L'Excellence
レクセランス
French in Motomachi, Chinatown & Ishikawacho, Kanagawa, 3 min walk from Ishikawachō Station
Our analysis
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Kanagawa have a lower dinner budget
- Nonepublic phone or online booking
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Kanagawa in this guide, and higher than that of 83% of its French restaurants. It lists no phone number and no online booking; 9 of the 31 French restaurants in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) can be booked online in English. Good for a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Motomachi, Chinatown & Ishikawacho with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Normandie | #4 | ¥16,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2021 | 3 min, Motomachi-Chūkagai | — |
| Depicter | — | ¥12,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Ishikawachō | Tue |
| Marques | — | ¥14,500 | ¥11,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Motomachi-Chūkagai | Tue |
| Teppan Yaki Hama | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Motomachi-Chūkagai | — |
| La Banlieue | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Motomachi-Chūkagai | Mon, Tue |
| L'Excellence | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Ishikawachō | — |
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 | Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book L'Excellence
- L'Excellence publishes no phone number and lists no online booking service, which usually means its seats go to regulars and their guests. A concierge at a luxury hotel is the best chance of a table.
- 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 Kanagawa (Yokohama & Hakone).
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Le NormandieMotomachi, Chinatown & Ishikawacho, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.66
Teppan Yaki HamaMotomachi, Chinatown & Ishikawacho, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.06
French Bay View (Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers)Yokohama Station Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.48
Freccia RossaKikuna–Sorimachi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.10
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase French Full Course (for 2 people) / Private Reservation Dining
12 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Hairy crab
- Foie gras
- Eel
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
From 2 People: Special Wagyu as the Main / Private Reservation Dining
12 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Wagyu
- Hairy crab
- Foie gras
- Eel
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥2,000 more than the one above
Private Reservation with Pairing / Omakase French Course at L'Excellence
12 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Wine pairing
- Champagne
- Non-alcoholic pairing
- Hairy crab
- Foie gras
- Eel
Drinks pairing included
¥27,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥7,000 more than the one above
Private Reservation French with Special Wagyu Beef as the Main Dish (with Pairing)
12 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Wagyu
- Wine pairing
- Champagne
- Non-alcoholic pairing
- Hairy crab
- Foie gras
Drinks pairing included
¥29,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥2,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | No service charge or additional fees. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 4 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | There is nothing in particular. Please come dressed as you like. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Sofa seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | December 2022 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Ishikawachō Station.
Also near: Motomachi-Chūkagai (Exit 5): 11 min · Kannai: 14 min
- Leave Ishikawachō Station and walk south-east for 30 m.
- Turn left at POTIER COFFEE onto Hiragana shopping district and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Bear left and walk 50 m.
L'Excellence is on your right.
On your right
Look for
レクセランス
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
コトモノカフェ
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
レクセランス神奈川県横浜市中区石川町1-33-33 コトモノカフェ 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-33-33 Ishikawacho Naka-ku Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0868 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | JR Keihin Tohoku Line Ishikawacho (Motomachi/Chinatown) Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yokohama Chinatown, 590 m, about 10 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does L'Excellence cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge or additional fees.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to L'Excellence?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to L'Excellence?
Ishikawachō Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Motomachi-Chūkagai Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does L'Excellence have a dress code?
There is nothing in particular. Please come dressed as you like.
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.