Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto
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Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto

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  • Kikunoi Hontentop_1
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    Diamond
    Amazing
    Japanese
    330
    Kyoto1.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Helmed by Kaiseki Master Yoshihiro Murata | A century-old Kaiseki restaurant
    󱨠Saved by 119 users
  • Nanzenji Junseitop_2
    Amazing
    Japanese
    32
    Kyoto1.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Tempura Platter (Recommended by 5,778 people) | Japanese garden view
    󱨠Saved by 178 users
  • Moritaya - Kiyamachitop_3
    Amazing
    Japanese
    85
    Kyoto362m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Kamo River view beautiful year-round
    󱨝Authentic Kyoto beef flavor
    󱨠Saved by 237 users
  • MENYA INOICHI
    4
    Great
    Japanese
    15
    Kyoto1.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Wagyu Ramen (Recommended by 261) | Unique bonito flake broth
    󱨠Saved by 123 users
  • Sumiyagura Kyoto
    5
    Amazing
    Japanese
    34
    Kyoto944m from downtown
    Highlights:
    Aromatic charcoal-grilled eel with our secret sauce - crispy, fragrant, and delicious
  • YASAKA
    6
    Restaurant in Park Hyatt Kyoto
    Amazing
    Western-style
    176
    Kyoto1.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Global 100 - Restaurants for Views & Experiences
    Highlights:
    󰋄Panoramic views of Kyoto's ancient temples
    󱨛Celebrity chef Kentaro Koyama
  • Kyo Unawa
    7
    Amazing
    Japanese
    38
    Kyoto1.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Firm, tender grilled eel that draws crowds and endless praise
  • Gion Uokeya U
    8
    Amazing
    Japanese
    49
    Kyoto1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 7 of Local Restaurants in Kyoto
    Highlights:
    A Kyoto machiya-style eatery, eel cooked at high heat for a fresh and tender texture
  • Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto
    9
    Great
    Coffee Shops
    10
    Kyoto1.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Nestled in a century-old machiya, sip coffee and savor Kyoto's elegance
  • Kyoto Katsugyu, Kiyomizu Gojozaka
    10
    Amazing
    Japanese
    23
    Kyoto1.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Popular Japanese restaurant with premium steak that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside

What Must-Visit Restaurants are there in Kyoto?
These are all Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto:Kikunoi Honten, Nanzenji Junsei, Moritaya - Kiyamachi, MENYA INOICHI, Sumiyagura Kyoto
What are some highly-rated Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto?
Some highly-rated Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto include:Kikunoi Honten:4.7, Nanzenji Junsei:4.6, Moritaya - Kiyamachi:4.6, MENYA INOICHI:4.5, Sumiyagura Kyoto:5.0
At what locations in Kyoto can Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto be found?
The Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto are mainly located in:Kikunoi Honten:Kyoto, Nanzenji Junsei:Kyoto, Moritaya - Kiyamachi:Kyoto, MENYA INOICHI:Kyoto, Sumiyagura Kyoto:Kyoto
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