L’Effervescence
レフェルヴェソンス
French in Omotesando, Tokyo, 12 min walk from Omotesandō Station
Our analysis
- #1of 5 French restaurants in Omotesando
- 98%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- ★★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥60,000–79,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 2
Entrance 2
In our ranking, L’Effervescence is 1st of the 5 French restaurants in Omotesando and 3rd of 393 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥60,000–79,999) is higher than that of 98% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 98% of its French restaurants. Its record: three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 11 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times, 2 of them Gold; one of 72 in Tokyo in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ao | #1 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Gold 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Roppongi | Mon, Sun |
| L’Effervescence | #3 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★★ · Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Omotesandō | Mon, Sun |
| L'Osier | #4 | budget ¥50,000–59,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★★ · Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Shimbashi | Mon, Sun |
| Sezanne | #7 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Tokyo | Mon, Tue |
| Joël Robuchon | #8 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★★ · Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Ebisu | — |
| Trace | #9 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | No public phone or online | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | — |
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 | Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier |
How to book L’Effervescence
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-5766-9500 (+81-3-5766-9500 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Chef's Omakase Course
Lunch
¥56,925
per person, ≈$380
Cheapest
Chef's Omakase Course
Dinner
¥56,925
per person, ≈$380
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥60,000–79,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥60,000–79,999 per person |
| Service charge | 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 36 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing light clothing such as shorts, jerseys, parkas, and sandals, as well as hats and outerwear (including down vests) inside the dining area. Additionally, we request that male guests wear a jacket or a collared shirt. Please refrain from wearing perfume, as it may interfere with the aromas of the food and wine. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | September 2010 |
Getting there
12 min walk (990 m) from Omotesandō Station, Exit A5.
Also near: Nogizaka (Exit 5): 13 min · Hiroo: 15 min
- Leave Omotesandō Station by Exit A5 and walk south-east for 420 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right onto North Hill and walk 170 m.
- Bear left and walk 160 m.
- Turn right and walk 150 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
You arrive at L’Effervescence.
Look for
レフェルヴェソンス
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
レフェルヴェソンス東京都港区西麻布2-26-4
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-26-4 Nishiazabu Minato, Tokyo 106-0031 |
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| Directions | It takes 12 minutes from Omotesando Station on the subway. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: three stars
L’Effervescence has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. L’Effervescence in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Tokyo
- 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 L’Effervescence cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥60,000–79,999 per person and lunch at ¥60,000–79,999. Drinks and a service charge (15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does L’Effervescence have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is L’Effervescence closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to L’Effervescence?
Omotesandō Station, about 12 minutes on foot (990 m). Hiroo Station is about 15 minutes away.
Does L’Effervescence have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you refrain from wearing light clothing such as shorts, jerseys, parkas, and sandals, as well as hats and outerwear (including down vests) inside the dining area. Additionally, we request that male guests wear a jacket or a collared shirt. Please refrain from wearing perfume, as it may interfere with the aromas of the food and wine.
Does L’Effervescence have a Michelin star?
Yes. L’Effervescence has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.