Esprit C. Kei Ginza
French in Ginza, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Shimbashi Station
Our analysis
- #6of 46 French restaurants in Ginza
- 76%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 5
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Esprit C. Kei Ginza is 6th of the 46 French restaurants in Ginza and 48th of 393 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 76% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 77% of its French restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and OMAKASE; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a seat at the counter (12 of its 30 seats), a private room (for 6), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
French restaurants in Ginza with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginza L’écrin | #21 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ginza | Wed |
| L'Affinage | #28 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ginza | Mon |
| Esprit C. Kei Ginza | #48 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Shimbashi | Mon, Sun |
| Dominique Bouchet Tokyo | #55 | ¥20,160 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ginza-itchōme | Wed |
| Gendai Saryo Ginza Fugetsudo | #59 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Ginza | Mon, Sun |
| Beige Alain Ducasse | #84 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Ginza-itchōme | Mon |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Esprit C. Kei Ginza
- Book online in English on TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-4563 (+81-50-5595-4563 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 Tokyo.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 12% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 30, including 12 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 30 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | The dress code is recommended to be smart casual. |
| Setting | Night view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | April 2024 |
Getting there
5 min walk (410 m) from Shimbashi Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Ginza (Exit A2): 5 min · Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 8 min
- Leave Shimbashi Station by Exit 3 and walk north-east for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Bear right onto Gomon Dori and walk 80 m.
- Turn left onto Komparu-dori Street and walk 160 m.
- Turn right at Gindaco and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Esprit C. Kei Ginza.
Look for
虎屋銀座ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
11F
10 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都中央区銀座7-8-17 虎屋銀座ビル 11F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 7-8-17 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Exit A1 of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Hibiya Line, and Marunouchi Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 160 m, about 3 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 230 m, about 4 min walk
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 240 m, about 4 min walk
- Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Esprit C. Kei Ginza is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Esprit C. Kei Ginza in the Michelin Guide
From the restaurant's website
| Owner-chef | 小林 圭 |
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As stated on maisonkei.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Esprit C. Kei Ginza cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 12%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Esprit C. Kei Ginza have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Esprit C. Kei Ginza closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Esprit C. Kei Ginza?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Esprit C. Kei Ginza?
Shimbashi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (410 m). Ginza Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does Esprit C. Kei Ginza have a dress code?
The dress code is recommended to be smart casual.
Is Esprit C. Kei Ginza in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Esprit C. Kei Ginza is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.