Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan

LE PIGNON

Name: LE PIGNON
Address: Japan, 〒461-0023 Aichi, Nagoya, Higashi Ward, Tokugawacho, 2406-1 Ｌｅ ｐｉｇｎｏｎ, Nagoya, JP
Telephone: +81 52-710-8877
Price range: JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

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About LE PIGNON

A 15-seat house restaurant in Tokugawacho with three consecutive Tabelog French EAST 百名店 selections, serving seafood-focused prix fixe menus at JPY 8,000–9,999 for lunch and JPY 15,000–19,999 for dinner. Reservation-only format with counter and table seating, parking available, and private use for up to 20 guests. Closed Wednesdays and alternating Thursdays/Sundays.

LE PIGNON in Nagoya is listed in the Tabelog 100 - French - EAST - 2025 selection. Its verified price bands are JPY 15,000–19,999 and JPY 8,000–9,999, with smart casual dress noted. Publicly verified hours are limited: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday show 12–1 PM and 6–7 PM; Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday are closed.

Because the verified data is narrow, details such as seat count, menu format, chef name, beverage program, service charge, payment methods, reservation rules, child policy, dietary accommodations and exact location within Nagoya should be confirmed directly with the venue before planning around them.

Lunch vs. Dinner Timing

The verified schedule indicates daytime and evening service windows on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The listed price bands are JPY 8,000–9,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999, but the available data does not verify a course structure, dish lineup or whether the two services differ beyond price and timing.

How It Reads Against Peers

LE PIGNON’s clearest verified distinction is its inclusion in the 2025 Tabelog 100 French EAST list. For diners comparing options, that makes it a relevant name to consider alongside other references such as Garden Restaurant Tokugawaen, Kojitsu, Myoan, Seigetsu and Tokugawa Cho Buta Fuku, while recognizing that each venue may differ in format, cuisine and booking requirements.

Planning should start with the confirmed basics: Nagoya location, smart casual dress, the verified price bands and the limited weekly service windows. Since Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday are closed in the verified hours, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday are the practical days to check first.

If you are exploring Nagoya dining options, treat LE PIGNON as a premium Nagoya venue with confirmed 2025 Tabelog 100 French EAST recognition, but avoid assuming unverified specifics such as seating style, pairings, private dining, payment methods or dietary flexibility until the restaurant confirms them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can LE PIGNON accommodate groups?

Group capacity and private-use details are not verified in the available data. Confirm directly with LE PIGNON before planning for a larger party. The verified price bands are JPY 8,000–9,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999, and smart casual dress is noted.

What should a first-timer know about LE PIGNON?

LE PIGNON is in Nagoya and is listed in the Tabelog 100 - French - EAST - 2025 selection. Verified hours show service windows on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, with Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday closed. The verified price bands are JPY 8,000–9,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999.

Does LE PIGNON handle dietary restrictions?

Specific allergy or dietary-accommodation policies are not verified in the available data. Diners with restrictions should confirm directly with the venue before booking.

Is lunch or dinner better at LE PIGNON?

The verified data shows daytime and evening service windows on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, plus two price bands: JPY 8,000–9,999 and JPY 15,000–19,999. It does not verify menu differences, pacing, pairings or course format, so choose based on schedule and budget unless the venue confirms more detail.

How far ahead should I book LE PIGNON?

Booking lead time is not verified. Because the confirmed open days are limited to Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, check availability directly for your intended date.

Is LE PIGNON good for solo dining?

Solo-dining suitability, counter seating and room layout are not verified in the available data. A solo diner should confirm seating and availability directly with the venue.

Location

Japan, 〒461-0023 Aichi, Nagoya, Higashi Ward, Tokugawacho, 2406-1 Ｌｅｐｉｇｎｏｎ

Nagoya, Japan

Also Consider

Tokugawa Cho Buta Fuku, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Seigetsu, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Garden Restaurant Tokugawaen, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Myoan, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
Kojitsu, Japanese Cuisine, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

At JPY 15,000–19,999 for dinner, this house restaurant sits in direct competition with Garden Restaurant Tokugawaen, which operates at the same price tier and offers a similar Tokugawa-area location with garden views. Both hold Tabelog recognition, but Tokugawaen's setting leans more toward occasion dining with景观 emphasis, while the intimate 15-seat counter here prioritizes chef interaction. If you're after French technique in Nagoya without pushing into the JPY 20,000+ bracket where Kojitsu (JPY 20,000–29,999) and Myoan (JPY 30,000–39,999) operate, this slots neatly between value-driven neighborhood spots like Tokugawa Cho Buta Fuku (JPY 2,000–3,999) and the city's top-tier kaiseki tables.

Lunch at JPY 8,000–9,999 undercuts most award-recognized French options in the region and makes this one of the more accessible entry points for technique-driven cooking in Nagoya. Seigetsu operates at JPY 3,000–3,999 for both services but without the Tabelog French EAST pedigree, so the quality gap justifies the premium here. Booking difficulty is moderate, easier than Tokyo's百名店 peers but tighter than walk-in-friendly neighborhood French. If you want reliable execution without the multi-week lead time of Michelin-starred tables, this fits the bill.

For solo diners or pairs prioritizing value over spectacle, lunch here delivers better ROI than dinner; for celebrations or groups, the private-use option and evening pacing make dinner the better fit. If wine program depth matters, both Kojitsu and Myoan invest more heavily in cellar breadth, but at a higher price point. The neighborhood location near Tokugawa Garden makes this easier to slot into a day itinerary than Sakae or station-area options, assuming you're comfortable with the eight-minute walk from Ozone.