9 designer bars and restaurants to try in Tokyo in 2024: from Gucci Osteria and Ralph Lauren’s Ralph Coffee, to Café Dior by Ladurée, Louis Vuitton’s Le Cafe V and Chanel’s Beige Alain Ducasse
Who says your luxury fashion shopping trip has to end by the time you reach the checkout counter? Sure, you’ll be buzzing with your selection of new clothes, bags, and accessories, but these days, brands are diversifying the customer experience so that you can stay behind for some light bites – and tipples – long after you’ve finished your shopping spree.
In Tokyo, Japan’s fashion and shopping capital, there are plenty of designer-owned restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from to drink and dine in style.
Here are nine of the best luxury fashion brand-run concepts to check out next time you’re in Tokyo:
1. Bulgari’s Il Ristorante Luca Fantin
Located on the ninth floor of Ginza Tower along with Bulgari’s flagship store and hotel, the fancy Il Ristorante Luca Fantin truly dazzles thanks to sophisticated interiors and an elegant, Japanese-inspired menu. With 15 years in the biz already under its belt, this Michelin-recommended fine diner, which is also a regular on the Asia’s 50 Best list, serves decadent dishes while staying true to the Italian fashion house’s stylish roots.
2. Gucci Osteria de Massimo Bottura
After opening successful restaurants in Florence and Beverly Hills, Gucci Osteria landed in Tokyo in 2021, and has since added a Seoul branch to its ever-expanding portfolio.
3. Ralph Lauren’s Ralph’s Coffee
4. Café Dior by Ladurée
5. Louis Vuitton’s Le Cafe V
6. Chanel’s Beige Alain Ducasse
Perched on the 10th floor of Chanel Ginza, the two-Michelin-star restaurant takes contemporary fine dining to new heights under the vision of “the master of the French gastronomical world”, per Michelin’s description.
7. Bulgari Bar
8. Armani/Ristorante
Sleek and upscale, the Armani/Ristorante sits on the 10th and 11th floors of the 56-metre-high Armani/Ginza Tower concept store. With dishes like the signature imperial prawn gazpacho and kue fish “acqua pazza”, this modern Italian restaurant pulls out all the stops in world-class dining. Meanwhile, for something lighter, guests can also head to the Emporio Armani Caffé Omotesando which is easy to spot when walking along Aoyama-dori.
9. Dunhill Bar
This British luxury goods company may specialise in menswear, but, as evidenced by the stylish Dunhill Bar, also does F&B rather well too. Located inside Dunhill’s Ginza boutique, the menu includes original Dunhill drinks made with seasonal fruits and flavourful ingredients. Those who are feeling peckish can also try the lunch menu and afternoon tea set.
- Bulgari’s got Il Ristorante Luca Fantin and Bulgari Bar, Gucci’s Osteria de Massimo Bottura sits pretty in Ginza, and Ralph Lauren’s Ralph’s Coffee brings a touch of New York to Tokyo
- Architects Jun Aoki and Peter Marino have created a gorgeous experience at Louis Vuitton’s Le Cafe V, while Armani/Ristorante serves up Italian delights, and Dunhill Bar takes tipples to new heights