Discover Tokyo's French and Italian: 10 Notable Restaurants

Update-date: Nov 13 2024
Author: SAVOR JAPAN
Discover Tokyo's French and Italian: 10 Notable Restaurants

Planning a trip to Tokyo and looking for something specific to eat? There are plenty of restaurants to suit every taste. Discover the best places to eat here, from the traditional meal and quintessentially comfort food to western-style dishes and varied ethnic cuisine.

1. RESTAURANT L'ESPRIT DE CHEVALIER (French)

16. RESTAURANT L'ESPRIT DE CHEVALIER
The 10 unmissable restaurants in Tokyo, October 2018
RESTAURANT L'ESPRIT DE CHEVALIER is located a 1 minute walk from Higashi-Nakano Station. Here, guests can enjoy excellent French cuisine prepared by a former head chef at the long-standing Ginza restaurant Escoffier. This is in addition to the enjoyable, high quality customer service by a former manager, as well as the good food and drink that can be enjoyed to one's heart's content in a luxurious atmosphere. Though they serve authentic French cuisine, every Sunday is Family Day, in which they provide enjoyable service for groups with children. 

RESTAURANT L'ESPRIT DE CHEVALIER

Open: [Monday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm  (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday 
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from the West exit of Higashi-Nakano Station on JR Chuo Line and Sobu Line / 2-minutes walk from the A1 exit of Higashi-Nakano Station on Toei Subway Oedo Line
Address: B1F, Suzuki Bldg., 1-57-7, Higashi-nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo Map

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2. INDIVI (French)

14. INDIVI
The 10 unmissable restaurants in Tokyo, October 2018
INDIVI serves seasonal masterpieces with modern French cuisine as the base. The seasonal ingredients unique to each season, which are stocked from contracted farmers, are expressed in a variety of ways through the chef's skills. The modern and luxurious restaurant interior is not bound by genre. It features a counter where one can gaze at the cooking scenery right before one's eyes, as well as table seats where one can comfortably enjoy meals and conversation. Spend some special moments with that special someone at this restaurant. 

INDIVI

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: From the North Exit of Kunitachi Station, walk straight for 5 minutes to reach the restaurant facing the street
Address: 1F, Fukoku Koteto, 1-45-12, Hikari-cho, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo Map

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3. casper (French)

9. casper
The 10 unmissable restaurants in Tokyo,  October 2018
Our restaurant is highly received as you can casually enjoy delicious wine. We have only 8 table seats. This compact size enables us to give good service to the details, including the interior and cutlery, from the viewpoint of the guests. Our ingredients are not only from Japan, but many of them are from foreign countries to reproduce the authentic taste of French cuisine served in France as much as possible. Our wine selection mainly consists of French organic wines to serve delicious ones to our guests. Your dream [to casually enjoy French cuisine] will surely come true at [casper]. 

casper

Open: [Tuesday - Thursday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm    
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Address: 1F, 2nd Hayashi Bldg. 1-19 Ichigaya Tamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 

4. Amour (French)

5. Amour
The 10 unmissable restaurants in Tokyo,  October 2018
Our hideaway-like restaurant is in a house in a quiet town a little away from Ebisu Station. Chef Goto, who has been actively working at renowned restaurants in France and Japan, offers the original [Japanese French] cuisine which is highly received among gourmet guests. Enjoy our courses consisting of kaiseki (traditional Japanese cuisine) dishes respecting the sense of Japanese. Dishes up to the main dish mainly use vegetables and seafood. Enjoy the unique dishes available only with us, created with the Japanese and French cooking techniques of the skillful chef, bringing out the charms of the ingredients. Our relaxing restaurant has a cozy atmosphere where you can feel at home. We are ideal for celebrating your special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. With your five senses, please enjoy our hospitality.

Amour

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday, *Also closed on random one day per month. Also closed on Summer holiday, and New Year holidays.  
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Address: 1-6-13 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

5. Mise-en (French)

15. Mise-en
The 10 unmissable restaurants in Tokyo, October 2018
At Shimbashi Mise-en, guests can freely enjoy authentic French cuisine along with wine carefully selected by the sommelier. This restaurant lets them enjoy cuisine that goes well with the wine, mainly meat cuisine such as simple steaks and homemade French cuisine, all in a relaxing, Japanese-style atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy dining in the sitting rooms. The restaurant name comes from the French term "mise en place," meaning prepared by hand. Enjoy masterpiece cuisine in which each item is prepared with the greatest care, with no time or effort spared. 

