Best Restaurants (Couple Seats) in Imperial Palace Area

Restaurants in Imperial Palace Area

1Matsusaka Gyuu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Ten

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Steak

【4 minutes from Karasuma Oike Station】 Enjoy a higher level of yakiniku while experiencing the charm of a 80-year-old Kyoto machiya. With "whole Matsusaka beef" available, we offer a rich variety of dishes. Courses start from JPY 8,000. Private rooms and separate areas available for up to 10 guests, perfect for anniversaries and business meetings.

3.32

133

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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2Kyoto Suehiro Gari

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes

[Open on 12/31 and from 1/2 to 1/5] / Direct access from Karasuma Oike Station / Authentic course yakitori with Binchotan charcoal grilling

3.39

161

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

3NAKATSUKA

Karasuma Oike Sta. / French, Creative, Innovative

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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4Go-En Kyoto Sanjo Shinmachi

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

3.04

10

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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5Oumi Beef Kobe Beef Yakiniku Meat Soul

Karasuma Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Gyutan (Beef tongue)

Enjoy Omi Beef and Kobe Beef grilled over charcoal in a traditional Kyoto townhouse.

3.15

120

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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6Honmaguro to Sosaku Washoku Ginjo Kuraudo Marutamachi Honten

Marutamachi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Japanese sake bar

3.44

161

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Yakiniku Korean Shoei

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Korean, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.23

86

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8Masumasu Masuda

Imadegawa Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

Experience a delightful time filled with the deep harmony of Tochigi and Kyoto's culinary cultures in a charming traditional Kyoto townhouse.

3.08

15

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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9Nikuya Kagura

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

【2-minute walk from Karasuma Oike】Enjoy a carefully crafted meat kaiseki at "Nikuya Sakurama," a direct operation of a meat wholesaler. Perfect for welcome and farewell parties, as well as Kyoto sightseeing!

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10MR.MAURICE'S ITALIAN

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Italian, Bar, Pasta

3.47

249

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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11Kazamidori Karasumen Rokkaku Ten

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Creative

Perfect for year-end and New Year parties! We offer private rooms for up to 46 guests. Enjoy courses with a 2-hour all-you-can-drink option!

3.07

23

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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12la princesse Kyoto

Karasuma Sta. / French, Baru (Spanish style bar), Italian

3.31

45

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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13curd

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Italian

3.33

64

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
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14Ace cafe

Sanjo Sta. / Cafe, Dining bar, Italian

Just a 3-minute walk from Keihan Sanjo Station. A dining spot featuring charcoal-grilled and creative dishes with a view of Kyoto's nightscape. Enjoy a sophisticated evening with fine drinks and great conversations.

3.39

158

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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15Belgian Beer & Ofu Ryori Tokishirazu

Karasuma Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Italian, Beer bar

◇Belgian Craft Beer × European Cuisine Pairing◇

3.29

63

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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16Yakiniku Horumon Mansei

Sanjo Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Korean

[6-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi] Enjoy flavorful offal and domestic wagyu at reasonable prices! A retro-style casual yakiniku restaurant!

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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17PIOPIKO

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Mexican, Bar, Cafe

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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18sumibisakabaikoru

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Baru (Spanish style bar)

5-minute walk from Karasuma Oike ◆ Private rooms available ◆ Confident in our signature grilled dishes featuring both meat and seafood! Floor rental available for groups of 25 or more.

3.09

16

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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19arancino KYOTO

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Italian, Wine bar, Pasta

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20Kyono Tamaya

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

3.11

29

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability