Apicius

Tokyo, Japan

Opened in 1983, Apicius is a grand French restaurant that exudes elegance in every detail, from its Chagall paintings and Rodin sculptures to its gold-rimmed porcelain dinner service. Set within a stately maison with Art Nouveau interiors, the Tokyo restaurant serves classic French cuisine in an opulent setting. The refined menu showcases seasonal ingredients through dishes such as cherry salmon saltimbocca with béarnaise sauce and white asparagus pudding topped with caviar. Signature favourites include a silky bouillabaisse and sea urchin and caviar served with vegetable mousse and consommé jelly. Desserts celebrate French classics, including crêpes Suzette, while a retro tableside cheese trolley adds to the old-world charm. Diners can choose a la carte or from three tasting menus – Traditional, Gourmand and Prestige. With a 50,000-bottle wine cellar and a strict dress code in place, this is iconic fine dining in the Japanese capital.

Key Information

• Average price per person $195
• Tasting menu from $285
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Sat
• 03-3214-1361
• Visit Apicius's Website

Location

Sanshi Kaikan B1F, 1-9-4 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 100-0006