Esterre by Alain Ducasse · Restaurant · Tokyo
One MICHELIN star French dining room on the 6th floor of Palace Hotel Tokyo.
Esterre by Alain Ducasse is the French dining room on the 6th floor of Palace Hotel Tokyo in Marunouchi, and holds one MICHELIN star in the MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2026. The name is the Occitan word for mother earth, from the region where Ducasse grew up, and the kitchen tells a story of land meeting sea through Japanese produce. Chef Kei Kojima, who worked alongside Ducasse for more than a decade and spent three years as sous chef at Le Louis XV in Monaco, has led the kitchen since 2023.
The room was designed by Shinichiro Ogata's studio SIMPLICITY in a palette of browns, with handmade washi paper as the main material and kept simple so the natural scenery beyond the windows carries the view. The main dining room seats 60, and three private rooms take parties of two to ten.
The menu carte leans on seasonal produce from across Japan, much of it cooked over embers: saddle of Ezo venison with braised cabbage and poivrade sauce, seared matsukawa flounder with celery and hazelnut jus, blue lobster with homardine, and Monsieur Tanaka beef from Kobe. Desserts include a rum baba made as in Monte-Carlo and an apple and juniper berry composition with pine nut cream.
Lunch is served Wednesday to Sunday with last orders at 1:30 pm, and dinner starts at 6 pm with last orders at 8 pm; the restaurant closes on Mondays and Tuesdays except public holidays. The dress code is smart elegant, gentlemen are asked to wear a jacket, and children are welcome from age 10.
Address: Palace Hotel Tokyo 6F, 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Tokyo
Private dining and large groups
Three private dining rooms with western-style seating: two for 2 to 6 guests and one for 6 to 10.
Private rooms are held on request rather than booked online. See every Las Vegas restaurant that takes a group.
Esterre by Alain Ducasse takes reservations through TableCheck. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Tokyo; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Lunch 11:30 - 14:00, Dinner 18:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: Lunch 11:30 - 14:00, Dinner 18:00 - 22:00
- Friday: Lunch 11:30 - 14:00, Dinner 18:00 - 22:00
- Saturday: Lunch 11:30 - 14:00, Dinner 18:00 - 22:00
- Sunday: Lunch 11:30 - 14:00, Dinner 18:00 - 22:00
Frequently asked about Esterre by Alain Ducasse
How do I get a reservation at Esterre by Alain Ducasse in Tokyo?
Tables at Esterre by Alain Ducasse are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Tokyo plan, our Tokyo partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Esterre by Alain Ducasse?
Esterre by Alain Ducasse is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Esterre by Alain Ducasse?
Esterre by Alain Ducasse keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Esterre by Alain Ducasse located?
Esterre by Alain Ducasse is in Tokyo, at Palace Hotel Tokyo 6F, 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005. MyRSVP can build it into a full Tokyo itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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