Tanta Bocca
Shibuya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A Sendagaya trattoria holding three Tabelog 100 selections (2021, 2023, 2025) for Italian pasta and steak at JPY 8,000–9,999 dinner, JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch. Forty-six seats, sommelier-supported wine program, family-friendly policies, and straightforward booking one minute from Kita-Sando Station. Choose this over Tokyo's JPY 15,000+ Italian for approachable format and reliable execution.
About Tanta Bocca
Tanta Bocca is a Tokyo venue with lunch and dinner price bands and a weekly schedule. The price range is JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch and JPY 8,000–9,999 for dinner, placing it in a useful bracket for diners comparing a midday visit with a higher-spend evening meal.
Its clearest recognition is its inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025. Diners should check directly with the restaurant regarding specific dishes, seat count, founding year, service format, beverage program, allergy accommodations, take-out, parking, or payment details before planning around them.
What the Tokyo Setting Delivers
For planning purposes, the restaurant is located in Tokyo. It operates across lunch and dinner services from Tuesday through Sunday and is closed on Monday. Weekday lunch runs from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, while Saturday and Sunday lunch starts at 11 AM. Dinner runs from 5 PM to 10:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and from 5 PM to 10 PM on Sunday.
How It Compares With Other Dining
Tanta Bocca’s 2025 Tabelog 100 Italian recognition gives diners a concrete reason to consider it when comparing dining options in Tokyo. Compared with Sincère, Le Bistro Tokyo, Shaoxiong Hanten, élan vital, and ロクターヴ ハヤト コバヤシ, its main distinctions are its Tokyo location, smart-casual dress code, listed hours, price bands, and 2025 Tabelog 100 Italian recognition.
The schedule is straightforward: closed Monday; open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Tuesday through Friday lunch is 11:30 AM–2 PM, Saturday and Sunday lunch is 11 AM–2 PM, Tuesday through Saturday dinner is 5–10:30 PM, and Sunday dinner is 5–10 PM.
The dress code is smart casual. Diners should avoid assuming the restaurant’s exact menu format, seating layout, reservation rules, private-room availability, or drinks program, and confirm directly if they matter for the occasion.
Practical summary: Tanta Bocca is in Tokyo. Lunch is JPY 1,000–1,999 and dinner at JPY 8,000–9,999. It is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, and has a smart-casual dress code. It is included in Tabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒151-0051 Tokyo, Shibuya, Sendagaya, 4 Chome−5−1 ニュー外苑ハイツ １０５
- Website
- selecao.co.jp/ourshops
- Phone
- +81 50-3187-6924
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tanta Bocca presents itself as a neighborhood trattoria in Kitasando, focusing on authentic Italian cooking. The menu highlights pasta and steak, and the listing emphasizes meat dishes and genuine Italian flavors, so the experience leans toward straightforward, classic Italian fare rather than experimental cuisine. The venue is listed on Tabelog with menus, maps and user-posted photos and reviews, which reinforces a popular local profile. The restaurant is explicitly no-smoking, which shapes a cleaner indoor environment. Expect a convivial, unpretentious atmosphere rooted in traditional Italian trattoria style.
Best For
Tanta Bocca is best for diners who seek authentic Italian pasta and hearty meat dishes in Kitasando. The emphasis on steak and meat preparations makes it a solid pick for anyone craving substantial, traditional Italian flavors rather than light or avant-garde plates. Because the restaurant is presented as a trattoria, it suits casual meals where the focus is on straightforward, well-executed dishes. The Tabelog listing with menus and photos helps guests preview offerings, so it works well for shoppers and locals who want to choose confidently before arriving.
Ordering Tips
When planning a visit, use the Tabelog entry to view menus, photos and reviewers' notes so you can identify preferred pasta or steak dishes in advance. The description specifically calls out meat dishes and authentic Italian cuisine, so prioritize the house pasta and steak options if you want a representative meal. Note that the restaurant is marked No Smoking, which may be important for groups with children or those sensitive to smoke. Because details are limited in the brief listing, checking recent user photos and reviews on Tabelog will give the clearest sense of portion sizes and specialties.
