Welcome to Ginza St. James. A multi-sensorial journey through traditional flavours and cooking styles.
The beauty and variety of Japanese cuisine reflects on our menus, including Edomae Sushi, Teppanyaki and Robata dishes, as well as one of the most extensive Sake list in London.
Using top quality ingredients we create a beautiful harmony including teppanyaki - a cooking style in which a chef cooks in front of you as well as a very popular Sushi bar.
Relax in the gorgeous and contemporary lounge on the first floor. The perfect setting for pre or post dinner drinks.
Lunch
Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00
Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00
Dinner
Mon–Sat 17:00–23:30
Sun 17:00–23:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Private party facilities
Ginza is situated in the heart of Mayfair offering Traditional cooking styles and elegant ambiance. Our intimate dining rooms provide the perfect setting for any occasion, from a business meeting, boardroom dinners to hosting a party and drinks receptions.
Private party contact
Ginza St James's: 020 3862 7700
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Akasaka Tasting Menu
Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or any milestone worth celebrating, our menu is designed to transform your occasion into a grand celebration. You savor every bite, every flavor, every texture, while enjoying the lively conversation and laughter around the table. Available for minimum 2 persons.
A deposit is required to secure your booking, which will be deducted from the final bill.
Japanese Afternoon Tea
£55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us at Ginza St James's for Afternoon tea with a Japanese Twist. Featuring Savoury treats such as Teriyaki Beef and Black Cod Croquette alongside sweet treats including Passion Fruit Curd and mango and green tea Mochi.
For those who fancy something sparkling on the side then we recommend an upgrade to include a glass of Champagne, perfect for the ultimate celebration.
Special Lunch Menu Two Courses
£32.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in our delectable two-course lunch offer! Choose from a tantalizing selection of starters and mains crafted to satisfy every palate. Whether you crave a light and refreshing appetizer or a hearty main course, our menu has something to delight your taste buds.
Ginza St. James's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ginza St. James's offers an exceptional Japanese dining experience with "amazing food," "great service," and a "calm atmosphere." Highlights include exquisite sushi, sashimi, and teppanyaki, often praised for their "flawless" presentation. The staff is attentive and accommodating, contributing to a "memorable meal," making it a top choice for special occasions.
426 Reviews
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Chloe
London3 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 5
Ambience 3
Whilst the service was brilliant the food was very overpriced for the quality and portion size.
I wouldn't return or recommend for others to visit sadly.
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Mike
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Had the afternoon tea and it was very good.
A great selection and very well presented.
The staff were very welcoming and attentive and fully explained all the dishes as well as the different Sakes we tried.
A great setting too
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Eriko
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I strongly recommend Ginza Japanese restaurant in London . We are very pleased with Ginza. . Excellent service and fantastic good quality food . Good value!!
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Simone
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent sashimi, and all food is very fresh. Very good edamame!
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Stephen
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
great restaurant, quality Japanese food experience
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Clive VIP
London19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
First time we have been, wonderful experience. Lovely friendly lady at reception showed us to our table. Our waiter was incredibly attentive (not sure of name, really sweet guy from Sicily) - and the food was extremely good. We had the set lunch - all of the courses were excellent, especially the Salmon sashimi and the seaweed Kyuri salad. Portions were also quite large, we couldnt finish everything. Really satisfying great value experience with beautiful food and kind, friendly staff. We will be back.
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Sam VIP
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great food and service here. Very authentic Japanese
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Madalina
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Had a great time here! The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, the food was absolutely delicious. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Can’t wait to come back!
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Irina
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
great location, great food, nice wine list.
some items were not available on the menu, but waiter/ess suggested other recommendations based on waiter/ess's own preferences, but didn't ask what we were actually looking for or what we would really like to enjoy.
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Yves
London1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 1
Food 3
Service 1
Ambience 2
It was unfortunately a very poor experience for a special occasion despite fairly low expectations I had for my Valentine's dinner celebration.
I had booked the table already one month in advance, and I still had to wait for 30min to be seated.
The service was unbelievably slow and one can observe that it was a bit chaotic as we almost served a dish we didn't order. The waitress felt bad enough to offer us drink on the house but unfortunately it was too late to save the night...
I really wish they can turn things around as the service clearly doesn't justify the price they charge for their food which is overall good!
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FAQs
Ginza St. James's is rated 4.2 stars by 426 OpenTable diners.
Ginza St. James's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Lunch
Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00
Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00
Dinner
Mon–Sat 17:00–23:30
Sun 17:00–23:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Private party facilities
Ginza is situated in the heart of Mayfair offering Traditional cooking styles and elegant ambiance. Our intimate dining rooms provide the perfect setting for any occasion, from a business meeting, boardroom dinners to hosting a party and drinks receptions.
Private party contact
Ginza St James's: 020 3862 7700
Gift card
Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.