a.ligne
French in Shin-Sakae, Aichi, 5 min walk from Shinsakae-machi Station
Our analysis
- #3of 8 French restaurants in Shin-Sakae
- ¥11,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,800
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, a.ligne is 3rd of the 8 French restaurants in Shin-Sakae and 14th of 48 in Nagoya & Aichi. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥11,000 (on Tabelog), 25% above the ¥8,800 median of the 21 French restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 15 of the 48 French restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, or 6) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥12,100 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Shin-Sakae with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nagoya & Aichi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Ryori Kochuten | #3 | ¥16,500 | ¥8,250 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Shinsakae-machi | Mon |
| Mas de Lavande | #4 | ¥11,495 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Shinsakae-machi | Sun |
| a.ligne | #14 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Shinsakae-machi | Wed |
| le Lotus | — | ¥19,800 | ¥11,550 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Takaoka | — |
| L'atelier K | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Shinsakae-machi | Mon, Sun |
| Salon inacheve | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Takaoka | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book a.ligne
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-8019 (+81-50-5593-8019 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Nagoya & Aichi.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Menu Claire+
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Lunch Menu Claire+ with Message Plate (for Anniversaries or Birthdays)
Lunch · 8 dishes · 1–6 guests
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Lunch Menu A.Point
Lunch · 9 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥2,200 more than the one above
Lunch Menu A.Point + Message Plate (for Anniversaries or Birthdays)
Lunch · 9 dishes · 1–6 guests
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Lunch Menu a.ligne
Lunch · 11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Duck
- Caviar
- Wagyu
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$120
¥4,400 more than the one above
Dinner Menu a.ligne
Dinner · 11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Duck
- Caviar
- Wagyu
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$120
Lunch Menu a.ligne + Message Plate (for Anniversaries and Birthdays)
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Duck
- Caviar
- Wagyu
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$120
Dinner Menu a.ligne + Message Plate (for Anniversaries and Birthdays)
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Duck
- Caviar
- Wagyu
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$120
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 24 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area next to the entrance |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from visiting us in extremely casual clothing. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | May 2018 |
Getting there
5 min walk (380 m) from Shinsakae-machi Station.
Also near: Chikusa (Exit 5): 9 min · Kurumamichi: 10 min
- Leave Shinsakae-machi Station and walk east for 30 m.
- Turn right at Starbucks and walk 150 m.
- Turn left and walk 190 m.
a.ligne is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
愛知県名古屋市中区新栄2-3-12
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-3-12 Shinsakae Naka-ku Nagoya, Aichi 460-0007 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Shin-Sakaemachi Station Exit 2 / 10 minutes walk from Chikusa Station. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does a.ligne cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does a.ligne have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is a.ligne closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to a.ligne?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to a.ligne?
Shinsakae-machi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (380 m). Chikusa Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does a.ligne have a dress code?
Please refrain from visiting us in extremely casual clothing.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.