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Nakatani (中谷)

JapaneseMichelin 1 StarFrench-JapaneseFine Dining7th arr.InvalidesChef's CounterSeasonal

Chef Shinsuke Nakatani — who spent nine years at Hélène Darroze, three as head chef — applies Japanese exactitude to seasonal French cuisine at this intimate 16-seat Michelin-starred restaurant, open since 2014 in the 7th arrondissement.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Invalides (7th arr.)
Since
2014
Chef
Shinsuke Nakatani
Nakatani (中谷) — authentic japanese restaurant in Paris, Invalides (7th arr.)
Plate № 07
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About
Opened on September 9, 2014, Nakatani has held a Michelin star continuously since 2016, making it one of Paris's most reliably excellent small tables. Chef-owner Shinsuke Nakatani arrived in France in 2001 and spent nearly a decade at Hélène Darroze, rising to head chef, before striking out on his own with this 16-seat restaurant on the quiet rue Pierre-Leroux. His cuisine is resolutely French in spirit — seasonal, product-driven, executed with the flair of the finest bistronomie — but informed throughout by the Japanese precision and restraint he embodies. Set menus change every two months: four courses at lunch, six in the evening, always built around luxury produce (black truffle, white truffle, wagyu, caviar, seasonal seafood). In 2021, a four-seat chef's counter was added for an even more intimate plating-and-conversation experience. Bookable via TheFork; average price approximately €137 per person.
Neighborhood & visiting

Nakatani (中谷) sits in Invalides (7th arr.), one of Paris's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Michelin-starred since 2016 — nine consecutive years of star recognition from one of Paris's most quietly authoritative Japanese chefs.
  • Chef Nakatani's French-style menus, refreshed every two months, showcase luxury seasonal ingredients with Japanese-inflected precision.
  • A four-seat chef's counter added in 2021 gives diners a front-row view of the kitchen and direct interaction with the chef.
  • Bookable online via TheFork with immediate confirmation, making reservations far easier than most comparable Michelin tables.

16-seat restaurant with an additional 4-seat chef's counter. Set menu only: 4 courses at lunch, 6 courses at dinner. Menus change every two months. Average spend ~€137 pp. Reservations via TheFork or by phone.

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Frequently asked

About Nakatani (中谷)

Is Nakatani (中谷) an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
Yes — Nakatani (中谷) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Paris: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
Where is Nakatani (中谷) located?
Nakatani (中谷) is located at 27 rue Pierre-Leroux, 75007 Paris, Paris, France in the Invalides (7th arr.) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Nakatani (中谷)?
Nakatani (中谷) accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Nakatani (中谷)?
Nakatani (中谷) sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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