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Best Restaurants in Nara

Restaurants in Nara

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1～20／4590
Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

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
  • -
  • 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

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
  • -
  • 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
  • -
  • 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
Online reservationCheck availability

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
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

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
Online reservationCheck availability

8Sakura Machi Bar Ru

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

A convenient bar near the station where you can casually enjoy creative dishes that blend Japanese, Italian, and French cuisines, all made with local ingredients from Nara.

3.30

117

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

9Kyushu 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
Online reservationCheck availability

10Hoozuki

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.19

27

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • - JPY 999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

11Wa Dining Horyuji

Horyuji Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine

Just a minute from Horyuji Station! Enjoy creative Japanese cuisine with fresh seafood and carefully selected sake in a cozy Japanese atmosphere. Perfect for a casual drink!

3.07

12

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

12Shabushabu Sukiyaki All you can eat Wagyu to Buta Kintetsu Nara Ekimae Ten

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station! Enjoy all-you-can-eat A5 Wagyu beef and premium pork shabu-shabu/sukiyaki.

3.52

Very good

41

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

13Churrasco Ryouri Sul

Shin Omiya Sta. / Brazilian, Churrasco

3.22

21

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

14Nikushou Geihinkan Nara Ten

Kyobate Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

Enjoy premium "Yamato Beef," sourced whole from our own farm, at an affordable price! Guaranteed 120% satisfaction! Indulge in our generous plan with 14 dishes and all-you-can-drink for just JPY 5,000!

3.53

Very good

103

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

15Sushi Kappou Asuka

Kashiharajingu Mae Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Japanese sake bar

3.07

12

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Online reservationCheck availability

16Yamato Yasai to Kushiyaki Yamato Kintetsu Nara Ten

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.23

50

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

17Nikushou Geihinkan Shikiguntawaramoto Ten

Nishi Tawaramoto Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Korean

Enjoy premium "Yamato Beef," sourced whole from our own farm, at an unbeatable price! Satisfaction guaranteed at 120%! Indulge in our generous plan featuring 14 dishes with all-you-can-drink for just JPY 5,000!

3.42

86

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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18Kuimono Ya Wan Jeiaru Oji Ekimae Ten

Oji Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

A private izakaya just a 3-minute walk from Oji Station, where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients and a variety of creative dishes. Private rooms available for up to 40 guests!

3.01

10

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

19Oshinobi Robata Isshin Yamato Yagi Ten

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

[Large Groups Welcome] Now accepting reservations for welcome and farewell parties! Enjoy authentic robatayaki and Japanese sake in a hidden izakaya with a secretive vibe. Private rooms available!

3.22

60

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
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20Echigo Kanouya Kashihara Ionmoru Ten

Kanahashi Sta. / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

The specialty is "Hegi Soba" made with Nuno-nori! Enjoy local Niigata dishes like "Tare Katsu Don" in a relaxing Japanese atmosphere.

3.30

58

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
Online reservationCheck availability