From Japanese to Kaiseki to modern cuisine, Kyoto features 114 award-winning restaurants that make it a notable dining scene. The city boasts Michelin stars and World's 50 Best nods across its restaurant scene. Kyoto is well worth exploring for any food enthusiast.
The Best Restaurants in Kyoto
100 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.Ankyu
Named after a restaurant run by the owner-chef's grandmother, Ankyu specializes in innovative Kyoto cuisine. Ankyu is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 3-chōme-283 MiyagawasujiHigashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0801, Japan
2.anpeiji
anpeiji showcases French cuisine through the lens of chef Masashi Ampeiji. anpeiji is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 56 Nakajima Hinokamicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8465, Japan
3.Ayanokoji Karatsu
Ayanokoji Karatsu is a Japanese and Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Japan, 〒600-8442 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Yadachō, 新町西入矢田町113-1. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · Japan, 〒600-8442 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Yadachō, 新町西入矢田町113-1
4.Bar Rocking Chair
Bar Rocking Chair is a snug, wood-paneled bar named after its seating arrangements, serving artisanal cocktails and small plates. Bar Rocking Chair is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Izakaya, Japanese · 434-2 Tachibanacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8044, Japan
5.Bee's Knees (Bar)
Bee's Knees is a speakeasy bar style from NYC's prohibition-era. Bee's Knees (Bar) is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 364 Kamiyachō, Nakagyō City, Kyoto, Japan
6.Bini
Bini specializes in Italian/Japanese cuisine, crafted from the region's changing seasons' ingredients. Bini is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 445-1 Sanbongicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0871, Japan
7.Cenci
Cenci specializes in sustainable gastronomy, creating Italian cuisine that takes inspiration from Japanese cooking. Cenci is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Fusion, Italian · 44-7 Shogoin-entomicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8323, Japan
8.DODICI
DODICI offers fine Italian cuisine served in a luxurious space. Approximately 500 wines from around the world, including Italy, France, California, and Chile, are paired with the best courses. DODICI is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
239 Kamihakusancho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0943, Japan
9.Doppo
Meaning "unique," Doppo invites guests to dine on inventive Japanese cuisine. Doppo is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Innovative, Japanese · 1-1 Izumoji Matsunoshitacho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8133, Japan
10.Doujin
Doujin is a Japanese restaurant offering a menu that keeps the ceremonial sequence of traditional kaiseki. Doujin is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 291-1 Kikuhokocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8364, Japan
11.Droit
Droit is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at 49-1 Higashisakurachō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0858, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 49-1 Higashisakurachō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0858, Japan
12.Enyuan Kobayashi
Enyuan Kobayashi specializes in tempura kaiseki. Enyuan Kobayashi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 125-2 Tominagacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0078, Japan
13.Gion Fukushi
Gion Fukushi is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
14.Gion Kida
Gion Kida is a Japanese and Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at 101-8 Hakatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0805, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 101-8 Hakatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0805, Japan
15.Gion Mamma
Gion Mamma showcases Japanese cuisine, utilizing a large sunken fireplace for woodfired cooking. Gion Mamma is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 347-108 Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan
16.Gion Maruyama
Gion Maruyama expresses Kyoto's tradition and culture with Kyoto cuisine and Kyoto Kaiseki, weaving the changes of the four seasons in taste, and offering dishes and arrangements that resonate with the five senses, such as light, sound, and incense. Gion Maruyama is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Kaiseki · $$$ · 570-171 Giommachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074 Japan
17.Gion Matayoshi
Enjoy exquisitely plated Kyoto cuisine, paired with an unparalleled sake selection. Gion Matayoshi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 570-123 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
18.Gion Nishikawa
Enjoy Japanese cuisine at Gion Nishikawa. Gion Nishikawa is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 473 Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan
19.Gion Okada
Gion Okada is a Japanese and Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at 101-8 Hakatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0805, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 101-8 Hakatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0805, Japan
20.Gion Owatari
Gion Owatari brings original touches to classic cuisine, weaving creative combinations of ingredients. Gion Owatari is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 570-265 Giommachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
