Restaurants in Kyoto

81 venues
  1. 1
    炭焼き家 粋
    4-473, セジュール大手筋, 京都府京都市伏見区新町
  2. 2
    ムギュ Vol.1
    604-8463
  3. 3
    大勝軒
    901, 京都市, 600-8216
  4. 4
    Kyoto Arashiyama Wagyu Rokueitei
    1F, Arashiyama Square, 右京区, 616-8385
  5. 5
    Ishiusubikinihachisoba Sobashiki Kiyomizuten
    京都市, 605-0862
  6. 6
    Sakanoue Shisuitei
    京都市, 605-0862
  7. 7
    Shisuitei Akebonobettei
    京都市, 605-0862
  8. 8
    Osteria Italiana 7 EMBERS
    京都市, 604-8006
  9. 9
    himeru spicecurry
    248-4, 602-0855
  10. 10
    ラ・ブッシュ
    京都市, 601-1242
  11. 11
    やきとり大吉 堀川高辻店
    600-8483
  12. 12
    サイゼリヤ
    京都市
  13. 13
    La Baraka
  14. 14
    サイゼリヤ
    京都市
  15. 15
    一蘭 京都河原町店
    蛸薬師通新京極東入裏寺町598番地, 京都府京都市中京区, 604-8041
  16. 16
    サイゼリヤ
    京都市
  17. 17
    サイゼリヤ
    京都市
  18. 18
    焼肉やる気 河原町店
    67−3 フォーラム西木屋町 1F, 京都府京都市中京区三条通河原町東入大黒町, 604-8031
  19. 19
    とんかつ豚ゴリラ 本店
  20. 20
    篩月
    616-0000
  21. 21
    DRAGON　BURGER
    京都市
  22. 22
    Junsei Nanzenji
    60, 南禅寺草川町, 606-8437
  23. 23
    がんこ高瀬川二条苑
    木屋町通
  24. 24
    Kikunoi
    459, Chimokawara-cho
  25. 25
    Tagoto Honten
    四条通;京都市道186号嵐山祇園線
  26. 26
    鉄板居酒屋 祇園てなもんや
    537-2, Gionmachi Minamigawa, 605-0074
  27. 27
    サイゼリヤ
    京都市
  28. 28
    牛角
    53, 大津市, 520-0801
  29. 29
    サイゼリヤ
    大津市
  30. 30
    サイゼリヤ
    京都市
  31. 31
    サイゼリヤ
    京都市
  32. 32
    サイゼリヤ
    京都市
  33. 33
    サイゼリヤ
    京都市
  34. 34
    サイゼリヤ
    京都市
  35. 35
    サイゼリヤ
    京都市
  36. 36
    サイゼリヤ
    313, 京都市
  37. 37
    Hanamitsu
    602-8176
  38. 38
    ザ ソウドウ 東山 京都 ブライダルサロん
    605-0824
  39. 39
    松阪牛 WHAT'S
    Muromachi-dori
  40. 40
    Mimasuya ITALIANO Pontocho
    140-2, 先斗町, 604-8011
  41. 41
    鉄板焼 お好み焼 悠
    123 1F, Higashiyama Ward, Tominagachō, 605-0078
  42. 42
    洋食 Grill 生研會館
    15, 下鴨森本町
  43. 43
    STEAK OTSUKA
    京都市, 616-8371
  44. 44
    町屋カフェひらりんと
    京都市
  45. 45
    インド料理RAJU
    1, 京都市
  46. 46
    ステラカデンテ
    12, 草津市, 525-0061
  47. 47
    嵯峨とうふ 稲
    京都市
  48. 48
    Nha Viet Nam
    2, 京都市
  49. 49
    やきとり大吉 五条七本松店
    6, 京都市, 600-8813
  50. 50
    やきとり大吉 西七条店
    京都市, 600-8871
  51. 51
    虹屋
  52. 52
    京鴨 Kitchen 善
  53. 53
    Zirael Vegan Restaurant
  54. 54
    Natural Food Village
  55. 55
    うのゆきこ　ぎをん豆乳らーめん
    605-0803
  56. 56
    円藏
    ２１−２２, 伏見柳谷高槻線, 617-0826
  57. 57
    ムギュ Vol. 2
    13, 京都府京都市, 604-8146
  58. 58
    タケリア パチャンガ
    22, 東大路通, 606-8236
  59. 59
    Kyoto Ramen Craze
    604-8805
  60. 60
    京・朱雀 すし市場
    80, 新千本通, 600-8847
  61. 61
    旬菜田中でたなか
    13-6, 今出川通, 606-8204
  62. 62
    出町ろろろ
    67-1, 606-0824
  63. 63
    麹のごはんやお福
    8-1, 東一条通り, 606-8306
  64. 64
    キッチンハリーナ
    85-4, 606-8267
  65. 65
    西櫻亭 京都店
    京都市, 600-8216
  66. 66
    但馬屋
    京都市, 604-8027
  67. 67
    Kyoto Chanoyu Akebonotei
    京都市, 605-0862
  68. 68
    Kyoto Yakiniku Suzuki
    京都市, 604-8014
  69. 69
    よしむら大丸京都別邸
    大丸京都店８階, 京都市, 600-8511
  70. 70
    焼肉たかまさ
    京都市伏見区両替町3丁目323 川口ビル105, 612-8082
  71. 71
    鮨炉まん
  72. 72
    上賀茂きりん
    6-1 かわかみ, Kamigamo Misonoguchicho, 603-8065
  73. 73
    吉田チキン Roast Chicken Dining
    606-8317
  74. 74
    ロイヤルホスト
    607-8346
  75. 75
    モーリヤ祇園
    1, 京都市, 605-0802
  76. 76
    サイゼリヤ
    宇治市, 611-0021
  77. 77
    祇園 梨吉
    京都市
  78. 78
    懐石カフェ 蛙吉（アキチ）
    京都市
  79. 79
    サイゼリヤ
    向日市
  80. 80
    Malibu Pizzeria & Cafe
    大津市, 520-0021
  81. 81
    ラーメン 魁力屋 北山店
    京都市, 603-8424

