ile
French in Nakameguro & Yutenji, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Naka-Meguro Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,730
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 6
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥15,730 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,800 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥8,800 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,800, 47% below its least expensive dinner course), a late dinner (open until 1:00 a.m.), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥8,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Nakameguro & Yutenji 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steak Dining Vitis | — | ¥17,600 | ¥9,075 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Naka-Meguro | — |
| cocon | — | ¥15,400 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Naka-Meguro | Wed |
| Japanese Style French Restaurants Restaurant Re: | — | ¥9,317 | ¥4,598 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Naka-Meguro | Mon, Tue |
| Clementine Bis | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Yūtenji | Tue, Wed |
| Schola | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Naka-Meguro | Mon, Tue, Wed |
| ile | — | ¥16,500 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Naka-Meguro | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book ile
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Lunch Course: French Cuisine Featuring Seasonal Fresh Fish and Venison
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–5 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (10)
- 【Course Menu】
- Amuse-bouche
- Cold Appetizer
- Hot Appetizer
- Fish (Seasonal Fresh Fish)
- Meat (Hokkaido Venison)
- Main Dish
- Dessert
- Petits Fours
- Herbal Tea
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Omakase Dinner Course: A Luxurious French Cuisine Experience with Caviar and Venison
Dinner · 11 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 2–5 guests
- Caviar
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (12)
- 【Course Menu】
- Amuse-bouche
- Caviar Plate
- Cold Appetizers
- Hot Appetizers
- Fish Dish - Seasonal Fresh Fish
- Meat Dish - Venison
- To Finish Off - Rice
- Dessert
- Ice Cream
- Petits Fours
- Tea
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥7,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | No service charge or additional fees. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–16:00, 17:00–01:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–16:00, 17:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 12:00–16:00, 17:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 12:00–16:00, 17:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 12:00–16:00, 17:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 12:00–16:00, 17:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | 12:00–16:00, 17:00–01:00 (next day) |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 5 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | There is no dress code. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | July 2024 |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Naka-Meguro Station.
Also near: Daikan-yama: 10 min · Yūtenji: 15 min
- Leave Naka-Meguro Station and walk north for 70 m.
- Turn right at Matsuya onto Yamate-Dori Ave. and walk 150 m.
- Bear left at Ueshima Coffee House and walk 20 m.
ile is on your left.
On your left
Look for
フォーラム中目黒
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都目黒区東山1-6-7 フォーラム中目黒 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-6-7 Higashiyama Meguro, Tokyo 153-0043 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Nakameguro Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does ile cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge or additional fees.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to ile?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to ile?
Naka-Meguro Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Daikan-yama Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does ile have a dress code?
There is no dress code.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.