13 cuisines represented in our Kyoto guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.
13 cuisines, most places first
Japanese63 restaurantsThis is the heart of how Kyoto eats: kaiseki, kyo-ryori and the seasonal traditions that built the city's reputation.
Cafe23 restaurantsThe cafe is where Kyoto's tea heritage and its modern coffee scene sit side by side.
Japanese ramen16 restaurantsKyoto ramen runs richer than its delicate reputation suggests, built on dark, fatty broths.
Brunch14 restaurantsKyoto's morning culture runs through its old coffee houses as much as its bakeries.
Cocktail bar9 restaurantsKyoto drinks quietly, in small rooms behind plain doors.
Bakery7 restaurantsKyoto sits oddly high on Japan's bread map, and its bakeries lean French.
Brewery7 restaurants
Street food7 restaurantsKyoto's street eating concentrates in and around Nishiki Market, the covered lane that runs through Nakagyo.
Japanese izakaya3 restaurantsThe izakaya is Kyoto's after-dark workhorse, a place to drink and graze rather than dine formally.
Japanese sushi3 restaurantsSushi is a smaller scene in Kyoto than in coastal cities, and the listing here is short and high in quality.
Wine bar3 restaurantsKyoto's wine and sake bars are intimate, owner-run rooms rather than a broad scene.
Italian2 restaurantsItalian cooking is a small but considered presence in Kyoto.
Israeli1 restaurantKyoto's international dining is thin in this category, and the listing here is a single specialist room rather than a cluster.
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