Kitajima Tei
北島亭
French in Yotsuya, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Yotsuya Station
Our analysis
- #3of 16 French restaurants in Yotsuya, Ichigaya & Iidabashi
- 24%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Kitajima Tei is 3rd of the 16 French restaurants in Yotsuya, Ichigaya & Iidabashi and 33rd of 393 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 24% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 23% of its French restaurants. Its record: 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. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English.
How it compares
French restaurants in Yotsuya, Ichigaya & Iidabashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sincere | #22 | ¥24,805 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Kitasandō | Sun |
| L'Eterre | #26 | ¥28,000 | ¥28,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | — |
| Kitajima Tei | #33 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Yotsuya | Tue, Wed |
| Jfree | #39 | ¥21,780 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Iidabashi | Mon, Sun |
| Le Mange-Tout | #58 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Ushigome-kagurazaka | Mon, Thu, Sun |
| La Tourelle | #66 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kagurazaka | Mon |
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 |
How to book Kitajima Tei
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-3355-6667 (+81-3-3355-6667 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
Getting there
4 min walk (340 m) from Yotsuya Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Yotsuya-sanchōme (Exit 3): 9 min · Akebonobashi (Exit A4): 11 min
- Leave Yotsuya Station by Exit 2 and walk north for 70 m.
- Bear left at FamilyMart and walk 150 m.
- Bear left at Lawson and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 70 m.
Kitajima Tei is on your right.
On your right
Look for
北島亭
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
JHCビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
北島亭東京都新宿区四谷三栄町15-2 JHCビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 15-2, Tokyo 160-0008 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Yotsuya Station on the JR Chuo Line and Tokyo Metro Namboku Line. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kitajima Tei 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.
When is Kitajima Tei closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Kitajima Tei?
Yotsuya Station, about 4 minutes on foot (340 m). Yotsuya-sanchōme Station is about 10 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.