Eau et sel
フランス料理レストラン オー・エ・セル
French in Gifu, 17 min walk from Nishi-Gifu Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 French restaurants in Gifu, Ogaki & Ibigawa
- 39%of high-end restaurants in Gifu have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 30 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 23
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Eau et sel is 1st of the 3 French restaurants in Gifu, Ogaki & Ibigawa and 2nd of 5 in Gifu. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 39% of the high-end restaurants in Gifu in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 1 of the 5 French restaurants in Gifu can be booked online in English. Good for an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Gifu with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Gifu | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIM | #1 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥9,000 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 16 min, Takayama | Tue, Wed |
| Eau et sel | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥4,730 | Phone only | — | 17 min, Nishi-Gifu | Tue, Wed |
| Oida | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Ōgaki | Sun |
| Wayou Shunsai Chubo Amane Dining | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 12 min, Takayama | — |
| La Nouvelle Lune | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | — | Wed |
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 | Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Eau et sel
- Call 058-275-6317 (+81-58-275-6317 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 Gifu.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Menu Saison ~ Enjoy the Season ~ Main Dish:
Lunch Menu
1–20 guests
¥4,730
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Lunch Full Course "Menu Saison - Enjoy the Season
Lunch · 1–20 guests
¥6,270
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥1,540 more than the one above
Menu Terroir ~ Enjoy Gifu
Lunch Full Course
2–20 guests
- Beef
¥9,790
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,520 more than the one above
Artistic Cuisine Course
MENU Artistique
8 dishes · 2–20 guests
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥110 more than the one above
Surprise: Anniversary Plan with Flowers Set for Two
Perfect for Anniversaries
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Lobster
- Beef
¥13,750
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥3,850 more than the one above
Menu L'harmonie Enjoy Harmony and Aftertaste "Almony
10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–20 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Beef
- Lobster
What is served (16)
- Course Menu (10 items)
- Amuse Bouche
- Amuse Bouche
- nd Course
- A beautiful harmony of seasonal vegetables and seafood.
- A dish that expresses various textures and flavors.
- rd Course
- Ragout of burdock with red wine and rich beef tongue.
- A plate with a rich and deep flavor.
- Fish
- Perfectly cooked
- Roasted Lobster.
- Meat
- Hida Beef cooked with precise heat control,
- served with seasonal vegetables.
- Cheese
¥15,950
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥2,200 more than the one above
High-Grade Anniversary Plan "S" with Popular Foie Gras Dishes at Eau et Sel
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–10 guests
- Foie gras
- Seasonal ingredients
- Lobster
- Beef
¥17,050
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥1,100 more than the one above
A Proposal to Remember for a Lifetime. We Will Assist You■Proposal Plan
9 dishes
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥550 more than the one above
Menu Première
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–20 guests
- Caviar
- Spiny lobster
- Foie gras
- Champagne
¥25,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥7,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥5,000–5,999 at dinner, ¥4,000–4,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Regarding the service charge at Eau et sel, our French restaurant, please note that a service charge of 10% will be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | none |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, Take-out |
| Opened | May 2001 |
Getting there
17 min walk (1,370 m) from Nishi-Gifu Station.
- Leave Nishi-Gifu Station and walk south-west for 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Bear left and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 450 m.
- Turn right and walk 450 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
Eau et sel is on your right.
On your right
Look for
フランス料理レストラン オー・エ・セル
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
フランス料理レストラン オー・エ・セル岐阜県岐阜市宇佐3-18-15
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-18-15 Usa Gifu, Gifu 500-8368 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | JR Tokaido Line, get off at Nishi-Gifu Station, 15 minutes on foot. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Eau et sel cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Regarding the service charge at Eau et sel, our French restaurant, please note that a service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Eau et sel closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Eau et sel?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Eau et sel?
Nishi-Gifu Station, about 17 minutes on foot (1,370 m).
Does Eau et sel have a dress code?
none
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.