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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A Happy Pancake Kyoto
A Happy Pancake Kyoto (Shiawase no Pancake) is a restaurant where you can have the best fluffy soufflé pancakes with manuka honey and Hokkaido milk cultured butter.
Lunch: ¥1,000-2,000
Dinner: ¥1,000-2,000
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Sakuragawa
Get into the kaiseki and kappo cuisine at this refined yet traditional Kyoto-style restaurant located in the downtown area of the city.
Lunch: ¥5,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Shunseki Suzue
Relax and dine in the sophisticated ambiance of one of Kyoto's most expensive restaurants.
Lunch: ¥40,000-49,999
Dinner: ¥60,000-79,999
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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 Kurashita
At his Gion restaurant, Chef Kurashita Satoru expertly prepares traditional Kyoto kaiseki, displaying mastery over all ingredients, from king crab and wagyu beef to even the humble tofu.
Lunch: ¥7,000-28,000
Dinner: ¥7,000-28,000
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Washoku Uoman (Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo)
In a movement that calls to mind the historic convergence of northern and southern ingredients on the capital, the finest ingredients from all over Japan, like Omi wagyu beef from Shiga, are combined here into traditional kaiseki course menus.
Dinner: ¥15,000-16,000
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Sushi Gion Matsudaya
Presenting Edo-style sushi, this restaurant is full of classic dishes combined with the chef’s very own intriguing ideas.
Dinner: ¥25,000-45,000
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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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Recent Reviews from Guests1 / 3
Food was so delicious and clean! Got the hot udon with tempura and beef
Amanda do
October 10, 2024
Omen Ginkakuji
Restaurant in Kyoto
I love all the dishes, the tastes gave me joy, calm and warm. The atmosphere also very nice and cozy to me, chef and his assistant are caring and welcome, I would love to come back when I go to Kyoto again
Huong Vu
October 08, 2024
Funaokayama Shimizu
Restaurant in Kyoto
From entering to exiting, everything was perfect. The beautiful space, one amazing dish after the other, chef Maeda’s friendly way of talking to his guests and his attentive staff and the wonderful Sake we had. It was truly an exceptional honor and pleasure to have had the chance to dine here and I hope that I will have the chance again in the future. Georg
Georg Spielmann
October 06, 2024
Maeda
Restaurant in Kyoto
100/100. Must visit
Ben Parker
October 06, 2024
Sushizen
Restaurant in Kyoto
Absolutely cute place! The hostess was was cute and kind. Would recommend! Make sure you arrive on time and have reservations !
sabrina Castro
October 05, 2024
A Happy Pancake Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto
Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to reserve restaurants in Kyoto?
Most restaurants in Kyoto allow customers to make reservations over the phone, however this is not always easy. Despite the rise of tourism in Kyoto, due to language barriers this task can often be quite difficult. If you cannot reserve directly through the restaurant’s website, the best way to reserve a restaurant in Kyoto is to use an online reservation service. There are many sites that help foreigners to make reservations, which is especially useful since many restaurant websites and Japanese booking sites can be hard to navigate. An online platform like byFood will allow you to select restaurants in Kyoto and filter them by cuisine and area. This makes it easy to reserve ahead. Customers can easily add their reservation details into the restaurant reservation page, and byFood will make a reservation on behalf of the guest. ByFood will then send a confirmation email if the reservation is approved, or send a failed reservation email if it is unsuccessful.
Is a reservation required for restaurants in Kyoto?
Not all restaurants in Kyoto require a reservation, however in some cases making a reservation is essential. Casual restaurants and most izakayas welcome walk-ins, however popular or fine dining restaurants usually require a reservation ahead of time, like kaiseki or kappo restaurants. Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto definitely require an advance reservation, and some should be reserved several months before.
What is the average cost of a meal at restaurants in Kyoto?
The average cost of lunch at a casual restaurant in Kyoto will be approximately 1500 yen to 2500 yen. Dinner meals at restaurants in Kyoto average somewhere between 5000 and 15000 yen, depending on the restaurant.
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.
Holding tradition and craftsmanship at the city’s core, restaurants in Kyoto always offer an unforgettable atmosphere and high-quality Japanese cuisine to match. 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 in 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 with wonderful culinary surprises in every bite. Exploring Kyoto’s backstreets and buzzing markets mean that you might stumble upon the city’s best hidden local gems. 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.