Restaurants in Nara

1Tsujihira Bekkan

Nara Sta. 259m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

Just 3 minutes from JR Nara Station! Enjoy fresh seafood, Wagyu beef, and Japanese pork. Private rooms available, no need to take off your shoes!

3.03

4

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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2Sakura Machi Bar Ru

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 105m / 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.

3.43

135

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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3Sosaku Sakaba Kakeru

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 583m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just 8 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station, enjoy fresh fish and creative dishes in a hidden gem. Featuring 30 types of shochu and carefully selected draft beer!

3.25

10

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

4Sukiyaki to Gyumabushi Momoshiki

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 139m / 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.

  • 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
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5Shabu Kura

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 195m / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)

3.07

11

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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6ACQUA PULITA

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 512m / Italian, Steak, Baru (Spanish style bar)

3.09

39

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

7Kitsune

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 425m / Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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8Furyu Mikaku Ryozanpaku

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 555m / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Enjoy seasonal dishes paired with fine sake in a calm atmosphere, perfect for business meetings or celebrations. Private rooms available.

3.49

189

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Vegetarian options
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9cucina regionale YANAGAWA

Kyobate Sta. 843m / Italian

A female chef crafts dishes using Nara ingredients with Italian techniques ◇ Enjoy a course meal and carefully selected wines in a traditional townhouse setting.

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog Unagi "Tabelog 100" 2026

10Una Kiku Nara honten

Kintetsu Nara Sta. 671m / Unagi (Eel)

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

  • 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
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Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

11LA TRACE

Nara Sta. 218m / French

Featured in Go & MiYo 2023 and awarded a Michelin star in the Nara Guide 2022-2025.

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Tuesday, Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

12# Niku to ieba Matsuda Nara honten

Yamato Yagi Sta. 91m / Beef dishes, Japanese Cuisine

A theatrical experience of Wagyu cuisine that delights all five senses

  • 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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13Niku no Jo

Nara Sta. 749m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chinese

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

Yagi Nishiguchi Sta. 171m / Sushi
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

15Yakitori Mochizuki

Nara Sta. 305m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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16Toriryori Yuuan

Nara Sta. 377m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.18

27

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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17Namakura Sakae Kooriyama ten

Koriyama Sta. 235m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

JR Koriyama Station is just around the corner! Only one stop from JR Nara Station! Right in front of Koriyama Aeon! Relax with a beer in a private horigotatsu room! Shuttle service available within Koriyama City!

3.07

20

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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18Kuimono Ya Wan Kashihara jinguu mae

Kashiharajingu Mae Sta. 141m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Just 2 minutes from Kashihara Jingu-mae Station! Enjoy seasonal ingredients and a variety of creative dishes at our private izakaya, with banquet rooms available for up to 61 guests.

3.01

13

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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19Oshinobi Robata Isshin Yamato yagi ten

Yamato Yagi Sta. 120m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Robatayaki

[Large Groups Welcome] Now accepting reservations for Obon! Enjoy authentic robatayaki and Japanese sake in a hidden izakaya with a sense of secrecy. Private rooms available!

3.35

65

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
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20Nikushou Geihinkan Tawaramoto ten

Nishi Tawaramoto Sta. 899m / 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!

3.43

95

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