Nicolas
Setagaya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Why go
A wine-focused café in Sangenjaya that opens at 5 PM and runs until midnight six nights a week, offering a smoke-friendly space with counter and table seating. Recognized by Tabelog Cafe EAST "Tabelog 100" in 2022 and 2025, the venue serves natural and small-producer wines in a relaxed, neighborhood setting. Cash-only, reservations accepted, well-suited for solo diners or post-dinner nightcaps.
About Nicolas
Nicolas is a Tokyo venue with evening hours and a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999. Its listed schedule is 5 PM to midnight on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with Tuesday closed. Nicolas is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Cafe - EAST - 2025.
A Tokyo Café Listing With Evening Hours
Nicolas is in Tokyo, it operates from 5 PM to midnight on most listed days, it is closed on Tuesdays. The price guidance places typical spending between JPY 1,000 and JPY 1,999. Beyond that, specifics such as seating, payment methods, smoking policy, reservations, menu structure, or drinks focus are not included.
Because the hours begin at 5 PM, Nicolas should be understood as an evening option rather than a lunch listing. If timing, payment, seating, dietary needs, or other service details matter for your visit, confirm directly before going.
How It Fits the Tokyo Night
Compared to Tokyo's broader bar scene, Nicolas is best described by the facts available: a Tokyo venue with 5 PM to midnight hours on listed open days and a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range. Its Tabelog 100 - Cafe - EAST - 2025 listing gives it a clear café-category recognition, but the available data does not specify a service style, beverage program, seat count, or neighborhood setting.
If you're exploring Tokyo's restaurant landscape, Nicolas is a potentially useful evening stop and current details should be checked before making plans. The planning anchors are simple: Tokyo location, evening operating hours, Tuesday closure, the price band.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒154-0004 Tokyo, Setagaya City, 世田谷区Taishido, 4 Chome−28−10 鈴木ビル 2F
- Website
- nicolasnicolas.com
- Phone
- +81 3-6804-0425
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate and understated with only about twenty seats, Nicolas has the feel of a classic neighborhood kissaten-style cafe: subdued lighting, counter and table seating, and a calm, conversation-friendly atmosphere that tends to attract adults rather than families.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒154-0004 Tokyo, Setagaya City, 世田谷区Taishido, 4 Chome−28−10 鈴木ビル 2F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- shiva curry wara, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Mikazuki Do, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- CAFE Mame-Hico Sangenjaya honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Imagawayaki Kashiwaya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Baker Bounce, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–1,999 per visit, Nicolas sits in the same price band as Mikazuki Do and CAFE Mame-Hico Sangenjaya honten, but the wine-first format and late hours separate it from daytime café competition. Imagawayaki Kashiwaya operates in the sub-JPY 999 tier and focuses on sweets rather than wine, while shiva curry wara climbs to JPY 3,000–3,999 with a curry-centric menu. If you want food-forward café service, Mame-Hico delivers specialty coffee and lighter fare in a non-smoking environment; if you want wine after 10 PM without leaving Sangenjaya, Nicolas is the clearest option in the neighborhood.
For booking ease, Nicolas and its peers are all walk-in friendly, though reservations are accepted at most. The Tabelog 100 recognition gives Nicolas a credential edge over the other Sangenjaya spots in this price range, but the smoking policy and wine focus narrow the audience. Baker Bounce offers baked goods and lighter daytime service at a similar price point, making it a better choice for afternoon visits. If you're comparing late-night wine options across Tokyo, Nicolas offers better value than central Shibuya or Ebisu wine bars but less selection than dedicated wine shops with tasting programs, it's a neighborhood solution rather than a destination bar.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nicolas good for solo dining?
Nicolas is in Tokyo, with listed hours from 5 PM to midnight on most open days and a price range of ¥1,000–1,999.
What should I wear to Nicolas?
Is Nicolas good for a special occasion?
Nicolas is in Tokyo, with evening hours, Tuesday closure, ¥1,000–1,999 price range, Tabelog 100 - Cafe - EAST - 2025 listing.
What should a first-timer know about Nicolas?
Nicolas is listed in Tokyo, with hours from 5 PM to midnight on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Tuesday is closed. The price range is ¥1,000–1,999. Other details, including payment methods, reservations, smoking policy, seating, menu format, should be confirmed directly.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Nicolas?
A tasting menu is not listed for Nicolas. The available information confirms only the Tokyo location, listed hours, price range, Tabelog 100 - Cafe - EAST - 2025 recognition.
What are alternatives to Nicolas in Tokyo?
For other options, compare Nicolas with comparable venue listings such as Baker Bounce, CAFE Mame-Hico Sangenjaya honten, Imagawayaki Kashiwaya, Mikazuki Do, or shiva curry wara, depending on the kind of venue you want. Confirm current hours and service details before choosing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Nicolas?
Dinner or evening timing is the fit. Nicolas opens at 5 PM and runs until midnight on its listed open days, with Tuesday closed. No lunch service is listed.
