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12 Best Restaurants with a View in Tokyo

12 Best Restaurants with a View in Tokyo

Sep 30, 2024

12 fine dining restaurants in Tokyo with spectacular views, selected by OMAKASE and our partners at the Michelin Guide.

Tokyo is a city full of skyscrapers, offering numerous restaurants with stunning views.

veiw of tokyo night

Tokyo is a city filled with highrises and towering hotels. Many of these are crowned in fine dining restaurants that offer views of Tokyo's vast cityscape. Lit up with twinkling neon and offices burning the midnight oil, Tokyo transforms into a picturesque backdrop perfect for a special occaison or memorable date. These 12 restaurants feature selections from the Michelin Guide and OMAKASE's own catalogue of restaurants, each serving cuisine befitting of their breathtaking views.

1. Plaiga TOKYO (プレーガ 東京) / French / Tokyo Station

New selection
Michelin Guide, 2024

Plaiga, headed by chef Shota Ikeda, brings guests closer to the seasons with its vegetable-forward course menus. Diners enjoy the changing of the seasons as reflected in a sea of trees and elegant landscape that surrounds the restaurant. Chef Ikeda's signature dish, Yamagata Tsuyahime Kegani, reflects the changing seasons as viewed along the Wadakura waterway of the Imperial Palace, which can be seen from Plaiga's floor to ceiling windows. In addition to its frequent vegetable rotations Plaiga also directly sources Hida beef from gifu prefecture throughout the year, paying attention to changes in the meat's quality and character in each season. The restaurant received Michelin Guide selection in both 2023 and 2024.

Plaiga TOKYO 's Information
Operation hours
Lunch: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Last Entry: 1:00 PM)
Dinner: 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM (Last Entry: 7:30 PM)
Regular holiday
Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Price range
Lunch: USD 138.72 - USD 174.51
Dinner: USD 174.51 - USD 223.74
Address
Nihon Seimei Marunouchi Garden Tower M2F, 1-1-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Otemachi Station
Directions from station
Direct connection from Exit D6 of Otemachi Station
*If taking a taxi, please tell the driver to "Garden Tower" or "Salesforce" instead of "Garden Centre."
Payment methods
Cash, Credit card
Seats
18 Seats
Awards
Michelin
New selection
Available Seats at Plaiga TOKYO

2. ARMANI / RISTORANTE (アルマーニ リストランテ) / Italian / Ginza

New selection
Michelin Guide, 2024

ARMANI RISTORANTE, a 2024 Michelin Guide selection, spand the tenth and eleventh floors of the Armani Ginza Tower. Its warm, inviting cuisine includes risotto using Japanese saffron and an updated take on the classic carbonara. Views of Ginza's premium shopping and luxurious streets lie just beyond the window pane, while inside the sensibilities of Armani beguile guests with equally opulent cuisine. Leading the charge is ARMANI RISTORANTE's head chef, Carmine Amarante, a Naples native to came to Tokyo in 2018. Since 2020, Chef Amarante's dedication to pursuing the comforting luxury of Italian soul food through the lens of ARMANI's singular aesthetic has defined ARMANI RISTORANTE's position among Tokyo's great Italian restaurants.

ARMANI / RISTORANTE's Information
Operation hours
Lunch: 11:30AM - 3:00PM Last Entry Time 2:00PM
Dinner: 6:00PM - 11:00PM Last Entry Time8:00PM
Regular holiday
Sundays, Mondays
Price range
Lunch: USD 97.63 - USD 154.58
Dinner: USD 162.72 - USD 244.08
Address
Armani Ginza Tower 10F, 5-5-4, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Ginza Station
Directions from station
0 min walk from B3&B5 exit of Ginza Station
Payment methods
Credit card available
Seats
30 Seats
Awards
Michelin
New selection
Available Seats at ARMANI / RISTORANTE

3. Ginza Yamashina (銀座 山科) / Yakiniku / Ginza

Chef Ishida takes pride in offering beef with a 2-week aging time and unique light-fastness, dubbed "Azuki-iro" due to its similarity to red beans. This deep, rusty color exemplifies the ideal balance between lean and fatty meat, a careful product of Japanese breeding techniques and expert aging. Surprisingly, its signature dish is a petite gyu-katsu sandwich, a memorable bite of pillowy bread and juicy wagyu. From its private rooms, where staff expertly grill each cut and tune the heat of yakiniku flames to suit, views of Ginza add to the charm of modern interior design. Ginza Yamashina, a winner of the Japan Restaurant Award, has also been named one of the Best 100 Yakiniku restaurants in Japan since 2021.

