Reine des prés
レーヌ デ プレ
French in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Jingū-Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 French restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji
- ¥24,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥18,150
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Reine des prés is 1st of the 3 French restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji and 8th of 63 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥24,200 (on Tabelog), 33% above the ¥18,150 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥12,100 (on Tabelog) is 10% above the ¥11,000 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥12,100, 50% below its least expensive dinner course), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥24,200 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu; ¥12,100 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Kyoto City with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaji Yosuke | #6 | ¥10,000 | ¥6,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Dodici | #7 | ¥19,800 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon, Sun |
| Reine des prés | #8 | ¥24,200 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Wed |
| Restaurant Koga | #9 | ¥22,000 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 7 min, Imadegawa | Tue, Wed |
| Aoike | #10 | ¥15,300 | ¥10,700 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Marutamachi | Sun |
| La Biographie... | #11 | ¥30,800 | ¥18,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Nijō | 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 | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Reine des prés
- 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 050-5868-7068 (+81-50-5868-7068 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Omakase CourseMost booked
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Course
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥12,100 more than the one above
Omakase Dinner CourseMost booked
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are not admitted |
| Dress code | Your attire is an important element in creating the space and atmosphere. Smart casual is acceptable, but please refrain from wearing anything that may make other guests uncomfortable (such as shorts, pants shorter than calf length, beach sandals, etc.). |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | November 2012 |
Getting there
4 min walk (280 m) from Jingū-Marutamachi Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 9 min · Marutamachi: 12 min
- Leave Jingū-Marutamachi Station by Exit 1 and walk north for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 230 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Reine des prés is on your left.
On your left
Look for
レーヌ デ プレ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
レーヌ デ プレ京都府京都市上京区中町通丸太町下ル駒之町537-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 537-1 -, Kyoto 602-0872 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Keihan Shingumaru Tamachi Station, Exit 1, is a 2-minute walk away. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 410 m, about 7 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 590 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Reine des prés is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Reine des prés in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Reine des prés |
|---|
As stated on reine-des-pres.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Reine des prés 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 Reine des prés have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Reine des prés closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Reine des prés?
Children are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Reine des prés?
Jingū-Marutamachi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (280 m). Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Reine des prés have a dress code?
Your attire is an important element in creating the space and atmosphere. Smart casual is acceptable, but please refrain from wearing anything that may make other guests uncomfortable (such as shorts, pants shorter than calf length, beach sandals, etc.).
Is Reine des prés in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Reine des prés 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.