Best Restaurants in Nara

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

1Momoshiki

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

A popular sukiyaki specialty restaurant in Nara, attracting reservations from all over the country.

3.61

Very good

502

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

2# Niku to ieba Matsuda Nara Honten

Yamato Yagi Sta. / Beef dishes, Japanese Cuisine

A theatrical experience of Wagyu cuisine that delights all five senses

4.07

Excellent

209

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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3Una Kiku Nara Honten

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Unagi (Eel)

A specialty eel restaurant with a tradition of about 130 years. Be sure to stop by when visiting Kasuga Taisha Shrine!

3.67

Very good

284

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Tuesday

Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available
Menu with photos
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

4ALL DAY DINING

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Cafe, Italian, Kakigori (Shaved ice)

"Enjoy a Happy Day in a Stylish Living Space!" Savor freshly made dishes anytime. Happiness gathered at the 'Town's Kitchen.'

3.38

176

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

5le content

Ayameike Sta. / Bistro, French

Featured in the 2025 Nara Michelin Bib Gourmand, enjoy exquisite dishes crafted with care in a refined hidden gem.

3.15

27

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Wednesday, Thursday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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6Private rooms Oyogi Ika Kyushu Umaka Kintetsu Nara Eki Mae Ten

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

Enjoy local Kyushu dishes like fresh squid, charcoal-grilled jidori chicken, Miyazaki Hinata chicken nanban, and Kagoshima-sourced horse sashimi at your farewell party!

3.06

11

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

7Shabushabu Kanoko

Shin Omiya Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Beef dishes

3.62

Very good

60

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
-
Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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8Yamato Yasai to Seiro Mushi Sumika

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Vegetable dishes

3.20

43

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
-
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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9Geihin Kan Tomio Ten

Tomio Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe

3.30

84

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

10Kyushu Tamashii Yamato Yagi Ten

Yamato Yagi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Motsu-nabe, Dumpling

3.26

35

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
-
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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11ACQUA PULITA

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Italian, Steak, Baru (Spanish style bar)

3.09

34

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
-
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

12TERRACE Wakakusayama

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Steak, Seafood

3.44

83

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

13Ume no Hana Nara Ten

Tomio Sta. / Tofu dishes, Japanese Cuisine, Pork shabu shabu

3.46

72

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

14Hanzou

Nara Sta. / Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood

3.09

26

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
-
Monday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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15KICHIRI Yamato Yagi

Yamato Yagi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Italian

All-you-can-drink course available from March 7! Perfect for parties of up to 40 people! Same-day reservations accepted! Group seating and private rooms available!

3.06

68

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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16Kashihara Sakaba Jonetsu Horumon

Ninokuchi Sta. / Tripe, Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Enjoy our proud selection of premium black wagyu offal and a variety of fresh offal at reasonable prices! Starting from JPY 198!

3.03

15

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

17Umai Sakana to Jizake Yasai Sakaba Tonbo

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Nabe (Japanese hot pot), Vegetable dishes

Just 2 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station, enjoy creative vegetable dishes made with seasonal ingredients and local sake from Nara in a relaxing Japanese atmosphere.

3.05

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