GRADATIONS, the dining venue on the 41st floor of Nagoya's Midland Square, is refreshing its afternoon tea and parfait menus for a limited season. From March 2 (Monday) to April 26 (Sunday), 2026, the restaurant will serve an afternoon tea themed around "spring ingredients and cheese," with savory tartines as the centerpiece, alongside a seasonal parfait featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms.
Located 200 meters above the ground at the landmark Midland Square in Nagoya, GRADATIONS offers sweeping sky views alongside its seasonal menus.
Savory Tartines Celebrating Spring Flavors and Fromage
The afternoon tea at GRADATIONS is characterized by its focus on savory satisfaction rather than sweets. The savory course centers on tartines that pair fromage with spring seafood and vegetables, alternating between cold and warm preparations to deliver varied flavors across each dish.
Highlights include a Brie de Meaux tartine with firefly squid and cherry tomatoes in ajillo style, a Burrata tartine with shirasu in arrabbiata sauce, and a Ricotta cheese plate with Spanish mackerel, fuki miso, and lemon oil — all making use of seasonal spring ingredients. A Mascarpone scone with caramelized new onions and a Cheddar hot sandwich with clams and spring cabbage add warmth to the lineup.
Rounding out the savory section are a Fromage Blanc soup with Miura vegetables, a Camembert pie with oscietra caviar, egg, and lime, and a Gorgonzola tartine featuring Mikawa beef — creating a course-like rhythm with depth and contrast.
Savory lineup:
- Brie de Meaux × Firefly squid, cherry tomato, ajillo tartine
- Burrata × Shirasu arrabbiata tartine
- Ricotta × Spanish mackerel, fuki miso, lemon oil tartine
- Mascarpone × Caramelized new onion scone
- Cheddar × Clam and spring cabbage hot sandwich
- Fromage Blanc × Miura vegetable soup
- Camembert × Oscietra caviar, egg, lime pie
- Gorgonzola × Mikawa beef tartare-style tartine
Japanese and French Mignardises for the End of Spring
The mignardises are composed around strawberries and cherry blossoms, kept light and spring-like to follow the rich savory course. The selection includes strawberry rare cheesecake, strawberry mousse tart, and strawberry pudding alongside cherry blossom roll cake, cherry blossom an daifuku, and cherry blossom verrines. An azuki tartine brings a Japanese element that adds depth to the overall composition.
Mignardises lineup:
- Strawberry rare cheesecake
- Strawberry mousse tart
- Strawberry pudding
- Cherry blossom roll cake
- Cherry blossom an daifuku
- Azuki tartine
- Cherry blossom verrines
Welcome Drink and KUSMI TEA
Guests receive a welcome drink called "Printemps Fizz," which combines citron and muscat aromas with the soft blue hue of butterfly pea to mark the arrival of spring.
For hot beverages, the restaurant offers a selection from KUSMI TEA, a French organic tea brand:
- Anastasia
- ExPure Addict
- Rooibos Almond (caffeine-free)
- AquaRosa (caffeine-free)
Seasonal Parfait: "Sakura Shizuku Parfait"
The seasonal parfait, "Sakura Shizuku" (cherry blossom dewdrop), takes inspiration from droplets falling from cherry blossoms. It layers cherry blossom and mascarpone mousse, cherry blossom jelly, and strawberry confiture to balance delicate sweetness with soft floral fragrance.
Inside the glass, layers of joconde biscuit, cherry blossom an, matcha mousse, and fresh cream create variation in flavor and texture. Three ice creams — strawberry, salted vanilla, and matcha — are added as a finishing touch.
The parfait is available during both lunch and dinner service, and can also be enjoyed alongside champagne in the evening.
Menu Overview
Afternoon Tea: Fromage Tartine & Mignardises "The Pink Fromage Table"
Service hours: 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM (2-hour seating / last order 90 minutes before close)
Plan details (per person):
| Plan | Contents | Price |
|---|---|---|
| A | 8 savory items & 7 mignardises / Welcome drink, KUSMI TEA (4 types), coffee | ¥5,500 |
| B | 8 savory items & 7 mignardises / Welcome drink, KUSMI TEA (4 types), coffee / Signature dish: "Black Truffle & Échiré Butter Mascarpone Sandwich" | ¥6,700 |
| C | 8 savory items & 7 mignardises / Welcome drink, KUSMI TEA (4 types), coffee / Wine free-flow (Standard) | ¥7,000 |
| D | 8 savory items & 7 mignardises / Welcome drink, KUSMI TEA (4 types), coffee / Wine free-flow (Standard) / Signature dish: "Black Truffle & Échiré Butter Mascarpone Sandwich" | ¥8,200 |
| E | 8 savory items & 7 mignardises / Welcome drink, KUSMI TEA (4 types), coffee / Wine free-flow (Premium) | ¥9,000 |
| F | 8 savory items & 7 mignardises / Welcome drink, KUSMI TEA (4 types), coffee / Wine free-flow (Premium) / Signature dish: "Black Truffle & Échiré Butter Mascarpone Sandwich" | ¥10,200 |
All prices include tax and service charge.
Wine Free-Flow (Standard)
- Sparkling wine: Jalaridge Jr. Sparkling NV
- White wine: Jalaridge Classic White Lotus
- Red wine: Jalaridge Classic Red Lotus
Wine Free-Flow (Premium)
- Champagne: Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve
- White wine: Rasdene Chasing Daisy White Blend 2022
- Red wine: Rasdene Driftsand GSM 2021
Both plans also include beer (Asahi Premium Draft Juku-Sen) and soft drinks (orange juice, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, muscat juice, oolong tea).
Seasonal Parfait: "Sakura Shizuku Parfait"
- Service hours: Lunch 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM (last order 2:00 PM) / Dinner 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM (last order 10:00 PM)
- Price: ¥1,800 (tax and service charge included)
Venue Details
Restaurant: GRADATIONS
Address: Midland Square 41F, 4-7-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Access: Directly connected to Nagoya Station
Period: March 2 (Monday) to April 26 (Sunday), 2026
Hours: Lunch 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM (last order 2:00 PM) / Dinner 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM (last order 10:00 PM)
Reservations: Tel: 050-1743-3796 or via the reservation website
