Esterre by Alain Ducasse

Esterre by Alain Ducasse is a fine dining restaurant showcasing contemporary French haute cuisine in partnership with DUCASSE Paris, and listed as a one-star restaurant in “Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026.”

A core pillar of the restaurant is local sourcing. In line with Ducasse’s philosophy of uncovering what high-quality ingredients can be found in a given destination and then applying French culinary techniques to their preparation, Esterre serves up the best produce from Japan.

*Gentlemen are requested to wear jackets. For summer, jackets are optional but collared shirts are required.
*Please refrain from casual clothing such as T-shirts, shorts, sandals, and sportswear.
*Children 10 years old and older are welcome to dine with us.

*Closed on July 22 (Wed.). Open on July 20 (Mon.) & August 11 (Tue.).

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HOURS OF OPERATION |
Lunch: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm L.O.
Dinner: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm L.O. (10:00 pm Close)
*Closed on Mon. & Tue. (except public holidays)

LOCATION | 6th Floor

DRESS CODE | Smart Elegant
*Gentlemen are requested to wear jackets. For summer, jackets are optional but collared shirts are required.

SEATS | 60
3 private dining rooms

T: +81 3 3211 5317
E: esterre@palacehotel.jp

Palace Hotel Tokyo esterre Entrance H2
Palace Hotel Tokyo Esterre Daytime H2

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*All prices are inclusive of consumption tax and subject to an additional 15% service charge.
*Menus and prices are subject to change without notice.

a taste of summer

Sardine stuffed with squid and pistachio, truffled anchovy condiment
Lightly grilled blue lobster, roasted tomatoes, lemon and croutons
Mango and matcha tea delight

*Sardine and Blue lobster to be served from late June.
*Menus are subject to change without notice.

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Sardine stuffed with squid and hazelnut
Palace Hotel Tokyo Esterre By Alain Ducasse Summer 2026 Blue Lobster H2
Lightly grilled blue lobster
Palace Hotel Tokyo Esterre By Alain Ducasse Summer 2026 Mango And Matcha Tea Delight H2
Mango and Matcha Tea Delight
Palace Hotel Tokyo Esterre By Alain Ducasse Summer 2026 Summer Wine Selection H2
Summer Wine Selection

By the Glass

summer wine selection

Lusco Albariño | JPY 2,500
Perriet-Jouët Blanc de Blancs | JPY 4,500

*Limited availability.

Reservations Required

cakes from esterre

Mangue | ⌀12cm x H5.5cm JPY 7,800

Crafted with generous amounts of mango, this vibrant creation captures the essence of summer.
Layers of fresh mango and fruit-rich mango jelly are complemented by the light, crisp texture of coconut croustillant. A hint of zesty lime beautifully balances out the mango’s natural sweetness, resulting in a refreshing and elegant masterpiece.

Available June 1 (Mon.) through August 31 (Mon.)
*Available as an add-on to a lunch or dinner order.
*Not available for individual orders nor for takeout.
*Advance reservations required by 6:00 pm 5 days prior. Any cancellations after that time will incur a charge of 100%.

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Palace Hotel Tokyo Esterre Cake Mangue II H2
Mangue
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private dining

In addition to its main dining area, Esterre by Alain Ducasse features three beautifully appointed private dining rooms.

Available with western-style seating, the fully enclosed spaces are ideal for hosting intimate gatherings.

Seating capacities range from 2 to 10.

Room usage fees range from JPY 11,000 to JPY 22,000.

Please contact us for more details.

CANCELLATIONS & LATE ARRIVALS POLICY

Cancellations of lunch, dinner, and private room reservations must be received by 10:00 pm (local time) on the previous business day.

No-shows and cancellations received after the above noted times will incur a charge of JPY 5,500 per person for lunch and JPY 11,000 per person for dinner reservations.

And to ensure the timely accommodation of punctual guests, arrivals of more than 30 minutes past the original time reserved will also be considered cancelled.

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Chef de Cuisine Kei Kojima

chef's profile

Chef de Cuisine – Kei KOJIMA

Born in 1964 in Tokyo, grew up in Kamakura. Kei trained under Michel Guérard, Alain Chapel and Pierre Gagnaire during his experience in France from 1988. Working together with Alain Ducasse and his right-hand man Franck Cerutti for more than 10 years at Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse in Monaco, Kei was also the Sous Chef for 3 years. Alain Ducasse says about Kei: “the Japanese chef who understands and carries out my culinary philosophies better than any other chef in the world.”
After returning to Japan with this experience and technique, Kei has been the Executive Chef of Beige Alain Ducasse Tokyo since 2010, being listed as a Michelin 2-star restaurant for 8 consecutive years. As a leading chef who has embodied Alain Ducasse’s world of cuisine in Japan, he is now taking on a new challenge at Esterre by Alain Ducasse.

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