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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
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

3DODICI

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

4Yosuke 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

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

5Ludens

Marutamachi Sta. / Italian, Innovative, Creative

3.69

Very good

75

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Innovative/Creative Cuisine "Tabelog 100" 2025

6ORTO

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Innovative

"Orto" means "garden" in Italian. We cherish the flavors of seasonal ingredients.

3.91

Very good

668

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

7Shinka

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
Online reservationCheck availability

8TOKI

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

9Synager

Marutamachi Sta. / French, Innovative

3.65

Very good

55

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

10Kyoto Ki Shin

Kitano Hakubaicho Sta. / French, Innovative, Creative

3.56

Very good

79

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

11M&Maison KYOTO

Gojo Sta. / Seafood, Cafe, Innovative

3.44

271

  • -
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

12Scorpione Gion

Gion Shijo Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Innovative

【Gion】Experience the charm of a traditional machiya renovated into a restaurant. A must-try for authentic Italian cuisine.

3.42

292

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

13IL GHIOTTONE Kyotohonten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Innovative

3.70

Very good

680

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

14Freestyle Italian Restaurant DA CIRO

Gion Shijo Sta. / Italian, Innovative

3.70

Very good

66

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

15Robata Yutaka

Ono Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Innovative

3.07

14

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

16B STORE 1st Charcoal grilled pasta and Wine

Gion Shijo Sta. / Italian, Innovative

3.35

86

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

17Italian Ryori Shiki ricetta8.7

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Italian, Innovative

3.12

24

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

18ristorante DONO

Higashiyama Sta. / Italian, Organic, Innovative

3.59

Very good

52

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Monday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

19ristorante nakamoto

Kizu Sta. / Italian, French, Innovative

Italian Excellence from Florence. Enjoy Top-Notch Italian Cuisine in a Cozy Suburban House in Kansai.

4.08

Excellent

175

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

20Etto

Marutamachi Sta. / Italian, Innovative

3.55

Very good

44

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability