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Tozentei

The Watanabe family brings fictional kaiseki cuisine to life at their Michelin-starred Kyoto restaurant, located conveniently near the Kinkaku-ji Temple and Arashiyama bamboo grove.

Lunch: ¥18,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥29,000-53,000
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Funaokayama Shimizu

These Michelin-starred kaiseki course menus feature the best ingredients from Japan, but the rice is the real star. Made with Kyoto groundwater from Daitokuji Temple, it is fluffy, fragrant and cooked to perfection in an earthenware pot.

Dinner: ¥21,000-41,000
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Sushi Rakumi

Michelin-starred sushi in Kyoto, with a generous range of appetizers and three cuts of premium tuna.

Dinner: ¥30,000-40,000
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Seiwasou

The beautiful Edo period architecture of Seiwasou draws many guests to its gardens, and the traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine keeps them at the table.

Lunch: ¥7,000-43,000
Dinner: ¥18,000-43,000
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Godan Miyazawa

Learn a thing or two about Japanese history during an innovative omakase course dinner.

Lunch: ¥14,850-19,800
Dinner: ¥22,000-22,000
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Ogawa (Nakagyo)

The flavors of tradition are still prominent in the dishes of this Japanese restaurant that is always seeking to evolve.

Lunch: ¥4,800-11,000
Dinner: ¥28,000-30,000
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Noguchi Tsunagu

Notorious for being nearly impossible to book, the former two-Michelin-starred Kyotenjin Noguchi has since opened a sister store in Noguchi Tsunagu, offering the same critically-acclaimed cuisine and stellar quality.

Lunch: ¥12,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Nikukappo Futago

This restaurant in The Junei Hotel Kyoto serves high-quality wagyu beef in a dizzying number of different ways, from stewed to grilled to even raw, each one more delicious than the last.

Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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Ganko Takasegawa Nijoen

Admire the Keicho-era grounds and intricate architecture of this historic Kyoto residence, before tucking into wagyu sukiyaki or kaiseki with seasonal ingredients.

Lunch: ¥14,000-55,000
Dinner: ¥14,000-55,000
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Gion Sushi Tadayasu

The best kinds of sushi restaurants are born out of passion — this one has that and more, with sushi dishes to prove its high quality and dedication.

Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥33,000-34,000
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Minokichi Shijo Kawaramachi

Kaiseki in its birthplace, a meal at one of the oldest establishments to serve it — the 300-year-old Minokichi brand returns to Kyoto, now serving ultra-seasonal kaiseki in Kawaramachi to showcase the city's culinary splendor.

Lunch: ¥13,000-17,000
Dinner: ¥13,000-17,000
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Nishijin Fujiyoshi

Despite being a bit further out from center city, this Japanese restaurant run by a husband and wife team needs no introduction as they serve dishes inspired by their views of the world.

Lunch: ¥9,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-13,000
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Mikuri

Perfect for wine lovers, Mikuri adds a western twist to omakase courses by harmoniously combining carefully crafted course dinners with wine.

Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Omen Ginkakuji

Have a special dining experience here in Omen Ginkakuji, with udon dipped in flavorful dashi broth and a seasonal pick of vegetables.

Lunch: ¥1,000-1,999
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Gion Fukushi

Subtraction and simplicity – the husband-wife team behind this pristine Michelin-starred restaurant delivers regionally focused kaiseki in the purest imagination in Kyoto’s storied geisha district.

Dinner: ¥28,000-30,000
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Gion Nishikawa

Gion elegance in every moment, this kaiseki restaurant holds a well-deserved place in the top-tier of Kyoto’s food scene.

Lunch: ¥15,000-19,999
Dinner: ¥30,000-39,999
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Tenryuji Temple Shigetsu

Stop by Shigetsu for a unique Buddhist dining experience with nutritious and delicious vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes.

Lunch: ¥4,000-9,000
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Minokichi Karasuma Shijo

An institution with over 300 years of history behind it, Minokichi’s Karasuma Shijo branch holds the same reputation for luxurious Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine as the original, with decadent dishes like softshell turtle hotpot and grilled Kobe beef.

Lunch: ¥13,000-25,000
Dinner: ¥13,000-25,000
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Tendan Gion Honten

One of the last bastions of Kyoto-style yakiniku, Tendan’s original Gion outlet near Gion-shijo Station has been serving perfectly grilled cuts of meat in Kyoto’s characteristic dashi-like sauce for almost 60 years.

Dinner: ¥15,000-45,000
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Sushizen

A few blocks away from Kyoto’s Nijo Castle, this Bib Gourmand eatery is a lesson in chirashizushi — or “scattered” sushi.

