Getting a table at Megriva is harder than the booking status implies. The restaurant operates on a referral system, meaning you need an introduction from an existing guest to even make a reservation — and as of the latest Tabelog data, no new reservations are being accepted. If you do have access, book as far in advance as possible. At a 10-seat counter in Naka Meguro, there is no margin for last-minute entries. The effort is worth it: Megriva holds a Tabelog Score of 4.31, won The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver, and has been selected for the Tabelog Italian TOKYO "Tabelog 100" in both 2023 and 2025. It also ranks #222 on Opinionated About Dining's Leading Restaurants in Japan for 2025, up from #245 in 2024 — a consistent upward trajectory.
Megriva is a 10-seat Italian restaurant in Kamimeguro, a few hundred metres from Naka Meguro Station, run by chef Katsuaki Yoshida. At that scale, this is counter-dining with no private rooms, no walk-in option, and a format that functions more like an intimate chef's table than a restaurant floor. The no-smoking policy and wine-only drinks program reinforce that focus: this is a room built around food and the glass in front of you, not a broader bar experience.
The wine program at Megriva deserves particular attention for anyone approaching this as a food-and-wine occasion. A wine-only list at an Italian counter of this calibre in Tokyo typically signals a deliberate, curated selection rather than a comprehensive cellar , every bottle is chosen to work with the food. For the explorer-minded diner, that pairing coherence is part of the value. Actual list depth and specific labels are not in the public record, so if the wine selection matters to your decision, ask directly when making your referral-based booking inquiry. Payment is by credit card (VISA, JCB, AMEX); electronic money and QR codes are not accepted, so come prepared.
The price picture at Megriva requires some unpacking. The listed Tabelog budget is JPY 6,000–7,999 for dinner, but the review-based average spending sits at JPY 20,000–29,999 per person. The gap almost certainly reflects a set-menu or course format where the final bill, including wine, runs significantly higher than the base food price. Budget accordingly: plan for JPY 20,000–25,000 per head with wine as a realistic floor, not a ceiling. By Tokyo Italian standards at this award level, that is competitive , comparable to what you would spend at a decorated French counter in the same city.
Private use option being available is worth noting for small group bookings: if you can fill the 10-seat room, an exclusive hire may be possible. There are no private rooms within the space and no parking, so access by train (Naka Meguro is 304 metres away) is the practical approach. Dress code is not specified, but a Tabelog Silver winner operating on a referral system in Naka Meguro skews smart-casual to smart. Overdressing is never a problem; showing up in sportswear is a risk.
Megriva is reservation-only with a referral system in place. No new reservations are currently being accepted through standard channels. If you have a referral, contact the restaurant directly by phone (+81-3-6416-1344) , there is no official website. Allow as much lead time as possible given the 10-seat format and high demand implied by the award profile. The full room can be booked for private use, which may offer a route in for group occasions. Credit cards only; no electronic payment or QR codes.
For Italian in Tokyo, Aroma Fresca and PRISMA are the most prominent comparisons at the decorated end of the market. Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo offers a higher-profile booking with international name recognition. For smaller, less-known Italian options, Principio and AlCeppo are worth considering. If you want Italian elsewhere in Japan, cenci in Kyoto is the sharpest peer comparison, and 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Hong Kong sets the regional benchmark. For broader Tokyo planning, our full Tokyo restaurants guide, Tokyo hotels guide, and Tokyo bars guide cover the full picture. Elsewhere in Japan, HAJIME in Osaka, Gion Sasaki in Kyoto, akordu in Nara, Goh in Fukuoka, 1000 in Yokohama, and 6 in Okinawa represent the strongest destinations by region. See also our Tokyo wineries guide and Tokyo experiences guide for broader trip planning.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Megriva has 10 seats in total and no private rooms, so seating is counter or table within a single intimate space. There is no walk-in bar option — the restaurant is reservation-only, and access requires a referral. If you have a seat booked, you are already in the room.
Menu details are published details are limited and Megriva has no official website, so specific dishes can change in advance. Wine is listed as available. At a 10-seat Italian counter run by a single chef, the format is typically chef-directed, meaning you eat what Yoshida is serving — bring appetite and no hard restrictions. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
For decorated Italian in Tokyo, Aroma Fresca holds a long-standing Tabelog following and accepts reservations through standard channels. PRISMA is another critically recognised option. Both are significantly easier to book without a referral. If the appeal is the intimate counter format specifically, those are the closest practical substitutes.
Standard advance booking is not the constraint here — the referral system is. No new reservations are currently being accepted through normal channels, so lead time is irrelevant until you have an introduction from an existing guest. Once you have a referral, contact promptly; a 10-seat room with no public reservation pipeline fills on its own terms.
The referral requirement is the single most important practical fact: without an introduction from someone who has already dined there, you cannot book. Megriva holds a Tabelog Score of 4.31, Tabelog Silver 2026, and has appeared in the Tabelog Italian TOKYO Top 100 in both 2023 and 2025 — plus Opinionated About Dining ranked it among the top 250 restaurants in Japan. Real-world spend based on reviewer data runs JPY 20,000–29,999 per person, notably higher than the listed dinner range of JPY 6,000–7,999, so budget accordingly.
No dress code is documented for Megriva. Given the 10-seat format, its consistent presence on Tabelog's most selective lists, and the referral-only access, arriving in smart, considered clothing is the sensible call. Treat it as you would any serious omakase counter in Tokyo — not formal, but not casual either.
Keep this venue in your Pearl passport, rate it after you visit, and track it alongside every other place you collect.