Restaurant in Aichi, Japan
Six Bronze awards. Book by phone.
Mas de Lavande holds six consecutive Tabelog Bronze awards and a score of 4.12, making it the most consistently recognised French restaurant in Nagoya. With just twelve seats, dinner Monday through Saturday, and a serious wine program, it is the right call for a special occasion meal in Aichi. Book two to three weeks ahead and treat the reservation as firm — same-day cancellations incur a 100% fee.
Mas de Lavande holds a Tabelog score of 4.12 and has won the Tabelog Bronze Award every year from 2017 through 2026, placing it among the most consistently recognised French restaurants in the Aichi region. It has also been selected for the Tabelog French EAST "Tabelog 100" in 2021, 2023, and 2025. For a special occasion dinner in Nagoya, that track record makes it a clear booking. The question is less whether to go and more whether the format suits you.
The restaurant operates from the basement of Hotel MyStays Nagoya Sakae, a detail worth knowing before you arrive. It seats just twelve people, dinner runs Monday through Saturday from 18:00, and last orders close at 20:00. That 20:00 cutoff is earlier than many diners expect — arrive on time, or a significant part of your evening disappears. The venue is closed Sundays and on irregular additional days, so confirm before travelling. Lunch is available only for groups by advance arrangement. A 10% service charge applies, and cancellations on the day incur a 100% fee, so treat any reservation here as a firm commitment.
Pricing lands between JPY 15,000 and JPY 19,999 per head at the listed rate, though review-based spending data suggests many guests end up in the JPY 20,000 to JPY 29,999 range once wine is factored in. The wine program is a serious part of the offering , the venue describes itself as particularly focused on wine and on fish cookery. For context, that price range puts Mas de Lavande in a comparable bracket to award-level French dining in other Japanese cities. If you want to benchmark it against the French dining tier nationally, HAJIME in Osaka operates at a significantly higher price point; Mas de Lavande delivers considered French cooking at a more accessible spend while still clearing the Tabelog 100 bar.
The room is described as stylish and spacious for its size, with a non-smoking policy throughout. Dress code is practical: avoid very casual clothing, but there is no formal requirement. Children are welcome if they are ten or older; for younger children, contact the restaurant in advance. The venue can accommodate French-speaking guests directly. Credit cards are accepted across major networks including Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, and Diners. There is no affiliated parking, so use nearby coin parking or arrive by train , Sakae Station is approximately a seven-minute walk from Exit 12, Takakura Station six minutes from Exit 4, and Shin-Sakae Town Station six minutes from Exit 1.
On the late-evening angle: while last order is 20:00, the kitchen operates until 23:00, meaning a full dinner here can carry through the later part of the evening without feeling rushed. If you book early in the service window and pace the meal, the experience runs well into the night. For Nagoya dining after a business meeting or ahead of a later engagement, that format works better than restaurants with earlier closing times. The small room also keeps ambient noise contained, which makes it a sound choice for conversation-heavy occasions. For broader late-evening options across Aichi, see our full Aichi restaurants guide.
Booking is by reservation only. Same-day reservations require a phone call directly to the restaurant. The venue asks callers to phone outside business hours where possible. Private use of the full venue is available for parties of up to 20 people with advance consultation , the only way to get more than the standard twelve-seat configuration. There are no private rooms within the standard layout.
Mas de Lavande is reservation-only. Phone reservations are preferred, and same-day bookings must be made by phone. The restaurant's number is +81-52-325-2587. The website is masdelavande.com. Given the twelve-seat capacity, calling at least two to three weeks ahead for weekend evenings is sensible, though midweek availability tends to be more open. A 100% same-day cancellation fee applies , do not hold a reservation you are uncertain about.
Address: Hotel MyStays Nagoya Sakae B1F, 2-23-22 Higashisakura, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 18:00–23:00, last order 20:00. Closed Sundays and irregular additional days. Service charge: 10%. Payment: major credit cards accepted; no electronic money or QR code payments. Parking: none on site; use nearby coin parking. Children: welcome aged ten and over; contact in advance for younger children. Dress: no extremely casual clothing. The venue can accommodate French-speaking guests.
If your Nagoya trip extends beyond this meal, our full Aichi hotels guide, Aichi bars guide, and Aichi experiences guide cover what to do before and after. For comparison with French dining recognised at the national level, Gion Sasaki in Kyoto and akordu in Nara offer different regional takes on the same tier of considered European cooking.
Two to three weeks ahead is enough for most weeknight dinners. For Friday and Saturday evenings, aim for three to four weeks out given the twelve-seat limit. Same-day reservations are possible but require a direct phone call to +81-52-325-2587. At JPY 15,000–19,999 per head with a 100% same-day cancellation fee, this is not a spontaneous booking , plan in advance and commit.
It can work for a solo diner, but it is not the obvious format here. The twelve-seat table layout rather than a counter means a solo guest occupies a table rather than a bar seat, which is less natural for solo French dining than counter-format restaurants. That said, the venue's Tabelog 100 status and wine focus make it worth considering if French cuisine in Nagoya is your priority. For solo diners who prefer counter seating, checking other Aichi options in our full Aichi restaurants guide may surface a better fit.
The database does not confirm specific dietary accommodation policies beyond a noted focus on fish cookery. Contact the restaurant directly before booking: phone +81-52-325-2587 or consult masdelavande.com. The venue can accommodate French-speaking guests, which may help for detailed dietary conversations. Given the small kitchen and fixed format, restrictions that require major menu adjustments are worth discussing well in advance rather than on arrival.
The dress code asks guests to avoid extremely casual clothing , think no sportswear or very informal streetwear. Given the Tabelog Bronze award status and a dinner spend typically running to JPY 20,000 or more per head with wine, smart casual is the practical baseline. Most diners will arrive in business casual or better. There is no formal requirement for a jacket or tie, but this is not a jeans-and-sneakers room.
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Value |
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| Mas de Lavande | Easy | — | |
| Amaki | Unknown | — | |
| aru | Unknown | — | |
| Fujisawa | Unknown | — | |
| GapricE | Unknown | — | |
| HIRO NAGOYA | Unknown | — |
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Book at least two to three weeks in advance. With only 12 seats and a reservation-only policy, availability fills quickly, especially on weekends. Same-day reservations must be made by phone (+81-52-325-2587). The 100% cancellation fee for no-shows means the restaurant takes bookings seriously, and so should you.
Yes, the 12-seat table format suits solo diners reasonably well, and the focused room keeps the atmosphere intimate rather than isolating. Lunch service is group-only, so solos should target the dinner sitting (18:00–23:00, last order 20:00). The wine program, noted as a particular focus of the venue, gives solo diners something to engage with through the meal.
The venue notes a particular focus on fish, which signals a seafood-forward menu. The restaurant can accommodate guests in French, suggesting some flexibility in communication for non-Japanese speakers. For specific dietary requirements, contact them directly by phone outside business hours, as the reservation-only format gives the kitchen advance notice to plan.
The venue asks guests to avoid extremely casual clothing. For a Tabelog Bronze-awarded French restaurant at JPY 15,000–20,000 per head, that means neat, presentable attire: think collared shirts, blouses, or smart trousers. You won't need a jacket or tie, but trainers and shorts are likely to be out of place.
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 18:00 - 23:00 L.O. 20:00
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