Venue details
Ambiance
A busy, fashionable Tokyo neighborhood trattoria with a focused, meat-centric, convivial atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- A5 Kuroge Wagyu charcoal-grilled beef
- wagyu bolognese
- fresh fish carpaccio
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒151-0051 Tokyo, Shibuya, Sendagaya, 4 Chome−5−1 ニュー外苑ハイツ １０５
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒151-0051 Tokyo, Shibuya, Sendagaya, 4 Chome−5−1 ニュー外苑ハイツ １０５ · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Bistro Tokyo, Notable alternative
- élan vital, Sushi, Sushi
- Sincère, French, ¥¥¥
- ロクターヴ ハヤト コバヤシ, Notable alternative
- Shaoxiong Hanten, JPY 100,000 - View spending breakdown, JPY 100,000 - View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
Tanta Bocca sits below Tokyo's fine-dining Italian ceiling but above casual neighborhood spots, making it the practical choice for regulars who want Tabelog 100 quality without tasting-menu formality. Sincère charges JPY 15,000+ for French technique and tighter service, so if you prefer pasta over prix-fixe and value approachability, book here instead. Le Bistro Tokyo operates at a similar price tier but leans French bistro, choose Tanta Bocca when Italian steak and pasta matter more than coq au vin. For sushi at comparable spend, élan vital offers counter intimacy, though the format shifts entirely.
Shaoxiong Hanten costs ten times more at JPY 100,000 per head, reserving that option for once-a-year splurges rather than repeat visits. Tanta Bocca's JPY 8,000–9,999 dinner budget includes a sommelier-supported wine program and enough space for families with strollers, advantages unavailable at counter-only or tasting-menu-only peers. Booking remains easier here than at Tokyo's allocation-heavy Italian spots, with walk-ins occasionally succeeding at lunch.
If you prioritize value and repeat-visit feasibility, Tanta Bocca delivers Tabelog 100 credentials without the JPY 15,000+ price tag or weeks-ahead reservation scramble. For special occasions where budget flexibility exists, Sincère or Shaoxiong Hanten add formality and complexity; for reliable Italian at a sustainable price, this Sendagaya trattoria holds the edge.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tanta Bocca handle dietary restrictions?
Is lunch or dinner better at Tanta Bocca?
Lunch and dinner services are available. Lunch is JPY 1,000–1,999, while dinner is JPY 8,000–9,999. Choose lunch for the lower price band, or dinner if the higher evening budget fits your plans.
Is Tanta Bocca good for solo dining?
Whether Tanta Bocca is especially suited to solo dining cannot be confirmed, as details on seating layout or service format are not available. Key details include its Tokyo location, smart-casual dress code, hours, price bands, and 2025 Tabelog 100 Italian recognition.
What should I order at Tanta Bocca?
Specific dish recommendations for Tanta Bocca are not available. For a first visit, use the lunch or dinner price range to plan your budget, then ask the restaurant about current menu options.
Is Tanta Bocca worth the price?
The price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch and JPY 8,000–9,999 for dinner. Its inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Italian - TOKYO - 2025 is a point in its favor, but the decision depends on whether those price ranges and hours fit your plans.
What are alternatives or comparisons to Tanta Bocca?
Other comparisons include Sincère, Le Bistro Tokyo, élan vital, Shaoxiong Hanten, and ロクターヴ ハヤト コバヤシ. For Tanta Bocca specifically, its key features include Tokyo, smart casual dress, listed lunch and dinner hours, JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch, JPY 8,000–9,999 dinner, and Tabelog 100 Italian recognition for 2025.
Is Tanta Bocca good for a special occasion?
Tanta Bocca has a smart-casual dress code and a dinner price band of JPY 8,000–9,999, which may suit some occasions. Details on private rooms, group capacity, celebration services, or seating are not available, so confirm those directly if they are important.
