Region - KYOTO
Kanzan
観山
This Kyoto Japanese restaurant takes pride in the simple joy of hearing guests say, “That was delicious!”Each dish expresses the chef’s passion and highlights the richness of Japan’s seasonal ingredients.
Just south of Bukkoji Temple and steps from Kyoto’s Shijo-Karasuma Station, Kanzan is a Michelin-s...
- M Selected
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
Jikishinbou Saiki
直心房 さいき
A top-recommended Japanese restaurant in Kyoto where you can deepen your understanding of Japanese cuisine while conversing in English with the chef.
Just a short walk from Yasaka Shrine’s south gate, Jikishinbo Saiki is a celebrated culinary desti...
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
Isoyama
いそやま
Tucked away in a hidden alley of Pontocho, Kyoto, this Japanese restaurant evokes the nostalgic charm of the 1980s, offering a timeless dining experience.
Among the My Concierge Select restaurants, this may be the most difficult to find. Tucked away along...
- M Selected
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
Wabiya
WABIYA 焼き鳥、鳥料理
An open kitchen with a glowing wood-fired oven sets the stage for a unique dining experience. In a cozy, villa-like atmosphere, this hidden gem invites you to savor the refined flavors of yakitori and specialty chicken dishes.
A sister restaurant to Kyoto Gion’s renowned Wabiya Korekido and managed by the famous patisse...
- Gluten-Free
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
Droit
Chef Morinaga’s cuisine and handpicked wines from Japan and beyond.An exquisite French restaurant for an elegant dining experience.
Owner and Chef Nobuyuki Morinaga named his restaurant “Droit,” the French word for “straightfo...
- Starred Restaurant
- 1 Star
- Gault & Millau
Kiyamachi Hirokawa
木屋町 廣川
The renowned unagi restaurant "Hirokawa" from Arashiyama introduces a new way to enjoy eel in Kyoto’s central Kiyamachi area.
In the picturesque setting of Kyoto’s Arashiyama, the renowned unagi restaurant “Hirokawa...
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
Kyo Ryori Manshige Honten
京料理 萬重（本店）
Founded in 1937.A distinguished Kyoto cuisine restaurant, cherished by the discerning patrons of a city steeped in 550 years of tradition and culture.
Nestled in Kyoto’s historic Nishijin district, an area with over 550 years of tradition, countless...
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Kyoryori Toriyone
京料理とりよね
Right at the gate of Matsuo Taisha, the famed shrine of the sake god in Kyoto's scenic Arashiyama, enjoy a specialty chicken kaiseki meal crafted with the renowned "Chicken Mizutaki" prepared using pure spring water from Mt. Matsuo.
Chicken Cuisine (Nabe Hotpot / Duck）
Kyoto Cuisine Toriyone sits at the gates of Matsuo Taisha, one of Kyoto’s oldest shrines. Revered ...
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Babies and Small Children
Kyoto Cuisine Kinobu
京料理 木乃婦
Kinobu brings Kyoto cuisine to life with fresh interpretations of ancient recipes and techniques from world cuisines. Discover a unique vision of Japanese cuisine which continues to evolve, inspiring guests from Japan and around the world.
Kinobu, located in Shijo, Kyoto, offers a serene atmosphere beyond its entrance which feels worlds a...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- 1 Star
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Kyoshikian
京四季庵
Kyoshikian is a hidden gem in Kyoto, serving expertly prepared Wagyu teppanyaki at surprisingly reasonable prices for an unforgettable dining experience.
Wagyu Beef
Tucked away along the historic Kamo River in Kyoto’s picturesque Pontocho district, Kyoshikian off...
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Babies and Small Children
Houshoan – Wagyu Sukiyaki
和牛すき焼き「烹祥庵」
You’ll be left wondering, “Can Sukiyaki this good really be this affordable?”
Wagyu Beef
Nestled along the serene Kamo River in Kyoto’s charming Pontocho district, Houshoan is celebrated ...
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Babies and Small Children
- Kyoto Kawadoko (May to Sept)
Kodaiji Tantora
高台寺 丹虎
A hidden gem restaurant specializing in crab during the fall and winter and tempura in the spring and summer has opened in the elegant surroundings of Kyoto's renowned Kodaiji Temple.
Crab Cuisine
Kodaiji Temple, a historical Kyoto landmark associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi and celebrated for it...
- Counter Seating
Kyoto Cuisine Okasho
京料理 岡庄
A long-established traditional restaurant located near Toji Temple where families and large groups can enjoy the authentic flavors of Kyoto cuisine.
