As a foreigner living in Japan, I was hoping for a memorable dining and wine experience at Asterisco, but it fell a bit short of expectations. The Japanese red wine offered was quite unique—an acquired taste—with a noticeably floral aroma and a sweetness that felt a little overpowering for my palate. The meal itself was fine, but I found myself wishing for bolder, more defined flavors. Nothing was bad, but nothing truly stood out either. One aspect that surprised me was the service style: the server tasted the wine themselves instead of offering me the chance to taste it first. It may be a local custom or the restaurant’s own approach, but it felt unusual and slightly off‑putting from a customer perspective. Overall, it wasn’t a bad experience, but it didn’t quite reach the level I was hoping for. Three stars feels fair.

Sep 2, 2025 Delicious dinner overall. Got the 5,500 yen course per person and I was 80% full and we ordered 2 more shared dishes, but it would be better to slightly increase the volume. Most dishes have a special feature of using rice ingredients. Rice pasta and rice tiramisu were both tasty. Wagyu beef was juicy and tasty albeit a little raw -- I don't mind it but personal preference might vary. Menu: - pate and tartar appetizer - bruschetta of rice flour bread with beef sinew bolognese and raspadura cheese - rice pasta (chewy and mochimochi, like udon) - grilled A5-rank wagyu beef (+500 yen) - rice tiramisu and coffee or tea

Head chef has made a really unique menu. Combination of flavours is unique, something you'd normally find at a restaurant with a menu made by a Michelin star chef. Service is good too. Food came at a good pace. Cashless payment so just keep that in mind. Worth trying if you want quality Italian food. You won't regret it IMO.

Had a few work lunches at Asterisco during our stay in Tokyo. Food was great, and the staff were really patient and helpful. They were also able to accommodate my allergies, which I really appreciated. I especially liked the fish.

Good food good taste good atmosphere good service 😁 Overall a 5 star rating