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Le Pristine Tokyo brings the vision of celebrated chef and entrepreneur Sergio Herman to the ground floor of Hotel Toranomon Hills. Known for his long-held Michelin star at Oud Sluis in the Netherlands, Herman describes this restaurant as a passionate embodiment of his mission. It is not just a restaurant, he says, but a place where the things he loves—music, art, design, fashion—elevate the dining experience into a celebration of everyday joy.
Herman’s cooking respects the traditions of the Zeeland region where he grew up, while elevating pure Italian cuisine into what he calls “New Italian.” The result is a style that feels both rooted and original. The Michelin guide has taken note, awarding the restaurant a Recommended mention in its 2026 selection. Le Pristine Tokyo presents this original approach through courses that change with the seasons, available at lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner.
The restaurant was designed by the Danish studio Space Copenhagen, who also worked on Herman’s Antwerp flagship and his restaurant Blueness. The interiors at Toranomon Hills Station Tower are intended as a seamless backdrop for the five elements at the core of Le Pristine’s identity: food, fashion, design, art, and music. Ninety seats include a 24-seat patio and an 8-seat private room, offering flexibility for everything from a quiet lunch to a celebratory dinner.
Beyond the main dining room, Le Pristine Tokyo also operates a café serving all-day fare, afternoon tea, aperitivo, and even takeaway. Whether you come for a weekday lunch, a weekend brunch, or a full evening experience, the restaurant aims to immerse you in what it calls “immersive gastronomy”—a sensory world where contemporary Italian cooking meets carefully curated surroundings.
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