ESPICE serves modern Japanese-influenced French with a seafood focus in Kobe, backed by Tabelog’s 2025 100 ranking at #51 with 3.9 points.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒650-0004 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo Ward, Nakayamatedori, 2 Chome−3−25 メゾンエスプリ生田 1-1
- Phone
- +81 78-333-1919
- Website
- espice.meiwa-kobe.jp
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Tabelog 100 #51 in 2025
Tabelog’s 2025 100 ranked ESPICE at #51 with 3.9 points. The award establishes a current external credential for lunch or dinner in Kobe.
Seafood-focused Japanese-influenced French
Modern Japanese-influenced French frames a seafood-focused kitchen. Local sourcing and sustainable seafood sit within that dining proposition.
Sommelier-led wine and quiet formal service
Sommelier-led wine and an extensive wine list sit alongside formal, leisurely service. Quiet conditions make the restaurant suited to conversation-led dining.
What It’s Closest To
Comparable venues for orientation by cuisine and category.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPICE | Modern Japanese-influenced French (Seafood-focused) | $$$$ | , | Chūō |
| アントル ヌー | Innovative French-Japanese Fusion | $$$$ | , | Chūō |
| Kobe Steak Restaurant Mouriya Lin | Teppanyaki Kobe Beef Steakhouse | $$$$ | , | Chūō |
| Teppanyaki Kokoro | Luxury Kobe Beef Teppanyaki | $$$$ | , | Chūō |
| patisserie mont plus Honten | French Patisserie | $$ | , | Chūō |
| Aragawa | Kobe Beef Steakhouse | $$$$ | , | Chuo-ku |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #51 · No. 51
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - French - WEST - 2025
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Romantic
- Intimate
- Modern
- Sophisticated
- Low Profile Address
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Celebration
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Private Event
- Private Dining
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Sommelier Led
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- Sustainable Seafood
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Friday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Saturday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
- Sunday
- 12–2:30 PM, 6–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
A quiet, refined fine-dining space with a stylish white-walled exterior and warm wooden interior, designed for immersive, contemplative courses that feel removed from everyday life.