Espice
エスピス
French in Sannomiya, Hyogo, 4 min walk from Sannomiya Station
Our analysis
- #2of 11 French restaurants in Sannomiya
- ¥11,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Espice is 2nd of the 11 French restaurants in Sannomiya and 2nd of 28 in Kobe & Hyogo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥11,000 (on Ikyu), 27% below the ¥15,000 median of the 18 French restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 9 of the 28 French restaurants in Kobe & Hyogo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (4 of its 24 seats), a private room (for 6), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥15,400 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Sannomiya with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kobe & Hyogo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entre nous | #1 | ¥20,350 | ¥20,350 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Sannomiya | Tue, Wed |
| Espice | #2 | ¥11,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Sannomiya | — |
| Aspirant | #3 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 | 7 min, Sannomiya | — |
| La Maison de Graciani Kobe kitano | #7 | ¥10,000 | ¥6,300 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Sannomiya | Mon |
| Shingetsu | #8 | ¥21,000 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 7 min, Sannomiya | Mon |
| Restaurant Kitano Club | #9 | ¥11,880 | ¥11,880 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Habuensanroku | Wed |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sofa seating, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Espice
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-4018 (+81-50-5593-4018 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 Kobe & Hyogo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
![10th Anniversary Special Course [Weekdays Only] from 10/27 to 11/27, in the restaurant's photo](/p/28047247/274447-110d4b7adcedee9eb39d6e89378ee286.webp)
10th Anniversary Special Course [Weekdays Only] from 10/27 to 11/27
1–6 guests
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Omakase Course (Only for Lunch)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥4,400 more than the one above
Standard Course
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥6,600 more than the one above
Private Room Guaranteed Plan
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥5,500 more than the one above
Signature Course with Pairing
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Wine pairing
Drinks pairing included
¥35,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$230
¥7,500 more than the one above
SP Caviar Course
1–6 guests
- Caviar
- Wagyu
- Champagne
¥44,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$290
¥9,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 24, including 4 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking We have ashtrays available on the terrace, so please ask our staff. |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | While we do not have a strict dress code, we recommend smart casual attire. We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting in excessively casual clothing such as men's shorts or sandals. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Sommelier available, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | October 2016 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Sannomiya Station.
Also near: Kobe-Sannomiya (Exit A4): 9 min · Motomachi: 10 min
- Leave Sannomiya Station and walk west for 20 m.
- Bear right at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven onto Ikuta-shinmichi and walk 30 m.
- Turn right at Starbucks and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 140 m.
Espice is on your left.
On your left
Look for
エスピス
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
メゾンエスプリ生田1-1
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
エスピス兵庫県神戸市中央区中山手通2-3-25 メゾンエスプリ生田1-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-3-25 Nakayamatedori Chuo-ku Kobe, Hyogo 650-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 8 minutes on foot from Sannomiya Station on the Kobe lines, 1 minute north of Don Quijote Sannomiya. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kitano Ijinkan District, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
From the restaurant's website
| Chef | 江見 常幸 |
|---|
As stated on espice.meiwa-kobe.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Espice cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Espice?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Espice?
Sannomiya Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Kobe-Sannomiya Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Espice have a dress code?
While we do not have a strict dress code, we recommend smart casual attire. We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting in excessively casual clothing such as men's shorts or sandals.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.