With the end of the year approaching, I decided to scout out potential candidates for a holiday meal with my children. My criteria: good food (of course) with something on the menu that would appeal to the under-12 set, great ambience — special enough without being so formal that it would be stressful — and a place where children could wander without bothering other patrons or running out into the street.
Perfectly fitting the bill is & Style Restaurant, an Italian restaurant in Tokyo's Tenoha Daikanyama complex, which also includes a coffee shop, boutique, cafe, market and coworking space.
Strings of lights, cobblestones, and well-appointed greenery give the complex a festive feel right from the moment you enter its open courtyard. I have to confess, though, my favorite aspect of this restaurant is the ample space, with enough room between tables to easily maneuver a stroller.