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1OndoriO

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. / Italian, French, Innovative

A traditional townhouse restaurant in Higashiyama, Kyoto, where you can savor Italian cuisine through its delightful aromas.

3.57

Very good

91

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

2NAKATSUKA

Karasuma Oike Sta. / French, Creative, Innovative

3.92

Very good

156

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3restaurant muni

Sanjo Sta. / French

A restaurant where unique charcoal and wood grilling meets French elements.

3.19

28

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

4DODICI

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Italian, Innovative, French

3.76

Very good

113

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Wednesday, Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

5Yosuke YAMAJI

Gion Shijo Sta. / French, Innovative

A rising star in Gion, captivating Kyoto locals with a chef who has enchanted VIPs from around the world in France.

3.78

Very good

436

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

6BENOIT Kyoto Alain Ducasse

Gion Shijo Sta. / Bistro, French

Experience bistro cuisine that blends the traditions of Paris with the seasons of Kyoto.

3.55

Very good

212

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

7FORTUNE GARDEN KYOTO

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Bistro, Cafe, French

Just a 2-minute walk from Kyoto City Hall Station, enjoy bistro cuisine while taking in the view of a retro-modern Western-style building and a lush garden.

3.49

610

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
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8BISTRO BAR A VIN C

Shijo Sta. / Bistro, French, Wine bar

【2-Minute Walk from Shijo Karasuma】 A casual French bistro with a relaxed atmosphere, now featuring creative French dishes made with seasonal shellfish and a selection of wines! Perfect for company parties or girls' nights, with floor rental available for groups of 15 or more.

3.41

160

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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9Kyoto Gyuu Kaiseki Inayoshi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Beef dishes, Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), French

Enjoy Kyoto beef in our French kaiseki and sukiyaki kaiseki!

3.51

Very good

277

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10Café Du Monde

Umekoji Kyotonishi Sta. / French, Cafe

3.05

7

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Menu with photos
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11Shinka

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, French, Innovative

Just a 3-minute walk from Kyoto City Hall Station ◆ Enjoy innovative Japanese cuisine infused with seasonal blessings in a space that exudes Kyoto's charm.

-

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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12Kyo Suiran

Arashiyama Torokko Station Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, French, Teppanyaki

A historic residence with over 100 years of culture and charm. Experience a new style of cuisine that blends traditional Japanese and French flavors.

3.46

99

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Kids menu available
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13Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen

Sanjo Keihan Sta. / French

3.54

Very good

44

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

14TOKI

Nijojo Mae Sta. / Innovative, French

3.59

Very good

57

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

15la princesse Kyoto

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

3.31

44

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

16Wa French &BAR Le HUBLOT

Gion Shijo Sta. / French, Creative, Bar

3.61

Very good

67

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

17WINE BISTRO by plein Kyoto Gion

Gion Shijo Sta. / Bistro, Wine bar, French

3.35

25

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

18Brasserie Comptoir

Nishioji Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Bistro, French

Just 1 minute from JR Nishioji Station! A popular French bistro known for its freshly baked quiche and steak frites.

3.31

60

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

19Tominokoji Shin

Marutamachi Sta. / French

3.49

56

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
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20bistro Chic

Kitaoji Sta. / French, Creative

A Hidden Gem! Enjoy Natural Wine and Game French Cuisine at a Cozy Restaurant!

3.51

Very good

34

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability