La Tourelle
ラ・トゥーエル
French in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Kagurazaka Station
Our analysis
- #4of 8 French restaurants in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi
- ¥8,800least expensive lunch course; median ¥11,000
- 4×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, La Tourelle is 4th of the 8 French restaurants in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi and 66th of 393 in Tokyo. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥8,800 (on Tabelog), 20% below the ¥11,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award 4 times (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,800 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥13,200 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
French restaurants in Kagurazaka & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Floraison | #79 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| L’Atlas | #90 | ¥11,000 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kagurazaka | Mon |
| Sombreuil Tokyo | #92 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥9,900 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Iidabashi | Tue |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Bring your own wine, Sofa seating, Sommelier |
How to book La Tourelle
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-4905 (+81-50-5456-4905 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
☀ Lunch Course Menu Léger.Most booked
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
What is served (7)
- Appetizer
- Appetizer
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- Post-Meal Drink
- Tea Snack
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$60
Cheapest
☀ Lunch Course Menu Saison.
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
What is served (5)
- Appetizer
- Dishes
- Dessert
- Post-Meal Drink
- Tea Sweets
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$90
¥4,400 more than the one above
Dinner Course Menu Cool.
Dinner
¥14,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥800 more than the one above
☀Lunch Course with Recommended Wine Pairing Menu Léger
Lunch
- Wine pairing
¥17,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥3,300 more than the one above
☀ Lunch Course: Menu Parole
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
What is served (8)
- Pre-meal Delights
- Appetizers
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Pre-Dessert
- Dessert
- Post-Meal Beverage
- Tea Sweets
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$130
¥2,500 more than the one above
Dinner Course: Menu Parole
Dinner · 9 dishes
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
☀Lunch Course with Recommended Wine Pairing - Menu Saisonnière
Lunch
- Wine pairing
¥25,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥5,400 more than the one above
☀ Lunch Course: Menu Raffiné
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
What is served (8)
- Pre-meal Delights
- Appetizers
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Pre-Dessert
- Dessert
- Post-Meal Beverage
- Tea Sweets
¥28,600
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$190
¥3,400 more than the one above
Dinner Course: Menu Raffiné
Dinner · 10 dishes
¥28,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
☀Lunch Course with Champagne & Recommended Wine Pairing - Menu Parole
Lunch · 9 dishes
- Champagne
- Wine pairing
¥36,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
¥7,400 more than the one above
Champagne & Recommended Wine Pairing Menu Parole
☆Dinner Course
9 dishes
- Champagne
- Wine pairing
¥36,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
Dinner Course: Menu Yumir
Dinner
- Seasonal ingredients
¥36,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
¥300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 24 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 24 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Casual and formal. Please refrain from wearing tank tops, beach sandals, and shorts. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Take-out |
Getting there
3 min walk (250 m) from Kagurazaka Station, Exit 1b.
Also near: Ushigome-kagurazaka (Exit A3): 4 min · Iidabashi (Exit C1): 7 min
- Leave Kagurazaka Station by Exit 1b and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
La Tourelle is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ラ・トゥーエル
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ボルゴ大〆
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ラ・トゥーエル東京都新宿区神楽坂6-8 ボルゴ大〆 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-8 Kagurazaka Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-0825 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - Tokyo Metro Tozai Line "Kagurazaka Station" Exit 1A, 5 minutes on foot. |
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 La Tourelle cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is La Tourelle closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to La Tourelle?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to La Tourelle?
Kagurazaka Station, about 3 minutes on foot (250 m). Ushigome-kagurazaka Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does La Tourelle have a dress code?
Casual and formal. Please refrain from wearing tank tops, beach sandals, and shorts.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.