Tabelog ratingRestaurant Moliere (レストラン・モリエール) is a standard-bearer for French cuisine rooted in the exceptional produce of Hokkaido. Located in a quiet residential area near Maruyama Park in Sapporo, it offers a dining experience that feels less like classical French showmanship and more like a love letter to the region's ingredients, prepared with precision and creativity.
Guests consistently praise the kitchen's ability to elevate local foods into memorable courses. Signature dishes that appear frequently in reviews include a warm salad composed of 24 different vegetables, a rich risotto with local crab (毛蟹のリゾット), and main courses featuring Ezo venison (蝦夷鹿) or Tokachi beef. The treatment of abalone (蝦夷鮑), often with an inventive sauce, is another highlight, as are the house-baked bread, butter, and desserts. Service is widely commended for its professionalism and warmth, with English-speaking staff and skilled sommeliers enhancing the experience.
While the experience is overwhelmingly positive, visitors should be aware of some practicalities. Reservations are essential and can be difficult to secure, often requiring booking by phone one to two months in advance. A few diners have noted that the pace of service can feel quick, and while parking is available, it is limited.
Reviewers in 2024 reported lunch courses around ¥7,200 and ¥14,800, and dinner courses like ¥17,000 and ¥23,000, plus a 10% service charge. Despite this, the restaurant is repeatedly described as offering exceptional value for money, with many comparing the quality to Tokyo's top-tier establishments but at a more accessible price point, particularly for lunch.
- Reservations: Essential. Book by phone, ideally 1–2 months in advance. Your hotel concierge may be able to assist.
- Getting There: A 10-minute walk from Maruyama Koen Station (Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line), Exit 3.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Dress Code: Smart casual is recommended. Many male diners opt for a jacket.
- Children: Children are welcome.
- Service: English is spoken by staff. A 10% service charge is added to the final bill.
- Seating: The restaurant has 30 seats. There are no private rooms.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: Limited on-site parking is available. Paid parking is also located nearby.
