La Banlieue
ラ・バンリュー
French in Motomachi, Chinatown & Ishikawacho, Kanagawa, 3 min walk from Motomachi-Chūkagai Station
Our analysis
- 41%of high-end restaurants in Kanagawa have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and TuesdaysBook by phone
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 41% of the high-end restaurants in Kanagawa in this guide, and lower than that of 17% of its French restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 9 of the 31 French restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 60% below its dinner budget), 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 Motomachi, Chinatown & Ishikawacho with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Normandie | #4 | ¥16,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 3 min, Motomachi-Chūkagai | — |
| Depicter | — | ¥12,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Ishikawachō | Tue |
| Marques | — | ¥14,500 | ¥11,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Motomachi-Chūkagai | Tue |
| Teppan Yaki Hama | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Motomachi-Chūkagai | — |
| La Banlieue | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Motomachi-Chūkagai | Mon, Tue |
| L'Excellence | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Ishikawachō | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book La Banlieue
- Call 045-681-4680 (+81-45-681-4680 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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 Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone).
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Le NormandieMotomachi, Chinatown & Ishikawacho, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.66
Teppan Yaki HamaMotomachi, Chinatown & Ishikawacho, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.06
French Bay View (Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers)Yokohama Station Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.48
Freccia RossaKikuna–Sorimachi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.10
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area in the outdoor garden. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart casual. Please refrain from excessive casual wear (such as beach sandals, etc.). |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Take-out |
| Opened | August 2009 |
Getting there
3 min walk (230 m) from Motomachi-Chūkagai Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Ishikawachō: 10 min · Nihon-ōdōri (Exit 3): 14 min
- Leave Motomachi-Chūkagai Station by Exit 5 and walk west for 40 m.
- Bear right onto Motomachi Shopping Street and walk 100 m.
- Turn left at FLIPPER'S onto Mizuyashiki St. and walk 60 m.
La Banlieue is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ラ・バンリュー
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ラ・バンリュー神奈川県横浜市中区元町1-49
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-49 Motomachi Naka-ku Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0861 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | From Exit 5 of Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minato Mirai Line, it is a 2-minute walk. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yokohama Chinatown, 490 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel New Grand, 490 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does La Banlieue cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is La Banlieue closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to La Banlieue?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to La Banlieue?
Motomachi-Chūkagai Station, about 3 minutes on foot (230 m). Ishikawachō Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does La Banlieue have a dress code?
Smart casual. Please refrain from excessive casual wear (such as beach sandals, etc.).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.