L'Affinage
レストラン ラフィナージュ
French in Ginza, Tokyo, 2 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- #5of 46 French restaurants in Ginza
- 76%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed MondaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 6
In our ranking, L'Affinage is 5th of the 46 French restaurants in Ginza and 28th of 393 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 76% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 77% of its French restaurants. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (2 times), and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 20 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 67% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
French restaurants in Ginza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginza Ooishi | #10 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | Online, Japanese only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Higashi-ginza | Wed |
| ESqUISSE | #12 | ¥42,560 | ¥24,640 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ginza | Wed, Thu |
| Ginza L’écrin | #21 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ginza | Wed |
| L'Affinage | #28 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ginza | Mon |
| Esprit C. Kei Ginza | #48 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Shimbashi | Mon, Sun |
| Dominique Bouchet Tokyo | #55 | ¥20,160 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ginza-itchōme | Wed |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book L'Affinage
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 03-6274-6541 (+81-3-6274-6541 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We do not have a strict dress code, but we kindly ask that men refrain from wearing shorts and sandals when visiting our restaurant. Recommended attire is smart casual. |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | October 2018 |
Getting there
2 min walk (120 m) from Ginza Station, Exit A5.
Also near: Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 3 min · Ginza-itchōme (Exit 8): 6 min
- Leave Ginza Station by Exit A5 and walk south-east for 40 m.
- Turn right at Noa Coffee onto Azuma Street and walk 40 m.
You arrive at L'Affinage.
Look for
レストラン ラフィナージュ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
GINZA-A-5
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
Show this to a taxi driver
レストラン ラフィナージュ東京都中央区銀座5-9-16 GINZA-A-5 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-9-16 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Ginza station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 110 m, about 2 min walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 280 m, about 5 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 190 m, about 3 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 480 m, about 8 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 630 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
L'Affinage has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. L'Affinage 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
Questions visitors ask
How much does L'Affinage cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is L'Affinage closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to L'Affinage?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to L'Affinage?
Ginza Station, about 2 minutes on foot (120 m). Higashi-ginza Station is about 4 minutes away.
Does L'Affinage have a dress code?
We do not have a strict dress code, but we kindly ask that men refrain from wearing shorts and sandals when visiting our restaurant. Recommended attire is smart casual.
Does L'Affinage have a Michelin star?
Yes. L'Affinage has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.