La Pioche serves French bistro cooking with natural wines at 1 Chome-18-1 Nihonbashikakigaracho, with Star Wine List recognition in 2026.
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- Address
- 1 Chome-18-1 Nihonbashikakigaracho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0014, Japan
- Phone
- +81 3-3669-7988
- Website
- ja-jp.facebook.com
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French bistro cooking, salciccia suzuki, grilled asparagus
French bistro cooking frames dinner here, with salciccia suzuki and grilled asparagus among the named dishes. Organic and local sourcing sit behind the menu brief without turning the format away from a bistro meal.
Natural wine, sake, wine cellar
Natural wine and sake both matter at La Pioche, and a wine cellar supports the drinks focus. Conversational noise and leisurely pacing suit a dinner planned around talking as much as ordering another glass.
Opinionated About Dining casual Japan rankings
Opinionated About Dining placed La Pioche in its Casual in Japan ranking across 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, moving from #56 to #82, #99, and #143.
Price and Positioning
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pioche | Chūō, French Bistro with Natural Wines | $$$ | |
| GOURMANDISE | Minato, French-Japanese Fusion Bistro | $$$ | |
| KOTARO Hasegawa DOWNTOWN CUISINE | Taitō, French Fine Dining | $$$ | Michelin Plate |
| BAMBAKUN | Ōta, French-Japanese Dessert Tasting | $$$ | Michelin Plate |
| Kitajima-tei | Shinjuku, Classic French Bistro | $$$ | |
| ABBESSES | Shibuya, Parisian Bistro | $$$ | Michelin Plate |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #143
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Star Wine List
Star Wine List
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #99
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Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #82
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Opinionated About Dining Casual in Japan Ranked #56
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At a Glance
- Intimate
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Low Profile Address
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Open Kitchen
- Wine Cellar
- Natural Wine
- Sake Program
- Organic
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 5–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm, functional lighting in a compact, understated room focused on conversation, wine bottles, and the glow of the charcoal grill.