L'Eau
French in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Gaiemmae Station
Our analysis
- #2of 9 French restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae
- ¥19,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,000
- 2×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and TuesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, L'Eau is 2nd of the 9 French restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae and 76th of 393 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥19,800 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥19,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,350 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥9,900 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026, The Tabelog Award 2 times (2020 and 2021), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥9,350, 53% below its least expensive dinner course) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥19,800 on Tabelog and ¥21,780 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevenance | #60 | ¥12,100 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gaiemmae | Mon, Tue |
| L'Eau | #76 | ¥19,800 | ¥9,350 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gaiemmae | Mon, Tue |
| L'Essor | — | ¥11,000 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Wed |
| l'intemporel | — | ¥11,000 | ¥9,900 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Mon |
| Terres de Truffes, Tokyo | — | ¥15,000 | ¥6,050 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Gaiemmae | — |
| Restaurant TANI | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,160 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Sofa seating, Sommelier |
How to book L'Eau
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-5843-0140 (+81-3-5843-0140 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course Approximately 7 Dishes Featuring Seasonal Ingredients and 3 Types of Amuse-Bouche
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–16 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- Amuse-bouches,
- Appetizers,
- Fish Dish,
- Meat Dish,
- Dessert,
- Petit Fours
¥9,350
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$60
Cheapest
Dinner Course Approximately 10 Dishes Featuring Seasonal Special Ingredients and 4 Types of Amuse-boucheMost booked
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–16 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- Amuse-bouches,
- Appetizers,
- Fish dish,
- Meat dish,
- Desserts,
- Petit Fours
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$130
¥10,450 more than the one above
Lunch Course Approximately 10 Dishes Featuring Seasonal Special Ingredients and 4 Types of Amuse-Bouche (The same dishesMost booked
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–16 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$130
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 | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | There is no strict dress code, but we recommend wearing attire that is not too casual. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
| Opened | November 2018 |
Getting there
3 min walk (240 m) from Gaiemmae Station, Exit 4a.
Also near: Aoyama-itchōme (Exit 5): 6 min · Nogizaka (Exit 5): 11 min
- Leave Gaiemmae Station by Exit 4a and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn left onto Aoyama-dori and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at Indigo and walk 90 m.
You arrive at L'Eau.
Look for
南青山KFKビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
B1
One floor below the street (basement)
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都港区南青山2-14-14 南青山KFKビル B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-14-14 Minamiaoyama Minato, Tokyo 107-0062 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Exit 4a of Gaienmae Station on the Ginza Line. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
L'Eau is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. L'Eau in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
From the restaurant's website
| Chef | Takamitsu Shimizu |
|---|
As stated on leau.tokyo, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does L'Eau 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.
Does L'Eau have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is L'Eau closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
What is the nearest station to L'Eau?
Gaiemmae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (240 m). Aoyama-itchōme Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does L'Eau have a dress code?
There is no strict dress code, but we recommend wearing attire that is not too casual.
Is L'Eau in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. L'Eau is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.