21.Gion Sasaki
Gion Sasaki is a long-established Kyoto-style Japanese restaurant in Yasaka-dori, Kyoto. Gion Sasaki is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 566-27 Komatsuchō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0811, Japan
22.Godan Miyazawa
Godan Miyazawa is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Oecho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8402, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · Oecho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8402, Japan
23.Gokomachi Tagawa
Gokomachi Tagawa is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Matsumotocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0982, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · Matsumotocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0982, Japan
24.Gosho Iwasaki
Gosho Iwasaki is a Japanese restaurant serving creative dishes in an intimate space with counter seating and a semi-private room. Gosho Iwasaki is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creative, Japanese · 723 Shimomatsuyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0034, Japan
25.Hana-Kitcho
HANA Kitcho carefully examines seasonal ingredients to serve guests Kaiseki cuisine in private rooms and also at the first floor counter space. Hana-Kitcho is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 3-2 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0802, Japan
26.Higashiyama Yoshihisa
Higashiyama Yoshihisa is a Japanese and Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Myohoin Maekawacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0932, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · Myohoin Maekawacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0932, Japan
27.Hiramatsu Kodaiji
Hiramatsu Kodaiji is a French restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Masuyacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · Masuyacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan
28.Hyotei
Hyotei serves traditional Kyoto-style cuisine. Hyotei is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 35 Nanzenji Kusakawachō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8437, Japan
29.Iida
Tucked away in a quiet side street in central Kyoto, Iida is a kaiseki restaurant serving patrons in a horigotatsu counter (sunken seating) setting. Iida is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 120-1 Fukunagacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8084, Japan
30.Isshisoden Nakamura
Nakamura is a Japanese restaurant serving Kyoto-style cuisine. Isshisoden Nakamura is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 136 Matsushitacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8093, Japan
31.Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten presents his world-renowned cuisine and style in Kyoto, showcasing exquisite crafted dishes blending French, American, and Asian influences. Local ingredients are the driving force behind the seasonal, ever-changing menu. Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1F, The Shinmonzen, 235 Nishinocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0088, Japan
32.Jiki Miyazawa
Jiki Miyazawa specializes in constantly-changing, seasonally-driven Japanese cuisine. Jiki Miyazawa is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 553-1 Yaoyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8123, Japan
33.Juu-go
Juu-go is a soba restaurant featuring locally-grown buckwheat. Juu-go is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
71-6 Jōdoji Kamiminamidachō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8405, Japan
34.Kako Okamoto
Kako Okamoto is a Japanese and Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Tokiwacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0874, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · Tokiwacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0874, Japan
35.Kamanza Nagashima
Kamanza Nagashima is an intimate restaurant located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, offering traditional Japanese cuisine. Kamanza Nagashima is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 726-5 Shimomatsuyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0034, Japan
36.Kanamean Nishitomiya
Kanamean Nishitomi puts its heart and soul into its creations, resulting in modern and creative Japanese fare. Kanamean Nishitomiya is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
562 Honeyanocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-6084, Japan
37.Kappo Hassun
Kappo Hassun is a Japanese and Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Sueyoshicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0085, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · Sueyoshicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0085, Japan
38.Kenninji Gion Maruyama
Kenninji Gion Maruyama offers seasonally-changing cuisine that engages all five senses. Kenninji Gion Maruyama is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 566-15 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0811, Japan
39.Kentan Horibe
Kentan Horibe is a Japanese and Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Tenjinyamacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8221, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · Tenjinyamacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8221, Japan
40.Kenya