Okasho, a long-established Kyoto restaurant with over 130 years of tradition, was founded in 1887 as...
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Kyoto Kamoryori Tabuchi
京都 鴨料理 田ぶち
Discover the flavors and depth of Kamo (duck) cuisine.Whether in ramen or as the main ingredient of a luxurious course meal, we are sure you will come to love duck cuisine at this renowned Kamo cuisine speciality restaurant of Kyoto.
Chicken Cuisine (Nabe Hotpot / Duck）
Noodles (Soba / Ramen）
After operating in Kobe for 12 years and being featured in the Michelin Guide Hyogo 2016 Special Edi...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- M Selected
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
Ogawa
おが和
What is Kyoto Cuisine? A restaurant led by a Japanese chef who embodies the essence of Kyoto cuisine.
Ogawa, originally founded in Gion and now relocated to a standalone building in Karasuma Oike, is th...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 1 Star
- Haral / Muslim-Friendly
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
Sakana Ryori Aoyagi
魚料理 青柳
Introducing an exclusive restaurant in Kyoto where your concept of what delicious fish is will be changed forever.
Sushi
It is nearly impossible to get a reservation at many restaurants in Kyoto without a referral. The pu...
- Special and Limited Release
- Counter Seating
- Open for Lunch
Tempura Endo Okazaki-Tei
天ぷら圓堂 岡ざき邸
The Long-Established Tempura Restaurant Proudly Located Next to the Heian-jingū Shrine in Kyoto.
Tempura Endo Okazaki-Tei is located to the west of the world-famous Heian-jingū Shrine, the symboli...
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Kikunoi Niku Unshuu
菊乃井 雲収
A brand new and exclusive Meat Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto brought to you by the acclaimed 3-star Kikunoi.
3 Michelin-starred Kikunoi has been highly influential in the culinary world of Japan over the years...
- Special and Limited Release
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
Kikunoi Sushi Ao
菊乃井 鮨 青
A brand new and exclusive sushi restaurant in Kyoto brought to you by the acclaimed 3-star Kikunoi.
3 Michelin-starred Kikunoi has been continuously influential in the culinary world of Japan and has ...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 1 Star
- Special and Limited Release
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
Kyoto Yakiniku Hiro
京やきにく 弘
“Located in the elegant atmosphere of an over century year old geisha-house in Kyoto, guests can e...
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
LURRA°
A unique and innovative gastronomic experience in Kyoto which continues to amaze both fans and critics from around the world.The name LURRA° comes from the “Basque word “Lurra” which means “planet ear...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- Gault & Millau
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
Mishima-tei Honten
三嶋亭 本店
The traditional Kyoto townhouse-style establishment of Mishima-tei stands as something of a local la...
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Wagokoro Izumi
和ごころ泉
A distinguished 1-star Kyoto Cuisine Restaurant
Wagokoro Izumi is a distinguished Michelin starred kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, led by Chef Masaki I...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 1 Star
- Gault & Millau
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Open for Lunch
Kyoto Cuisine Shuhaku
京料理 修伯
Innovative and sensational 1-star Japanese cuisine created by the fusion of French and Japanese styles and flavors.
Innovative
Vegetarian / Vegan
After six years of training in Japanese cuisine and another six years honing his skills in French cu...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- M Selected
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
cenci
An innovative Italian restaurant which truly values its ingredients, and was the first restaurant in Kyoto to be included in ASIA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS.Italian Cuisine
“Ingredients” are the most important thing in the cuisine at cenci. By adding a personal...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 1 Star
- Gault & Millau
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
Shinmonzen Yonemura
新門前 米村
An innovative 1-star restaurant showcasing a unique fusion of Kyoto, French, and Japanese cuisine.
Shinmonzen Yonemura is the remarkable rebirth of the acclaimed Restaurant Yonemura, which earned a M...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 1 Star
- Counter Seating
- Open for Lunch
Roan Kikunoi
露庵 菊乃井
Prestigious 2-star distinction and sister restaurant to Kikunoi Honten
Michelin 2-Star Japanese restaurant Roan Kikunoi, the sister restaurant of Michelin 3-Star Kikunoi H...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 2 Stars
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
OTAGI
おたぎ
Renowned 2-star restaurant highly sought after for reservations
After receiving his training at a number of renowned restaurants such as Wakuden and Toriimoto, the ...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- 2 Stars
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
KANGA-AN
閑臥庵
Enjoy traditional Japanese vegetarian inside a Kyoto temple
Vegetarian / Vegan
Tucked within a quiet temple located in Kyoto, Kanga-an is a restaurant where you can indulge in veg...
