Café Cotton Club is a multi-level Italian dining bar in Takadanobaba, a short walk from the station. Its distinctive building combines a terrace, open kitchen, and several differently styled floors, making it more of a destination than a quick neighborhood café.
The kitchen serves pizza, pasta, salads, and meat dishes, while the bar program and occasional live jazz give evenings a livelier feel. It is a useful choice for a long lunch, a casual dinner, or drinks with friends after exploring the west side of Shinjuku.
Find it on Takadanobaba’s main side streets at 1-17-14 Takadanobaba. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, with a broad price range that makes it approachable for visitors and local groups.