Kenya is a small Japanese restaurant with only eight seats at the counter. Based on the foundation of Japanese cuisine established by predecessors, Kenya creates dishes with a modern freshness. Kenya is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 28-22 Okazaki Tokuseicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8351, Japan
41.Kikunoi Honten
Kikunoi Honten presents an elegant menu of Japanese cuisine with "kirei sabi" aspects. Kikunoi Honten is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan
42.Kikunoi Roan
Kikunoi Roan combines Japanese and Western ingredients to create a unique dining experience. Kikunoi Roan is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Fusion, Japanese · Saitocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8012, Japan
43.Kikunoi Sushi Ao
Kikunoi Sushi Ao incorporates inventive steps and treats ingredients with a unique touch. Kikunoi Sushi Ao is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 463 Shimokawarachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan
44.Kinobu
Kinobu is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Iwatoyamacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8445, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · Iwatoyamacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8445, Japan
45.Kitcho Arashiyama Honten
Kitcho Arashiyama Honten serves seasonal ingredients and represents Japanese food culture at its best. Kitcho Arashiyama Honten is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 58 Sagatenryuji-susukinobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8385, Japan
46.Kiyama
Kiyama is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Kinuyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0804, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · Kinuyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0804, Japan
47.Kodaiji Jugyuan
Named after the famous Zen painting series, Jugyuan is a sukiya-style house that welcomes diners to explore the traditions of Kyoto gastronomy. Kodaiji Jugyuan is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 353 Masuyachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan
48.Kodaiji Wakuden
Kodaiji Wakuden is a long-standing Japanese restaurant frequented by gourmet lovers from all over the world, known for its Kyoto-style cuisine. Kodaiji Wakuden is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 512 Washiocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0072, Japan
49.KOKE
Meaning 'moss' in Japanese, Koke, complete with a moss garden, showcases innovative cuisine using French culinary techniques and Japanese ingredients. KOKE is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French, Fusion, Innovative, Japanese · 287 Takoyakushicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0021, Japan
50.Kokyu
Kokyu is a restaurant serving traditional Japanese cuisine using seasonal ingredients. Kokyu is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 204 Seiryucho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-0822, Japan
51.Kyoboshi
Kyoboshi is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at 101-8 Hakatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0805, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 101-8 Hakatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0805, Japan
52.Kyokaiseki Kichisen
Enjoy refined Japanese cuisine at Kyokaiseki Kichisen. Kyokaiseki Kichisen is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 5 Shimogamo Morimotocho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto 606-0805 Japan
53.Kyoryori Fujimoto
Kyoryori Fujimoto is a Japanese and Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at 六角通柳馬場東入る大黒町72−1, 大黒町 中京区 京都市 京都府 604-8073, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 六角通柳馬場東入る大黒町72−1, 大黒町 中京区 京都市 京都府 604-8073, Japan
54.Kyo Seika
Kyo Seika creates original Chinese dishes using Japanese ingredients. Kyo Seika is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Chinese, Fusion · 2F, 36-3 Okazaki Enshojicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8344, Japan
55.La Biographie
La Biographie is a French restaurant by owner-chef Masahiro Takimoto. La Biographie is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 422-1 Tanakacho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8163, Japan
56.la bûche
la bûche is a French restaurant highlighting ingredients such as vegetables and wild game from Ohara, Kyoto, in a wood-fired course. The restaurant features a walk-in wine cellar that offers an extensive wine selection. la bûche is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 400-3 Ohara Raikoincho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 601-1242, Japan
57.La Locanda
La Locanda expresses the mainstream of Italian cuisine that inherits tradition with a modern sensibility. Enjoy simple and delicate gastronomy that makes the best use of the ingredients in an elegant space overlooking the dry garden, along with an original presentation. La Locanda is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0902 Japan
58.LURRA°
LURRA˚ is the Basque word for "earth" and "°" for the moon. Combining innovation, tradition and nature, LURRA˚ presents the Japanese seasons and culture to the world, while also showcasing and highlighting the unique local ingredients of Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan. LURRA° is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Innovative, Japanese · 396 Sekisenincho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0021, Japan
59.Maeda
