Esterre by Alain Ducasse
フランス料理 エステール by アラン・デュカス
French in Marunouchi & Otemachi, Tokyo, 6 min walk from Ōtemachi Station
Our analysis
- #2of 17 French restaurants in Marunouchi & Otemachi
- ¥19,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,160
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and TuesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Esterre by Alain Ducasse is 2nd of the 17 French restaurants in Marunouchi & Otemachi and 63rd of 393 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥19,000 (on its website), about the same as the ¥20,160 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥14,950 (on Pocket Concierge) is 36% above the ¥11,000 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥14,950, 21% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,100 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥21,850 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Marunouchi & Otemachi with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esterre by Alain Ducasse | #63 | ¥19,000 | ¥14,950 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Ōtemachi | Mon, Tue |
| Antica Osteria Del Ponte | #85 | ¥13,000 | ¥5,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Tokyo | — |
| Restaurant Prunier | — | ¥24,150 | ¥13,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Nijūbashimae | Mon |
| Plaiga TOKYO | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,400 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Ōtemachi | Tue, Wed |
| Jardin de Sens Tokyo | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥8,855 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Nijūbashimae | — |
| GRILL UKAI Marunouchi | — | ¥12,100 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Nijūbashimae | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier |
How to book Esterre by Alain Ducasse
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-5001 (+81-50-5456-5001 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
MENU DÉJEUNER 13000
Lunch
¥14,950
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
MENU DÉJEUNER 14000
Lunch
¥16,100
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥1,150 more than the one above
MENU DÉJEUNER 18000
Lunch
¥20,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$140
¥4,600 more than the one above
MENU DÉJEUNER 19000
Lunch
¥21,850
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥1,150 more than the one above
MENU CARTE 23000
Lunch
¥26,450
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥4,600 more than the one above
MENU CARTE 23000
Dinner
¥26,450
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
MENU CARTE 24000
Lunch
¥27,600
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥1,150 more than the one above
MENU CARTE 24000
Dinner
¥27,600
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
MENU CARTE 28000
Lunch
¥32,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$210
¥4,600 more than the one above
MENU CARTE 28000
Dinner
¥32,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$210
MENU CARTE 29000
Lunch
¥33,350
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
¥1,150 more than the one above
MENU CARTE 29000
Dinner
¥33,350
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–13:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–13:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–13:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–13:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–13:30, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 60 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart Elegant * Men are requested to wear jackets. During the summer season, wearing a jacket is optional, but please arrive in a collared shirt. * We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing casual attire such as T-shirts, shorts, sandals, or sportswear. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | November 2019 |
Getting there
6 min walk (450 m) from Ōtemachi Station.
Also near: Nijūbashimae (Exit 6): 8 min · Tokyo (Exit M10): 9 min
- Leave Ōtemachi Station and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 120 m.
- Bear right at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 180 m.
- Turn left at Tully's Coffee and walk 50 m.
You arrive at Esterre by Alain Ducasse.
Look for
フランス料理 エステール by アラン・デュカス
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Palace Hotel Tokyo
Written this way on the building
Floor
6F
5 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
フランス料理 エステール by アラン・デュカス東京都千代田区丸の内1-1-1 Palace Hotel Tokyo 6F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-1-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0005 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Directly connected to the underground passage from Exit C13b at Otemachi Station on the subway. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Tokyo Imperial Palace, 850 m, about 14 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Palace Hotel Tokyo, 30 m, about 1 min walk
- Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, 410 m, about 7 min walk
- The Tokyo Station Hotel, 620 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Esterre by Alain Ducasse has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Esterre by Alain Ducasse in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
From the restaurant's website
| Chef | 小島 景 |
|---|
As stated on en.palacehoteltokyo.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Esterre by Alain Ducasse cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Esterre by Alain Ducasse have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Esterre by Alain Ducasse closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Esterre by Alain Ducasse?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Esterre by Alain Ducasse?
Ōtemachi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (450 m). Tokyo Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Esterre by Alain Ducasse have a dress code?
Smart Elegant * Men are requested to wear jackets. During the summer season, wearing a jacket is optional, but please arrive in a collared shirt. * We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing casual attire such as T-shirts, shorts, sandals, or sportswear.
Does Esterre by Alain Ducasse have a Michelin star?
Yes. Esterre by Alain Ducasse has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.