Reminiscence
レミニセンス
French in Chikusa, Imaike & Ikeshita, Aichi, 3 min walk from Kurumamichi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 5 French restaurants in Chikusa, Imaike & Ikeshita
- ¥24,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,520
- 3 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Reminiscence is 1st of the 5 French restaurants in Chikusa, Imaike & Ikeshita and 1st of 48 in Nagoya & Aichi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥24,200 (on Tabelog), 67% above the ¥14,520 median of the 21 French restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥21,780 (on Tabelog) is 148% above the ¥8,800 median of 21. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2024 (3 times; one of 10 in Nagoya & Aichi in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 15 of the 48 French restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be. Good for a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥21,780, 10% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥24,390 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
How it compares
French restaurants in Nagoya with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nagoya & Aichi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reminiscence | #1 | ¥24,200 | ¥21,780 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kurumamichi | — |
| La Vagabonde | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Tsurumai | Sun |
| French Ryori Kochuten | #3 | ¥16,500 | ¥8,250 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Shinsakae-machi | Mon |
| Chambre d'enfants | #8 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Jōshin | Mon, Sun |
| Auberge de L'Ill Nagoya | #11 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Nagoya | — |
| Brillance | #12 | ¥35,420 | ¥25,300 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 9 min, Sengen-chō | — |
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 | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book Reminiscence
- 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 052-228-8337 (+81-52-228-8337 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 Nagoya & Aichi.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Menu Reminiscence
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Duck
- Beef
¥21,780
per person, tax incl., +12% service charge, ≈$150
Cheapest
Dinner Menu ReminiscenceMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Duck
- Beef
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., +12% service charge, ≈$160
¥2,420 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge: 12% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 32 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking is permitted on the terrace of the private room on the second floor. |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from coming to the store wearing light clothing such as shorts and sandals, or wearing strong scents such as perfume. |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | July 2023 |
Getting there
3 min walk (240 m) from Kurumamichi Station.
Also near: Chikusa (Exit 1): 6 min · Imaike: 11 min
- Leave Kurumamichi Station and walk east for 50 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
Reminiscence is on your right.
On your right
Look for
レミニセンス
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
南口
Written this way on the building
Show this to a taxi driver
レミニセンス愛知県名古屋市東区筒井3-18-3 南口
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-18-3 aichiken nagoyashihigashiku tsutsui, Aichi 461-0003 |
|---|---|
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| Directions | 【 Train 】. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Reminiscence cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 12%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Reminiscence have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Reminiscence?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Reminiscence?
Kurumamichi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (240 m). Chikusa Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Reminiscence have a dress code?
Please refrain from coming to the store wearing light clothing such as shorts and sandals, or wearing strong scents such as perfume.
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.