Maeda is a Kyoto style Japanese restaurant specializing in Kaiseki. Maeda is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 570-118 Giommachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
60.MASHIRO
MASHIRO incorporates French techniques, Japanese elements, and seasonal ingredients to result in contemporary cuisine. MASHIRO is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French, Fusion, Japanese, Modern Cuisine · 2F, OHG Kyoto Rokkaku Bldg, 234 Donomaecho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8134, Japan
61.Mirei
Mirei is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Kameyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0865, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · Kameyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0865, Japan
62.Miyamaso
Miyamasou serves Japanese cuisine, using locally foraged ingredients. Miyamaso is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 375 Hanaseharachicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1102, Japan
63.Mizai
Mizai seats and serves ten people for the ultimate kaiseki experience. Mizai is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 613 Maruyama-cho, Yasaka Toriimae-mae, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0071, Japan
64.Mizuno
A shop and Japanese restaurant, Mizuno presents a captivating dining experience. Mizuno is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 245-2 Nakanochō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0082, Japan
65.Motoï
Motoï merges French and Japanese flavors, enhanced by an extensive wine selection. Motoï is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French, Fusion, Japanese · 186 Tawarayacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0952, Japan
66.Muromachi Wakuden
Muromachi Wakuden is a Japanese and Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star and Green star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Marukizaimokucho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8106, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · Marukizaimokucho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8106, Japan
67.Muromachi Yui
At Muromachi Yui, omakase courses change with Kyoto's seasons —showcasing selected ingredients and prepared with uncompromising skill. Muromachi Yui is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki, Omakase · 459 Kimbukicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0846, Japan
68.NAKATSUKA
Nakatsuka is a modern European restaurant featuring French cuisine with Japanese ingredients. NAKATSUKA is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
European, French, Fusion · 299 Kinoshitacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8104, Japan
69.Nakazen
Nakazen is in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at 26 Kitashirakawa Kubotachō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8266, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
26 Kitashirakawa Kubotachō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8266, Japan
70.Nijojo Furuta
Nijojo Furuta is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Furushirocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0045, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · Furushirocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0045, Japan
71.Nijo Minami
Nijo Minami offers authentic traditional Japanese cuisine. Nijo Minami is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Traditional · 92-12 Enokichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0931, Japan
72.Nikunotakumi Miyoshi
Nikunotakumi Miyoshi is a high-end restaurant specializing in creative dishes using Kobe beef. Nikunotakumi Miyoshi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Creative, Japanese · 570-15 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
73.Ninshurou
Ninshurou is a Cantonese restaurant in a residential area in Kitaoji, Kyoto City. Ninshurou is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cantonese, Chinese · Japan, 〒603-8433 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Shichiku Kitakurisucho, 2-12
74.Noguchi Tsunagu
Noguchi Tsunagu is a kappo restaurant featuring a set menu of kaiseki items. Noguchi Tsunagu is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 371-4 Kiyomotocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0084, Japan
75.Ogata
Enjoy bold yet delicate dishes at Ogata, showcasing traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern sensibility. Ogata is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 726 Shinkamanzacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8471, Japan
76.Ogawa
Ogawa is a kappo restaurant serving 'Ogawa-style,' a main ingredient combined with seasonal varieties. Ogawa is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 515 Anenishinotoincho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8273, Japan
77.Okina
Run by a father-and-son team, Okina offers a warm, friendly atmosphere to enjoy Japanese cuisine. Okina is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 11 Sagashakado Daimoncho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8422, Japan
78.Oryori Hayashi
Oryori Hayashi serves traditional kaiseki cuisine. Oryori Hayashi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 48-61 Kajiicho, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto 602-0841 Kyoto, Japan
79.Oryori Mashita
Oryori Mashita is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at 101-8 Hakatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0805, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 101-8 Hakatachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0805, Japan
