Instant reservation
baron
Hyogo
Steakhouse, Wagyu
Awards
EUR 118.0+
Japan Restaurant Awards
2025
2023
2021
About
ESPICE is a modern French restaurant where creativity and playful spirit come alive, led by Chef Emi, who refined his craft at Michelin three-star restaurants including Auberge du Vieux Puits, Arpège, and Chez Michel in Paris and southern France.
Just a short walk from Sannomiya Station, ESPICE sits in a tranquil location and delicately expresses the essence of Hyogo’s delicacy through a modern lens. With seasonal vegetables from Kobe, and seafood sourced abundantly from Awaji Island, Akashi, and Kasumi Port—drawing from both the Seto Inland Sea and Sea of Japan—our Mediterranean-inspired modern French cuisine highlights the true character of every ingredient.
The space draws its concept from the origin of all food: the Earth. Embraced by its calm and refined design, guests are invited into a luxurious retreat that channels the breath and quiet power of nature. The striking glass-enclosed indoor garden evokes serenity and elevates the experience, offering a momentary escape from the bustle of the city.
Elevating each dish is a thoughtful pairing of wines curated from around the world by our sommelier, rare local sake from Hyogo, and original non-alcoholic cocktails—each selected to complement the meal with delicate harmony.
A multi-sensory dining experience awaits—one that resonates deeply with every sense.
Whether it’s a special occasion or a quiet moment in everyday life, ESPICE invites you to savor an experience that nourishes both body and soul—one of true indulgence found only here.
Menu & Courses
Lunch
Omakase Course
EUR
82.94
Seasonal Chef’s Choice Course
･8 appetizers
･4 starters
･1 fish dish
･1 meat dish
･6 desserts
Chef’s original flavored tea
Total: 20 items
Please note that due to the nature of small portions and multiple dishes, as well as ingredient availability, the number and content of dishes may be subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
･8 appetizers
･4 starters
･1 fish dish
･1 meat dish
･6 desserts
Chef’s original flavored tea
Total: 20 items
Please note that due to the nature of small portions and multiple dishes, as well as ingredient availability, the number and content of dishes may be subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Lunch
Dinner
Specialty Wagyu Course
EUR
118.49
Signature Dish Course and Main Wagyu (Shiso Beef) Course
･12 appetizers
･6 starters
･1 fish dish
･1 meat dish (Hyogo Local Beef: Shisou-Gyu)
･1 cheese dish
･9 desserts
･Chef’s original flavored tea
Total: 30 items
Please note that due to the nature of small portions and multiple dishes, as well as ingredient availability, the number and content of dishes may be subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
･12 appetizers
･6 starters
･1 fish dish
･1 meat dish (Hyogo Local Beef: Shisou-Gyu)
･1 cheese dish
･9 desserts
･Chef’s original flavored tea
Total: 30 items
Please note that due to the nature of small portions and multiple dishes, as well as ingredient availability, the number and content of dishes may be subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Lunch
Dinner
Signature Course
EUR
188.51
Signature Dish & French Pigeon (Squab) Course with Pairing
･12 appetizers
･Signature dish
･5 starters
･1 fish dish
･1 meat dish: French pigeon (squab)
･1 cheese dish
･9 desserts
･Chef’s original flavored tea
Total: 30 items
Includes pairing: wine or original non-alcoholic cocktails
Please note that due to the nature of small portions and multiple dishes, as well as ingredient availability, the number and content of dishes may be subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
･12 appetizers
･Signature dish
･5 starters
･1 fish dish
･1 meat dish: French pigeon (squab)
･1 cheese dish
･9 desserts
･Chef’s original flavored tea
Total: 30 items
Includes pairing: wine or original non-alcoholic cocktails
Please note that due to the nature of small portions and multiple dishes, as well as ingredient availability, the number and content of dishes may be subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Lunch
Dinner
Private Room Guaranteed Course
EUR
148.12
Pairing Course Enjoyed in a Private Space
A fully omakase course crafted exclusively for the day
Includes pairing: wine or non-alcoholic beverages
A fully omakase course crafted exclusively for the day
Includes pairing: wine or non-alcoholic beverages
Lunch
Dinner
Caviar Course (Total of 30 Dishes)
EUR
236.98
Lunch
A special course featuring a one-of-a-kind caviar tasting experience available exclusively at ESPICE.
Each guest will be served one tin of “Anka de Caviar,” a new-design caviar tin—the first of its kind in Japan—custom-made by CAVIARi, a long-established French caviar producer. The course also includes a specially created dish featuring a different grade of caviar from CAVIARi, allowing guests to compare and savor the distinctive characteristics of each caviar.
For the main course, we serve Shiso Beef, a premium beef from the Tajima bloodline in Hyogo Prefecture. Champagne carefully selected to complement CAVIARi caviar is also available.
Sample Course
12 Appetizers / Caviar Signature Dish / 5 Starters / 1 Fish Dish / 1 Meat Dish (Shiso Beef) / 1 Cheese Dish / 9 Desserts / Chef’s Original Flavored Tea
*As the course consists of many small dishes and is subject to ingredient availability, the number and selection of dishes may change.
