Recommended Restaurants in Kyoto.
The Cafe & Lounge area offer guests a comfortable retreat in a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere. Espresso coffe eg: latte, capp, flat white, long black etc
English "Big Breakfast", vegetarian options available, fresh muffins, croissants etc. e Wi-Fi. English speaking staff and menu.
Australian owned and run.

An extensive grilled skewer menu from classic yakitori skewers to unique creative skewers. May have to join the que on weekend nights, but well worth the wait. English menu. Non-smoking until 9:00pm

Delicious Sushi Bar in Pontocho Alley. Fresh fish from Nishiki Market. Reasonable price. Foreigner friendly. Great vibe overlooking river. Usually a que for seats, but well worth the wait.

Delicious Ramen served during the day. Friendly staff, English Menu. Lunch sets from 990yen . At night turns into a Ramen Izakaya (Japanese pub food). Just off Nishiki Market.

Authentic "old school" late night Ramen restaurant. Counter seating, quick service, cold beer, delicious gyoza to accompany your ramen. Great atmosphere.

Well known Ramen Restaurant loved by locals.
Usual suspects served here including cold beer and gyoza on the side.

Shabu Shabu set menues available. Reasonably priced. Using local produce from the Kyoto area.

Japanese savory pancakes done well. Vegetarian options available.

Japanese barbecue. Delicious beef, fresh vegatables, DIY cooking at your table. Set courses and "All you can Eat" available. Rooftop restaurant offering beautiful views over Kyoto (weather dependant). Otherwise indoor restaurant seating available. Close to Gion.

Japanese pub. Onikai offers a variety of local vegetable dishes.

Japanese pub. Large selection of Sake and "Obanzai" dishes (Kyoto style home cooking).

Japanese traditional multi-course degustation meal. Advance booking essential.
Ask your hotel to make a reservation on your behalf.

Modern & original Kaiseki (multi-course degustation meal)

Specialised in Wagyu (Japanese beef).

Japanese dumpling, Vegan friendly

Japanese/Italian

French regional and home cooking such as galettes and crepes. Bistro dishes of steak, mussels, confit and escargot. Charcuterie & local salads. Great vibe. Often busy but they do have a downstairs area as well. Genuine Absynthe available.

Excellent wood-fried Pizza. Usual Italian favourites including a very good 4 x cheese fettucine. Reasonably priced wine list. The only restaurant you can sit outside and eat all year round. Non Smoking (except outside tables). Super popular. Cheap lunches available. English menu. Staff speak English.

American style burgers with fries etc. Delicious if you are craving some western style food.

The only English speaking bar in Pontocho Alley. Friendly staff, good selection of whisky, craft beers.

Kyoto's premier cocktail bar. English speaking staff. English menu. Inventive cocktails. "Speak Easy" style interior.

Live on Friday/Saturday only. Check website for performance schedule. Cover charge for live performance nights.

For live schedule, visit http://www.geisya.or.jp/~takutaku/ (in Japanese)

Very cool rooftop bar overlooking the Minamiza Theatre on Shijo-Dori. Opens July, August, September only.

Best Japanese Curry in Kyoto. Late night shot bar. Extensive food & drink menu. 7:00pm - 2:00am (closed periodically on Mondays - check facebook page).

Japanese style restaurant located an easy 5 minute walk from Jam Jar. Great food, friendly staff and a good range of local sake's to choose from. Ordering is done via an I-Pad on each table so no Japanese language skills required. Highly recommended.

Japanese pub close to Jam Jar. English menu available. No credit cards. Cash Only.

Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant serving traditional Japanese dishes as well as western favourites. Organic wine available. Housed in a beautifully renovated Machiya. A leisurely 15 minutes walk from Jam Jar.

Traditional Italian cusine. Bar counter with Master cooking in an open kitchen. Japanese menu only, but chef speaks limited English.

Japanese traditional multi-course degustation meal. Located in Kyoto's oldest Geisha district "Kamishichiken".

Specialised in Tofu & Yuba (soy milk skin) dishes. Open for lunch time only.

Cafe & bakery offering delicious breakfast and lunches set in a traditional house dating back to the 1660's. Tatami seating

Great wood-fired pizza and traditional Italian pastas.
10th Floor of the Isetan building (Kyoto Station).
Great views. Good value lunch sets.