Kyoto Restaurants(331)
SEAT RESERVATIONMOTOÏ
Paris by way of Kyoto, with a brief stop in Shanghai: this Kyoto bistro combines the best of both worlds.
SEAT RESERVATIONWagokoro Izumi
Taste the difference made by directly-sourced meat and fish, transformed into authentic Kyo-ryori dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONNijojo Furuta
You won’t be bored for a single second when you sit at the counter of this creative kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONKakoukamoto
Muse upon the changing of the seasons while filling up on some incredible Michelin-starred Japanese dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONIsshisoden Nakamura
This three-Michelin-starred Kyoto kaiseki restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in the country!
SEAT RESERVATIONKyoboshi
Three generations of trial and error have gone into creating this fantastic Kyoto tempura experience.
SEAT RESERVATIONAyanokoji Karatsu
Ayanokoji Karatsu is a relatively new kaiseki restaurant near Shijo Station which has already won a Michelin star for its innovation.
SEAT RESERVATIONSEN
Savor Kyoto's finest natural elements enjoyed through the four seasons.
SEAT RESERVATIONKokyu
Anticipate the freshest ingredients presented on seasonal platters during a kaiseki course at Kokyu.
SEAT RESERVATIONLURRA°
Witness the success story of a team of talented professionals, presented in a carefully curated course highlighting Kyoto's gifts.
SEAT RESERVATIONUozuya
If you’re looking for a bit of an adventure instead of the classic Japanese dining, this restaurant is the perfect place for you.
SEAT RESERVATIONJiki Miyazawa
Don’t judge the book by its cover – the simplistic presentation of the dishes at this Kyoto restaurant does not define their true flavors.
SEAT RESERVATIONShun'ai Sasaki
Take your fill of meat dishes in the form of kaiseki ryori in the city where this style of cuisine originated.
SEAT RESERVATIONNakazen
The focus of this Kyoto-style kaiseki restaurant is not only on the cuisine but also the tableware that presents the exquisite dishes.
SEAT RESERVATIONGion Nishimura
Give the traditional kappo a pass and head over to this refined kappo restaurant that still features the classic essence of the cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONHANA-Kitcho
In the heart of a traditional city lies a modern restaurant that still pays homage to the rich culture of the local cuisine.
SEAT RESERVATIONOryori Mashita
Escape the noise of central Kyoto and come to this elegant ryotei to experience the four seasons of this culturally-rich city.
SEAT RESERVATIONMokube
While still preserving the classic, the new and original flavors of this Kyoto restaurant will blow your mind.
SEAT RESERVATIONShuhaku
Get a mix of traditional and modern at this Kyoto kaiseki restaurant that introduces all the best seasonal ingredients the city has to offer.
SEAT RESERVATIONMizuki (The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto)
Relish the finest tempura dishes that reflect the four seasons of Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONKentan Horibe
Fantastic value and utter dedication to the craft are the two key features of this fine Kyoto kaiseki restaurant. Place your reservation now.
SEAT RESERVATIONKodaiji Jugyuan
Fine dining on the ground of a Kyoto temple — this restaurant offers one of the most refined and relaxing culinary experiences in Kyoto.
SEAT RESERVATIONKyoryori Fujimoto
A solid kaiseki experience in Kyoto, the home of the cuisine, with a buffet of sweets to cap off your lunch.
SEAT RESERVATIONYusokuryori Mankamero
A tenth-generation traditional Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, where centuries-old traditions are kept burning strong.
SEAT RESERVATIONKichi Kichi Omurice
Arguably one of Kyoto’s most viral restaurants, Kichi Kichi Omurice’s owner Yukimura Motokichi flips a runny omelet onto a bed of ketchup-flavored rice, then slices it open — voila.
SEAT RESERVATIONRyo-Sho
Japanese fine dining at its very best, boasting two Michelin stars and a host of other accolades. A cellar stocked with 700 bottles of wine ensures that every bespoke, seasonal dish has the most exquisite pairing possible.
SEAT RESERVATIONMuromachi 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.
SEAT RESERVATIONMizuno
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.
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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.
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