*In the event of unforeseen natural disasters, caviar may be unavailable. We will contact you in advance should this occur.
*The origin of the caviar may vary depending on availability.
A special course featuring a one-of-a-kind caviar tasting experience available exclusively at ESPICE.
Each guest will be served one tin of “Anka de Caviar,” a new-design caviar tin—the first of its kind in Japan—custom-made by CAVIARi, a long-established French caviar producer. The course also includes a specially created dish featuring a different grade of caviar from CAVIARi, allowing guests to compare and savor the distinctive characteristics of each caviar.
For the main course, we serve Shiso Beef, a premium beef from the Tajima bloodline in Hyogo Prefecture. Champagne carefully selected to complement CAVIARi caviar is also available.
Sample Course
12 Appetizers / Caviar Signature Dish / 5 Starters / 1 Fish Dish / 1 Meat Dish (Shiso Beef) / 1 Cheese Dish / 9 Desserts / Chef’s Original Flavored Tea
*As the course consists of many small dishes and is subject to ingredient availability, the number and selection of dishes may change.
*In the event of unforeseen natural disasters, caviar may be unavailable. We will contact you in advance should this occur.
*The origin of the caviar may vary depending on availability.
Dinner
A special course offering a one-of-a-kind caviar tasting experience available exclusively at ESPICE.
Each guest is served one tin of Anka de Caviar—a newly designed, custom-made caviar tin created by CAVIARi, a long-established French caviar house and the first of its kind in Japan. The course also includes a signature dish crafted with a different grade of CAVIARi caviar, allowing guests to compare and savor the unique characteristics of each variety.
For the main course, we serve Shiso Beef, a premium beef from the Tajima bloodline in Hyogo Prefecture. Champagne carefully selected to complement CAVIARi caviar is also available.
Sample Course
12 Appetizers / Caviar Signature Dish / 5 Starters / 1 Fish Dish / 1 Meat Dish (Shiso Beef) / 1 Cheese Dish / 9 Desserts / Chef’s Original Flavored Tea
*Due to the multi-course format and ingredient availability, the number and selection of dishes may change.
*In the event of unforeseen natural disasters, caviar may be unavailable. We will notify you in advance should this occur.
*The origin of the caviar may vary depending on availability.
A special course offering a one-of-a-kind caviar tasting experience available exclusively at ESPICE.
Each guest is served one tin of Anka de Caviar—a newly designed, custom-made caviar tin created by CAVIARi, a long-established French caviar house and the first of its kind in Japan. The course also includes a signature dish crafted with a different grade of CAVIARi caviar, allowing guests to compare and savor the unique characteristics of each variety.
For the main course, we serve Shiso Beef, a premium beef from the Tajima bloodline in Hyogo Prefecture. Champagne carefully selected to complement CAVIARi caviar is also available.
Sample Course
12 Appetizers / Caviar Signature Dish / 5 Starters / 1 Fish Dish / 1 Meat Dish (Shiso Beef) / 1 Cheese Dish / 9 Desserts / Chef’s Original Flavored Tea
*Due to the multi-course format and ingredient availability, the number and selection of dishes may change.
*In the event of unforeseen natural disasters, caviar may be unavailable. We will notify you in advance should this occur.
*The origin of the caviar may vary depending on availability.
*Tax and service charge to the restaurant included.
*The course fee must be paid in advance, and any additional charges incurred on-site will be settled on the day.
*Please note that the price may vary depending on market conditions.
Features
-
Available
-
Only those who can enjoy the same course as adults are allowed.(Lunch only) We kindly ask that strollers are not brought inside.
-
-
-
-
Reservation Notes
-
Price Range:
Lunch: EUR 82.94 - EUR 236.98
Dinner: EUR 118.49 - EUR 236.98 -
Dietary restrictions / Allergies:
If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.
Please note that, as our course menu reinterprets traditional French cuisine with a modern sensibility, we are unable to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, or dairy-free dietary requests. We appreciate your understanding.
-
Arrival time:
Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal.If you do not contact us and more than 20 minutes have passed since your reservation time, your reservation will be automatically canceled.
-
Dress Code:
Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)
-
Children:
Only those who can enjoy the same course as adults are allowed.（Lunch only）We kindly ask that strollers not be brought into the restaurant.
-
Others:
We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.
Information
| Total Seats | 24 Seats |
|---|---|
| Operation hours | Lunch: 12:00 PM - 02:30 PM (L.O 12:30 PM） Dinner: 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM (L.O 06:30 PM) |
| Regular holiday | Irregular holidays *The restaurant may be temporarily open or temporarily closed. |
| Payment methods | Cash, Credit card available |
| Smoking | Not Allowed |
| Address |
Maison Esprit Ikuta 1-1, 2-3-25 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
兵庫県神戸市中央区中山手通 2-3-25 メゾンエスプリ生田1-1
|
| Nearest station |
Sannomiya Station
|
| Directions from station |
8 minutes walk from Sannomiya Station
|
