Tabelog ratingLocated within the Four Seasons Hotel at Marunouchi, SEZANNE (SEZANNE) delivers a world-class French dining experience shaped by Japanese ingredients. The meal, led by chef Daniel Calvert, is known for its elaborate opening sequence of one-bite amuse-bouches that set a refined tone. The kitchen's voice is clear, using acidity and fermentation to create complex, layered dishes from exceptional local seafood and produce.
Guests consistently praise the opening bites, including a 48-month Comté cheese preparation and a morsel of white shrimp from Toyama. Other standout dishes frequently mentioned are a chawanmushi with sea urchin and white corn, king crab with asparagus and caviar, and the charcoal-seared kinmedai (splendid alfonsino). The freshly made brioche with Bordier butter is another highlight. While many enjoy the pigeon main course, some diners find its flavour too gamey. The desserts, particularly a signature dish combining caviar with buttermilk and white chocolate, are often described as showstoppers.
Be aware that the kitchen is famously unwilling to accommodate substitutions or ingredient dislikes, a policy stated clearly during booking. A few reviewers have noted minor service slips, but praise for the professional service, elegant pre-dinner lounge, and extensive wine pairings is far more common.
For a special occasion, SEZANNE is widely considered worth the significant expense. Reviewers in 2024–2026 reported paying around ¥50,000–¥57,000 for the main tasting menu (Menu SÉZANNE), with a shorter lunch option (MENU DU JOUR) at about ¥27,830. A glass of Champagne costs around ¥4,500, and wine pairings can add a substantial ¥40,000–¥65,000 to the bill. A 15% service charge is applied.
- Location: On the 7th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. It is a 4-minute walk from Tokyo Station (Yaesu South Exit) or a 3-minute walk from Kyobashi Station on the Ginza Line (Exit 5).
- Reservations: Required, typically made online. Special events often sell out quickly.
- Allergies & Dietary Restrictions: The restaurant states it cannot accommodate any allergies or food dislikes. Guests with allergies to alcohol, shellfish, or crustaceans are explicitly asked to refrain from making a reservation.
- Dress Code: Smart casual. Men are required to wear a jacket or a long-sleeved shirt with a collar. T-shirts, shorts, and sandals are not permitted.
- Age Restriction: Only guests of junior high school age and older are permitted.
- Payment: Major credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Seating: The dining room has 42 seats, with a private room for up to 6 guests available.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: Available.
