Monolith
モノリス
French in Shibuya, Tokyo, 8 min walk from Omotesandō Station
Our analysis
- #1of 12 French restaurants in Shibuya
- 59%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a higher dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Monolith is 1st of the 12 French restaurants in Shibuya and 29th of 393 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 59% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and lower than that of 60% of its French restaurants. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide) 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 less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 33% below its dinner budget) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on Tabelog and ¥18,150 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service; ¥16,500 on Tabelog and ¥18,150 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Shibuya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monolith | #29 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Omotesandō | Mon |
| La Blanche | #43 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Omotesandō | Tue, Wed |
| Chinois Shibuya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Shibuya | — |
| Potsura Potsura | — | ¥8,800 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Shinsen | — |
| Coucagno | — | ¥18,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Shibuya | — |
| Maison de Cerisier | — | ¥8,500 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Shinsen | Mon, Tue |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Sofa seating, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Monolith
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5595-1221 (+81-50-5595-1221 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 the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch MENU RosetteMost booked
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2–4 guests
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Dinner MENU Monolith
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- Amuse
- Monolith Egg
- Cold and Hot Appetizers
- Fish Dish
- Main
- Desserts
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
Lunch MENU MONOLITH
Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Dinner MENU L'ObelisqueMost booked
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- Amuse-bouches
- Monolith Egg
- Cold and Hot Appetizers
- Fish Dish
- Main Course
- Desserts
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Lunch MENU Monolith
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- Amuse Bouche - 2 items
- Monolith Egg
- Cold and Hot Appetizers - 3 items
- Fish Dish
- Main Course
- Desserts - 2 items
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
Dinner MENU Haut Couture
Dinner · 11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- Amuse-Bouche 2 items
- Monolith Egg
- Cold & Hot Appetizers 4 items
- Fish Dish
- Main Course
- Dessert 2 items
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$180
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge of 10% (effective from December 2010) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| 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 | 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Smart casual. (Men are recommended to wear a collared shirt or jacket.) Please refrain from coming in sandals or shorts. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Sofa seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | March 2010 |
Getting there
8 min walk (610 m) from Omotesandō Station, Exit B1.
Also near: Shibuya: 9 min · Meiji-Jingūmae (Exit 7): 16 min
- Leave Omotesandō Station by Exit B1 and walk south-west for 80 m.
- Bear left and walk 300 m.
- Bear left and walk 130 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 30 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Monolith.
Look for
モノリス
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ウィンド渋谷
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
モノリス東京都渋谷区渋谷2-6-1 ウィンド渋谷 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-6-1 Shibuya Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 8-minute walk from Omotesando Station on the subway. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Monolith has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Monolith 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 Monolith cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge of 10% (effective from December 2010)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Monolith have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Monolith closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Monolith?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Monolith?
Omotesandō Station, about 8 minutes on foot (610 m). Shibuya Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Monolith have a dress code?
Smart casual. (Men are recommended to wear a collared shirt or jacket.) Please refrain from coming in sandals or shorts.
Does Monolith have a Michelin star?
Yes. Monolith has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.