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Bistro CLOVER

Bistro CLOVER

Bistro CLOVER（ビストロ クローバー）新宿御苑前

Below street level near Shinjuku-gyoenmae, Bistro CLOVER serves thoughtful small plates with wine, from Ezo deer cutlet and bottarga-topped mayo eggs to fruit butter with ricotta.

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01 / ABOUT THE PLACE

About this place

Descend the stairs into the basement and the bustle outside gives way to a warm, welcoming space. Near Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station, Bistro CLOVER pairs approachable bistro cooking with thoughtful touches and a generous selection of wines and other drinks to enjoy at ease.

Appetite-opening small plates and colourful starters

A good place to begin is the “mayo tama,” the bistro’s take on oeuf mayo, a French classic, topped generously with bottarga. A soft-boiled egg is layered with house-made mayonnaise and the savoury saltiness of Italian bottarga, making it a pleasing match for a first drink. Fruit brings a bright note to other starters, including creamy burrata with seasonal fruit and fruit butter pairing dried fruit with ricotta’s gentle sweetness and savoury edge.

A signature meat dish, crisp outside and juicy within

One of the signature dishes is an Ezo deer cutlet, listed on the menu as made with deer from Hokkaido. The menu describes it as Ezo deer paired with a house sauce and finished slowly in the oven, resulting in a fried dish that is light to eat. Red wine is suggested alongside it. As the dish takes time to cook, the recommendation is to order it with your first round.

For a shared table or a relaxed evening on your own

Other hot dishes include an omelette with salty shirasu and a kick of green chilli, finished with a squeeze of lemon, as well as rich chicken liver mousse sharpened with balsamic vinegar. One diner who visited alone noted that the amount of food could be adjusted; the counter also makes a comfortable spot to linger over a glass of wine at your own pace. To finish, choose between a chai pudding fragrant with spices and a rich chocolate terrine, then let the conversation linger a little longer.

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What you can do here.

Dining styles, seating types, and payment options. Find the way to enjoy your meal that suits you best.

Food and drinks

  • Great cocktails
  • Extensive wine selection
  • All-you-can-drink available
  • Alcohol Served
  • Cocktails Available
  • Hard liquor available
  • Beer available
  • Wine available
  • Light bites
  • Small plates restaurant
  • Food happy hour available
  • Dinner menu available
  • Dessert available

Dining & takeaway

  • Dine-in
  • No delivery

Seating & Facilities

  • Seating available
  • Table service available
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Restrooms available
  • Non-smoking

Also great for

  • Featured for dinner
  • Casual
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Good for Groups
  • Transgender friendly
  • Family-friendly

Reservations

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Reservations accepted

Payment

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Debit cards accepted
  • Transit IC cards accepted
  • au PAY not accepted
  • d-barai not accepted
  • PayPay not accepted
  • V-Money not accepted
  • Rakuten Pay not accepted

Entrance & mobility access

  • No wheelchair-accessible restroom
  • No wheelchair-accessible seating
  • No wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Entrance is not wheelchair accessible
  • No hearing loop

Other information

  • Counter Seating Dining
  • On-site bar available
  • Trendy atmosphere
  • Relaxing Atmosphere

04 / YOUR NEXT STOP

Make this your next stop.

Sono Futami Building B1F, 1-chome-32-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022

Directions03-5341-4665
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Please contact the venue directly with enquiries or reservation requests.

Opening hours

Open now

Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)

MondayToday17:00–23:00
Tuesday17:00–23:00
Wednesday17:00–23:00
Thursday17:00–23:00
Friday17:00–23:00
Saturday17:00–23:00
Sunday17:00–23:00
Sono Futami Building B1F, 1-chome-32-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022Open in Google Maps

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Good to know before you visit.

Can I make a reservation?

Reservations are accepted, and booking ahead for dinner is recommended.

Are there any points to keep in mind when ordering meat dishes?

Because meat dishes take time to cook, orders are only accepted with your first order, and the last order is at 21:00.

What is the recommended signature menu item?

The three premier signature dishes featured are Hokkaido Yezo Sika Deer Fillet Cutlet (2,600 yen), Melting Burrata Cheese with Seasonal Fruit (2,600 yen), and Mayo-Tama Generously Topped with Bottarga (700 yen).

Do you have an all-you-can-drink plan?

A 2-hour all-you-can-drink option (2,500 yen) available for same-day ordering offers beer, highballs, wine, and cocktails.

What payment methods are accepted?

Credit cards, debit cards, and transit IC cards are accepted. QR-code payments such as PayPay and d Barai are not supported.

Is it easy to visit even for 1 person?

Counter seating is available, and portion sizes can be adjusted for guests dining alone.

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