Best Restaurants in Nara

1Una 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!

3.68

Very good

268

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

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

2Momoshiki

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

3.62

Very good

457

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

3PUBLIC HOUSE Ritz

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

Just 5 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station! Enjoy exciting Tex-Mex cuisine and a wide selection of tequila! Perfect for a quick drink or a full party!

3.36

72

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

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Wi-Fi available

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

4Kitsune

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

3.73

Very good

259

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Vegetarian options

Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

5Yakitori Mochizuki

Nara Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

3.59

Very good

146

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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6Kuimono Ya Wan Yamato Yagi Ten

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

[1-minute walk from Yamato-Yagi Station] Enjoy seasonal ingredients and a variety of creative dishes at our private izakaya. Private rooms available for up to 70 guests.

3.03

32

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

7Kuimono 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

9

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

8Restaurant Suiyo

Kintetsu Nara Sta. / Innovative, Japanese Cuisine

3.56

Very good

59

JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
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

9Kyushu Tamashii Yamato Yagi Ten

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

3.25

31

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

10kyuushuu damashii Yamato Nishi Daiji Ten

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

3.16

25

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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11Steak no Don Yamatokoriyama Ten

Yamato Koizumi Sta. / Steak, Hamburger steak, Family restaurant

3.03

41

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

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

12Yakiniku Kobo Waraku

Tomio Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe

A cozy Japanese-style yakiniku restaurant. Perfect for families, friends, and colleagues—come and enjoy!

3.08

19

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

Online reservationCheck availability

13Yakitori Club Gnu

Yamato Yagi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes

3.23

25

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)

Online reservationCheck availability

14(Oroshi) Seiniku Ten Chokusou Tare Yakiniku to Kome Yamato Nishiotera Ten

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

Just 1 minute from Yamato Saidaiji Station! Enjoy Yamato beef starting at JPY 699. The best cost performance in the area! Parking service available.

3.30

54

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

15Lereve

Tenri Sta. / French, Cafe

A serene and refined space where Japanese and Western styles harmonize. Enjoy authentic French cuisine crafted with seasonal ingredients and delicate techniques throughout the year.

3.38

140

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available

Online reservationCheck availability

16ALL 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.'

3.36

171

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

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17Sukiyaki to Gyu Mabushi Momoshiki Hanare

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

Located just a short walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, this main branch has been selected as one of Tabelog's Top 100 Restaurants! Enjoy exquisite sukiyaki made with Nara's "Yamato Beef."

3.26

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