Ginza Yamashina's Information
Operation hours
Lunch: 12:00PM - 3:00PM (Last entry 1:00PM)
Dinner: 5:00PM - 11:00PM (Last entry 9:00PM)
Regular holiday
The New Year's Holidays
Price range
Lunch: USD 105.77 - USD 154.58
Dinner: USD 105.77 - USD 244.08
Address
GICROS GINZA GEMS 7/8F, 6-4-3, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Ginza Station, Yurakucho Station
Directions from station
2 minutes walk from Ginza Station
4 minutes walk from Yurakucho Station
Payment methods
Cash, Credit card
Seats
80 Seats
Awards
Awards
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Available Seats at Ginza Yamashina

4. Sazaanka (さざんか) / Teppanyaki / Toranomon

Sazanka's 41st-floor restaurant space towers over much of the city. Its windows are occupied by evening views of stars and open sky with glimpses of Tokyo's cityscape as seen from The Okura Prestige. Sazanka traces its cuisine back to the roots of teppanyaki and is a classic representative of the Okura brand. Teppanyaki, now a classic culinary style, was first debuted for the 1964 Olympics to captivate foreign visitors with the quality of Japanese cooking. Sazanka makes use of seasonal ingredients from the land and sea, selecting the best fish and seafood to pair with fresh vegetables and premium cuts of meat. Sazanka's selection of domestic black-haired wagyu includes sought-after Kobe beef as its signature ingredient.

Sazaanka (さざんか)'s Information
Operation hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Last Order: 9:00 p.m.
Price range
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Address
2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, The Okura Tokyo, Okura Prestige Tower, 41st Floor
Nearest station
Toranomon Hills Station
Directions from station
201 meters from Toranomon Hills.
Payment methods
Credit card accepted
(VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners)
Seats
80 Seats

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5. apothéose (アポテオーズ) / French / Toranomon

New selection
Michelin Guide, 2024

Chef Keita Kitamura opened apothéose in 2023. Located in Tokyo NODE, apothéose cuts a stark contrast between the breathtaking views around it and the down-to-earth philosophy behind its cuisine. Chef Kitamura spent eight years training under the Narisawa banner before making his own name in Paris with a Michelin star. His return to Tokyo marks a new chapter in his cuisine, one that calls attention to the importance of grounding in nature while serving dishes hundreds of meters in the air. Each thought-provoking course is tailored to the day, and no two evenings share exactly the same menu.

apothéose (アポテオーズ)'s Information
Operation hours
6:00 p.m. (last entry at 7:30 p.m.)
Regular holiday
Sundays,Mondays
Price range
JPY 25,000 - JPY38,000
Address
Toranomon Hills Station Tower 49F, 2-6-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Toranomon Station
Payment methods
Cash, Credit Card
Seats
33 seats

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6. KEI Collection PARIS (ケイ コレクション パリ) / French / Toranomon

Plush couch seating, familiar tables, and intimate chef-driven counter dining spaces fill out the 49th floor of Toranomon Hills Station Tower. A new concept from star chef Kei Kobayashi, KEI Collection PARIS offers a la carte dinner options and a full bar with sweeping views of Tokyo. This location is a grown-up gastronomic playground, where experimental French cuisine delights guests. By focusing on the essence and inherent nature of each ingredient, the chefs of KEI Collection PARIS coax out surprising new culinary experiences using ingredients from Japan and around the world. Grass-scented wagyu beef and other thoughtful signatures have earned KEI Collection PARIS selection in the Michelin Guide.