Lunch: ¥5,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥5,000-10,000
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Taiho

Father-and-sun duo in this Kyoto locale serves Michelin-approved "Kyoto Chinese” — a fiery twist where family-down recipes meet spice and punchy Sichuan flavors.

Lunch: ¥1,000-5,000
Dinner: ¥5,000-10,000
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Gion Ichiho

Already getting traction for their picture-perfect, petite sushi rolls served in a bento box, Gion Ichiho presents a new type of sushi that echoes the beauty of its geisha district.

Lunch: ¥2,000-3,000
Dinner: ¥3,000-4,000
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Muromachi Wakuden

Witness your meal take shape during each step of the way at this performative kaiseki powerhouse.

Lunch: ¥15,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Kamigamo Akiyama

A visit to Kyoto is never truly complete without a trip to this restaurant, which encapsulates the city’s very essence.

Lunch: ¥6,000-8,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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Moko

Chef-owner Alexis Moko blends neo-French cuisine with touches of Japanese regional elements in the heart of Kyoto.

Lunch: ¥5,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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Nijo Minami

After training for 25 years in the kitchen of the famed Gion Kawakami, Chef Minami Kengo swiftly earns his own Michelin star through course menus characterized by customizability and hospitality.

Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Maeda

Experience the elegance of royal dining at this 3-star Gion institution.

Dinner: ¥55,000-60,000
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Gion Nishi

Gion Nishi offers classic kaiseki dining with a beautiful collection of ceramic dishware.

Lunch: ¥6,000-8,000
Dinner: ¥10,000-20,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I reserve restaurants in Kyoto?

Most restaurants in Kyoto accept phone reservations, but language barriers can make it challenging. If booking directly through a restaurant's website isn’t an option, using an online reservation service is the best alternative. Platforms like byFood make it easy to book, with options to filter restaurants by cuisine and area. Simply enter your details, and byFood will handle the reservation. You'll receive a confirmation email if it’s successful, or a notification if it fails.

Is a reservation required at all Kyoto restaurants?

Not all Kyoto restaurants require reservations, but it's often essential. Casual spots and most izakaya welcome walk-ins, while popular or fine dining places, like kaiseki or kappo restaurants, usually need advance booking. Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto definitely require reservations, sometimes several months in advance.

What is the average cost of a meal at restaurants in Kyoto?

In Kyoto, a casual lunch typically costs between ¥1,500 to ¥2,500, making it easy to enjoy a delicious meal without breaking the bank. For dinner, prices range from ¥5,000 to ¥15,000, depending on the restaurant and dining experience. Whether you choose a cozy local eatery or a refined dining spot, Kyoto offers a range of options to suit every budget.

Reserve Restaurants in Kyoto

Unprecedented in quality, every Kyoto restaurant incorporates the best of local produce and seasonal offerings into fresh, immersive Japanese food menus. Culinary creativity runs through the city like its waters. In fact, you can dine in the open air over Kyoto’s rivers in summer or lose yourself for a night dining in the converted wooden machiya buildings of downtown Pontocho. Somewhere tucked away in the grid of Kyoto’s backstreets, family-run restaurants greet strangers and regulars alike, offering unique dining experiences. Side street shop fronts steam with ramen broth and specialty tofu dishes. High-caliber kaiseki dining experiences await in Kyoto’s many Michelin-starred restaurants, serving experiential feasts celebrating ingredients of the season. Even Kyoto's most well-known geisha district, Gion, is home to restaurants with some of the best fares in town.

Holding tradition and craftsmanship at the city’s core, restaurants in Kyoto always offer an unforgettable atmosphere and high-quality Japanese cuisine to match, whether that's seasonal produce or beautifully marbled wagyu beef. Marvel at the exquisite textures and stunning aesthetics evident in even the finest culinary details. Kyoto restaurants arrange their food on their plates just so; beautifully and crafted with skill like edible art. Discover some of the best food in Kyoto when exploring this cultural hub, bursting with its own regional food. Feast upon local cuisine known as Kyo-ryori, made from the freshest seasonal produce, or taste vegetarian Buddhist cuisine when you sit down to an authentic shojin ryori meal.

Fine Kyoto cuisine can be found at its beautiful restaurants, and there are wonderful culinary surprises in every bite. Exploring Kyoto’s backstreets and buzzing markets mean that you might stumble upon the city’s best restaurants.

Don’t miss a thing; see more of the city’s best restaurants during a Kyoto food tour, or settle in for a memorable dining experience in Kyoto by booking ahead of time on byFood.