ESPICE （エスピス）

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.

• Price Range:

  Lunch: USD 109.21 - USD 248.21
  Dinner: USD 156.02 - USD 248.21

• 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.