Located in Kagurazaka, L'ÉTERRE is a French restaurant that has earned a Michelin star in 2026, along with Tabelog BRONZE in 2026 and recognition as one of Tabelog's top 100 restaurants in 2025. The restaurant was opened by Yoshiyuki Ito, the former owner-chef of the renowned Parisian establishment L'Archeste. The kitchen is led by his long-time friend, Akira Tagako, who trained in France. The interior features a prominent open kitchen counter, allowing guests to enjoy the live cooking experience up close, alongside comfortable sofa seating for a relaxed dining atmosphere.At the heart of this restaurant is a clear philosophy: "We only use ingredients we are passionate about." This commitment has led them to partner with the esteemed Sasue Maeda Fish Shop in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Ito deeply trusts and respects Maeda, and this relationship forms the foundation of the restaurant. On this occasion, all three fish dishes featured the freshest catches from Sasue Maeda, including Yaizu horse mackerel, flower sea bream, and princess sea bream, making it an indulgent experience beyond words. While sauces are undoubtedly important in French cuisine, here, the focus is on the precise cooking of the fish. The exquisite cooking recognized by Sasue Maeda enhances the fish's natural flavors without overshadowing them, allowing the sauce to complement and highlight the dish beautifully. The harmony of flavors is truly remarkable.The course consists of eight dishes plus five desserts, with a strong emphasis on seafood over meat, showcasing five seafood-centric plates, including a dish featuring surf clams and a pasta with sakura shrimp. Yet, the main dish of French Bigorre pork is equally impressive, leaving a lasting impression with its concentrated flavors that powerfully conclude the meal.With an owner who has reached the pinnacle in Paris and a chef who has earned a star in Kyoto, these two friends create a unique world in Kagurazaka where classic French techniques meet Japan's finest seafood. Their high respect for ingredients and dedication to cooking culminate in a remarkable dining experience, which explains their swift achievement of a Michelin star shortly after opening. If you want to savor truly delicious fish dishes in a French style, this is the first place that should come to mind.
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