The Pizza Bar On 38th

Italian restaurant · Chūō

The Pizza Bar On 38th

Italian restaurant · Chūō

2 Chome-1-1 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-8328, Japan

Highlights

Elevated dining meets artisanal pizza at The Pizza Bar on 38th, where intimate seating and fresh, inventive toppings create a slice of heaven.

2 Chome-1-1 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-8328, Japan Get directions

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¥10,000+ · Menu

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@eater

"Open for: Lunch and dinnerPrice range: $$$Since 2014, Roman chef and pizzaiolo Daniele Cason has been serving Roman-style pizza made from a blend of five organic Italian flours and 80 percent Italian water. The dough is fermented for 48 hours, resulting in a delicate and airy crust. The restaurant is on the 38th floor of the Mandarin Oriental hotel in the quiet Nihonbashi district, with only eight seats at the marble countertop overlooking the open kitchen and pizza oven. Dinner is omakase-style with two seatings, and diners try eight different pizzas. The set meal begins with a pizzino of mascarpone, fior di latte cheese, olives tapenade, and truffles, but if you go at lunch be sure to order it as an appetizer. Toppings change throughout the seasons, drawing from Japan’s diverse offerings such as sansai (mountain vegetables), Nagano prosciutto, and Sado Island fresh figs.Know before you go: The pizza has been voted third best in Asia on the 50 Top Pizza list, and Cason was named the 2022 pizza-maker of the year by the Italian awards body." - Yukari Sakamoto

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@cntraveler

"A Michelin Bib Gourmand spot inside the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, where chef Daniele Cason serves pizzas with duck salsiccia and Wagyu beef."

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@michelinguide

"Taking inspiration from its name, the counter here seats just eight. The courses are made possible thanks to having each seating start at the same time. Pizzas baked one after another are cut into eight equal slices, each with different toppings, so guests can try all eight varieties in one sitting. The dough is made from organic Italian wheat and takes a long time to mature, creating a moist crust with a light texture. This is a popular place, so make your reservations early." - Michelin Inspector

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F R

Google

Best pizza in the world so we had to check it out literally hours after we landed. Getting reservations were very easy and the atmosphere was quite relaxed. Please do book in advance. We did a few months earlier. The flavours were unique and the ingredients were as fresh as they come - farm to table pizza omakase. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience even though some of the pizzas were a little underwhelming or not something my palette quite understood. However, I highly recommend it.

Dylan H

Google

Easily the most unique pizza experience I've ever had. The pizza itself was like no pizza texture I've ever had before. Almost like focaccia, it is light, crispy and airy. The toppings were all fresh, seasonal and unique. While some of the combinations were definitely a lot, they were always tasty, and never ordinary. For all the variety in the toppings, I was expecting a similar variety in dough styles as well, but If you're a pizza fan, this is definitely a one-of-a-kind experience in a very unexpected and unassuming place.

Aibi Y.

Google

It was such a great experience. Everything was so great. It was definitely worth the wait. We were so happy when we finally got a reservation. This great pizza bar is found on the 38th floor of Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. This dining experience really felt intimate since you get to see the great Pizza Makers work their magic of creating great pizza. They even explain the ingredients and where they were from. Such a pleasant experience. The Pizza were so delicious! The pizza crust was exceptional! I would really recommend this place. The Pizza makers and the staffs were really nice too. Would definitely love to go back again someday.

Rashed

Google

I was lucky enough to get a reservation at “The Pizza Bar on 38th,” considered one of the best pizza restaurants in the world, and the experience was absolutely incredible! They serve a slice from each pizza they make, allowing you to try a variety of delicious flavors throughout your visit. Each pizza was better than the last, with fresh ingredients that melted in your mouth with every bite. The entire experience was top-notch, and I highly recommend it to any pizza lover—definitely a must-try!

C K

Google

Pizza omakase that is said to be one of the best in Asia. It lives up to that name. There are eight seats only and each person gets one slice of each pizza cut in eight. They give you eight pizza slices so in total you get to eat a whole pizza (plus appetiser and dessert) Tokyo is full of great food but please reserve your tummy for this dinner. They get their seasonal ingredients fresh from local farms and serves pizza with toppings that can be unexpected but goes together very well and tastes really great. (If you are traditionalist in terms of pizza and find it blasphemous to put wagyu on pizza then maybe this is not the place for you) The chefs prepare the pizza on the counter as part of dining experience and they will also show you the pizzas for nice photos which you can show your family and friends. Reservations are available from two months prior. They are very hard to get (one of the most difficult I’ve done in Japan) so you better either plan your trip early and click it the moment it turns 12am Japan time two months before your meal or sign up to the waiting list and keep a close monitor to your email. The price is also not cheap but it’s worth the hassle and the money.

Adrienne Lin

Google

I had high expectations here after hearing glowing reviews from friends. My expectations were exceeded—this was the best pizza I’ve had! For me, the dough is the most important part, and theirs is a high-hydration, 48-hour fermented masterpiece. The crust on their Roman-style pizza alla palla had the perfect chew and airy texture. The lunch omakase included six slices of pizza. That sounds like a lot, but the slices were small. I did skip breakfast as well and opted to not have drinks, though the mocktail pairing did look fantastic. If I had to pick a favorite, the sette formaggi (seven-cheese) with truffle honey would be tops. I also enjoyed a creative slice that combined house duck salsiccia, ankimo liver, and pickled carrot. Their signature pizzino—a layered focaccia pizza filled with mascarpone, black olives, and topped with shaved black truffle—was like a grown up grilled cheese, fancy and comforting! Dessert was just as memorable: a rich, luxurious chocolate hazelnut affogato with contrasting cacao nib crumble. Beyond the food, the experience itself was very fun. The chefs were engaging and not camera-shy, even encouraging photos and videos. English was the default language. The only downside? Reservations. With just eight seats per seating and four seatings a day, snagging a spot requires some planning. Spots open online daily, two months in advance at midnight Tokyo time.

Mariana Carvalho

Google

Such a great experience! We booked it a few months in advance and it was worth the planning. The ingredients are either locally sourced or imported from Italia; it is a farm-to-table concept, and everything tasted so fresh. Everyone was extremely friendly. The pizzas were phenomenal; and of course the pizzino was my favorite. 10/10 recommend!

Jonathan Tien

Google

I won’t lie, I was initially a little skeptical about a pizza omakase but Pizza Bar exceeded my expectations. Pizza was delicious and inventive, ingredients were fresh, and the chefs were friendly and engaging to boot. Great dining experience and hope to be back someday