80.Oryori Mitsuyasu
Oryori Mitsuyasu crafts Japanese cuisine, showcasing the bounty of the land and sea. Oryori Mitsuyasu is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 908-12 Koyamacho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8157, Japan
81.Otagi
Otagi offers a menu that changes monthly using carefully selected seasonal ingredients, including local vegetables picked in the morning. Enjoy the taste and atmosphere of the four seasons. Otagi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
18 Takagamine Tsuchitenjocho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8465, Japan
82.Reine des Prés
Reine des Prés is a French restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Japan, 〒602-0872 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, 中町通丸太町下る駒之町５３７−１. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · Japan, 〒602-0872 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, 中町通丸太町下る駒之町５３７−１
83.ristorante DONO
DONO means "to share" in Italian, encapsulating ristorante DONO's gratitude for the bounty of nature and its seasons and carrying on the spirit of Italy in Kyoto. ristorante DONO is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
2F, 62 Okazaki Enshojicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8344, Japan
84.Ryoriya Maekawa
Ryoriya Maekawa is a Japanese restaurant led by owner-chef Koichi Maekawa. Ryoriya Maekawa is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 405 Nambacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8027, Japan
85.Ryō-shō
Meaning to surpass the sky,‘ Ryō-shō’ is a Japanese restaurant focused on traditional Japanese cuisine, merging touches of Western ingredients and French gastronomy. Ryō-shō is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Fusion, Japanese · 570-166 Giommachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
86.Sanso Kyoyamato
Sanso Kyoyamato welcomes you with a new spirit while inheriting the irreplaceable heritage of predecessors. Enjoy beautifully presented dishes that are crafted from the best ingredients. Sanso Kyoyamato is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 359 Masuyacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan
87.Sen
Sen is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Shiogamacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8103, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · Shiogamacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8103, Japan
88.Shigetsu
Shigetsu is a large temple-style restaurant surrounded by the natural beauty of Tenryu-ji's World Heritage gardens serving vegetarian fixed-price meals. Shigetsu is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Vegetarian · 68 Sagatenryūji Susukinobabachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8385, Japan
89.Shimmonzen Yonemura
From "Restaurant Yonemura" to "Yonemura" in pursuit of the finest taste and hospitality. Please enjoy the latest work by the ever-evolving chef Masayasu Yonemura. For both lunch and dinner, enjoy the "Yonemura" Omakase Course —stimulating the five senses, using seasonal ingredients. Shimmonzen Yonemura is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
255 Umemotochō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0064, Japan
90.Shunseki Suzue
Shunseki Suzue is a seafood-driven kappo restaurant. Shunseki Suzue is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Seafood · 58-1 Okazaki Enshojicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8344, Japan
91.Sojiki Nakahigashi
Sojiki Nakahigashi is a kaiseki restaurant showcasing Japanese cuisine at its best, driven by the seasons. Sojiki Nakahigashi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 32-3 Jodoji Ishibashicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8406, Japan
92.SoNoMa by SingleThread
Located within Capella Kyoto in the historic Miyagawa-cho district, SoNoMa by SingleThread comprises a 12-seat counter and a 20-seat lounge bar—reimagining the intimate atmosphere of a traditional machiya teahouse for the present day. SoNoMa by SingleThread is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Contemporary · 130 Komatsucho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0811, Japan
93.Sottaku Tsukamoto
Sottaku Tsukamoto specializes in traditional Kyoto cuisine. Sottaku Tsukamoto is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 570-120 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
94.Sumibi Kappo Ifuki
Ifuki specializes in serving "Sumibi Kappo" cuisine, cooking in front of the customer using live fire to add a rich smoky flavor and aroma to the dishes, unique to "Sumibiyaki" - charcoal-grilled cuisine. Each dish is cooked to highlight and draw out the succulent flavors of each season's delicacies, taking you on an adventure through colors, textures, tastes, and scents. Sumibi Kappo Ifuki is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 570-8 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
95.Sushi Ginza Onodera
Indulge in Edomae sushi crafted from premium ingredients from Kyoto’s markets, Tokyo’s Toyosu Market, and Hokkaido. Sushi Ginza Onodera’s interiors highlight local culture, including a sushi counter made from a 400-year-old Japanese cypress and tableware that blends regional influences. Sushi Ginza Onodera is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 445-3 Myōhōin Maekawachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0932, Japan
96.Sushi Kappo Nakaichi
