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Very unique dining experience. Husband (chef) and wife (server) aim for high level, intimate gourmet dining experience. Advance reservations a must and it is essential that you arrive on time or early. Literally a one room operation with 2 tables. Honestly astounding what they accomplish in a ti...mely fashion (less than 2 hours). Set, 7 course menu with both French and Japanese ingredients. . Fantastic presentation and chef comes to table to explain. Our focal courses included trout sashimi, mushroom and squid, rockfish, sweet fish, chicken, foie gras. Honestly, we didn’t love everything, the sweetfish was definitely not to our taste, but we respected the effort involved in everything. Dessert course and petit four with tea was lovely. Very decent wine options, I had a glass of champagne and a red burgundy. They are amenable to some dietary restrictions but you must be open to authentic and regional flavors and some exotica. If you are a picky eater, this not for you. If you seek highest end food, and you want to try a sincere effort to master regional cuisine with French influence, then this is your place. Extremely reasonable for what you get, at roughly $220 US for two persons. N.B. must keep cell phone in pocket. They will take a picture of you at the end of the dinner, but no pictures of the food. They will give you a copy of your menu. We used Google translate, with the wife’s consent, to communicate with her.

September 2026に訪問

We last visited this restaurant in April 2025. It was so enjoyable that we decided to revisit this February. The quality of the food and the fine presentation makes it a memorable meal. There were only 2 tables occupied and the great part of this restaurant is that as long as there are 2 people wh...o made reservation, he will be in business and operation. At times, you feel that his restaurant is here just to serve his special guests. If you in town, give this place a try. Limited English spoken although he has an English menu. The chef can speak French and Japanese.

February 2026に訪問

Wonderful, delicious dinner! The chef and his wife were so gracious. The food was delicious and beautifully presented in lovely dishes and in small portions so you could enjoy each and everyone. If only we could have photographed but so refreshing not to have cell phones nearby.

September 2025に訪問

Dining at BERNARD in Kanazawa is not simply a meal—it’s a deeply personal and intimate culinary experience. This Michelin one-star restaurant is helmed by Chef Bernard, who crafts an exquisite tasting menu from seasonal Japanese ingredients with French technique and precision. The evening unfolds li...ke a private performance, with each course revealing new layers of flavor and artistry. On the night we dined, it was just our party of five—making the experience feel even more special and exclusive. Bernard’s wife welcomed us with warmth and grace, managing the front of house with calm elegance and making us feel entirely at home. Every dish on the menu was thoughtfully composed, but my personal highlight was the oven-baked pufferfish milt, served with squid and black truffle, accompanied by an apple and celery root salad and squid ink sauce. The combination was luxurious and deeply flavorful—a standout among many beautifully executed courses. The dessert was another highlight—featuring marinated strawberries, mulberry leaf wine jelly, raspberry ice cream with meringue, and coconut cream. Delicate yet satisfying, it was the perfect ending to an extraordinary meal. Dining at Bernard is a rare and unforgettable experience—private, precise, and filled with soul. A hidden gem in Kanazawa not to be missed.

April 2025に訪問

This is our first time trying the above restaurant. Overall very good food quality with simple presentation. Little English spoken and set menu is written in English. The course has about 10 items and of good portion. You will not be hungry. Husband n wife team in a residential area near omicho m...arket. The chef prefers a low profile and does not encourage photo taking of his dishes. The standard course menu for dinner is 15,000y before taxes. Chef is a very approachable person and comes out personally to deliver as well as explain the dish. The dishes are a good mixture of seafood n meat with lots of local wild vegetables that is in season. Highly recommended.

April 2025に訪問