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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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Nakazen
The focus of this Kyoto-style kaiseki restaurant is not only on the cuisine but also the tableware that presents the exquisite dishes.
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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LURRA°
Witness the success story of a team of talented professionals, presented in a carefully curated course highlighting Kyoto's gifts.
Dinner: ¥30,000-40,000
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Mirei
Switch out course menus for a proud a la carte list of traditional Japanese offerings.
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Aji Fukushima
Aji Fukushima provides an omakase course that walks you through the culture of Kyoto.
Lunch: ¥5,000-5,999
Dinner: ¥10,000-14,999
CULTURAL DINING EXPERIENCE
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Ayanokoji Karatsu
Ayanokoji Karatsu is a relatively new kaiseki restaurant near Shijo Station which has already won a Michelin star for its innovation.
Lunch: ¥8,000-9,999
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
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Isshisoden Nakamura
This three-Michelin-starred Kyoto kaiseki restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in the country!
Lunch: ¥20,000-38,000
Dinner: ¥30,000-50,000
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Kyoboshi
Three generations of trial and error have gone into creating this fantastic Kyoto tempura experience.
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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Higashiyama Yoshihisa
Eclectic doesn't begin to describe the ever-changing menu at this Kyoto kaiseki, where the menu jetsets around the globe.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥30,000-40,000
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Cenci
Retreat into luxurious Italian dining at one of Kyoto's best kept culinary secrets.
Lunch: ¥8,000-10,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Gion Sasaki
Michelin three-star flair adds an entertaining edge to this outstanding traditional restaurant, where there’s never a dull moment.
Lunch: ¥20,000-30,000
Dinner: ¥40,000-50,000
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MOTOÏ
Paris by way of Kyoto, with a brief stop in Shanghai: this Kyoto bistro combines the best of both worlds.
Lunch: ¥10,000-14,999
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
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Mitsuyasu
Slowed down and stripped back Japanese dining lets you enjoy the purest flavors of Kyoto.
Lunch: ¥20,000-29,999
Dinner: ¥20,000-29,999
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Kiyama
Enjoy the perfectionism and dedication of Japan’s foremost dashi master at Kiyama.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Yugen
Simply indescribable. Chef Mifune Keisuke earns his second Michelin star at his Kyoto restaurant with subtle changes to kaiseki staples that are distinct and yet unable to be put into words.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Anpeiji
Masashi Anpeiji crafts exquisite cuisine with fresh vegetables from his father’s garden.
Lunch: ¥10,000-20,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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Mizuno
Be like water. Veteran chef Mizuno Takahiro applies this philosophy to his Michelin-starred restaurant near Gion’s famous Hanamikoji Street, juxtaposing luxury with simplicity through menu items like Japanese spiny lobster and curry rice.
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Mashiro
Chef Koshimo Hiroyuki continues his legacy of excellence at his third Michelin-starred restaurant in Kyoto, where he creates course after course of what he calls genre-less cuisine.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Muromachi Yui
In the spirit of “one of a kind”, Michelin-starred chef Maeda Kazuteru pursues individuality in everything he does, weaving once-in-a-lifetime dishes together into beautiful kaiseki course meals.
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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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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Doppo
Peerless, unique, self-reliant — all of these definitions apply to the aptly named Doppo, whose unorthodox approaches to traditional Japanese cuisine have earned it a Michelin star, like Godan Miyazawa and Jiki Miyazawa before it.
Dinner: ¥30,000-40,000
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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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Gion Nishimura
Give the traditional kappo a pass and head over to this refined kappo restaurant that still features the classic essence of the cuisine.
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Kikunoi Roan
Experience the four seasons with a twist through well-decorated kaiseki courses in the heart of Kyoto.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥20,000-30,000
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Kikunoi Honten
There’s simply nowhere with the history, tradition, and quality of this three Michelin-starred palace of Kyoto fine dining.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥30,000-40,000
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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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La Buche
Chef Mori Shohei’s love for his hometown of Ohara is immediately evident in every menu at his Michelin-starred restaurant, where he proudly serves local produce and game — even wild boar — wood-fired in La Buche’s central fireplace.
Lunch: ¥10,000-15,000
Dinner: ¥15,000-20,000
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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: ¥7,000-30,000
Dinner: ¥7,000-30,000
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Recent Reviews from Guests1 / 3
Lunch at Godan Miyazawa was outstanding. The detail and simplicity within dishes complimented every single plate perfectly. The chef and staff were amazing with hospitality and there is no question why the food has a Michelin star. I brought my partner for a birthday lunch during our trip to Kyoto and I would highly recommend anyone celebrating anything or wanting a perfect meal to head to Godan Miyazawa
Jaimie Ashworth
April 18, 2024
Godan Miyazawa
Restaurant in Kyoto
This was worthy of a 5 star rating! I chose the sake only pairing and everything was well thought. My only “knock” is that there were no prices for the food and drink so the final bill was a little surprising.
Raymond Shu
April 08, 2024
Godan Miyazawa
Restaurant in Kyoto
Excellent food and value for money
Chan Stephen
March 29, 2024
Funaokayama Shimizu
Restaurant in Kyoto
Incredible dining experience at Ogawa
Ellie McRae
March 28, 2024
Ogawa (Nakagyo)
Restaurant in Kyoto
We had a wonderful experience. The food was great and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful.
Kenneth McFarland
March 26, 2024
Noguchi Tsunagu
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.
Best 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.