ESqUISSE
エスキス
French in Ginza, Tokyo, 1 min walk from Ginza Station
Our analysis
- #3of 46 French restaurants in Ginza
- ¥42,560least expensive dinner course; median ¥26,400
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed Wednesdays and ThursdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, ESqUISSE is 3rd of the 46 French restaurants in Ginza and 12th of 393 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥42,560 (on Pocket Concierge), 61% above the ¥26,400 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥24,640 (on Ikyu) is 70% above the ¥14,520 median of 21. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 26 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 72 in Tokyo in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 4 or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥24,640, 42% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥42,560 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥31,360 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Osier | #4 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★★ · Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Shimbashi | Mon, Sun |
| Ginza Ooishi | #10 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | Online, Japanese only | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Higashi-ginza | Wed |
| ESqUISSE | #12 | ¥42,560 | ¥24,640 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Ginza | Wed, Thu |
| 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 |
| Gendai Saryo Ginza Fugetsudo | #59 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Ginza | Mon, Sun |
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 | Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book ESqUISSE
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-5537-5580 (+81-3-5537-5580 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 Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Menu spontané (Lunch) ※Notification:Please confirm the "Details".
Lunch
¥31,360
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$210
Cheapest
Menu spontané (Dinner) ※Notification:Please confirm the "Details".
Dinner
¥42,560
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$280
¥11,200 more than the one above
Menu spontané (Lunch) + Non-Alcoholic Pairing – Ryudo
Lunch
¥48,160
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$320
¥5,600 more than the one above
Menu spontané (Dinner) + Non-Alcoholic Pairing – Ryudo
Dinner
¥59,360
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$400
¥11,200 more than the one above
Menu spontané (Lunch) ＋Wine Pairings － Sogen
Lunch
¥71,680
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$480
¥12,320 more than the one above
Menu spontané (Dinner)＋Wine Pairings － Sogen
Dinner
¥82,880
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$550
¥11,200 more than the one above
Menu spontané (Lunch)＋Wine Pairings －Extreme
Lunch
¥132,160
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$880
¥49,280 more than the one above
Menu spontané (Dinner)＋Wine Pairings －Extreme
Dinner
¥143,360
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$960
¥11,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 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 | 12% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| 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 | 38 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | There is no strict dress code, but extremely casual attire such as shorts and sandals for men is not allowed. It is recommended that men wear a jacket. |
| Setting | Night view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | June 2012 |
Getting there
1 min walk (100 m) from Ginza Station, Exit B6.
Also near: Higashi-ginza (Exit A1): 6 min · Yūrakuchō: 6 min
- Leave Ginza Station by Exit B6 and walk east for 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 60 m.
ESqUISSE is on your right.
On your right
Look for
エスキス
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ロイヤルクリスタル銀座
Written this way on the building
Floor
9F
8 floors up from the street; take the lift
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
エスキス東京都中央区銀座5-4-6 ロイヤルクリスタル銀座 9F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-4-6 Ginza Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes on foot from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- GINZA SIX, 250 m, about 4 min walk
- Kabuki-za Theatre, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza, 390 m, about 7 min walk
- The Peninsula Tokyo, 420 m, about 7 min walk
- Hotel the Celestine Ginza, 430 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
ESqUISSE has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. ESqUISSE in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Restaurant ESqUISSE |
|---|
As stated on esquissetokyo.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does ESqUISSE cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (12%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is ESqUISSE closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Can I bring children to ESqUISSE?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to ESqUISSE?
Ginza Station, about 1 minute on foot (100 m). Yūrakuchō Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does ESqUISSE have a dress code?
There is no strict dress code, but extremely casual attire such as shorts and sandals for men is not allowed. It is recommended that men wear a jacket.
Does ESqUISSE have a Michelin star?
Yes. ESqUISSE has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.