La Matiere
Shinjuku, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A 16-seat French restaurant in Kagurazaka specializing in fish-focused cooking, recognized on Tabelog's French TOKYO 100 list. Lunch (JPY 5,000–5,999) delivers better value than dinner (JPY 10,000–14,999), with the same technical precision and sommelier-guided wine program. Easy to book by phone, closed Mondays, and suited to couples or small groups seeking a quiet meal.
About La Matiere
La Matiere is a Tokyo venue serving lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Sunday, with a Monday closure and smart-casual dress. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 recognition. Price guidance places lunch at JPY 5,000–5,999 and dinner at JPY 10,000–14,999.
Lunch Offers More Value Than Dinner
The lunch-dinner price gap is significant: lunch is listed at JPY 5,000–5,999, while dinner is listed at JPY 10,000–14,999. Lunch runs 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday; dinner runs 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the same days. On price alone, midday is the clearer value choice.
Tokyo Planning Notes
La Matiere is in Tokyo; plan neighborhood, transit, access, and room-specific logistics directly with the venue before you go.
Tokyo's dining tier is wide, and La Matiere's dinner price sits in the JPY 10,000–14,999 range, with lunch at JPY 5,000–5,999. If you are comparing options, comparable venue names include Kagurazaka Okawaya, Wine Shop Okukagurazaka Shoten, scaglia, ATELIER KOHTA Kagurazaka ten, and ドゥ・フイユ.
Practical Details
Reservations: Confirm booking details directly with La Matiere. Closed: Mondays. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM and 6:00 PM–8:00 PM. Dress: Smart casual. Payment: Confirm payment options directly with the venue.
La Matiere's profile is concise: a Tokyo venue with lunch and dinner price bands, Tuesday-through-Sunday service hours, Monday closure, smart-casual dress, and Tabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 recognition. For more dining in the city, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 6 Chome-29 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 162-0825, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/tokyo/A1309/A130905/13025251
- Phone
- +81 3-3260-4778
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and relaxed with a small, cozy dining room and classic French bistro feel, suited more to quiet meals with friends or dates than to large, boisterous gatherings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 6 Chome-29 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 162-0825, Japan
Planning details
Location
6 Chome-29 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 162-0825, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- ATELIER KOHTA Kagurazaka ten, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Kagurazaka Okawaya, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- ドゥ・フイユ, Notable alternative
- scaglia, ¥¥¥ · Italian, ¥¥¥ · Italian
- Wine Shop Okukagurazaka Shoten, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Restaurant context
Among Kagurazaka's French and wine-focused options, La Matiere occupies the middle tier at dinner but becomes a value pick at lunch. Kagurazaka Okawaya charges JPY 6,000–7,999 at dinner and JPY 2,000–2,999 at lunch, making it a lower-cost alternative with a broader kaiseki-influenced approach rather than French technique. If you want a wine-driven experience without the full tasting-menu commitment, Wine Shop Okukagurazaka Shoten runs JPY 3,000–3,999 and leans toward small plates and bottles, though the kitchen focus is lighter. Scaglia, an Italian address at a similar ¥¥¥ level, offers a comparable price point with a different regional lens, choose it if French feels overplayed in your Tokyo itinerary.
For diners prioritizing fish and French precision, La Matiere's lunch service delivers the best value in the set: JPY 5,000–5,999 for the same fish-focused repertoire and sommelier support that dinner guests pay double for. Okawaya and Wine Shop Okukagurazaka Shoten are easier on the budget but lack the formal French structure. Scaglia matches the price but shifts the cuisine. If you're after a quiet, technically sound meal with seafood at the center and you're booking midday, this is the address. If dinner is your only option, expect to pay closer to what you'd spend at other mid-tier French spots in the city, justified by the Tabelog recognition and the kitchen's fish specialization, but not a bargain.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at La Matiere?
What are alternatives to La Matiere in Tokyo?
Comparable venue names for comparison include ATELIER KOHTA Kagurazaka ten, Kagurazaka Okawaya, Wine Shop Okukagurazaka Shoten, scaglia, and ドゥ・フイユ. Check each venue's cuisine, price, booking, and format before deciding.
Is lunch or dinner better value at La Matiere?
Lunch is lower-priced at JPY 5,000–5,999, while dinner is JPY 10,000–14,999. La Matiere is also listed in Tabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025.
What should I order at La Matiere?
Can La Matiere accommodate groups?
Contact La Matiere directly for current group policies.
