Best Creative, Innovative (Stylish) for lunch in Kyoto

1Nijo Kizuki

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Sushi, Creative, Japanese Cuisine
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

2Gion Nikuryori Oka

Gion Shijo Sta. / Beef dishes, Italian, Innovative

[Reservation required] 8 seats at the counter ◆Enjoy charcoal-grilled aged meat and seasonal vegetables in a higher-grade course

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

3Nouvelle Epoque Hotel Oakura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Keage Sta. / French, Creative

Restaurants where you can experience innovative gastronomy and space, and enjoy a time that pleases your five senses in peace with your loved ones.

3.28

27

  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

4Trattoria La Voce

Karasuma Sta. / Italian, Bistro, Creative

For online reservations, please visit our website or click on [Reserve a Table] on Instagram.

3.45

194

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

5Karasumaoike UI

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Bistro, French, Creative

[3 minutes from Karasuma Oike Station] Enjoy delicate and memorable French cuisine cuisine in a relaxing space with a Kyoto-like atmosphere.

3.32

50

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

6MATT RESTAURANT2.0

Gojo Sta. / Wine bar, Innovative, Italian

Wine Bar where you can enjoy new Japanese Cuisine, mainly ala carte, created by an Italian Cuisine chef in a futuristic space.

3.15

31

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

7bistro Chic

Kitaoji Sta. / French, Creative

Enjoy French cuisine cuisine made with wild game and organically grown vegetables in a renovated small house, paired with natural wine

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

8Scorpione Gion

Gion Shijo Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Innovative

Italian Cuisine restaurant that was built over 160 years ago and is a former tea house. Forget the hustle and bustle of the city and have a special time

3.44

199

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

9Synager

Marutamachi Sta. / French, Italian, Innovative

We propose new drink pairings. French cuisine full course meal that will please all five senses, with a focus on special aromas.

  • 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

10PICCOLO TEATRO

Marutamachi Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Innovative

Enjoy authentic Italian Cuisine cuisine made with luxurious seasonal ingredients to your heart's content. A restaurant that focuses on "special moments"

3.09

6

  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

11ristorante DONO

Higashiyama Sta. / Italian, Organic, Innovative

Italian cuisine by a Middle Eastern chef who loves nature "I express on my plate the scenery I saw in the mountains this morning."

3.18

16

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

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

12IL GHIOTTONE Kyotohonten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Italian, Pasta, Innovative

If Italy had a province called Kyoto

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

13common dininng

Gojo Sta. / Dining bar, Izakaya (Tavern), Creative

5 minutes from Gojo Station ◆ Enjoy our original Gyoza / Dumpling and local chicken dishes in a relaxed atmosphere ◎ Courses with all-you-can-drink options available

3.13

18

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

14shiro

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Innovative, Italian

【8/14OPEN】烏丸御池駅3分◆その日の素材を活かした独創的な料理で、特別な食体験を

3.18

11

  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • Monday、Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

15Japanese cuisine Yuen

Toji Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative

Enjoy Japanese and French cuisine made with high-quality seasonal ingredients ◆A private space for one group per day to stretch your wings♦

3.09

10

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

16Obase

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

[Kyomachiya/private room available] Enjoy a colorful plate of Japanese-Western style Italian Cuisine cuisine made mainly from Kyoto vegetables.

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • Wednesday、Thursday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

17Restaurant YUZIN‐AN

Kami Katsura Sta. / French, Restaurants, Creative

A renovated rice storehouse steeped in history. Enjoy free-thinking French cuisine in a detached house that retains its touch, texture, and warmth.

3.01

1

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

18Italian Ryori Shiki ricetta8.7

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Italian, Innovative

We offer a course selection of first-class seasonal ingredients from all over Japan.

3.28

18

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

19Bussarakan

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. / Thai, Creative, Izakaya (Tavern)

Enjoy authentic Thai Cuisine in a space that maintains the atmosphere of a teahouse.Enjoy Thai Cuisine recognized by the Thai government.

3.43

118

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

20Reine des pres

Jingu Marutamachi Sta. / French, Creative, Innovative

[Michelin listed for 11 consecutive years, Gault & Millau listed for 5 consecutive years] Simple and original French cuisine that makes use of the best ingredients

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