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Gion Nikuryori Oka
祇園肉料理 おか
Kyoto Niku Kappo cuisine in which aged meat takes center stage. Enjoy a pursuit of umami which surpasses that of standard meat cuisine.
Innovative
The process of aging meat in low-temperature storage for an extended period of time greatly condense...
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
Shimogamo Saryo
下鴨茶寮
A time-honored establishment of Kyoto Cha-Kaiseki cuisine with over 150 years of history and tradition.
To spread the message of the beauty of Kyoto’s culture and tradition to the world through its ...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- M Selected
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Tempura Endo Yasaka
天ぷら圓堂 八坂
"Yasaka Endo". The renowned Tempura establishment which was originally founded as a teahouse over a century ago.
Located directly in front of Kenninji Temple in Gion Kyoto, with the famous Yasaka Pagoda in front, ...
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Junidanya Honten
十二段家 本店
The renowned restaurant in Gion Kyoto where the cuisine Shabu-shabu originated from.
Taking a walk down Gion’s famous Hanami-Koji (main street) and taking one left turn is where y...
- Private Room
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Kyoto Kamogawa Nouryou-Yuka
“Kyoto Kamogawa Nouryou-Yuka”; Kyoto’s summer tradition passed down from the cultu...
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Daitoryo
大當両
Experience authentic Yuba and Hamo Kaiseki cuisine in a traditional Kyoto restaurant with over 70 years of history.
Nestled in the narrow, cobblestone alleys of Ponto-cho by the Kamo River, Daitoryo serves Kyoto cuis...
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
- Kyoto Kawadoko (May to Sept)
Kikunoi Honten (Kyoto)
菊乃井 本店（京都）
Japan's most prestigious fine-dining Japanese-style restaurant (renowned 3-star distinction)
In 2013, “Washoku” traditional Japanese cuisine was added to UNESCO’s Intangible C...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 3 stars
- Gault & Millau
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
Jiki Miyazawa
じき 宮ざわ
An Japanese cuisine establishment which continues to gain high recognition for its concept "Our ingredients is everything; we will not let one single ingredient go to waste".
Vegetarian / Vegan
Jiki MIyazawa has been awarded a consecutive Michelin star every year since 2014. Its current head c...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 1 Star
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
TOKI（HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO）
都季
Recognized in a prestigious 2024 dining guide, TOKI is led by Chef Tetsuya Asano, who will represent Japan at the Bocuse d'Or International Culinary Competition 2027.The culinary team at TOKI offers diners a vibrant atmosphere where they can experience French cuisine prepared with the freshest, seasonal Kyoto ingredients.
A highlight of this culinary experience is the fond or “dashi,” a flavorful soup stock made with Kyoto's pristine water.
Kyoto, the capital of Japan for nearly a thousand years, is surrounded by mountains that serve as th...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- M Selected
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
Godan Miyazawa
ごだん宮ざわ
Beautiful Kaiseki cuisine at a distinguished 1-star restaurant
Vegetarian / Vegan
Renowned restaurant in Kyoto, Godan Miyazawa is run by esteemed owner and head chef Masato Miyazawa ...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 1 Star
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Kuishinbo Yamanaka
くいしんぼー山中
The final destination of all true connoisseurs of fine and authentic wagyu beef.
Kuishinbo Yamanaka is a place where all lovers of meat, celebrities and other culinary professionals...
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
Tempura Kyoboshi
天ぷら 京星
Refined 1-star tempura crafted with the skills, tradition, and techniques passed down through three generations in Kyoto Gion.
Headed by the3rd generation owner, Chef Toshinori Sakakibara, Tempura Kyobashi has been open since 1...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 1 Star
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Babies and Small Children
Kiyama
木山
The newest star of Kyoto's culinary world that gourmands cannot stop talking about
Having been awarded a 1 Michelin star only a year after its establishment, Kiyama is the restaurant ...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 1 Star
- Gault & Millau
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Gion Suetomo
祇園 末友
Experience the essence and beauty of Kyoto kaiseki cuisine with all five senses.
Vegetarian / Vegan
Gion Suetomo was founded in 2009 by its owner, Hisashi Suetomo, who trained for many years at the fa...
