5 Recommended Restaurants in Fukui Prefecture for Authentic Dining Experiences Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Apr 06 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

5 Recommended Restaurants in Fukui Prefecture for Authentic Dining Experiences

The 2024 Noto earthquake struck on January 1, 2024. Recovery will take time, as evinced by the number of people who have been forced to live in shelters. We would like to support the residents of Hokuriku however we can. With this in mind, we have selected five recommended Italian, French, and Western restaurants in Fukui Prefecture. We would like diners to help support the region by visiting Fukui and enjoying a meal there.

See full listings of Italian restaurants found in and around Fukui.

Sakai City - Simply French Tendre

A restaurant where you can enjoy French cuisine featuring ingredients from Fukui.

Located a 14-minute walk from Harue Station, Simply French Tendre is a restaurant where the chef, who has trained at a restaurant with a Michelin starred restaurant, displays his skills. You can enjoy a variety of dishes featuring a wide variety of vegetables from farmers and local seafood from the Mikuni Port. The restaurant has 4 set lunch menus and 3 set dinner menus.

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The restaurant is in a house with a parking lot for 20 cars. With its high ceilings and openness, the restaurant's interior offers a different atmosphere in each area, including modern, Asian, and European. In addition to counter seating, which can readily accommodate single diners, the restaurant also has semi-private and private rooms. The restaurant can be used for various occasions, such as family dinners and casual parties among friends.

Simply French Tendre

TEL: +81-50-5385-5974
Address: 169 Edome Shimo Takamichi, Harue-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui
Access: 14 minutes walk from Harue Station

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Sakai City - la clarté

A restaurant focusing on wood-fired dishes in the area between flat land and foothills.

Located in the City of Sakai, La Clarté is a restaurant in the area between flat land and foothills. The restaurant is surrounded by lush greenery, and it has 2 wood-fired ovens manufactured in Fukui. Delicious dishes such as additive-free Sausages and crispy and flaky Croissants are all made with these wood-fired ovens.

To get to the restaurant, drive from the city and look for the butterfly-shaped roof. The interior is spacious with beautiful wooden beams. A piano and a wood-burning stove add to the ambience. This is a setting where people of all ages can spend a relaxing time, and workshops and events are held here from time to time.

la clarté

Open: [Sunday - Tuesday,Thursday - Saturday,Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (last order 2:00 pm) / Other 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Closed: There is also a day to take a temporary rest. Specifically, please check at the store's HP
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Address: 64-31 Yamaguchi, Maruoka-cho, Sakai-shi, Fukui

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Ono City - Cipolla

Italian cuisine with plenty of locally grown vegetables.

Located a 15-minute walk from Echizen-Ono Station, Cipolla is a restaurant where you can enjoy Italian cuisine featuring plenty of locally grown vegetables from Ono. The restaurant offers dishes that make the most of the flavors of the ingredients, without using chemical seasonings. The restaurant also has a wide variety of dishes for take-out that you will not want to miss.

The concept behind the restaurant is "the main purpose is conversing with customers." True to this concept, the restaurant's interior is a setting where you can relax and enjoy conversation through a meal. In addition to counter seating that can readily accommodate single diners, table and sofa seating are also available, allowing you to spend your time as you wish.

Cipolla

TEL: +81-50-5384-4956
Address: 2-418 Nakaaraicho, Ono-shi, Fukui
Access: 15 minutes walk from Echizen-Ono Station

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Oi-gun - Deli&Cafe Napo

Enjoy homemade fresh pasta and a wide variety of other dishes.

Napo is a deli and cafe located just a 5-minute walk from Wakasa-Wada Station. Here, you can enjoy a menu featuring original fresh pasta. They recommend the Spaghetti Neapolitan, which is simple and addictive. Other dishes feature local agricultural products and seafood caught in Wakasa Bay.

The cozy restaurant has counter seating and table seating. There is a large parking lot in front of the restaurant and a ramp by the stairs at the entrance, making the restaurant more accessible for grandparents, parents, and children. The restaurant can be used for various occasions such as dinner parties and dates.

Deli&Cafe Napo

Open: [Sunday,Monday,Wednesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] 11:00 am - 6:00 pm (last order 5:00 pm)
Closed: Although it is irregular, we will have consecutive holidays once a month.
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Wakasa Wada Station

Address: 117-99 Wada, Takahama-cho, Oi-gun, Fukui

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Oi-gun - Hotel Uminpia Savor

A hotel restaurant where you can enjoy cuisine with a view of the ocean.

Savor is a restaurant in the Hotel Uminpia, which is located in Uminpia Oi complex. The nearest station is the Wakasa-Hongo Station. You can enjoy a variety of dishes featuring seasonal ingredients from Wakasa in a set menu. The taste of fresh seafood, prepared as a bouillabaisse or pan-seared, is exceptional. Be sure to try them with the wine list of about 40 wines!

The restaurant's interior is sophisticated and elegant. The large windows let in bright light, and you can enjoy your meal with a view of the Wakasa Sea. The restaurant lays out a Casual Lunch & Dessert Buffet is held on the second Wednesday and the fourth Thursday of every month, which is also recommended.