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1restaurant muni

Sanjo Sta. / French

A restaurant where unique charcoal and wood grilling meets French elements.

3.19

27

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • 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

158

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

3Kyoto Gyuu Kaiseki Inayoshi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Beef dishes, Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), French

Enjoy Kyoto beef in our French kaiseki and sukiyaki kaiseki!

3.51

Very good

279

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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

438

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

5FORTUNE GARDEN KYOTO

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Bistro, Cafe, French

Just a 2-minute walk from Kyoto City Hall Station, enjoy bistro cuisine while taking in the view of a retro-modern Western-style building and a lush garden.

3.49

612

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

6OndoriO

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. / Italian, French, Innovative

Kyoto, Kiyomizu Gojo | Italian Cuisine with Cocktails

3.57

Very good

92

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Monday, Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

7Miyagawacho Saka

Gion Shijo Sta. / Italian, French, Pasta

Counter-style Italian and French kaiseki focused on à la carte. Enjoy seasonal dishes and wine at your leisure.

3.55

Very good

59

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

8DODICI

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Italian, Innovative, French

3.76

Very good

114

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

9TOKI

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

10BISTRO BAR A VIN C

Shijo Sta. / Bistro, French, Wine bar

【2-Minute Walk from Shijo Karasuma】 A casual French bistro with a relaxed atmosphere, now featuring creative French dishes made with seasonal shellfish and a selection of wines! Perfect for company parties or girls' nights, with floor rental available for groups of 15 or more.

3.41

161

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

11Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen

Sanjo Keihan Sta. / French

3.54

Very good

45

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

12Wa French &BAR Le HUBLOT

Gion Shijo Sta. / French, Creative, Bar

3.61

Very good

68

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

13Synager

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

14BENOIT Kyoto Alain Ducasse

Gion Shijo Sta. / Bistro, French

Experience bistro cuisine that blends the traditions of Paris with the seasons of Kyoto.

3.55

Very good

217

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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

15ristorante 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

16Kenzo Estate Winery Gion Ten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Wine bar, French, Creative

Kenzo Estate Winery Gion Store: A Wine Shop and Restaurant Just 5 Minutes from Gion Shijo Station

3.48

182

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

17Gion Okumura

Gion Shijo Sta. / French, Japanese Cuisine

3.17

47

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

18Tominokoji Shin

Marutamachi Sta. / French

3.49

59

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
Online reservationCheck availability

19Brasserie Comptoir

Nishioji Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Bistro, French

[1-minute walk from JR Nishioji Station] New Year Sale! From January 5 (Mon) to January 10 (Sat), all glasses of wine are JPY 550!

3.31

60

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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20Brochette

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Baru (Spanish style bar), Italian, French

How about a year-end party with wine and brochettes? We also accept reservations for private events!

3.38

128

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability