Michelin-starred Italian restaurants in Kyoto
6 starred restaurants listed in full, dinner from ¥15,000
6 Italian restaurants in Kyoto hold stars in the Michelin Guide 2026: 6 with one star. The least expensive starred dinner here is at Germoglio (¥15,000–19,999), and lunch starts at ¥8,000 at Germoglio.
Our analysis of these 6
- 100%book online in English (6)
1shiro¥20,000–29,999 ★
2cenci¥20,000–29,999 ★
3Takayama¥30,000–39,999 ★
4Vena¥20,000–29,999 ★
5Dodici¥20,000–29,999 ★
6 can be booked online in English. The services that cover the most of them: Ikyu Restaurant (5, in Japanese), TableCheck (4), OMAKASE (3), Pocket Concierge (2).
Counted 5 November 2026 from Tabelog, Ikyu, Pocket Concierge and restaurant websites. Booking services ↓ · How we count
Ranked list
Three stars first, then two and one; within each, in our order: Tabelog rating, awards and ease of booking. Restaurant data checked November 2026; Michelin Guide 2026 as published, read October 2026. All of these take bookings online.
- 1
shiroしろ
Innovative, Imperial Palace Area, 5 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star2026Bronze百名店2025- Online booking
- Counter seats
- Wheelchair access
- Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
- ¥18,000 Omakase Course
- ¥21,000 Omakase Course
- ¥26,000 Omakase Course with Tea Pairi…
- +5 more · per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥20,000–29,999
Tabelog 4.30
- 2
cenci
Italian, Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, 12 min walk from Jingū-Marutamachi Station
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star2026Bronze百名店2025- Online booking
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
- Ages 6+
- Wheelchair access
- Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
- ¥24,200 Dinner Course
- ¥12,100 Lunch Course
- ¥16,940 Lunch Course
- +1 more · per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥10,000–14,999
Tabelog 4.11
- 3
Takayamaタカヤマ
Innovative, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, 3 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star2026Bronze百名店2025- UnionPay
- Online booking
- Counter seats
- Vegetarian options
- Closed Mondays
- ¥30,000 TAKAYAMA Creative Experience
- ¥35,000 Winter Special Course
- per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥30,000–39,999
Tabelog 3.95
- 4
Venaヴェーナ
Italian, Imperial Palace Area, 4 min walk from Marutamachi Station
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star百名店2025- Online booking
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
- ¥24,000 Dinner Course
- ¥36,000 Dinner Course with a wine pai…
- ¥12,000 Lunch Course
- +1 more · per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥10,000–14,999
Tabelog 3.75
- 5
Dodiciドーディチ
Italian, Imperial Palace Area, 5 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star百名店2025- Online booking
- Private rooms
- Closed Mondays and Sundays
- ¥19,800 DODICI Exquisite Dinner Cours…
- ¥22,000 Anniversary Course: Special C…
- ¥11,000 9 Dishes
- per person, tax incl.
Tabelog 3.78
- 6
GermoglioGermoglio ジェルモーリオ
Italian, Kyoto Station Area, 6 min walk from Kyōto Station
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star- Online booking
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- Wheelchair access
- Closed Wednesdays
- ¥19,800 Course
- per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥8,000–9,999
Tabelog 3.33
Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto by stars
In the guide without a star, in our list: 5
How to book these 6, and what they charge
| Booking | Language | Restaurants | Least expensive dinner course |
|---|---|---|---|
| TableCheck | English | 4 | ¥24,200 · cenci |
| OMAKASE | English | 3 | ¥19,800 · Dodici |
| Pocket Concierge | English | 2 | ¥24,000 · Vena |
| Ikyu Restaurant | Japanese only | 5 | ¥19,800 · Dodici |
| Hitosara | Japanese only | 1 | ¥19,800 · Dodici |
Each restaurant counted once for every service it takes bookings through; the least expensive dinner course is the lowest among the restaurants that service covers, as published on Tabelog, Ikyu, Pocket Concierge or the restaurant's website.
About Michelin-starred Italian restaurants in Kyoto
In the guide's own words, one star means high-quality cooking, two stars excellent cooking and three stars exceptional cuisine; the stars are for the food alone. By dinner price, 1 at ¥15,000–19,999, 4 at ¥20,000–29,999, and 1 at ¥30,000–39,999.
All 6 can be booked online, so you can reserve without calling in Japanese. All of them accept credit cards. 1 do not admit young children, while 1 say children are welcome. 5 also serve lunch, often the easier and cheaper way in.
Questions visitors ask
What is the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in Kyoto?
Of the 6 starred restaurants listed here, dinner costs least at Germoglio (¥15,000–19,999), shiro (¥20,000–29,999), and cenci (¥20,000–29,999), by the prices each restaurant publishes. Lunch costs less: 5 of them serve it, from ¥8,000 at Germoglio.
How much does dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Kyoto cost?
Dinner at the 6 starred restaurants listed here ranges from ¥15,000 to ¥39,999 per person, as each restaurant publishes it. Drinks, the 10% consumption tax and any service charge can add to the bill.
Can I book Michelin-starred Italian restaurants in Kyoto online?
Yes. All 6 listed here take bookings online, through Tabelog, TableCheck, OMAKASE or a similar service linked on each restaurant's page.