French Restaurants(348)
Ideal Bistro
Impeccable culinary fare from chef Yamasaki and seasonal floral arrangements by his wife combine for an unmatched dining experience at this Michelin-starred French restaurant in Nara.
Kamimura
When Michelin-starred Kamimura Yuichi commits, he goes all in. His French high diner has been high on the list among food critics and out-of-town travelers for its genre-blurring degustation menu.
Maison Tateru Yoshino
With a menu that pulls contemporary French classics and one of the strongest services in Osaka, it’s no surprise that Yoshino Tateru’s impeccable venue has maintained its Michelin streak since 2018.
Germoglio
Northern Italian flavors inspired by the Piedmont region come to life just steps from Kyoto Station at this Michelin-featured restaurant.
Pot-Bouille
This Hiroo bistro lives up to its name as a melting pot of world cuisine. While offering French staples like lobster civet, guests are invited to try more eclectic fare like Thai tom yam goong ramen and Japanese monaka with caviar.
Roku
Cakes and parfaits presented by a top-class patissier meet elegant French dining in this treat for the senses. A world tour of tastes inspired by the founding principles of French cooking, right in the heart of Tokyo.
Hunter
Sink your teeth into the low-and-slow charcoal-cooked meat fares at Hunter, a French-inspired conceptual joint in Kyoto that doubles as a carnivore’s dream den.
Bistro Cerisier
Tucked away in Demachiyanagi district where the Kamo and Takano rivers meet, this bistro is a pocket of neighborhood France in Kyoto.
Tresonnier (River Retreat Garaku)
Wild mountain vegetables and hunted game from the Japanese Alps feature heavily in this French restaurant’s menus. Headed by a chef formerly from the legendary L’evo, Tresonnier highlights the “seasonal treasures” of Toyama.
Somoza
Nested in a redesigned traditional kominka house atop a cliff with seasonal forest views, Somoza delivers high-end Hokkaido dining in spades using French techniques.
La Vagabonde
A maverick of the French food scene is at the helm of this outstanding two Michelin star restaurant in Nagoya.
L'Effervescence
Inventive French dining from one of the best restaurants in Tokyo, Asia, and the world.
Quintessence
One of Tokyo's most famous restaurants, Quintessence's avant-garde French cuisine has held three Michelin stars since the very first edition of the Michelin Guide Tokyo in 2008.
Reminiscence
A dining experience designed to linger in the memory for life.
Esquisse
Esquisse prides itself on thoroughly modern dishes from a decorated French master.
Joel Robuchon Restaurant
The flagship Tokyo restaurant of the most Michelin-decorated chef in history has had an unbroken streak of three Michelin stars since the very first edition of the Michelin Guide Tokyo in 2008.
Maison Lafite
Countryside flavors are present in every bite at this 2 Michelin starred French restaurant just an hour out of Fukuoka City.
La Baie
Total sophistication — this is the perfect place to treat yourself, or your significant other, to a high-class French meal in Osaka.
Moliere
Using classic French technique, Chef Nakamichi Hiroshi uses Hokkaido’s rustic flavors like Tokachi wagyu beef and Yezo venison to paint a luscious culinary picture of the region’s bounties.
Ryuzu
French gastronomy is stripped back to its essentials, with quality ingredients, in the adult playground of Roppongi.
La Paix Nihonbashi
At La Paix Nihonbashi, expect an honestly-priced fusion feast, showcasing the best elements of French and Japanese gastronomy.
Alchimiste
Spellbinding experimental haute cuisine in the authentic French style, by a chef with the golden touch.
Nabeno-ism
French cuisine seen through Japanese eyes from a disciple of Robuchon, near the iconic Tokyo Skytree.
Kochuten
Excellent French dining in Nagoya, from a Michelin-starred chef who believes in staying true to himself.
Simplicite
Less is most certainly more at this stylish Daikanyama French restaurant, which specializes in inventive seafood.
La Floraison de Takeuchi
Health-conscious diners will love the organic French dishes (and the wines) at this fantastic Nagoya restaurant.
Zurriola
Authentic Basque cuisine and close to a thousand bottles of wine — what more could you want?
Sincere
A phoenix of the Tokyo culinary scene, the chef here is a favorite of locals for his playful French-Japanese fusions.