Best Creative, Innovative (Wine & Completely Non-Smoking) for lunch in Kyoto

1Gion 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

2The Mimasu Ya

Gion Shijo Sta. / Creative, Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Tavern)

A Kyoto tradition that only appears during the summer.Enjoy your meal while looking out at the Kamogawa River and feeling the murmur of the river.

3.37

118

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

3Reine 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

4Kyoto Ki Shin

Kitano Hakubaicho Sta. / French, Innovative, Creative

[3 minutes walk from Kinkakuji Temple] You can relax and enjoy your anniversaries, birthdays, etc. at the machiya Restaurants, which also has a small garden.

3.39

53

  • 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

5Nouvelle 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

6Kenzo Estate Winery Gion Ten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Wine bar, French, Creative

<5 minutes walk from Gion Shijo> ``Kenzo Estate Gion Store'' has a wine shop and Restaurants.

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

7Karasumaoike 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

48

  • 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

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

9Trattoria 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

10MATT 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

30

  • 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

11bistro 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

12Synager

Marutamachi Sta. / French, Italian, Innovative

New Open in October Enjoy French cuisine style full course in an extraordinary space. Restaurants to enjoy with all five senses

  • 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

13PICCOLO 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

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

7

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

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

15IL 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

16Japanese 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

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

18Obase

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

19Italian 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

20Kentan Horibe

Karasuma Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Seafood, Creative

Enjoy the delicacy of Japanese Cuisine that reflects the beauty of Kyoto. Reservations can be made via the website.

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