PRIMO PASSO

Italian · Tokyo · Michelin One Star · Chef Kenichi Tanaka

Newly promoted to one Michelin star in 2025, PRIMO PASSO offers contemporary Italian cuisine with a focus on handmade pasta and seasonal ingredients. The name meaning 'first step' reflects the chef's humble approach to classic Italian cooking.

Minato-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo

• One Star

Menu

Dishes

• Panna Cotta — Silky panna cotta with seasonal fruit coulis.
• Burrata with Seasonal Tomatoes — Fresh burrata cheese with heirloom Japanese tomatoes and basil oil.
• Carpaccio di Manzo — Thinly sliced wagyu beef carpaccio with arugula and aged parmesan.
• Tortelli di Zucca — Handmade pumpkin-filled tortelli with brown butter and sage.
• Risotto ai Frutti di Mare — Creamy seafood risotto with seasonal shellfish and saffron.
• Tiramisù — Classic tiramisù with espresso-soaked savoiardi and mascarpone cream.
• Branzino al Forno — Oven-roasted sea bass with herbs and seasonal vegetables.
• Tagliolini al Tartufo — Handmade tagliolini with fresh black truffle and butter sauce.
• Ossobuco alla Milanese — Traditional braised veal shank with gremolata and risotto alla milanese.
• Agnello Scottadito — Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and seasonal contorni.

Cocktails

• Vermentino di Sardegna (1800) — Fresh Sardinian white with citrus and herbal notes.

Wines

• Barolo DOCG (3000) — Noble Piedmont red from Nebbiolo grape, powerful and complex.

Tasting Menu

• Cena Course (15000) — Full evening tasting menu showcasing the chef's seasonal Italian creations across six courses.
• Pranzo Course (8000) — Lunch tasting menu featuring antipasto, primo (pasta), secondo (main), and dolce.

Phone: +81 3-6826-9672

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