Le Pristine Tokyo, the casual fine dining restaurant and cafe at Hotel Toranomon Hills overseen by Michelin-starred chef Sergio Herman, is presenting a series of early summer limited menus from May 1 to June 30, 2026. The lineup includes a new chapter of the ongoing "Italian Regions" dinner series focused on Tuscany and Liguria, a Shine Muscat and musk melon afternoon tea, original cocktails inspired by early summer nature, and a seasonal evening canape plan.
Italian Regions — A Gastronomic Journey Through Italy with Sergio Herman
The "Italian Regions" series at Le Pristine Restaurant Tokyo explores Italy's food culture region by region, reinterpreted through the perspective of Michelin-starred chef Sergio Herman. In May and June, the second chapter shifts the stage to Tuscany and Liguria.
Tuscany, centered on Florence and its rolling hill country, is known for the spirit of cucina povera (humble home cooking) — simple regional dishes making the most of flavorful vegetables, beans, cheeses, and other familiar ingredients. Liguria, home to the dramatic coastlines of the Cinque Terre, features light Mediterranean cuisine that draws on its geography between sea and mountains, making generous use of fragrant basil and other herbs, fresh vegetables, olive oil, and seafood. The common thread running through Herman's course is "respect for ingredients" — treating vegetables and herbs as the backbone of each dish rather than relying on elaborate technique, drawing out the purity and harmony of each element.
The course opens with Zucchini Carpaccio, a dish that lets the umami of thinly sliced zucchini — a quintessential Tuscan summer vegetable — shine through, layered with the mild bitterness of artichoke, the richness of pistachio, the saltiness of green olive, and depth from Pecorino Toscano. The highlight of the course, Cannelloni with Pesto Genovese, draws inspiration from the traditional Ligurian method of slowly grinding fresh basil by hand with a mortar and pestle. Herman was captivated by this technique after meeting an artisan in the region who still makes traditional mortars and pestles, discovering how the delicate fragrance and vibrant green color of basil can only be fully realized through this unhurried process. The dish wraps ricotta and spring vegetables in cannelloni, finished with a basil, olive oil, and aged-cheese pesto, topped with langoustine reminiscent of Herman's hometown of Zeeland. It is a defining expression of Le Pristine's philosophy of "New Italian," rooted in Italian tradition yet elevated through Herman's own sensibility.
Involtini, a reinterpretation of a Tuscan home-cooked dish, wraps black pork in savoy cabbage with rosemary and serves it alongside a cream of cannellini beans. The main course of domestic Akaushi beef draws on Tuscany's tradition of beef served at celebratory occasions, paired with wagyu bresaola and herb-fragrant salsa verde, with white asparagus, fermented garlic, and black sesame creating a dialogue between Italian and Japanese culinary cultures. The dessert, Lemon Confit, brings a nod to Liguria's citrus traditions — smooth stracciatella gelato with citrus fragrance and the richness of pine nuts, leaving a refreshing finish reminiscent of Mediterranean sunshine.
Executive sommelier Satoru Mori has selected wines from Tuscany, Liguria, and beyond to complement each course.
Dinner — SERGIO'S JOURNEY 6-Course Menu
- APERITIVO: Lobster, avocado, crème crue, crystal caviar & Piolo – Brut Réserve Cuvée Sergio Herman (glass)
- Zucchini carpaccio, artichoke, pistachio, Pecorino Toscano, verbena
- Cannelloni with Pesto Genovese, langoustine, spinach, ricotta, fennel pollen
- Sea bass croccante, shellfish nage, celery, myoga, olive oil
- Involtini, savoy cabbage, black pork, rosemary, Tuscan-style cannellini beans
- Domestic Akaushi beef, roasted eggplant, fermented garlic, black sesame, grilled white asparagus, wagyu bresaola, salsa verde
- Lemon confit, bergamot, pine nut praline, orange blossom, stracciatella
Price: 6-course menu (including 1 aperitivo and a glass of Champagne): ¥18,700 / Wine pairing: ¥8,800
Wine pairing includes selections such as Etichetta Grigia Colli di Luni Vermentino (Liguria), Vernaccia di San Gimignano Solatio (Tuscany), and Morellino di Scansano Podere 414 (Tuscany), totaling 6 wines.
Available: May 1 (Fri) – June 30 (Tue), 2026
Hours: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (last order 9:00 PM)
A 5-course menu (excluding Involtini) is available at ¥16,500. A 15% service charge applies. Prices are per person, tax included. Menu subject to change.
Annual Schedule for Italian Regions:
- July–September: Sardinia / Puglia
- October–November: Emilia-Romagna / Trentino-Alto Adige
- January–February 2027: Piedmont / Lombardy
(December will feature a Festive Menu — Best of Le Pristine 2026)
Le Pristine Afternoon Tea — Shine Muscat & Musk Melon
Le Pristine Cafe Tokyo is offering a limited-time afternoon tea, "Le Pristine Afternoon Tea — Shine Muscat & Musk Melon," from May 1 to June 30, 2026. Pastry Sous-Chef Sascha Simon brings European technique to showcase Japan's prized fruits in their finest form.
