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Melograno
Shibuya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Fifteen seats, a fish-forward Italian menu, and a Tabelog 100 Italian TOKYO 2025 selection in residential Hiroo. Dinner runs JPY 20,000–29,999 with a 10% service charge, and the recently relocated counter-and-table setup prioritizes ingredient precision over theater. Book weekday evenings for the best availability; closed Sundays and select Mondays.
About Melograno
Melograno in Tokyo has price ranges of JPY 20,000–29,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999, and it appears in the Tabelog 100 Italian TOKYO 2025 selection. This is a higher-spend Tokyo venue with lunch and dinner hours on most weekdays and Saturdays.
Melograno lists smart casual dress, closes on Sunday, and opens for dinner on Monday, with lunch and dinner hours Tuesday through Saturday.
Why the Price Justifies the Scale
The JPY 20,000–29,999 price bracket places Melograno among higher-spend Tokyo dining options, while the JPY 10,000–14,999 range indicates another listed spend tier. For comparison, Tokyo Shokuniku Ichiba Chokusou Niku Yakiya D-29 Hiroo ten is another Tokyo venue to consider, but diners should compare current listings directly.
Melograno is a Tokyo venue with smart casual dress, premium price ranges, and Tabelog 100 Italian TOKYO 2025 recognition.
Booking, Timing, and Neighborhood Context
Melograno’s hours are Monday 5:30–11 PM; Tuesday through Saturday 12–2:30 PM and 5:30–11 PM; and Sunday closed. That makes it usable for dinner six nights a week and for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, subject to the venue’s current booking calendar.
For visitors exploring Tokyo's restaurant scene or splitting time between dining and sightseeing in Tokyo's hotel districts, Melograno fits best as a premium Tokyo dining option with lunch and dinner windows on most operating days. Comparable venues in this guide set include Hiroo Ishizaka, A New Shohei Shimono, Piaoxiang Hiroo Store, Shohei Shimano, and Tokyo Shokuniku Ichiba Chokusou Niku Yakiya D-29 Hiroo ten, though each should be evaluated on its own current details.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5:30–11 PM · Tuesday: 12–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Location
- Japan, 〒150-0012 Tokyo, Shibuya, Hiroo, 5 Chome−24−2 1F
- Website
- melograno.jp
- Phone
- +81 3-6459-3625
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, quietly elegant dining room in residential Hiroo with warm, intimate lighting and a relaxed but polished atmosphere suited to dates and special-occasion dinners rather than loud groups.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Tasting menu, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Opened
- 2015
Signature Dishes
- Tart Tatin with Kita Akari potatoes and truffles with 14‑month aged Sachi sauce
- Pasta with fresh seafood
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒150-0012 Tokyo, Shibuya, Hiroo, 5 Chome−24−2 1F
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5:30–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Friday
- 12–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12–2:30 PM, 5:30–11 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Hiroo Ishizaka, Sushi, ¥¥¥
- Piaoxiang Hiroo Store, Notable alternative
- Tokyo Shokuniku Ichiba Chokusou Niku Yakiya D-29 Hiroo ten, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Shohei Shimano, French, French
- A New Shohei Shimono, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Restaurant context
Melograno's JPY 20,000–29,999 dinner range matches A New Shohei Shimono (also Tabelog 100, French focus) but offers a quieter, less formal room. If French technique and wine pairings matter more than Italian seafood, Shimono is the stronger pick. Shohei Shimano delivers a similar French approach without the Tabelog badge, and booking there is typically easier. For diners prioritizing value, Tokyo Shokuniku Ichiba Chokusou Niku Yakiya D-29 Hiroo ten keeps dinner under JPY 15,000 with a yakiniku format that suits groups better than Melograno's tight counter.
Melograno wins on ingredient focus and neighborhood calm. Hiroo Ishizaka offers sushi at a comparable price tier (¥¥¥) with a more traditional service arc; choose Ishizaka if omakase rhythm appeals, Melograno if you want Italian technique applied to Tokyo fish markets. Piaoxiang Hiroo Store rounds out the Hiroo cluster with a different format entirely, more casual, easier to book, and less expensive. Book Melograno when the occasion justifies the spend and the 15-seat intimacy feels like an asset, not a constraint.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melograno good for a special occasion?
It may be, if you are looking for a premium Tokyo venue with smart casual dress and price ranges of JPY 20,000–29,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999.
What should a first-timer know about Melograno?
Melograno is in Tokyo and is in the Tabelog 100 Italian TOKYO 2025 selection. Hours are Monday 5:30–11 PM; Tuesday through Saturday 12–2:30 PM and 5:30–11 PM; and Sunday closed. Dress code is smart casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Melograno?
Both lunch and dinner are listed on several operating days. Hours show dinner on Monday, and both lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday; Sunday is closed. The price ranges are JPY 20,000–29,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999.
What are alternatives to Melograno in Tokyo?
Comparable venues for comparison include A New Shohei Shimono, Hiroo Ishizaka, Piaoxiang Hiroo Store, Shohei Shimano, and Tokyo Shokuniku Ichiba Chokusou Niku Yakiya D-29 Hiroo ten.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Melograno?
Melograno is in Tokyo, with smart casual dress, price ranges of JPY 20,000–29,999 and JPY 10,000–14,999, operating hours, and Tabelog 100 Italian TOKYO 2025 recognition.
