Prevenance
プレヴナンス
French in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Gaiemmae Station
Our analysis
- #1of 9 French restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae
- ¥12,100least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- 4×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and TuesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Prevenance is 1st of the 9 French restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae and 60th of 393 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,100 (on Ikyu), 39% below the ¥20,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award 4 times (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, or 6) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,100 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu; ¥19,250 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Aoyama-Icchome & Gaien-Mae 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevenance | #60 | ¥12,100 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gaiemmae | Mon, Tue |
| L'Eau | #76 | ¥19,800 | ¥9,350 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gaiemmae | Mon, Tue |
| L'Essor | — | ¥11,000 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Wed |
| l'intemporel | — | ¥11,000 | ¥9,900 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Mon |
| Terres de Truffes, Tokyo | — | ¥15,000 | ¥6,050 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Gaiemmae | — |
| Restaurant TANI | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,160 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Sun |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Prevenance
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5590-5273 (+81-50-5590-5273 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 Tokyo.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
What is served (6)
- Amuse-bouche
- Appetizers
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- Petits Fours
¥8,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch Course (Weekdays)
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–6 guests
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,100 more than the one above
Dinner Course (Weekday Use)
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥17,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥6,500 more than the one above
Dinner Course Weekends and Holidays
Dinner · 10 dishes
¥17,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Dinner Course (Weekday Only)
Dinner · 11 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥4,500 more than the one above
Dinner Course Weekends and Holidays
Dinner · 12 dishes · 2–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:30, 18:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:30, 18:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:30, 18:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:30, 18:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:30, 18:30–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Take-out |
| Opened | November 2013 |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Gaiemmae Station, Exit 4a.
Also near: Aoyama-itchōme (Exit 5): 5 min · Nogizaka (Exit 5): 11 min
- Leave Gaiemmae Station by Exit 4a and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn left onto Aoyama-dori and walk 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at Indigo and walk 50 m.
- Turn left at Lawson and walk 60 m.
Prevenance is on your left.
On your left
Look for
プレヴナンス
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
マトリス
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
プレヴナンス東京都港区南青山2-13-7 マトリス 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-13-7 Minamiaoyama Minato, Tokyo 107-0062 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Gaienmae Station on the Ginza Line (Exit 4a or 1b). |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Meiji Jingu Gaien, 790 m, about 13 min walk
Awards
- 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 Prevenance cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Prevenance have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Prevenance closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
What is the nearest station to Prevenance?
Gaiemmae Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Aoyama-itchōme Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Prevenance have a dress code?
smart casual
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.