Kyoto Restaurants

A great place to have a traditional Japanese lunch after visiting the nearby Silver Temple, Ginkakuji, or after cherry-blossom viewing on Philosopher's Walk. Omen is a good place to either warm up or cool down after your exerti... more

As well as being a world famous traditional inn, Kinmata also serves exquisite lunches and dinners for non-guests, although reservations 24 hours in advance are necessary. The beautifully prepared and presented full-course meal... more

This elegant French restaurant, perfect for business or pleasure, is run by Tomoyuki Matsui. Fine food and a good wine list. Both English and French are spoken here, so communication should not pose a problem. Open for lunch an... more

Now operated by the Ganko chain, Nijoen is a large restaurant set in a Meiji-era villa. The location is superb, with the Takase River flowing through the delightful garden. Nijoen is fully licensed and popular with both tourist... more

As you climb the double spiral staircase under the watchful gaze of previous guests Prince Charles and Princess Diana, you step back in time to the world of 1930s Paris. Relax in the knowledge that the full-course French dinner... more

Tawaraya is a historic 400-year-old noodle restaurant just south of Kitano shrine. Here you can feast on a variety of traditional udon or soba dishes (thick or thin noodles). The interior is a real treat with thick wooden roof... more

This is a well-established, classy Italian restaurant in the center of town, with a tantalizing menu that will bid you to visit time and again. Classy surroundings to match the classy food and wines. A good place to dine "in du... more

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Conveniently situated between Kyoto Hotel and Fujita Hotel, this excellent Indian restaurant is a delight for fans of Indian cuisine. From the lamb, fish, chicken and vegetarian dishes to the giant large and fluffy naan bread,... more

Uotake is a traditional blowfish (fugu) restaurant near Kinkakuji. Blowfish is an expensive delicacy prepared by specially licensed chefs who remove the poison sacs from the fish, leaving only a slight taste that may slightly n... more