KEI Collection PARIS (ケイ コレクション パリ)'s Information
Operation hours
Mon, Sun
5:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Last Order: Food 11:00 p.m., Drinks 12:00 a.m.

Thu, Fri, Sat
5:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Last Order: Food 1:00 a.m., Drinks 1:30 a.m.
Regular holiday
Tue, Wed
Price range
JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
Address
2-6-2 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Toranomon Hills Station Tower, 49th Floor
Nearest station
Toranomon Hills Station
Directions from station
112m from Toranomon Hills Station
112 meters from Toranomon Hills.
Payment methods
Credit card accepted
(VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners)
Seats
100 Seats

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7. The Pizza Bar on 38th (ピッツァバー on 38th) / Pizza / Nihonbashi

New selection
Michelin Guide, 2024

Eight seats, eight pies, eight slices, and just one seating. The Pizza Bar on 38th incorporates the rustic whimsy of New York pizza parlors with the elegance of countertop omakase in a way that only Tokyo could. This petite venue's sought-after seats occupy the 38th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo in Nihombashi. Its signature pie is the Bufala, an organic Italian-wheat pizza crust topped with Buffalo mozzarella, tomato, and basil. From its sky-high dining room, guests can enjoy the view of Tokyo's skyline. Unlike many restaurants on this list, The Pizza Bar on 38th serves its Michelin-selected and Bib-Gourmand-awarded pies during daylight hours, during a shorter lunch course, making for a spectacular mid-day meal with a view.

THE PIZZA BAR ON 38TH's Information
Operation hours
Lunch:11:30-15:00 (L.O.14:00)
Dinner:17:30-22:00 (L.O.21:00)
Regular holiday
Open all year round
Price range
Lunch: USD 130.99 - USD 130.99
Dinner: USD 130.99 - USD 130.99
Address
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, 38F, 2-1-1, Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Mitsukoshimae Station
Directions from station
2 minutes walk from Mitsukoshimae Station
Payment methods
Credit card available
Seats
8 Seats
Awards
Michelin
New selection
Awards

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8. Sense (センス) / Chinese / Nihonbashi

  1. Michelin (2014 - 21): One Star
  2. Michelin (2024): Selected Restaurant

Just a floor down from its Italian neighbor, The Mandarin Oriental in Nihombashi provides another fine dining experience with a memorable view. At Sense, led by Chef de Cuisine Toshiyuki Nakama, guests enjoy dim sum and orthodox Cantonese cuisine while looking out across Tokyo. From Sense's windows, the modern marvel of Tokyo Skytree creates the perfect backdrop. Signature dishes include Barbequed Platinum Pork and Kyoto Duck, Double-boiled Superior Broth with Abalone, and more. Sense held its Michelin Star from 2014 to 2021 and remains a Michelin selection.

Sense (センス)'s Information
Operation hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Last Order: 2:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Last Order: 8:00 p.m.

Sat, Sun, Public Holiday
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Last Order: 3:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Last Order: 8:00 p.m.
Price range
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Address
2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, 37th Floor
Nearest station
Mitsukoshimae Station
Directions from station
114 meters from Mitsukoshimae.
Payment methods
Credit card accepted
(VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners)
Seats
70 Seats

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9. PIERRE GAGNAIRE (ピエール・ガニェール) / French / Akasaka

  1. Michelin (2008 - 23): Two Stars

Pierre Gagnaire has been called the Picasso of the Kitchen for his artistic French cuisine. At his namesake venye in Tokyo, courses take on a life of their own with sauces that dance across plates of Japanese ingredients. Each meal beautifully applies a French treatment to the venue's domestic canvas, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that has been honored with Two Michelin Stars. Tokyo Tower rises above the skyline in eye-catching red when viewed from the windows of the ANA InterContinental Hotel. A fitting piece of scenery, Tokyo Tower also exemplifies French genius in a way that can only be enjoyed in Japan, just like PIERRE GAGNAIRE.

PIERRE GAGNAIRE (ピエール・ガニェール)'s Information
Operation hours
Wed, Thu
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Last Order: 8:00 p.m.

