Update-date: Dec 18 2023
In Tokyo, Japan's largest city, you can find numerous French restaurants ranging from casual to luxury. Why not savor the high-quality French cuisine that wows Japanese food enthusiasts? A luxurious moment is sure to become an unforgettable memory of your Tokyo trip.
1. Escale
Indulge in the elegance of Ginza at a French hideaway exclusively for adults.
Escale, a French restaurant located in the Monterey Ginza Hotel in Ginza, is known for its specialty dish- the Japanese Beef Fillet in Puff Pastry. It is a must-try among the seven-course meal.
Escale is a versatile restaurant that offers private rooms suitable for various occasions. Its interior boasts semi-private table booths, a marble bar counter, and popular private rooms that create a serene atmosphere. This makes it the perfect place for special dinners and promises a luxurious moment away from the hustle and bustle of Ginza.
Escale
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed:
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station. Take exit 10 and turn left (or right from exit 11).
Address: 1F, Hotel Monterey Ginza, 2-10-2, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station. Take exit 10 and turn left (or right from exit 11).
Address: 1F, Hotel Monterey Ginza, 2-10-2, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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Counter French Kirishima
A French cuisine filled with a sense of the season, dazzling with creative ideas in traditional techniques.
Located on the 3rd floor of a building a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station, Counter French Kirishima offers a restaurant with a hidden gem atmosphere. You can enjoy dishes created with classical French cooking techniques and innovative ideas. 'Wakayama Kumano Ayu Harumaki, Abanard,' rolled with ayu from Wakayama Prefecture and yellow chives from Okayama Prefecture, is a fragrant seasonal delight. The extensive selection of wines adds to the enjoyment.
This establishment, quietly operating in Ginza 7-Chome with a lingering retro ambiance, is a hidden gem of a restaurant with only 8 counter seats. Inside, you can feel the warmth of wood and a nostalgic, tranquil atmosphere. In this space, you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy exquisite cuisine while feeling the passage of time at your leisure.
Counter French Kirishima
Open: [Monday - Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY
Access: Take Tokyo Metro Ginza Station Exit B7 or B9 and follow Sony Street toward Shimbashi. It is also a 5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station.
Address: 3F, New Ginza Bldg. 8, 7-5-12, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY
Access: Take Tokyo Metro Ginza Station Exit B7 or B9 and follow Sony Street toward Shimbashi. It is also a 5-minute walk from Shimbashi Station.
Address: 3F, New Ginza Bldg. 8, 7-5-12, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
Restaurant Pétillant
Enjoy a seasonal dish offered with a unique Japanese sense.
Located a 15-minute walk from Kichijoji Station, Restaurant Pétillant offers luxurious dishes brimming with seasonality, using fresh vegetables and seafood sourced from all over Japan. The 'Charcoal-Grilled Seasonal Meat Dish' is a dish that overflows with the condensed flavor of meat in your mouth. Enjoy dishes that evoke the spirit of Japan, along with glass wines tailored to guests' preferences and the cuisine.
The restaurant features a 5-meter counter made of natural cedar, allowing guests to enjoy their meals while engaging in conversations with the chef. One distinctive feature is the pursuit of a French style unique to Japan, including the use of Japanese ceramics for serving dishes. As the name suggests, 'Pétillant,' meaning sparkling or crackling, you can spend time that sparkles with wonderful memories.
Restaurant Pétillant
Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm) *Closed on Mondays even if it's a national holiday. *L.O. for dinner is now 6:00 pm.
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 15-minute walk from the North Exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo Line and Keio Inokashira Line / 1-minute walk from Seikei-gakuen-mae bus stop on the Kanto Bus
Address: 109, Eclair Kichijoji, 4-26-15, Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo Map
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Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 15-minute walk from the North Exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo Line and Keio Inokashira Line / 1-minute walk from Seikei-gakuen-mae bus stop on the Kanto Bus
Address: 109, Eclair Kichijoji, 4-26-15, Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo Map
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RESTAURANT L'ESPRIT DE CHEVALIER
An evolved classical French cuisine selected in Japan's prestigious list of top 100 restaurants.
Located just 1 minute's walk from Higashi-Nakano Station, RESTAURANT L’ESPRIT DE CHEVALIER is a place where you can savor exquisite French cuisine created by the former head chef of a long-established restaurant in Ginza. The 'W Main Full Course,' which is renewed every month to match the season's ingredients, allows you to enjoy gem-like dishes born from tradition and matured skills. You can also look forward to the unique wine pairings in distinctive glassware.
The interior of the restaurant features a significant use of Tochigi Prefecture's Oya stone on the walls, creating a sophisticated space with a sense of weight and warmth. The atmosphere is stylish and inviting. The owner, drawing from their experience as a parent, has introduced a 'Family Day' every Sunday, allowing both adults to enjoy an exquisite time and families with children to savor authentic French cuisine at this accommodating establishment.
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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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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INDIVI
Crafting a one-of-a-kind seasonal dish woven from carefully selected Japanese ingredients.
INDIVI is a modern French restaurant located in a quiet residential area, just a 5-minute walk from Kokuritsu Station. They use carefully selected seasonal ingredients from contract farmers, including fresh vegetables, and create exquisite dishes that reflect the chef's sensibilities. The 'Seasonal Luxury Ingredients × Chef Sensibility Inspiration Course with 8 dishes' (reservation required at least 2 days in advance) allows you to savor the unique seasonal flavors of Japan to your heart's content.
The spacious interior is adorned with a modern design, creating a relaxed atmosphere where you can leisurely spend your time. The restaurant offers both a counter with an open kitchen where you can witness the cooking process and table seating where you can enjoy your meal and engage in conversation. It's a stylish and well-known spot where you can savor delicious cuisine and create memorable moments.
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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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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Les enfants gates
Their pride - a terrine showcasing the delicate techniques of French cuisine.
Les enfants gates, located an 8-minute walk from both Shibuya Station and Daikanyama Station, takes pride in dishes that bring out the natural flavors of carefully selected ingredients through a combination of ingredients and simple cooking methods. They specialize in the popular French dish, terrine, and constantly explore its possibilities. Their terrine, which encapsulates luxurious seasonal ingredients in a compact 10cm square, is a work of precision, and its cross-section is a sight to behold.
The interior of the restaurant creates a chic yet cozy and inviting atmosphere. Uncommon for French restaurants, it features a predominantly black interior with the warmth of wooden floors, establishing a tranquil ambiance. Specialized tableware, including dishes made by a glass artisan exclusively for terrines and Baccarat glassware, adds attention to detail, enhances the dining experience, and creates memorable moments.
Les enfants gates
Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, holidays, and the day before holidays] Lunch: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (last order 2:00 pm) / Dinner: 6:00 pm 0 9:30 pm (last order 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: Eight minute walk from JR Line "Shibuya" Stations's new south exit / eight minute walk from Tokyu Toyoko Line "Daikanyama" Station.
Address: 2-3 Sarugaku-cho , Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: Eight minute walk from JR Line "Shibuya" Stations's new south exit / eight minute walk from Tokyu Toyoko Line "Daikanyama" Station.
Address: 2-3 Sarugaku-cho , Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Map
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