L'Esprit Shinano
レスプリシナノ
French in Chuo-ku, Chiba, 7 min walk from Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 French restaurants in Chuo-ku
- 44%of high-end restaurants in Chiba have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, L'Esprit Shinano is 1st of the 3 French restaurants in Chuo-ku and 5th of 11 in Chiba. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 44% of the high-end restaurants in Chiba in this guide, and lower than that of 36% of its French restaurants. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 1 of the 11 French restaurants in Chiba can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4 or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,700, 22% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
French restaurants in Chiba City with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Chiba | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presence estY Inage | #4 | ¥9,680 | ¥6,050 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Inage | — |
| L'Esprit Shinano | #5 | ¥9,900 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
| cuisine C | — | ¥10,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Chiba-Chūō | — |
| Bistro Takeru | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Nishi-Nobuto | — |
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, Bring your own wine, Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book L'Esprit Shinano
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5600-1120 (+81-50-5600-1120 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 Chiba.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Light Course
Dinner · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (8)
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2 or Fresh Fish Dish
- Main Meat Dish
- Seasonal Dessert
- Homemade Bread with Natural Yeast
- Post-Meal Beverages
- (Espresso, Coffee, Tea, Decaf Coffee)
- (Example: Happy Birthday [Name], Happy Anniversary, etc.)
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Light Course (Lunch)
Lunch · 4 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–8 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
L'ESPRIT Course
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Appetizer 3
- Fresh Fish Dish
- Main Meat Dish
- Seasonal Dessert
- Homemade Bread with Natural Yeast
- After-Dinner Drinks
- (Example: Happy Birthday [Name], Happy Anniversary, etc.)
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥6,600 more than the one above
L'ESPRIT Course (Lunch)
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 1,100 yen (including tax) per person will be applied. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Wheelchair access, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | January 2023 |
Getting there
7 min walk (590 m) from Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Chiba: 8 min · Chiba-Chūō: 10 min
- Leave Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
L'Esprit Shinano is on your left.
On your left
Look for
レスプリシナノ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
プラチナステージ
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
レスプリシナノ千葉県千葉市中央区新田町14-2 プラチナステージ 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 14-2 Shindencho Chuo-ku Chiba, Chiba 260-0027 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 8 minutes walk from JR Chiba Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does L'Esprit Shinano cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 1,100 yen (including tax) per person will be applied.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is L'Esprit Shinano closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to L'Esprit Shinano?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to L'Esprit Shinano?
Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 7 minutes on foot (590 m). Chiba Station is about 7 minutes away.
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.