Luca
French in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 8 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 5 French restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book online: TableCheck
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 4
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Luca is 1st of the 5 French restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 43% of its French restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 47% below its dinner budget) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luca | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Maison de Vin Uzura Tei | — | ¥8,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Sun |
| Pittoresque | — | ¥16,000 | ¥8,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
| ima | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 7 min, Shijō | Mon, Sun |
| Les Confluents | — | ¥13,500 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Shijō | Tue, Wed |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Luca
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-9654 (+81-50-5872-9654 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
【お任せコース 】魚料理、肉料理など全7品 ※完全一斉スタート※
Lunch · 7 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
Drinks included
What is served (9)（menu in Japanese）
- シェフのお任せ季節のコース
- アミューズ / 季節の1皿 / 前菜 / 魚料理 / 肉料理 / デザート / 小菓子
- グジェール 枝豆とケークサレ半熟卵と蟹
- バターナッツ 帆立 セルフィーユ
- 秋刀魚 蟹 押麦 焼き茄子 梨 ライム
- 本日の鮮魚 烏賊 椎茸 きくらげ 蓮根
- 夏鹿 畑の恵 山椒
- 桃 五香粉 ロイヤルミルクティ アーモンドミルク ベルベーヌ
- サブレ パートドフリュイ フィナンシェ
¥8,315
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch course
【お任せコース＆記念日プレート付 】魚料理、肉料理など全7品 ※完全一斉スタート※
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
What is served (10)（menu in Japanese）
- シェフのお任せ季節のコース
- アミューズ / 季節の1皿 / 前菜 / 魚料理 / 肉料理 / デザート / 小菓子
- （Happy Birthday、wedding anniversary：25字以内）
- グジェール 枝豆とケークサレ半熟卵と蟹
- バターナッツ 帆立 セルフィーユ
- 秋刀魚 蟹 押麦 焼き茄子 梨 ライム
- 本日の鮮魚 烏賊 椎茸 きくらげ 蓮根
- 夏鹿 畑の恵 山椒
- 桃 五香粉 ロイヤルミルクティ アーモンドミルク ベルベーヌ
- サブレ パートドフリュイ フィナンシェ
¥8,315
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
Lunch course
【お任せコース 】魚料理、肉料理など全7品＋メインは黒毛和牛にて ※完全一斉スタート※
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
What is served (9)（menu in Japanese）
- シェフのお任せ季節のコース
- アミューズ / 季節の1皿 / 前菜 / 魚料理 / 肉料理【黒毛和牛】 / デザート / 小菓子
- グジェール 枝豆とケークサレ 半熟卵と蟹
- バターナッツ 帆立 セルフィーユ
- 秋刀魚 蟹 押麦 焼き茄子 梨 ライム
- 本日の鮮魚 烏賊 椎茸 きくらげ 蓮根
- 黒毛和牛 畑の恵 山椒
- 桃 五香粉 ロイヤルミルクティ アーモンドミルク ベルベーヌ
- サブレ パートドフリュイ フィナンシェ
¥10,475
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$70
¥2,160 more than the one above
Dinner course
【シェフのお任せコース 】前菜3品や魚料理、肉料理など全9品
Dinner · 3 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
- Caviar
- Beef
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- シェフのお任せ季節のコース
- アミューズ / 前菜3皿 / 魚料理 / 肉料理 / デザート2皿 / 小菓子
- 枝豆とケークサレ 半熟卵と蟹 レバーとカカオ
- 天然岩牡蠣 根セロリ ゆず キャビア
- 鰹 胡瓜ヨーグルト 焼き茄子 トマト グレープフルーツ
- 牛ほほ肉 鱧 丸オクラ モロヘイヤ
- 金目鯛 剣先イカ ピペラード サフラン
- 仔羊 万願寺唐辛子 つる紫 バターナッツ
- シャインマスカット ココナッツ レモングラス 山椒
- 桃 五香粉 ロイヤルミルクティ アーモンドミルク ベルベーヌ
- マカロン パートドフリュイ フィナンシェ
¥15,120
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
¥4,645 more than the one above
Dinner course
【お任せコース＆記念日プレート付 】魚料理、肉料理など全9品
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
- Caviar
- Beef
What is served (12)（menu in Japanese）
- シェフのお任せ季節のコース
- アミューズ / 前菜3皿 / 魚料理 / 肉料理 / デザート2皿 / 小菓子
- （Happy Birthday、wedding anniversary：25字以内）
- 枝豆とケークサレ 半熟卵と蟹 レバーとカカオ
- 天然岩牡蠣 根セロリ ゆず キャビア
- 鰹 胡瓜ヨーグルト 焼き茄子 トマト グレープフルーツ
- 牛ほほ肉 鱧 丸オクラ モロヘイヤ
- 金目鯛 剣先イカ ピペラード サフラン
- 仔羊 万願寺唐辛子 つる紫 バターナッツ
- シャインマスカット ココナッツ レモングラス 山椒
- 桃 五香粉 ロイヤルミルクティ アーモンドミルク ベルベーヌ
- マカロン パートドフリュイ フィナンシェ
¥15,120
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
Dinner course
【シェフのお任せコース 】前菜3品や魚料理、肉料理など全9品＋メインは黒毛和牛にて
Dinner · 3 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
- Caviar
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- シェフのお任せ季節のコース
- アミューズ / 前菜3皿 / 魚料理 / 肉料理【黒毛和牛】/ デザート2皿 / 小菓子
- 枝豆とケークサレ 半熟卵と蟹 レバーとカカオ
- 天然岩牡蠣 根セロリ ゆず キャビア
- 鰹 胡瓜ヨーグルト 焼き茄子 トマト グレープフルーツ
- 牛ほほ肉 鱧 丸オクラ モロヘイヤ
- 金目鯛 剣先イカ ピペラード サフラン
- 黒毛和牛 万願寺唐辛子 つる紫 バターナッツ
- シャインマスカット ココナッツ レモングラス 山椒
- 桃 五香粉 ロイヤルミルクティ アーモンドミルク ベルベーヌ
- マカロン パートドフリュイ フィナンシェ
¥17,280
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥2,160 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | The price is for each course meal only, with an 8% service charge. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 13 are not admitted |
| Dress code | We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting our restaurant, Luca, in extremely casual attire such as shorts and sandals (like Crocs), as well as wearing strong fragrances (like perfumes or body sprays) that may overpower the aroma of the food. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), English menu |
| Opened | March 2022 |
Getting there
8 min walk (600 m) from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
Also near: Karasuma (Exit 19): 8 min · Shijō: 10 min
- Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Turn right at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
- Turn right onto Ura teramachi street and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 110 m.
- Turn right at Wendy's onto Shinkyogoku street and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Wendy's onto Nishikikōji Street and walk 210 m.
Luca is on your right.
On your right
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市中京区富小路通蛸薬師下ル高宮町585 若葉ビル 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 585 -, Kyoto 604-0835 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 6 minutes walk from Shijo Karasuma Station on the subway or Hankyu Karasuma Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 110 m, about 2 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Luca is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Luca in the Michelin Guide
From the restaurant's website
| Owner-chef | 桑原 卓哉 |
|---|
As stated on luca-kyoto.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Luca cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (The price is for each course meal only, with an 8% service charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Luca have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Luca?
Children under 13 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Luca?
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, about 8 minutes on foot (600 m). Karasuma Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Luca have a dress code?
We kindly ask that you refrain from visiting our restaurant, Luca, in extremely casual attire such as shorts and sandals (like Crocs), as well as wearing strong fragrances (like perfumes or body sprays) that may overpower the aroma of the food.
Is Luca in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Luca is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.