Mise-en

Open: [Monday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, 3-minute walk from Uchisaiwaicho Station
Address: B1F, Nakazawa Tatemono Shinbashi Bldg., 2-3-6, Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map

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6. Ginza Hassen (Japanese Cuisine)

12. Ginza Hassen
The 10 unmissable restaurants in Tokyo, October 2018
Ginza Hassen is located in Ginza 8-chome. It is a reservation only restaurant that accepts just 8 groups per day. An innovate Japanese restaurant that brings out the brilliance in ingredients, never misses an opportunity for refinement, and creatively prepares food - all regardless of country or style. With their desire to create an experience where the space is an essential part of the meal, they use green glazed Hachinohe pottery as the basis of the design, use Nambu Sakiori weaving for the curtains and the chair upholstery, and use hinoki wood from Aomori for the counter's board. Enjoy Ginza Hassen through its delicious food and comfortable space. 

Ginza Hassen

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays 
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Exit B3 of Ginza Station on Ginza Line, 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Shimbashi Station on JR Yamanote Line
Address: B1F, Ginza BOSS Bldg., 8-5-24, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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7. Gendai Saryo Ginza Fugetsudo (French)

Gendai Saryo Ginza Fugetsudo cuisine
Gendai Saryo Ginza Fugetsudo floor
Ginza Fugetsudo blends classic and modern French cuisine in a high tea setting, led by Chef Maki. The highlight is the "Seasonal Pate en Croute with Homemade Pickles," a dish that varies with the seasons. With a focus on seasonality and quality ingredients, the restaurant also offers expertly paired drinks in a serene Japanese ambiance, perfect for a relaxing and enriching dining experience.

Gendai Saryo Ginza Fugetsudo

Open: [Tuesday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 12:00 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 7:00 pm)
Closed: Monday, Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 21,780 JPY / [Lunch] 13,200 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the B7/B9 exit of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi, Ginza, and Hibiya Lines / 7-minute walk from the South exit of JR Yurakucho Station
Address: 2F, Ginza Fugetsudo Bldg., 6-6-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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8. Akatsuki Taps Ginza (Beer)

13. Akatsuki Taps Ginza
The 10 unmissable restaurants in Tokyo, October 2018
Akatsuki Taps Ginza attracts one's eyes with its refined exterior. It is the flagship branch of Akatsuki Brewery, which created the first organic beer in Japan (in Hachimantai, Iwate) that received Organic JAS Certification. They have a lineup of all varieties of Dragon Eye, and being able to drink draft is a joy that only a restaurant directly managed by a brewery can provide. Many foods here go well with the beer, including the Iron Pot Roast, superbly cooked with Tohoku brand meat. The lodge-style space features counter seats, table seats, and half private rooms. An ideal place for when one wants to rest in Ginza.

Akatsuki Taps Ginza

Open: [Tuesday-Friday] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Saturday]2:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Sunday, National Holidays] 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the C2 Exit of Tokyo Metro Ginza Station / 5-minute walk from Hibiya Station, The "Akatsuki Brewery" logo is a landmark
Address: 1F, Maxi de Pia Bldg., 6-4-18, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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9. SAKURA Roppongi (French)

SAKURA Roppongi cuisine
SAKURA Roppongi floor
SAKURA Roppongi is a casual place with music and authentic Western cuisine. It offers Omelet Rice featuring a rich demi-glace sauce, as well as Soft Boiled Beef Cheeks, popular for its Japanese seasoning and tender texture. There are also many side dishes, including sweets, such as Assorted Desserts, created by Chef Yamamoto. The chic and elegant black-based restaurant is decorated with bright pink chairs, creating an atmosphere as if cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Open terrace seating with a pleasant breeze and private rooms with karaoke are also available. The restaurant is close to the station for easy access. It is open late at night on limited days of the week, making it ideal for parties and anniversaries.

SAKURA Roppongi

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm), [Wednesday - Saturday] Late-night Hours 10:00 pm - 5:00 am (L.O. 4:00 am)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 405 meters from Roppongi 1-chome Station, a 5-minute walk
Address: 1F, APA Hotel Roppongi Higashi, 3-18-6, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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10. Teppanyaki Boeufdor

1. Teppanyaki Boeufdor
The 10 unmissable restaurants in Tokyo,  October 2018
Savor the best domestic beef, abalone, and Japanese spiny lobster along with wine at this new restaurant, which opened on April 2, 2018. That delicious craving meat available at the [Domestic Beef Loin]. Regardless of where it is from, they procure the best cut of loin at the time for this dish, resulting in meat with juicy, sweet fat. It is served with 3 different seasonings that beautifully bring out its flavor. The restaurant itself feels like a stylish getaway, with brick walls and monotone furniture. Why not have a party, friendly gathering, or date in one of their private rooms?

Teppanyaki Boeufdor

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm)
[Weekdays, Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)

Closed: Sunday, Dinner time for National Holidays (Lunch time is open on National Holidays)
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Address: B1F, Bengoshi Bldg., 2-19, Hon-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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Update-date: Nov 13 2024
Author: SAVOR JAPAN

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