THE BEST Restaurants in Kyoto

From street food to fine dining — discover the best restaurants in Kyoto with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

Kyoto, Japan

🍽️ Restaurants in Kyoto

  • Kikunoi — A three-Michelin-star kaiseki restaurant in Gion with seasonal multi-course meals.
  • Gogyo Ramen — A ramen chain famous for burnt-miso burnt-shoyu kotteri broth.
  • Omen Noodles — A long-standing udon restaurant near Ginkaku-ji with dipping noodles.
  • Kyo Kaiseki Gion Nanba — A Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in a traditional machiya.
  • Ippudo Ramen — A Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen chain with rich broth.
  • Kushikatsu Daruma — An Osaka-style chain of deep-fried skewers.
  • Kichi Kichi Omurice — A theatrical restaurant where the chef performs with omurice and sauce.
  • Gion Tanto — A Japanese restaurant in Gion serving -style dishes and kaiseki.
  • Nishiki Warai — A market restaurant known for okonomiyaki and teppanyaki.
  • Giro Giro Hitoshina — A modern kaiseki restaurant with affordable set menus.
  • Mamehana Café — A café specializing -style tofu desserts and sweets.
  • Kikyo Sushi — A sushi restaurant with fresh seafood and a relaxed atmosphere.
  • Sobanomi Yoshimura — A soba noodle restaurant near Arashiyama with handmade noodles.
  • Oagari — A restaurant serving -style vegetarian shojin ryori.
  • Gion Kinana — A dessert shop in Gion famous for green-tea ice cream and parfaits.
  • Torikizoku — A casual izakaya chain with everything priced at 360 yen.
  • Pontocho Yasohachi — A kaiseki restaurant on Pontocho alley with river views.
  • Hiiragiya — A historic ryokan with a refined kaiseki restaurant.
  • Gion Karyo — A traditional kaiseki restaurant in the Gion district.
  • Kyoto Ramen Koji — A food hall Station with many ramen shops.

← Back to Kyoto Travel Guide

Back to destinations