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

Feb 11 , 2024

Gucci Osteria in Tokyo pops with colour and Alice in Wonderland-style whimsy. Photo: Gucci

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

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.

The entrance to Gucci Osteria in Tokyo. Photo: Gucci

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

Bulgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin. Photo: Bulgari Hotels

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.

The Ginza restaurant helmed by head chef Antonio Iacoviello takes a whimsical approach to its interiors, with the light-filled space exuding a colourful and vibrant aesthetic that could have been taken straight from the pages of Alice in Wonderland. Fusing Italian gastronomy with Japanese ingredients, the Michelin-starred venue is sure to delight the senses after you’ve embarked on a shopping expedition with the Italian brand.