Ranking
Fine Dining in Kyoto
118 places in the "Fine Dining" selection: editorial grades from A+ to F, prices, Tabelog scores and a map.
Places ranked: 118
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Mizudaki Manjiro: Kyoto Mizutaki and Summer Oyakodon
Kyoto · Fine Dining
In a traditional Gion machiya, Mizudaki Manjiro (水だき 萬治郎) serves two distinct seasonal menus: a rich, slow-cooked mizutaki chicken hotpot in winter, and a highly sought-after oyakodon for lunch in summer.
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Kushi Tora: Seasonal Chicken Hotpot
Kyoto · Fine Dining
A seasonal hotpot specialist in Kyoto's Saiin district, open only from October to April. Kushi Tora is sought out by diners for its exceptional chicken chanko and sukiyaki, featuring high-quality local vegetables and fresh, morning-prepared chicken.
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Yassan: Kyoto-Style Beef Kappo
Kyoto · Fine Dining
A long-standing, family-run beef kappo in Kyoto's Gion district. Yassan (安参) is famous for its omakase menu featuring exceptional raw beef sashimi and a signature slow-cooked beef tail, prepared according to century-old recipes.
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KOKE: Okinawan Ingredients, Modern Spanish Fire
Kyoto · Fine Dining
A tasting-menu restaurant in Kyoto fusing Okinawan ingredients with modern Spanish live-fire cooking. It's known for its theatrical presentations, intimate counter seating, and creative non-alcoholic pairings.
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Kyoto Wakuden: Elevated Kyoto Kaiseki
Kyoto · Fine Dining
Experience refined Kyoto kaiseki cuisine at this popular restaurant on the 11th floor of the Isetan department store in Kyoto Station. It's known for its panoramic city views, live counter-side cooking, and signature sea bream sushi.
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115
Unagiya Hirokawa: Classic Kanto-style Eel
Kyoto · Fine Dining
A renowned unagi specialist in Kyoto's Arashiyama district, serving Kanto-style steamed-and-grilled eel. Known for its exceptionally fluffy texture, it's a popular splurge for a classic unagi meal, but reservations are essential.
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Pontocho Shabushabu Sukiyaki Kiraku: High-End Wagyu Courses
Kyoto · Fine Dining
Enjoy premium wagyu shabu-shabu and sukiyaki in a renovated machiya townhouse in Kyoto's Pontocho alley. Known for its multi-cut courses and signature foamed egg dip, it offers a classic Kyoto dining experience.
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Tsukimura: Traditional Kamameshi Pot Rice
Kyoto · Fine Dining
An old-school Kyoto restaurant specializing in kamameshi—rice cooked to order in individual pots. Located near Kawaramachi Station, it's known for its deep dashi flavour, but be prepared for long waits and reports of brusque service, particularly…
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