The centerpiece sweets, the Seasonal Crostatine, are offered in two varieties. The Shine Muscat Crostata highlights the grape's distinctive floral fragrance and clean sweetness through a white chocolate ganache with sake lees, lightened with pistachio and a refreshing accent of yuzu — an elegant and layered Japanese-inspired flavor profile. The Musk Melon Crostata features the aromatic richness of fully ripe melon as its star, paired with light ricotta cream and the citrus nuance of limoncello, harmonized with the freshness of basil and the gentle sweetness of pine nuts for an uplifting early summer dessert.
The Seasonal Pasticcini selection includes three small confections: a Shine Muscat diplomat cream almond Swiss roll, a Musk Melon, jasmine, and lime shortcake, and a Yubari Melon macaron with rosemary ganache and Prosecco jelly. Savory items include a Mini Lobster Roll with basil, cucumber, lime beurre blanc, and pickles, alongside two other savory bites.
Sweets:
- Seasonal Crostatine: Shine Muscat / white chocolate ganache, sake lees, pistachio, honey, yuzu; Musk Melon / ricotta cream, limoncello, basil, pine nuts
- Seasonal Pasticcini: Shine Muscat diplomat cream almond Swiss roll; Musk Melon, jasmine and lime shortcake; Yubari Melon macaron, rosemary ganache, Prosecco jelly
- Madagascar Vanilla Soft Serve
Savory:
- Mini Lobster Roll, basil, cucumber, lime beurre blanc, pickles
- Prosciutto, musk melon, Pesto Genovese, Sarawak pepper
- Tomato bruschetta, ricotta, olive oil, lemon
Price: ¥6,000 (coffee or tea included / 90-minute last order)
Available: May 1 (Fri) – June 30 (Tue), 2026
Hours: Weekdays 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (last order 5:00 PM); Weekends and holidays 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM / 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
A 15% service charge applies. Menu subject to change.
Seasonal Cocktails & Mocktails
Le Pristine Tokyo's restaurant and cafe are serving original early summer cocktails and mocktails from May 1 to June 30, 2026, inspired by fresh natural scenery.
The cocktail "Verde Fresca" combines vibrant melon liqueur with Grey Goose vodka and lemon for a refreshing drink. The green hue and layered finish of fresh basil, basil oil, and olive oil evoke the lush new greenery of early summer. The mocktail "Garden Cooler" blends muscat and botanical spirits with a touch of elderflower, offering a naturally sweet and gently floral sip that pairs well with afternoon tea.
Prices: Verde Fresca ¥2,200 / Garden Cooler (mocktail) ¥1,870
Available: May 1 (Fri) – June 30 (Tue), 2026
Hours: Restaurant 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (last order 2:00 PM), 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (last order 9:00 PM); Cafe 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM (last order 10:00 PM)
A 15% service charge applies.
Le Pristine Canape Celebration
Le Pristine Cafe Tokyo is refreshing its popular "Canape Celebration" plan with an early summer selection for May and June 2026, taking inspiration from Tuscany and Liguria to deliver a Mediterranean aperitivo experience.
Highlights include the Spring Vegetable Pizzetta, a tribute to the "greens" of the late-spring Ligurian coast: a lightly baked base spread with fragrant fresh basil Pesto Genovese, topped with fava beans and seasonal vegetables, with pine nuts and lemon zest for a bright, sunlit flavor. Prosciutto with Musk Melon lets the natural harmony of sweet and savory shine through simple, high-quality ingredients — elegant cubes of aromatic melon wrapped in thinly sliced, melt-in-the-mouth prosciutto. Other canapes include a focaccia with anchovy and olive oil, evoking the seaside aperitivo culture of Liguria.
Food:
- Marinated olives, tomato, fennel, chili
- Prosciutto and musk melon
- 'Oeuf mayonnaise,' tuna, capers, basil
- 'Nduja arancini, tomato aioli, citrus
- Spring vegetable pizzetta, Pesto Genovese, young Pecorino, pine nuts, lemon
- Focaccia, anchovy, olive oil, fennel pollen
Drinks (free-flow): Sparkling wine, beer, red and white wine, highball, gin (tonic/soda), vodka (tonic/soda/orange juice), Campari, cassis, soft drinks
Price: ¥8,500
Available: May 1 (Fri) – June 30 (Tue), 2026
Hours: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM (drinks last order 90 minutes)
A 15% service charge applies. Menu subject to change.
Venue Information
Le Pristine Tokyo (Le Pristine Restaurant Tokyo / Le Pristine Cafe Tokyo)
1F, Hotel Toranomon Hills, Toranomon Hills Station Tower, 2-6-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6830-1077 (Reservations: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM / Sun 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Reservation email: lepristinetokyo.reservation@hyatt.com
Website: lepristinetokyo.com
