L'appartamento di NAOKI

As the name suggests, the ambience at this Azabujuban Italian restaurant makes it feel as if you’re attending a dinner party at a good friend’s house. The chef here went independent in 2010, establishing this hidden gem with an eye to cooking seasonal dishes which appear to all five of the senses. While other restaurateurs chase ratings and reviews, he instead uses the smiles on the faces of his guests as the ultimate metric of quality. Expect high quality pasta and meat dishes, supported by fresh vegetables picked according to the time of the year. The seasonal lunch and dinner menus constantly change, and wine pairings are available with the dinner an extra 7500 yen.