The big-night tables of Kyoto

Michelin stars and World's 50 Best, for the big night.

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

1. 1

   Doppo

   Kyoto city

   Michelin 2★ (2026), newly promoted · Italian

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2026, Michelin Guide 2026.

   1-1 Izumoji Matsunoshitacho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8133, Japan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   Mizai

   Gion

   Michelin 3★ (2026) · Japanese

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2026, The World's 50 Best Discovery, Andy Hayler 2010.

   The crowd: 4.6 of 5 on TripAdvisor (20 ratings).

   613 Maruyamacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0071, Japan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Hyotei

   Kaiseki · Nanzenji, Sakyo

   Michelin 3★ (2026) · Japanese

   Critics: 83% liked it, from 4 reviews (2010 to 2026). Read Michelin Guide 2026, The World's 50 Best Discovery, InsideKyoto.com 2025, Andy Hayler (independent restaurant critic) 2010.

   The crowd: 4.1 of 5 on Tripadvisor (160 ratings).

   仁王門通, 605-0034 京都市 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Miyamaso

   Michelin 3★ (2026), newly promoted · Japanese

   375 Hanase Harachicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 601-1102, Japan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Gion Sasaki

   Kaiseki · Gion

   Michelin 3★ (2026) · Japanese

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2026, Travels for Stars (independent food-travel blog/critic) 2023, The Japan Times 2015.

   The crowd: 4.7 of 5 on Tripadvisor (35 ratings).

   566-27 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0811, Japan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Kikunoi Roan

   Michelin 2★ (2026) · Japanese

   木屋町通, 600-8012 京都市 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Gion Maruyama

   Kaiseki

   Michelin 2★ (2026) · Japanese

   570-171 Giommachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Kikunoi Honten

   Kaiseki · Higashiyama

   Michelin 3★ (2026) · Japanese

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2026, Michelin Guide (2024 edition) 2024, Fodor's.

   The crowd: 4.3 of 5 on Tripadvisor (316 ratings).

   459 Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Kodaiji Wakuden

   Kaiseki

   Michelin 2★ (2026) · Japanese

   512 Washiocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0072, Japan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Isshisoden Nakamura

    Michelin 3★ (2026) · Japanese

    136 Matsushitacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8093, Japan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing