recte
French in Daikanyama, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Daikan-yama Station
Our analysis
- #1of 10 French restaurants in Daikanyama
- ¥23,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥27,000
- 4×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 30 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, recte is 1st of the 10 French restaurants in Daikanyama and 20th of 393 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥23,000 (on Tabelog), 15% below the ¥27,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥10,000 (on Tabelog) is 41% below the ¥16,940 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026, The Tabelog Award 4 times (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2026), 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 private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 57% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥23,000 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥23,000 on Tabelog and ¥25,300 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Daikanyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| recte | #20 | ¥23,000 | ¥10,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Daikan-yama | Wed |
| Simplicite | #30 | ¥25,410 | ¥12,705 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Daikan-yama | Mon, Tue |
| Madame Toki | #70 | ¥16,940 | ¥8,470 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 9 min, Daikan-yama | Mon |
| Maison Paul Bocuse | #96 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Daikan-yama | Mon |
| L’Eclaireur Restaurant | #107 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Daikan-yama | — |
| Pachon | — | ¥17,000 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 3 min, Daikan-yama | 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sofa seating |
How to book recte
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-7143 (+81-50-5593-7143 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
Weekday Quick Lunch Light Course (Note: Does Not Include Fish Dishes)Most booked
Lunch · 5 dishes · 1–4 guests
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Popular Lunch Full Course (7 Dishes)Most booked
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (6)
- Amuse-bouche
- Appetizers
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
- Petits Fours
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥2,000 more than the one above
Dinner Popular "Kamado Course" Recommended! Omakase Course with 2 Meat Dishes as Double Main
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Beef
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥11,000 more than the one above
Popular! Lunch "Kamado" Course: A Special Lunch to Enjoy in a Private Room for Celebratory Days or Important Meetings
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Beef
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Dinner "Kamado Grilled" Private Room Only. Chef's Special Course
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Beef
¥27,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥4,000 more than the one above
Lunch for One Person Only. Private Space Dinner "Kamado Course" with Wine Pairing
9 dishes
- Wine pairing
¥37,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$250
¥10,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% will be added separately. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 20 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Although there is no specific policy, we do not accept extremely casual clothing such as flip-flops or tank tops. Please be considerate of the customers around you. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | April 2017 |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Daikan-yama Station.
Also near: Ebisu (Exit 4): 5 min · Naka-Meguro: 12 min
- Leave Daikan-yama Station and walk south for 30 m.
- Turn left at Haco Cafe and walk 280 m.
recte is on your left.
On your left
Look for
サンビレッジ代官山
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都渋谷区恵比寿西2-17-5 サンビレッジ代官山 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-17-5 Ebisunishi Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0021 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | From the Daikanyama main entrance, turn left at the cafe called SIGN ALLDAY and walk for 5 minutes. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Recte is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. recte in the Michelin Guide
- 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 recte cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% will be added separately.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does recte have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is recte closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to recte?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to recte?
Daikan-yama Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 m). Ebisu Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does recte have a dress code?
Although there is no specific policy, we do not accept extremely casual clothing such as flip-flops or tank tops. Please be considerate of the customers around you.
Is recte in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Recte is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.