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European Lunch with a Ginza Flair

6 Restaurants
From French to Austrian, Ginza offers refined Western dining with elegant décor and attentive service. Here are six unforgettable Ginza restaurants to explore.
Updated on 29 October 2025

Ginza has prospered since the mid-19th century as a center of fashion, where tradition and innovation live side by side. Thoughts of lunch in Ginza conjure images of a unique mood found nowhere else. These restaurants capture the true spirit of the central Tokyo district, serving French, Italian and Austrian cuisine. Each establishment beckons with the splendid décor and attentive service in the Western tradition. Here are six to try.

ARMANI / RISTORANTE
10F, 5-5-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, 104-0061 Tokyo
¥¥¥ · Italian

Italian cuisine infused with Japan’s seasonal sensibilities. Contemporary presentations are prepared using modern techniques while respecting regional traditions. The opulence of the gold-accented décor aptly reflects Ginza’s refinement.

Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo
4F, 6-6-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, 104-0061 Tokyo
¥¥¥ · Italian

Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo unites Italian fashion with culinary artistry. Fittingly for Ginza, the meeting place of the world’s haute couture, everything about this osteria projects luxury. Entering the otherworldly dining room is like stepping into a fairy tale.

GINZA HABSBURG VEILCHEN
7F, 7-8-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, 104-0061 Tokyo
¥¥¥ · Austrian

The restaurant takes its name from Austria’s Habsburg dynasty. The menu features Viennese and regional cuisines, which evolved under the influence of surrounding countries. A dazzling chandelier, Bösendorfer piano and other appointments grace an elegant dining room.

Gendaisaryo Ginza Fugetsudo
2F, 6-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, 104-0061 Tokyo
¥¥¥ · French

Respect for classic recipes sets the tone. The meal begins with pâté en croûte (a traditional pâté baked in pastry), followed by fish and meat generously finished with sauce. For dessert, Western confections complete the experience.

ESqUISSE
9F, 5-4-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, 104-0061 Tokyo
¥¥¥¥ · French

An original dialogue between French and Japanese gastronomy, shaped by the chef’s inspirations as he travelled from terroir to terroir. Each dish reflects his unique sensibility, delicate in flavor and pleasing to the eye. Graceful service from the waitstaff and sommelier adds a further layer of refinement.

BEIGE Alain Ducasse
10F, 3-5-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, 104-0061 Tokyo
¥¥¥ · French

A sophisticated ambience complements the stylish interior in this restaurant by a legend of the French cuisine. The popular lunch offering is a selection of prix fixe courses. Cuisine, interior and service come together to create an occasion of elegance.



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