Romantic dinners in Kyoto

For two, with the lights low.

10 places in Kyoto · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: kitchensalvatore.jp

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   Roko

   491-6 Kamikorikicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi (京都府京都市中京区上樵木町491-6) · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Tsumugu

   12 Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho Minami, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8017 (京都府京都市南区東九条北烏丸町12) · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Gion Ranburu

   570-125 Giommachi Minamigawa, Kyoto 605-0074, Kyoto Prefecture · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Manzara Honten

   321 Sashimonocho, Kawaramachidori Ebisugawa Agaru, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-0903, Kyoto Prefecture · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Gion Nikutei Shin

   Yakiniku

   Gion yakiniku spot known for high-grade wagyu cuts grilled tableside in an intimate, upscale setting.

   366-2 Kiyomotocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0084 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   MATT RESTAURANT2.0

   368 Gokuishi-cho, Kitasaka Building B1, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8429 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Tendan Gion Honten

   Tempura

   Gion tempura counter spot known for crisp tendon bowls and generous, freshly fried seafood and vegetable tempura.

   川端通, 600-8027 京都市 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Tozanbo Tamanohikari

   京都府京都市中京区先斗町四条上ル鍋屋町228 (228 Nabeyacho, Shijo-agaru, Pontocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8015) · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Sumibi to Wine Kyoto Kawaramachi

   Charcoal grill, natural wine

   Kyoto charcoal grill spot pairing smoky sumibi-yaki skewers and dishes with a thoughtful natural wine list.

   京都府京都市下京区麩屋町通四条下ル八文字町354-2 (Hachimonji-chō 354-2, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto) · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    The Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo Kyoto

    Italian, pizza · JR Kyoto Isetan

    JR Kyoto Isetan

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