Sushi Kappo Nakaichi is a Japanese and Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
97.Sushi Matsumoto
Sushi Matsumoto offers an authentic Kyoto experience with premium sushi of the highest caliber. Sushi Matsumoto is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 570-123 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
98.Sushi Rakumi
Sushi Rakumi is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at 332-6 Miyoshichō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0081, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 332-6 Miyoshichō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0081, Japan
99.TAKAYAMA
TAKAYAMA merges Italian and Japanese flavors. TAKAYAMA is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Fusion, Italian, Japanese · 2F, Good Nature Station, 318-6 Inaricho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8022, Japan
100.Takeyamachi Mita
Takeyamachi Mita is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto. Takeyamachi Mita is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 667-1 Kuenin Maecho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0993, Japan
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101.Tan
Tan serves innovative cuisine featuring organic produce and homemade rice. Tan is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Innovative, Japanese · 106-13 Gokencho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0036, Japan
102.Tempura Matsu
Tempura Matsu has a world-class reputation for its traditional Japanese cuisine and elaborate tasting menus. Tempura Matsu is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Tempura · 21-26 Umezu Onawabacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 615-0925, Japan
103.Tempura Mizuki
Over a heavy granite counter, Tempura Mizuki's expert chefs use safflower oil to fry light, crispy tempura, bringing out the ingredients' taste and letting them shine. Tempura Mizuki is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · B1F, The Ritz-Carlton, 543 Hokodencho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0902, Japan
104.Tenjaku
Tenjaku draws customers from near and far for its delicate Japanese tempura. Tenjaku is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 570 Botambokocho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8475, Japan
105.Tokuha Motonari
Tokuha Motonari is a new Japanese restaurant run by Shinya Matsumoto, former head chef of Muromachi Wakuden. The restaurant's name was taken from a passage from the Chinese classic "University." Tokuha Motonari is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 287-5 Shingoryoguchicho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0897, Japan
106.Torisaki
Torisaki is a yakitori restaurant sourcing chicken from Fukushima Prefecture and Kishu-binchotan. Torisaki is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · 292-1 Takoyakushicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0021, Japan
107.Tozentei
Tozentei is in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Komatsubara Minamimachi, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8342, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Komatsubara Minamimachi, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8342, Japan
108.Tsujifusa
Tsujifusa is a Japanese restaurant run by the owner-chef, who crafts authentic and pure food, and his wife, who is a certified sommelier and sake connoisseur. Tsujifusa is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Kamiyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8024, Japan
109.Uozuya
Uozuya is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Mibuhigashihinokicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8843, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · Mibuhigashihinokicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8843, Japan
110.Vegan Ramen UZU
Vegan Ramen UZU is a new experiential space that combines food and art. Enjoy a relaxing flow of time in which the boundaries between the self and art and between the self and others are blurred. Vegan Ramen UZU Kyoto opened in 2020 south of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto. Vegan Ramen UZU is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
146 Umenokicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0905, Japan
111.VELROSIER
Velrosier weaves French techniques and Cantonese cuisine with Japanese ingredients. VELROSIER is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Chinese · 2F, Good Nature Station, 318-6 Inaricho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8022, Japan
112.Vena
Vena is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Recognised with 1 star by Michelin Guide. You'll find it at Kagamiyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0002, Japan. It is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese · Kagamiyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0002, Japan
113.Wagokoro Izumi
Wagokoro Izumi is a kaiseki restaurant of authentic and acclaimed recognition. Here, experience the richness of the four seasons of Japan. Wagokoro Izumi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Japanese, Kaiseki · 634-3 Nioitenjinchō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8414, Japan
114.Yusokuryori Mankamero
Boasting three centuries of history, Yusokuryori Mankamero crafts Japanese fare associated with the seasonal banquets of the Imperial court. Yusokuryori Mankamero is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
387 Ebisucho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8118, Japan
