10 Romantic Restaurants in Tokyo Perfect for a Date

Tokyo is home to a diverse array of restaurants, offering romantic options in both Japanese and Western styles. We’ve selected fine dining spots, with a focus on Michelin-listed restaurants that feature stunning views from high-rise buildings, beautiful interiors, outstanding cuisine, and impeccable service. Whether you’re planning a date, honeymoon, or special occasion, these venues are sure to be highlights of your trip to Japan.

1. Nagatacho Sushi Kanesaka (永田町 鮨かねさか) / Sushi / Akasaka・Toranomon

This sushi restaurant, part of the star-studded Kanesaka group, opened in 2022. Chef Toru Osumi has an impressive background, including serving sushi to international guests at the 2008 Hokkaido Toyako Summit and earning Michelin stars for five consecutive years at the Macau location. The sushi, made with the freshest ingredients, showcases the chef’s expert craftsmanship. The refined, traditional Japanese house-style atmosphere is perfect for an intimate, adult date. The restaurant features distinct counter styles on each floor, with the second floor being reservation-only, making it ideal for private, special occasions.

2. Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Tokyo (グッチ オステリア ダ マッシモ ボットゥーラ トウキョウ) / Italian / Ginza・Nihonbashi

This Italian restaurant has earned one Michelin star in both 2023 and 2024. It offers a unique cuisine that blends traditional Italian dishes with Japanese ingredients. The interior, inspired by Gucci's luxury aesthetic, creates a sophisticated space perfect for an adult date. The dishes are served on Gucci-branded plates, enhancing the luxurious experience. This extraordinary Italian dining experience is a popular choice for birthday and anniversary dates.

3. Honten Yamashina (本店 山科) / Teppanyaki / Ginza・Nihonbashi

Famous for its "fully-matured Omi beef" (a high-grade Japanese beef) cooked to perfection by skilled chefs, this teppanyaki restaurant boasts a unique location overlooking the Ginza 4-chome intersection. Its relaxed interior and lighting create a stylish atmosphere ideal for adult dates. With both teppanyaki counters and private yakiniku (Japanese-style barbecue) rooms, it accommodates a variety of date scenarios. With over 1,000 rare wines to choose from, guests can enjoy perfect pairings with their top-quality meat.

4. Ginza Yamashina (銀座 山科) / Yakiniku / Ginza・Nihonbashi

1. Japan Restaurant Award, Best 100 (2021 - 24)

A sister restaurant to the previous entry, this yakiniku spot has been selected for Japan's Best 100 Restaurants list for three consecutive years (2022-2024). It uses carefully selected, high-quality Japanese Black beef, with dedicated grill masters adjusting the heat for each cut and portion. Despite being a yakiniku restaurant, its relaxed ambiance and fully private rooms make it a popular date spot. The extensive drink menu, featuring curated wines, sake, and rare whiskies, appeals to adult alcohol enthusiasts.

5. Itsuka (慈華) / Chinese / Aoyama

This Chinese restaurant has maintained one Michelin star for three consecutive years (2022-2024). While respecting the long history of Chinese cuisine and culture, it offers unique Chinese dishes using Japanese ingredients. The menu is limited to seasonal courses. The subdued lighting and modern interior create a relaxing atmosphere for adults to enjoy both the meal and their date. This high-end Chinese restaurant is perfect for special anniversary dates.

6. Plaiga TOKYO (プレーガ 東京) / French / Akihabara・Kanda・Tokyo Station

Selected as a Michelin Guide restaurant for two years in a row (2023-2024), this French restaurant is run by a Japanese chef who trained at Michelin-starred restaurants in France. The concept, 'French cuisine journeying through Japan’s four seasons,' offers changing flavors throughout the year. The clean, modern restaurant provides a sophisticated space ideal for adult dates.

7. KOKYU (枯朽) / Japanese / Ryogoku・Koto・Tokyo Skytree Area

This innovative French restaurant was selected for the Michelin Guide in 2024. It offers creative French cuisine emphasizing spice aromas and tea flavors, along with cocktail pairing courses (non-alcoholic options available). The interior, a renovated small warehouse, features an antique shop-like entrance and a dimly lit, cozy space, making it ideal for a hidden, intimate date. The shelves displaying pottery from various countries and eras add a museum-like touch, ensuring guests stay intrigued.

8. ARMANI / RISTORANTE (アルマーニ リストランテ) / Italian / Ginza・Nihonbashi

Selected for the Michelin Guide in 2024, this Italian restaurant is a contemporary ristorante by luxury brand Armani, fusing Japanese and Italian food cultures. It serves traditional yet innovative dishes like rice-shaped pasta with domestic saffron risotto, traditional carbonara, and tiramisu. With its luxurious, gold-accented interior and chic atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for a sophisticated adult date.

9. LE PRISTINE TOKYO (ル・プリスティン東京) / French / Akasaka・Toranomon

Selected for the Michelin Guide in 2024, this innovative restaurant is the Tokyo branch of Belgium's Michelin-starred "Le Pristine," helmed by a leading chef in the Dutch culinary scene. It offers a unique taste that fuses the Dutch terroir and cuisine from the chef's hometown of Zeeland with Italian flavors. The dining experience is linked with music and art in a contemporary setting. The monochrome interior creates a chic, minimalist space perfect for relaxed adult dates. Open from breakfast to dinner, it's suitable for dates across a wide age range.

10. Okada (おか田) / Japanese

1. Japan Restaurant Award, Best 100 (2023)

Selected for Japan's Best 100 Restaurants list in 2023, this Japanese restaurant offers a harmony of seasonal Japanese cuisine and carefully selected natural wines. A hidden gem, it’s perfect for adults seeking a relaxed date or celebrating special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays. The counter seats, made from a single wooden board surrounding the kitchen, allow guests to enjoy an open atmosphere while watching the chef's techniques up close. The understated yet elegant Japanese setting provides a uniquely romantic experience of enjoying seasonal omakase (chef's choice) courses with natural wines.