アピシウス
Chiyoda, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
The Read
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Book アピシウス when the priority is a composed Yurakucho meal with enough quiet for a group or special-occasion conversation. Skip it if the plan calls for a low-spend café stop, a fast bite, or a dessert-only break around Marunouchi.
About アピシウス
アピシウス is a Tokyo venue with published daytime and evening hours from Monday through Saturday, it is closed on Sunday. The verified guidance is limited, so plan around the confirmed basics: the city is Tokyo, the dress code is business casual, hours are listed for both daytime and evening periods on operating days.
Use this page as a practical planning check rather than a claim about cuisine, menu format, prices, awards, seating, or signature dishes. Those details are not verified here, so confirm current booking requirements and menu information directly with the venue before you go.
Choose it for a planned Tokyo meal, not an unverified quick-bite promise
The clearest confirmed planning point is timing. アピシウス is listed as open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–11 PM, with Sunday closed. Business casual dress is also confirmed, so it is a better fit for diners who are prepared for a neat, planned meal than for anyone hoping to make assumptions about a casual stop.
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Where it fits among other Tokyo options
If you are comparing other Tokyo stops, keep the distinction simple: アピシウス is the venue to evaluate when its confirmed daytime and evening hours and business-casual dress code fit your plan. Hamano Ya Parlor Yuurakuchou ten, La Maison du Chocolat Marunouchi ten, PRUNIER, TexturA may be useful comparison points depending on the kind of outing you want, but check each venue directly for current details.
For readers building a wider Tokyo dining plan, compare アピシウス with other Tokyo venues based on confirmed needs such as hours, dress expectations, booking availability, location within the city. Avoid relying on unverified claims about price, cuisine, awards, seating, or specific dishes unless you have confirmed them with the venue.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Apicius presents itself as a resolutely classical French house in Tokyo, the kind of restaurant that defines the city’s first wave of haute cuisine. Operating from a basement address in Yurakucho since the 1980s, it trades on consistency and technical rigor rather than trend-driven reinvention. The dining room feels discreet and purposeful: service and cooking are anchored in long practice, and the room caters to regulars who value steadiness over novelty. For diners who appreciate polished classical technique, precise execution and a restrained, intimate environment, Apicius reads as a quietly authoritative destination.
Best For
This is a place geared toward focused, important meals rather than casual socializing. The neighbourhood and clientele—described as expense-account and professional diners—make the restaurant a natural fit for business dinners and special occasions where formality and reliability matter. Its intimate basement setting also makes it suitable for date nights in which the food and service take center stage. Guests who prioritize technical mastery, measured service and a calm, private ambience will find Apicius aligns with those expectations.
Ordering Tips
Trust the kitchen’s classical strengths and include the signature mousse of sea urchin, caviar and vegetables when it’s available—the dish is singled out among the restaurant’s offerings. Because the house is celebrated for consistency and adherence to classical technique, expect composed, carefully executed preparations rather than experimental plates. If you prefer a steady, traditional French experience with emphasis on refinement and balance, order conservatively and let the kitchen’s established repertoire lead the meal.
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒100-0006 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Yurakucho, 1 Chome−9−4 B1 · Directions
Also consider
Restaurant context
How it compares in Yurakucho and Marunouchi
For a formal central Tokyo meal, Apicius and PRUNIER are the closest comparisons because both sit in the French lane. Choose Apicius when the priority is a composed dining-room setting near Yurakucho; choose PRUNIER when the ¥¥¥ French signal fits the brief and the group wants a clearer price-tier cue before committing.
Hamano Ya Parlor Yuurakuchou ten is the value play at JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, it makes more sense for a casual stop than a planned special meal. La Maison du Chocolat Marunouchi ten, at JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, is better for a sweets-focused pause in Marunouchi, not a full restaurant booking.
TexturA is the cross-shop for diners who want a different Tokyo dining style rather than a classic formal meal. If booking difficulty is the main concern, keep Hamano Ya Parlor Yuurakuchou ten and La Maison du Chocolat Marunouchi ten as lower-commitment backups; if ambiance and occasion fit matter more, stay with Apicius or PRUNIER.
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Compare アピシウス
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| アピシウス | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| La Maison du Chocolat Marunouchi ten | Tokyo | , | JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 | No published awards |
| TexturA | Tokyo | , | , | No published awards |
| Hamano Ya Parlor Yuurakuchou ten | Tokyo | , | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | No published awards |
| Apicius | Tokyo | French | , | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #21Star Wine Lists 20262026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 Michelin PlateTabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 · #752025 Michelin Plate2025 Tabelog Silver2025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond |
| PRUNIER | Tokyo | French | ¥¥¥ | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a daytime or evening visit better at アピシウス?
Both daytime and evening periods are listed from Monday through Saturday. Verified hours are 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–11 PM, with Sunday closed. Choose the slot that best fits your Tokyo schedule, confirm current availability with the venue.
Can アピシウス accommodate groups?
Group suitability is not verified here. If you are planning for multiple diners, check the venue's official channels to confirm booking availability and any current policies.
How far ahead should I book アピシウス?
A specific booking window is not verified here. Plan ahead if timing matters, especially for an evening visit, confirm current reservation procedures directly with the venue.
What should I wear to アピシウス?
The verified dress code is business casual. Dress neatly and avoid assuming that very casual sightseeing clothes will be the best fit.
What are alternatives to アピシウス in Tokyo?
For comparison, consider TexturA, PRUNIER, Hamano Ya Parlor Yuurakuchou ten, or La Maison du Chocolat Marunouchi ten, depending on the kind of Tokyo stop you want. Check each venue directly for current hours, menus, booking details.
Is アピシウス good for a special occasion?
It may work for a planned Tokyo meal if the listed hours and business-casual dress code fit the occasion. Specific claims about private dining, seating, menu format, or special-occasion packages are not verified here, so confirm directly before booking.
What should I order at アピシウス?
No verified signature dish or menu format is provided here. Check the venue's official channels for the latest menu details before you go.
