ame du garson
アーム・ドゥ・ギャルソン
French in Saiin & Katsura, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Nijō Station
Our analysis
- ¥14,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,000 (on Ikyu), 10% below the ¥15,500 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥11,000 (on Ikyu) is about the same as the ¥10,700 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥11,000, 21% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Kyoto City with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| comme ci comme ca | — | ¥15,500 | ¥15,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 12 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Tue |
| Dominique Bouchet Kyoto Le RESTAURANT | — | ¥20,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Keage | Wed |
| Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen | — | ¥26,500 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Tenjin | — | ¥12,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | — | — |
| ame du garson | — | ¥14,000 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Nijō | Tue, Wed |
| Kyo Suiran | — | ¥28,463 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book ame du garson
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5869-3612 (+81-50-5869-3612 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 Kyoto.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
虎河豚とシャラン鴨のコース
Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Fugu (pufferfish)
- Duck
- Foie gras
- Wagyu
What is served (13)（menu in Japanese）
- WELCOMEパン
- オードブル
- フォアグラを使用したお料理
- スープ
- 虎河豚(とらふぐ)のグリル焼き
- お口直しのシャーベット
- フランス・シャラン鴨肉のロースト
- (A5黒毛和牛へのランクアップ+1,500円/お一人様
- 皆様でメイン料理は揃えていただきますようお願いしております)
- 鯛の昆布締め茶漬け
- デセール
- デザート盛り合わせとギャルソン特製焼きプリン
- コーヒーまたは紅茶
¥11,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Course
活鮑とA5黒毛和牛のコース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Abalone
- Wagyu
- Foie gras
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- WELCOMEパン
- オードブル
- フォアグラを使用したお料理
- スープ
- 活鮑のグリル焼き
- お口直しのシャーベット
- A5黒毛和牛のステーキ
- 鯛の昆布締め茶漬け
- デセール
- デザート盛り合わせとギャルソン特製焼きプリン
- コーヒーまたは紅茶
¥14,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
¥3,000 more than the one above
Course
活オマール海老とA5黒毛和牛のコース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Lobster
- Wagyu
- Foie gras
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- WELCOMEパン
- オードブル
- フォアグラを使用したお料理
- スープ
- 活オマール海老のポワレ
- お口直しのシャーベット
- A5黒毛和牛のステーキ
- 鯛の昆布締め茶漬け
- デセール
- デザート盛り合わせとギャルソン特製焼きプリン
- コーヒーまたは紅茶
¥17,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
¥3,000 more than the one above
Course
【記念日・プロポーズ】活オマール海老と活鮑、A5特撰黒毛和牛のコース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Lobster
- Abalone
- Wagyu
- Foie gras
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- WELCOMEパン
- オードブル
- フォアグラを使用したお料理
- スープ
- 活オマール海老のポワレと活鮑のグリル焼き
- お口直しのシャーベット
- 特撰A5黒毛和牛のステーキ
- 鯛の昆布締め茶漬け
- デセール
- デザート盛り合わせとギャルソン特製焼きプリン
- コーヒーまたは紅茶
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
¥5,000 more than the one above
Course
活オマール海老と活鮑、A5特撰黒毛和牛のコース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Lobster
- Abalone
- Wagyu
- Foie gras
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- WELCOMEパン
- オードブル
- フォアグラを使用したお料理
- スープ
- 活オマール海老のポワレと活鮑のグリル焼き
- お口直しのシャーベット
- 特撰A5黒毛和牛のステーキ
- 鯛の昆布締め茶漬け
- デセール
- デザート盛り合わせとギャルソン特製焼きプリン
- コーヒーまたは紅茶
¥22,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$150
Course
【記念日・プロポーズ】ブルターニュ産 活オマールブルーとA5特上黒毛和牛のコース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Lobster
- Wagyu
- Foie gras
What is served (13)（menu in Japanese）
- WELCOMEパン
- オードブル
- フォアグラを使用したお料理
- スープ
- 海老の王様ブルターニュ産 活オマールブルーのお料理
- お口直しのシャーベット
- A5特上黒毛和牛ステーキ 焦がしバターとレフォールのソース
- or
- フランス ピジョン(ハト)を使ったお料理
- 鯛の昆布締め茶漬け
- デセール
- デザート盛り合わせとギャルソン特製焼きプリン
- コーヒーまたは紅茶
¥25,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥3,000 more than the one above
Course
ブルターニュ産 活オマールブルーとA5特上黒毛和牛のコース
Dinner / Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Lobster
- Wagyu
- Foie gras
What is served (13)（menu in Japanese）
- WELCOMEパン
- オードブル
- フォアグラを使用したお料理
- スープ
- 海老の王様ブルターニュ産 活オマールブルーのお料理
- お口直しのシャーベット
- A5特上黒毛和牛ステーキ 焦がしバターとレフォールのソース
- or
- フランス ピジョン(ハト)を使ったお料理
- 鯛の昆布締め茶漬け
- デセール
- デザート盛り合わせとギャルソン特製焼きプリン
- コーヒーまたは紅茶
¥25,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
Dinner course
フォアグラやキャビアなど高級食材を使用した特別コース
Dinner · 2–10 guests
- Foie gras
- Caviar
- Abalone
- Wagyu
- Truffle
What is served (15)（menu in Japanese）
- WELCOMEパン
- キャビアを使用したご挨拶のオードブル
- フォアグラのお料理
- スープ
- 鮑ステーキ
- 海老の王様ブルターニュのお料理
- お口直し
- 鳥取県産黒毛和牛A5特選ステーキ
- or
- フランス ピジョン(ハト)を使ったお料理
- or
- 鳥取県産黒毛和牛A5特選ステーキとトリュフのパイ包焼き
- デザート
- 盛り合わせ8種+ブリュレ
- コーヒーor紅茶
¥30,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
¥5,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
【Xmas2026】クリスマス特別ディナーコース
Dinner · 2–10 guests
What is served (1)（menu in Japanese）
- アームドゥギャルソンクリスマス2026特別ディナー
¥33,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$220
¥3,000 more than the one above
Dinner course
全国No.1記念コース 「La Gloire ー 栄光の晩餐 ー」
Dinner · 2–10 guests
¥50,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$330
¥17,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 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 | The course price includes a 10% service charge. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 16 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
Getting there
7 min walk (560 m) from Nijō Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Nishiōji Oike: 8 min · Nishiōji-Sanjō: 10 min
- Leave Nijō Station by Exit 3 and walk south-west for 150 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 300 m.
- Turn right at Matsuya onto Onmae Street and walk 50 m.
ame du garson is on your left.
On your left
Look for
アーム・ドゥ・ギャルソン
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
アーム・ドゥ・ギャルソン京都府京都市中京区西ノ京銅駝町67
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 67 Nishinokyo Dodacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8425 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - JR Subway Nijo Station: 8-minute walk. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does ame du garson cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (The course price includes a 10% service charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is ame du garson closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to ame du garson?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to ame du garson?
Nijō Station, about 7 minutes on foot (560 m). Nishiōji Oike Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.