Chianti Due at Akihabara, Tokyo

Riverside Italian restaurant on the 2nd floor of Hotel Resol Akihabara, sister to the long-running iL Chianti chain.

Chianti Due is the Akihabara branch of iL Chianti, the long-running Italian restaurant group founded in Tokyo's Sasazuka in 1972. It sits on the second floor of Hotel Resol Akihabara, two minutes from Akihabara Station, and is one of the few riverside restaurants in the area, with the Kanda River flowing past its large windows. The interior is decorated with murals inspired by the stable of Christ's birth. The menu spans breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a celebrated house salad dressing that has become a signature across the chain. Lunch is popular with shoppers and hotel guests alike, while the evening menu leans into pasta, pizza and hearty mains. The space is non-smoking with 44 seats and accepts major credit cards. For relaxed Italian dining with a view in Akihabara, Chianti Due offers a welcome change of pace from the local izakaya scene. Its long heritage and warm, unhurried service make it a dependable choice for couples, families and business meals alike.