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Guide to Restaurants in Kyoto

Eating out in Kyoto is one of the great pleasures of traveling here. The restaurant scene spans everything from budget-friendly street food stalls and local eateries to upscale dining rooms serving modern interpretations of traditional cuisine. For solo travelers and digital nomads, Kyoto's restaurants double as social spaces where conversations start easily over shared dishes and communal tables.

Traveler Tips for Restaurants in Kyoto

  • Local cuisine first: Skip the international chains and dive into Kyoto's local food scene. Ask hostel staff or fellow travelers on Nomax for their favourite neighbourhood restaurants.
  • Lunch menus: Many restaurants in Kyoto offer fixed-price lunch menus (menu del dia or similar) that are significantly cheaper than dinner — perfect for budget travelers.
  • Tipping customs: Research local tipping norms before dining out in Kyoto. Customs vary widely and what's generous in one country is offensive in another.
  • Food markets: Kyoto's food markets are excellent for sampling multiple dishes cheaply. They're also great places to meet other travelers.
  • Solo dining: Eating alone in Kyoto is completely normal. Sit at the bar or counter for a more social experience, or use Nomax to find dinner companions.

Whether you're craving authentic local dishes or international comfort food, Kyoto's restaurant scene delivers. Use Nomax to find other travelers who want to share a meal — splitting a table (and the bill) at a great restaurant is one of the best ways to make friends on the road.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best restaurants in Kyoto?

Kyoto has 81+ restaurants tracked by Nomax. The top-rated options are listed on this page, sorted by rating and traveler reviews. Use the interactive map to explore venues by neighborhood.

How do I find restaurants in Kyoto on a map?

Use the interactive map on this page to see all restaurants in Kyoto as numbered markers. Click any marker to see ratings, opening hours, address, and contact details. You can also search and filter venues in the left panel.

Are there any tips for solo travelers visiting restaurants in Kyoto?

Yes. Solo travelers in Kyoto recommend arriving at coworking spaces during peak social hours to meet other travelers. Download Nomax to connect with fellow travelers before you arrive — many users coordinate meetups at specific venues.

What is Nomax and how does it help travelers in Kyoto?

Nomax is a free travel companion app that helps solo travelers find each other in cities around the world, including Kyoto. You can see who else is traveling in Kyoto, join group activities, and chat with travelers at the same spots you visit.

Is Nomax free to use in Kyoto?

Yes, Nomax is completely free. Download it on iOS or Android to instantly see travelers near you in Kyoto, join activities, and make travel friends without any subscription or fees.

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