Fri, Sat
12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Last Order: 1:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Last Order: 8:00 p.m.

Sun
12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Last Order: 1:30 p.m.
Regular holiday
Mon, Tue
Price range
JPY 20,000 - JPY 59,999
Address
Akasaka 1-12-33, Minato City, Tokyo, ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo 36th floor, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
Nearest station
Tameike-Sanno Station
Payment methods
Credit card accepted
Seats
35 Seats
( 1 private room/1 semi-private room)

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10. est (エスト) / French / Tokyo Station

  1. Michelin (2022 - 24): One Star

Crowning Otemachi's Four Seasons Hotel is one Michelin starred French restaurant Est. The restaurant's menu expresses the essence of French cuisine through chef Guillaume Bracaval's humble beginnings. Growing up in a small French village, the chef's childhood experience of tending the family's vegetable garden sprouted into a lifelong career. Est's cuisine focuses on terroir and paying respect to Japan's native ingredients, even featuring a map of Japan. From its windows, guests can enjoy looking out over the architecture surrounding Tokyo Station, the Marunouchi area, and beyond.

est (エスト)'s Information
Operation hours
Lunch time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dinner time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Regular holiday
Monday
Price range
JPY 9,000 - JPY 40,000
Address
39F Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi, 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Otemachi
Payment methods
cash,credit card(Master card, VISA, AMEX, Diners, Union Pay, JCB)
Seats
72

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11. China Blue (チャイナ・ブルー) / Chinese / Ginza

  1. Michelin (2008 - 13): One Star

Once guests pass through its blue gates, the hardwood interior and warm lighting that bathes China Blue's dining space invite guests to peer out the sky-high windows onto Tokyo Bay. China Blue evokes the opulence and sea-faring history of Cantonese cuisine from its menu to its atmosphere. Vegetarian a la carte dishes that highlight mushrooms and seasonal produce make China Blue's menu friendly to a variety of diners, while the eye-catching serving style is as bold as its flavors. Diners can expect to be wowed by a walk-in wine cellar and glimpses at the kitchen while finding their seats. After earning its first Michelin star in 2008, China Blue has continued to wow Tokyo with its scenery and Chinese cuisine.

China Blue (チャイナ・ブルー)'s Information
Operation hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Last Order: 2:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Last Order: 9:00 p.m.
Price range
JPY 8,000 - JPY 29,999
Address
1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo, Conrad Tokyo 28th floor
Nearest station
Shinbashi Station
Shiodome Station
Payment methods
Credit card accepted
(VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners)
Seats
90 Seats
( 3 private rooms)

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12. WASHOKU 蒼天 SOUTEN / Japanese / Akasaka

Souten's interior calls attention to its soaring location on the 35th floor of The Prince Gallery. From walls and ceilings, artful furnishings inspired by crystalline structures build on the venue's ice theme. As if frozen in time, this restaurant sources the best ingredients from the season and served them fresh. A floor to ceiling wine cellar contrasts the sweeping views of Tokyo viewed from wrap-around windows. In addition to a main dining room serving Japanese food, guests can choose to dine at a dedicated sushi counter or sip sake sourced from around Japan at WASHOKU SOUTEN's sake bar. Part of the interior decoration also features sake casks decorated with the timeless insignias of their breweries.

WASHOKU 蒼天 SOUTEN's Information
Operation hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Sat, Sun, Public Holiday
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Price range
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
Address
1-2 Kioicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, The Prince Gallery 35th floor
Nearest station
Nagatacho Station
Akasaka-mitsuke Station
Payment methods
Credit card accepted
(VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX)
Seats
108 Seats

Make a Reservation

About the author

Koyanagi
Koyanagi

A Tokyo-based foodie, she spends nearly all of her earnings on culinary explorations throughout Japan, from street food to fine dining. Her passion for food has become a career, contributing to gourmet magazines and collaborating with TV shows. She also handles the creation of articles for OMAKASE. When dining out, she makes it a point to properly understand the chefs' and restaurateurs' backgrounds and philosophies.