Makinonci
マキノンチ
French in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, near Higashi Kanazawa Station
Our analysis
- #1of 12 French restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa
- ¥40,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,000
- 4 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Makinonci is 1st of the 12 French restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥40,000 (on Tabelog), 186% above the ¥14,000 median of the 6 French restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2023 (4 times; one of 8 in Kanazawa & Ishikawa in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 6 of the 12 French restaurants in Kanazawa & Ishikawa can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2 or 4), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥40,000 on Tabelog and ¥44,000 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥62,000 on Tabelog and ¥68,200 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Kanazawa with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kanazawa & Ishikawa | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makinonci | #1 | ¥40,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | — | Sun |
| Installation Table ENSO L'asymetrie du calme | #2 | ¥22,000 | ¥14,300 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 15 min, Nomachi | Mon |
| Budoonomori Les Tonnelles | #3 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 14 min, Morimoto | Wed |
| restaurant ecoutieres | #4 | ¥27,500 | ¥27,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Nanatsuya | — |
| Nicon | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Nomachi | Sun |
| Busaku | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | — | Mon |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Makinonci
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-3503-3318 (+81-50-3503-3318 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 Kanazawa & Ishikawa.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Dinner course
【秋のおまかせコース】2026年10月1日～11月6日までの秋の味覚、特別コース
Dinner · 1–9 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Matsutake mushroom
¥44,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$290
Cheapest
Dinner course
【冬のおまかせコース】2026年11月9日～12月30日までの加能蟹、香箱かにコース
Dinner · 1–9 guests
- Snow crab
- Seasonal ingredients
¥68,200
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$450
¥24,200 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% *For private rooms, it is 20%. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 13 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Customers using strong perfumes or heavily scented fragrances may be refused entry to ensure the comfort of other guests. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Setting | Night view, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Power outlets available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | July 2020 |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
マキノンチ石川県金沢市山の上町25-18
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 25-18 Yamanouemachi Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0816 |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Higashi Kanazawa |
| Directions | Kanazawa Station on the JR Line is about a 15-minute drive away. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Makinonci cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10% *For private rooms, it is 20%.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Makinonci closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Makinonci?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Makinonci?
Higashi Kanazawa Station.
Does Makinonci have a dress code?
Customers using strong perfumes or heavily scented fragrances may be refused entry to ensure the comfort of other guests. Thank you for your understanding.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website. Report a correction.