Quintessence
カンテサンス
French in Kitashinagawa & Shinbaba, Tokyo, 10 min walk from Kitashinagawa Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 French restaurants in Kitashinagawa & Shinbaba
- 76%of high-end restaurants in Tokyo have a lower dinner budget
- ★★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 4
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Quintessence is 1st of the 3 French restaurants in Kitashinagawa & Shinbaba and 2nd of 393 in Tokyo. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 76% of the high-end restaurants in Tokyo in this guide, and higher than that of 77% of its French restaurants. Its record: three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 11 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times, 6 of them Gold; one of 72 in Tokyo in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 4 or 6), a late dinner (open until 23:30), 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 Hamamatsucho, Tamachi & Shinagawa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quintessence | #2 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★★★ · Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Kitashinagawa | Mon, Sun |
| Crony | #103 | ¥30,800 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Akabanebashi | Sun |
| Herve | — | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Akabanebashi | Wed, Sun |
| L'Arbre | — | ¥22,000 | ¥13,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Shinagawa | Sun |
| Restaurant Karyon | — | ¥11,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Sengakuji | Sun |
| Private Dining Brise Verte | — | ¥32,200 | ¥20,700 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Akabanebashi | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier |
| House rules | Photography is limited; ask before taking pictures |
How to book Quintessence
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 03-6277-0090 (+81-3-6277-0090 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking is prohibited throughout the facility, including the waiting area. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | The restaurant recommends elegant casual attire. Extremely casual clothing such as men's shorts and sandals is not allowed. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | August 2013 |
Getting there
10 min walk (780 m) from Kitashinagawa Station.
Also near: Ōsaki: 10 min · Shinagawa: 14 min
- Leave Kitashinagawa Station and walk north-west for 80 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right onto Daiichi Keihin and walk 360 m.
- Bear right and walk 250 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
Quintessence is on your right.
On your right
Look for
カンテサンス
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ガーデンシティ品川 御殿山
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
カンテサンス東京都品川区北品川6-7-29 ガーデンシティ品川 御殿山 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-7-29 Kitashinagawa Shinagawa, Tokyo 140-0001 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 13-minute walk from the Takanawa Exit of Kitashinagawa Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Shinagawa Station, 750 m, about 12 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Tokyo Marriott Hotel, 430 m, about 7 min walk
- Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa, 770 m, about 13 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: three stars
Quintessence has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Quintessence 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 Quintessence cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Quintessence closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Quintessence?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Quintessence?
Kitashinagawa Station, about 10 minutes on foot (780 m). Shinagawa Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Quintessence have a dress code?
The restaurant recommends elegant casual attire. Extremely casual clothing such as men's shorts and sandals is not allowed.
Does Quintessence have a Michelin star?
Yes. Quintessence has three Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.