Mon-Rico
Minato, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A fish-forward Spanish restaurant in Shiba with semi-private rooms, counter seating, and a sommelier-guided wine program. Recognized in Tabelog Spanish 100 2026 for consistent seafood execution at JPY 6,000-7,999 dinner, JPY 1,000-1,999 lunch. Family-friendly, business-appropriate, and easy to book: worth returning to when you want restraint over spectacle.
About Mon-Rico
Mon-Rico is a Tokyo venue with practical details that are useful for planning: casual dress, lunch and dinner hours on select days, and price bands of JPY 6,000-7,999 and JPY 1,000-1,999. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Spanish cuisine - 2026 recognition.
The Room and Seating Strategy
Mon-Rico lists a casual dress code, so formalwear is not expected.
Hours are: Monday closed; Tuesday closed; Wednesday 11:30 AM-2 PM and 6-10 PM; Thursday 11:30 AM-2 PM and 6-10 PM; Friday 11:30 AM-2 PM and 6-10 PM; Saturday 12-2:30 PM and 6-9:30 PM; Sunday closed. The price bands are JPY 6,000-7,999 and JPY 1,000-1,999.
How It Stacks Up in the Tokyo Dining Landscape
Within Tokyo, Mon-Rico can be considered alongside other dining options at a broad planning level. Chuogo Hanten Mita, Chinese Hanten Mita ten, Daphne, Horumon Masaru, and Taishu Sakaba Souya are possible comparison points for diners building a broader meal plan.
Its strength for planning is clarity on practical basics rather than detailed menu promises.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- Japan, 〒108-0014 Tokyo, Minato City, Shiba, 5 Chome−22−1 アモールデマドレ 1F
- Website
- wehavesomething.wixsite.com/monrico
- Phone
- +81 3-5446-0993
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mon-Rico is a Spanish restaurant in Mita that appears through a Tabelog listing. It takes reservations for both lunch and dinner, offers private rooms, and enforces a no-smoking policy. It asks guests to use an online booking system and points readers to Tabelog for menus, maps, user reviews, ratings and photos.
Best For
Mon-Rico suits occasions that benefit from advance planning and privacy. With reservations accepted for lunch and dinner and private rooms available, the venue is a practical choice for booked lunches, reserved dinners and private gatherings. The no-smoking policy and private-room option make it appropriate for focused conversations or occasions where separation from a main dining room is preferred. The Tabelog presence with menus and user reviews also helps diners researching suitability for group or private events before they book through the online reservation system.
Ordering Tips
Reserve online in advance; the restaurant accepts reservations for both lunch and dinner. If you need seclusion or are planning a small private gathering, request a private room when booking since those are available. Note the restaurant is no-smoking, which is useful for groups with children or sensitive guests. Consult the Tabelog entry for menus, maps and user reviews before you book so you can confirm menu options and logistics ahead of your visit.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and casual bistro-style atmosphere with a lively bar feel in the evenings, intimate indoor seating, and the vibe of a local Spanish wine bar rather than a formal dining room.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails, Beer
- Opened
- 2009
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒108-0014 Tokyo, Minato City, Shiba, 5 Chome−22−1 アモールデマドレ 1F
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–10 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Japan, 〒108-0014 Tokyo, Minato City, Shiba, 5 Chome−22−1 アモールデマドレ 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Horumon Masaru, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999
- Daphne, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Chuogo Hanten Mita, Ramen, Ramen
- Chinese Hanten Mita ten, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Taishu Sakaba Souya, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Against Tokyo's broader Spanish field, this venue occupies a practical middle ground. Dinner at JPY 6,000-7,999 per person undercuts high-end tasting-menu spots like Chinese Hanten Mita ten (JPY 15,000-19,999) while offering more structure than izakaya-priced casual plates at Horumon Masaru (JPY 3,000-3,999). The fish emphasis differentiates it from meat-forward Spanish tapas bars, and the semi-private rooms accommodate groups that need privacy without requiring full buyouts. Booking remains easier than marquee Spanish names in Roppongi or Ginza; you can usually secure a table within a week rather than a month.
For value-focused diners, the weekday lunch (JPY 1,000-1,999) delivers better return than the dinner menu, same kitchen, lower price, quieter room. If you prioritize wine selection, the sommelier and Spanish-leaning list justify the visit over neighborhood izakayas with generic pours. Solo diners do fine at the counter; groups of 4-6 should request semi-private seating to avoid splitting across tables. Taishu Sakaba Souya costs less but pivots to izakaya variety without Spanish focus. For a quieter, family-friendly Spanish meal near Mita Station, this remains the most reliable option within walking distance.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Mon-Rico?
The dress code is casual. No jacket or tie requirement is listed.
Is lunch or dinner better at Mon-Rico?
Both lunch and dinner hours run on Wednesday through Saturday, with Sunday through Tuesday closed. Hours are Wednesday to Friday 11:30 AM-2 PM and 6-10 PM, and Saturday 12-2:30 PM and 6-9:30 PM. Listed price bands are JPY 6,000-7,999 and JPY 1,000-1,999.
What should a first-timer know about Mon-Rico?
First-timers should know the basics: Mon-Rico is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, lists lunch and dinner hours on Wednesday through Saturday, and appears in the Tabelog 100 - Spanish cuisine - 2026 recognition.
