Riccio

Set within a residential pocket of Shinjuku's Ichigaya-Yakuojicho, Riccio makes an inviting retreat when you want to step away from the city's bustle and sip something carefully made. Across the counter, drinks are poured with quiet precision as time slows down.

Cocktails for Every Mood and Season

Classic mixed drinks form the core of the drinks list. Sharply executed short cocktails feature prominently, from a rye Manhattan mixed with sweet vermouth to the bright citrus snap of a Sidecar. Hot concoctions bring welcome warmth on cooler evenings or when your throat needs soothing, with options such as the Café Diable—warmed brandy and coffee—and the Bull's Milk, combining milk and syrup. Reviews also highlight drinks crafted with seasonal fruit, making it well worth asking what is fresh behind the bar.

From Afternoon Pours to Nightcaps

Doors open at 17:00 from Tuesday to Friday, and from 14:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, with Mondays closed. Those looking to slip in for an unhurried holiday drink while it is still light out will find weekends particularly convenient. Food is also served, allowing the space to accommodate a solitary evening of contemplation just as comfortably as quiet conversation with a companion. Dogs are welcome inside too, offering a gentle spot to pause in the middle of a neighborhood walk.