Gateau des Bois A Ra Maison is a classic French patisserie and café in Nara, with Tabelog’s 2023 Restaurant ranking at No. 27 and 3.7pts.
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- Address
- 1-19 Saidaiji Minamimachi, Nara, 631-0824, Japan
- Phone
- +81 742-48-4545
- Website
- gateau-des-bois.com
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Tabelog 100 No. 27 in Nara
Tabelog’s 2023 Restaurant list ranked Gateau des Bois A Ra Maison at No. 27 with 3.7pts. The Nara address and classic French patisserie and café focus make it a pastry-led destination.
Cake collection and yaki-gashi assortment
Gateau des Bois cake collection, baked sweets assortment, chocolates, seasonal parfaits, and gateaux anchor the sweets offer. Counter service, leisurely pacing, and conversational noise suit lunch or all-day plans without a formal dining frame.
Price and Positioning
Nearby venues at a similar price tier for orientation.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateau des Bois A Ra Maison | Nara, Classic French patisserie & café | $$ | , | |
| Jazz Bar Gentry | Kintetsu Nara, Jazz Bar | $$ | , | |
| Patisserie Chocolaterie Emera | $$ | , | Nara, Classic French-style patisserie & chocolaterie | |
| GATEAU DES BOIS LABORATOIRE Raboratowāru | Nara, French patisserie & café | $$ | , | |
| MENYA BIBIRI | $ | , | Nara, Ramen & chicken–seafood soba | |
| Simple comme Bonjour | Tenri, Modern French Seasonal Tasting | $$ | Bib Gourmand |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #27 · No. 27
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Sweets - WEST - 2023
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Classic
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Solo
- Family
- Casual Hangout
- Celebration
- After Work
- Standalone
- Design Destination
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–6 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–6 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11 AM–6 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–6 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Refined but relaxed patisserie-café ambiance with showcases of colorful cakes like jewels, bright daylight, neat table seating in a smoke‑free salon, and a calm atmosphere suited to quiet conversation and pastry appreciation.