The 8 Best Italian Restaurants in Tokyo for Vegan Dining

Securing Your Table: A Guide to Tokyo’s Vegan-Friendly Italian Scene

In Japan, an increasing number of restaurants—led by fine-dining establishments featured in the Michelin Guide—are embracing vegan cuisine. Guests with vegan preferences are encouraged to inform the restaurant when making a reservation and to clearly specify any ingredients they do not consume.

The restaurants introduced here have been carefully selected by the OMAKASE editorial team. Each is an Italian restaurant in Tokyo offering vegan-friendly options, and all can be reserved directly through this website.

A Premier Selection of Bookable Vegan-Friendly Italian Restaurants

1. Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo

Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo is a restaurant conceived by the world-renowned luxury fashion house Gucci. It has been awarded one Michelin star for four consecutive years and has twice been named among the Top 100 restaurants by one of Japan’s leading gourmet review platforms.

Guests requesting vegan accommodations are kindly asked to specify any ingredients they do not consume in the special notes section at the time of reservation.

The cuisine weaves traditional Italian foundations with Gucci’s distinctive aesthetic, resulting in dishes that are at once graceful and sensuous. While honoring the intrinsic character of each ingredient, the kitchen embraces creativity and playfulness, incorporating elements of Japanese ingredients and culture to express a refined sense of seasonality.

The spacious dining room seats 48 guests and features a main dining area, terrace seating, and a fully private room for up to eight guests. English menus are available, ensuring a seamless experience for international diners.

2. cusavilla (草片)

cusavilla is a highly regarded establishment, having been selected three times among the Top 100 restaurants on one of Japan’s most respected gourmet review platforms, as well as receiving the Bronze Award on four occasions. The restaurant is known for its distinctive approach to “vegetable-focused Italian cuisine,” showcasing an abundance of seasonal local produce and allowing diners to fully appreciate the nuanced flavors and textures unique to each ingredient.

Vegan-friendly reservations must also be made no later than two days in advance. Any dietary requests should be clearly stated in the remarks section when booking.

Ingredients are personally sourced by the chef, who visits farms, fields, and surrounding countryside to select produce at its peak. Through close dialogue with growers, the kitchen continually explores ways to draw out the true character of each ingredient.

Bathed in soft, ambient lighting, the dining space features 10 counter seats that offer a lively, immersive experience, alongside a semi-private room for two guests and a fully private room accommodating up to six. With English menus available and English-speaking staff on hand, the restaurant offers a welcoming experience for international diners.

3. Convivio (コンヴィヴィオ)

Convivio is a celebrated restaurant, having been selected three times among the Top 100 on one of Japan’s leading gourmet review platforms and honored with the Bronze Award on four occasions. Chef Daisuke Tsuji, who honed his craft in Italy, presents Italian cuisine that reinterprets regional traditions through his own distinctive sensibility.

Vegan menus can be accommodated with reservations made at least one week in advance. Guests are kindly asked to provide full details of any dietary restrictions in the special notes section when booking.

The kitchen works exclusively with seasonal vegetables sourced from a trusted network of dedicated contract farmers. From soil preparation to cultivation methods, exceptional care is taken to ensure the highest quality. Regional heirloom produce is also featured, allowing the natural flavors and aromas unique to each locale to shine.

The warmly appointed interior, rich with the texture of natural wood, offers 20 table seats as well as a fully private dining room for up to six guests. Generous spacing between tables ensures a relaxed and unhurried dining experience. English menus are available, making the restaurant comfortably accessible to international guests.

4. Napule Minami Aoyama Main Store

Selected four times among the Top 100 restaurants by one of Japan’s most prestigious gourmet review platforms, Napule Minami Aoyama Main Store is widely regarded as a pioneer of authentic Neapolitan pizza in Tokyo, celebrated for pizzas baked in a traditional wood-fired oven.

Guests seeking vegan accommodations are requested to clearly note any ingredients they do not consume in the special remarks section at the time of reservation. The menu also features naturally vegan pizzas such as the Marinara, prepared without cheese and based on a simple yet expressive combination of tomato sauce and fresh basil.

