This one-of-a-kind Parisian rooftop with a view of the Eiffel Tower is now open!

We told you about Kinugawa, the perched restaurant at the Sax Hotel on the Left Bank, in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. Spread over two floors, it unfurls its vast rooftop terrace with a 360° panorama of Paname for sunny days. With the warm weather settling in, this is clearly the spot you’ll want. Japanese cuisine, cocktails and fresh dishes are on the menu for lunches, drinks and sun-kissed dinners.

Kinugawa, a Japanese restaurant perched atop the Sax Hotel in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, unveils its expansive rooftop terrace for the sunny days. With a 360-degree view over the city’s rooftops, the Eiffel Tower in the background, it ranks among the Left Bank’s best-positioned high spots. We’ve mentioned it before, and with the sun returning, this address clearly deserves a closer look.

The setting is a two-level terrace with all of Paris spread out before you. Below, the Haussmannian façades. Straight ahead, the Iron Lady. This is the kind of place where you order a drink and end up lingering for two hours without noticing.

What to note before you book: the rooftop will be reserved for a private event from May 26 to June 6, 2026, inclusive. You'll have to wait a few days before enjoying it again.

On the plate, Kinugawa’s menu nails a refined Nikkei fusion. The cold starters set the tone: sea bass carpaccio with stracciatella, raspberries, and yuzu balsamic (27 €), sea bream ceviche with mint and jalapeño vinaigrette (24 €), or a Toro tartare with caviar for fans of rich tuna (29 €). For something more festive, the Golden Chirashi (48 €, shareable) brings together tuna, salmon, yellowtail and ikura atop seasoned rice, with a soy-wasabi sauce. Generous, colorful, and downright mouthwatering.

Rolls and makis fans won’t be left wanting. The Tuna Caviar (65 €, 6-8 pieces) pairs akami, toro, avocado and caviar in a roll that’s well worth making a detour for, while the New Style saumon, lightly seared with avocado and cream cheese (30 €), remains a safe bet. For something simpler, cucumber maki (10 €) or salmon maki (16 €) work perfectly to round off a sharing meal.

For hot dishes, the miso-marinated black cod (49 €) is an institution at Kinugawa. The Chilean sea bass with yuzu shiso sauce (47 €) or the Black Tiger prawns with chimichurri (46 €) work very well for a terrace dinner when the weather allows. On the meat side, the beef fillet Béarnaise with shiso (48 €) is a great option for those who’d rather avoid fish.

At lunchtime, Monday through Friday, a €55 Bento set offers a complete meal: California rolls, yellowtail carpaccio, a Japanese salad, gyoza, and a choice between Black Cod or beef fillet. Perfect for a elevated lunch that won’t break the bank or cut into your return-to-work time.

The cocktail menu has just welcomed several new signature creations to discover. The Raimu Fizz (23 €) blends Ketel One vodka, a house lime cordial, sake, peach and champagne. The Yugen Pink (22 €) goes floral with gin from Tanqueray infused with fresh shiso, hibiscus tea, plum and yuzushu. The Kogin (21 €) turns to gin clarification with St Germain, verbena and fresh basil. And for texture lovers, the Kokoro Frost (21 €) arrives as a granité, featuring Ketel One vodka, coconut liqueur, lychee and coconut espuma. On the non-alcoholic side, two new mocktails make their entrance: the Hima (17 €), Tanqueray 0.0 gin, lychee, yuzu and rose water, and the Kinuka (17 €), hibiscus tea, yuzu, shiso and soda. You can even swing by the bar only, until 2 a.m., making it a late option after a meal elsewhere in the neighborhood.

The Kinugawa Rooftop is open Monday through Sunday for lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 and for dinner from 19:30 to 23:30, with the bar staying open until 2:00. Located on rue de la Chaise, Paris 7th arrondissement, just a short walk from the Orsay Museum and Le Bon Marché, reservations are recommended, especially in the evenings and on weekends. For more open-air addresses in the capital, check out our guide to the best terraces in Paris and our picks of must-visit Japanese restaurants in Paris. Note that the hotel also features a more intimate patio with seasonal French cuisine for a Riviera-style break.

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