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Haral / Muslim-Friendly
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Isshisouden Nakamura
一子相伝 なかむら
Famous Kyoto Restaurant and Pride of Japan
Listed in the Michelin Guide as 3 Michelin Stars every year since 2011, Isshisouden Nakamura is a wo...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 3 stars
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
Enyu an Kobayashi
圓融菴 小林（Enyu an Kobayashi )
A distinguished 1-star tempura establishment which continues to chase perfection in each single bite.
Enyu an Kobayashi opened when Chef Noriyuki Kobayashi, the former head chef of the renowned Tempura ...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 1 Star
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
Misono Kyoto
元祖 鉄板焼ステーキ みその 京都店
Misono, the world-renowned restaurant and original creator of teppanyaki in Kyoto
With the demand to eat Kobe beef growing year after year, teppanyaki remains the most popular way to...
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
Salon de Muge
無碍山房
Shigure Bento Box and a relaxing time of coffee and sweets at the prestigious 3-star Kikunoi.
Salon de Muge opened in 2017 right nearby Kikunoi’s main restaurant so that guests could exper...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- M Bib
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
Sushi Gion Matsudaya
寿し 祇園 松田屋
1-star Japanese sushi restaurant serving innovative Edomae sushi
Sushi Gion Matsudaya is currently listed in the Michelin Guide as 1 Star and is tucked away in a qui...
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
Kichisen
京懐石 吉泉
The ultimate in seasonal tastes, comfort and hospitality
Kichisen is located near Shimogamo-jinja shrine, a UNESCO world heritage site, on the edge of Kyoto ...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Tsudaro
津田楼
Fully experience and feel Kyoto Gion's culture and tradition through your five senses.
Sukiyaki Shabushabu
Open for business as an “Ochaya” since the last days of the Edo Period of the mid-1800s, Tsudaro...
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Shorenin Monzeki-mae TSUKIOKA
青蓮院門跡前 月おか
A place where the true essence of Japan and its culinary culture can be experienced with all five senses.
“Is this a restaurant or a museum?” is a question many visitors have when stepping into ...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Gault & Millau
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Ifuki
炭火割烹 いふき
Ifuki specializes in serving “Sumibi Kappo” cuisine, cooking in front of the customer using a li...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 2 Stars
- Private Room
Kyoto Kiu
京都きう
A top-secret sushi establishment only accessible through a referral and if privately booked.
Innovative
Kiu is a unique, referral-only restaurant in Kyoto, meaning its phone number isn’t publicly av...
- Special and Limited Release
- Counter Seating
Tsuruse
鶴清
The Largest Long-Established Restaurant along the Kamo River
Enjoy dining at a restaurant and inn along the Kamo River in Kyoto, and savor the cuisine of a world...
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
- Kyoto Kawadoko (May to Sept)
Ryo-sho
凌霄
2-star cuisine offering a truly memorable dining experience of Japanese cuisine and wine in Kyoto Gion.
Ryosho opened in January of 2022 and it took less than a year for it to receive 2 Michelin stars. Th...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 2 Stars
- Gault & Millau
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
Tazuru
田鶴
Enjoy luxurious Kyoto cuisine and a spectacular view of the Kamo River at the historic Japanese rest...
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Babies and Small Children
- Kyoto Kawadoko (May to Sept)
Gion Sushi Matsumoto
祇園 鮨まつもと
World-renowned orthodox Edomae-style sushi which embodies the culture of Kyoto
Gion Sushi Matsumoto, the famed Michelin 1-Star Sushi restaurant located in the Gion district of Kyo...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 1 Star
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
muroi
むろい
Ingenious and unique Kyoto cuisine created through a foundation in traditional Japanese cuisine and vast experience of culinary training in various countries.
Vegetarian / Vegan
Chef Shigeru Muroi is a vastly-experienced and respected English-speaking chef who first earned his ...
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
Nanzenji Sando Kikusui
南禅寺参道 菊水
Italian Cuisine
The inimitable culture of Kyoto is one that has been passed down over many countless years. Kikusui ...
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
MOTOÏ
The Unification of the Host and GuestVegetarian / Vegan
It is our pride and honor to provide unique dishes and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere created by the fus...
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- M Selected
- Gault & Millau
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
Seiwasou
京料理 清和荘
Vegetarian / Vegan
Founded in 1957, Seiwasou is a Japanese restaurant located in Fushimi, Kyoto. Fushimi in Kyoto is a ...
- Vegetarian / Vegan
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children