The restaurant places a strong emphasis on organic vegetables, personally selected by the owner through visits to production regions. The wheat flour used for the dough is organic and imported directly from Italy. The signature wood-fired oven is a bespoke piece, crafted by Italian artisans brought to Japan specifically for this purpose. Each pizza is baked with expert precision, allowing not only the toppings but the dough itself to shine with depth and character.

The bright, white-toned interior evokes the atmosphere of southern Italy, creating an inviting and relaxed setting. English menus are available, ensuring a comfortable dining experience for international guests.

5. DepTH brianza

Selected as a Michelin Selected Restaurant for three consecutive years, DepTH brianza presents innovative Italian cuisine rooted in locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Guests requesting vegan accommodations are kindly asked to note their dietary requirements in the special remarks section when making a reservation.

Chef Yoshiyuki Okuno, raised in a family that operated a traditional kappo ryotei—a refined Japanese dining establishment centered on seasonal cuisine and close interaction between chef and guest—refined his skills while traveling extensively throughout Italy. Drawing on classical Italian techniques, he layers his own creative sensibility with influences from other culinary disciplines, crafting dishes that evoke the feeling of a journey across regions and cultures. Over many years, he has built close relationships with producers across Japan, enabling the kitchen to consistently source ingredients of exceptional quality.

Guided by the belief that “everyone involved in the restaurant plays a leading role,” the space is intentionally intimate, with seating for just 12 guests. English menus and English-speaking staff are available, making the restaurant particularly welcoming to international diners.

6. Etruschi

Etruschi offers inventive Italian cuisine that blends traditional Italian recipes with a contemporary, creative flair. Guests requesting vegan accommodations are kindly asked to detail any dietary restrictions in the special remarks section when making a reservation.

Appointed Executive Chef in 2024, Takashi Iwaki brings a wealth of experience from French cuisine and pastry, as well as 13 years as sous-chef at a renowned Italian restaurant in Ginza. He emphasizes the natural qualities of each ingredient, drawing out their full potential, while also incorporating Japanese produce and culinary techniques from around the world to create truly unique dishes.

Housed in a three-story standalone building, the restaurant features a 70-seat party room on the first floor, a 40-seat dining area and bar counter on the second floor, and private rooms accommodating 4–14 guests on the second and basement levels. English menus are available, ensuring a comfortable experience for international diners.

7. Farsi largo ! (ファルスィ ラルゴ)

Farsi largo! has been selected as a Michelin Selected Restaurant for three consecutive years, offering classic Italian cuisine that showcases the finest seasonal ingredients. Guests requesting vegan options, or with food allergies or other dietary restrictions, are kindly asked to inform the restaurant in advance.

Chef Hidenaga Tsuji, a celebrated chef who trained at Michelin-starred establishments in Italy and has appeared on television, brings the flavors of Northern Italian regional cuisine to life using carefully chosen Japanese ingredients. The kitchen emphasizes vegetables sourced directly from contracted farms, including organic Italian produce and seasonal Japanese vegetables, while all other ingredients are selected for their exceptional quality, both domestically and abroad.

The European-inspired interior, dominated by white tones, exudes elegance and refinement. Tables and custom chairs made from Japanese wood enhance a warm and inviting atmosphere. English menus are available, ensuring a seamless experience for international guests.

8. DAL-MATTO (ダルマット 恵比寿店)

DAL-MATTO Ebisu was selected in 2021 among the Top 100 restaurants on one of Japan’s most respected gourmet review platforms and offers course-based dining that highlights the best of seasonal ingredients. The menu is exclusively a chef’s tasting course, with no à la carte options. Guests requesting vegan accommodations are kindly asked to specify any ingredients they cannot eat when making a reservation.

Chef Masato Hirai, who trained at renowned restaurants in Italy and Tokyo, carefully selects seasonal vegetables from multiple trusted farms and brings out their full potential through a variety of refined cooking techniques. The restaurant’s signature dish is the chilled pasta with seasonal fruit, where the delicate sweetness and acidity of the fruit perfectly complement the ultra-thin pasta, creating a visually striking and flavorful experience.

The chic interior features a 4-seat counter for an immersive culinary experience, 19 comfortable table seats, and a private room for up to five guests. After dining in the basement, guests can enjoy desserts and coffee on the first-floor lounge, served as part of the experience.