La Vagabonde
ラ・ヴァガボンド
French in Osu, Kanayama & Tsurumai, Aichi, 3 min walk from Tsurumai Station
Our analysis
- #2of 39 French restaurants in Nagoya
- 51%of high-end restaurants in Aichi have a lower dinner budget
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, La Vagabonde is 2nd of the 39 French restaurants in Nagoya and 2nd of 48 in Nagoya & Aichi. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 51% of the high-end restaurants in Aichi in this guide, and higher than that of 60% of its French restaurants. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 5 in Nagoya & Aichi in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings by phone only; 15 of the 48 French restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Nagoya with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nagoya & Aichi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reminiscence | #1 | ¥24,200 | ¥21,780 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kurumamichi | — |
| La Vagabonde | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Tsurumai | Sun |
| French Ryori Kochuten | #3 | ¥16,500 | ¥8,250 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Shinsakae-machi | Mon |
| Mas de Lavande | #4 | ¥11,495 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Shinsakae-machi | Sun |
| La Floraison de TAKEUCHI | #7 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2025 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Fushimi | Mon |
| Chambre d'enfants | #8 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Jōshin | Mon, Sun |
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 | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book La Vagabonde
- Call 052-253-7343 (+81-52-253-7343 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 Nagoya & Aichi.
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 | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | April 2011 |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Tsurumai Station.
Also near: Kamimaezu (Exit 2): 10 min · Yabachō (Exit 3): 14 min
- Leave Tsurumai Station and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn right onto Nagoya Security Camera Center No. 2 Tsurumai Pedestrian Bridge and walk 40 m.
- Bear left onto Nagoya Security Camera Center No. 2 Tsurumai Pedestrian Bridge and walk 40 m.
- Turn left at MUFG Bank and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
La Vagabonde is on your right.
On your right
Look for
ラ・ヴァガボンド
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
キャノンピア鶴舞
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
ラ・ヴァガボンド愛知県名古屋市中区千代田2丁目14-24 キャノンピア鶴舞 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 14-24 Chiyoda Naka-ku Nagoya, Aichi 460-0012 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Tsurumai Station on the JR Chuo Line. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does La Vagabonde cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is La Vagabonde closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to La Vagabonde?
Tsurumai Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Kamimaezu Station is about 12 minutes away.
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.