Maison de Vin Uzura Tei
メゾン ド ヴァン 鶉亭
French in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Our analysis
- #2of 5 French restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥8,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 29 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Maison de Vin Uzura Tei is 2nd of the 5 French restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥8,500 (on its website), 57% below the ¥19,800 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (6 of its 19 seats), a private room, and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
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
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling) |
How to book Maison de Vin Uzura Tei
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5869-1126 (+81-50-5869-1126 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
September Course Menu: A Course with Selectable Main Dish
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Abalone
What is served (8)
- Appetizer Amuse-Gueule
- Wagyu Sirloin Cap Carpaccio with Horseradish Flavor
- Chilled Cream Soup of Beni Haruka Sweet Potato
- Sautéed Abalone with Porcini Cream Sauce
- or
- Special Wagyu "Hanano Ushi" Steak Combination
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥9,350
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$60
Cheapest
September Course Menu: B Course with Two Main Dishes
9 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Foie gras
- Truffle
What is served (10)
- Appetizer Amuse-Bouche
- Wagyu Sirloin Cap Carpaccio with Horseradish Flavor
- Chilled Cream Soup of Beni Haruka Sweet Potato
- <Seafood Dish>
- Crispy Poached Sweet Sea Bream with Porcini Cream Sauce
- <Meat Dish>
- Or... Add JPY 1,000 for...
- Special Wagyu "Hanano Ushi" Steak Combination
- Dessert
- Coffee
¥9,350
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$60
Kyoto Jidori Mizutaki Course 【Reservation required by the day before
8 dishes · 2–8 guests
¥9,350
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
September Course Menu: Special Course Featuring Abalone
9 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Abalone
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥2,750 more than the one above
September ◆ Petit Gourmandise
8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Abalone
- Foie gras
- Truffle
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$110
¥4,400 more than the one above
September ◆ Harmonie Gourmande for 23,000 JPY (tax and service included) per person
10 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Foie gras
- Truffle
¥23,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥6,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Table charge: 1,100 yen per person, service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 19, including 6 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only) Smoking is only allowed in private rooms and on the cool terrace, but only with electronic cigarettes. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | March 2004 |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 1): 2 min · Sanjo: 10 min
- Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right at McDonald's onto Kiyamachi Street and walk 120 m.
You arrive at Maison de Vin Uzura Tei.
Look for
メゾン ド ヴァン 鶉亭
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
メゾン ド ヴァン 鶉亭京都府京都市下京区木屋町四条南団栗上ル斉藤町140-16
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 140-16 Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Maison de Vin Uzura Tei cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Table charge: 1,100 yen per person, service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Maison de Vin Uzura Tei closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Maison de Vin Uzura Tei?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Maison de Vin Uzura Tei?
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Gion-shijo Station is about 3 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.