Synager
French in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- #18of 63 French restaurants in Kyoto
- ¥14,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: AutoReserve
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 3
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Synager is 18th of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,300 (on Tabelog), 28% below the ¥19,800 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,200 (on Tabelog) is 20% above the ¥11,000 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on AutoReserve; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,200 on Tabelog and ¥14,520 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥19,800 on its website and ¥21,780 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Imperial Palace Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodici | #7 | ¥19,800 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon, Sun |
| Restaurant Koga | #9 | ¥22,000 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 7 min, Imadegawa | Tue, Wed |
| Aoike | #10 | ¥15,300 | ¥10,700 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Marutamachi | Sun |
| Moko | #13 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 4 min, Marutamachi | Mon, Sun |
| Bini | #15 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥14,520 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Marutamachi | Mon |
| Synager | #18 | ¥14,300 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling) |
How to book Synager
- Book online in English on AutoReserve, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5570-9073 (+81-50-5570-9073 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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 lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course (with 4 Types of Drink Pairing)
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Wine pairing
Drinks pairing included
What is served (2)
- This is a full-course lunch menu featuring a meat main dish.
- The menu includes paired drinks.
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$70
Cheapest
Dinner Course Enjoyed at Lunch
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$90
¥2,200 more than the one above
Essence with 4 Pairings
7 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Dinner Course
Dinner · 10 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥1,100 more than the one above
Signature Course with 4 Pairings
10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks pairing included
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @synager_restaurant
Loads Instagram's own viewer; the photos stay on Instagram.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments 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 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-10s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Dress code | Smart casual recommended |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Sunken seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, Take-out, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | October 2021 |
Getting there
5 min walk (380 m) from Marutamachi Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 1): 7 min · Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 13 min
- Leave Marutamachi Station and walk south for 70 m.
- Turn left onto Takeyamachi-dori and walk 40 m.
- Turn right onto Kurumayacho street and walk 150 m.
- Turn left onto Ebisugawa-dori and walk 60 m.
Synager 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東洞院二条上ル壺屋町512-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 512-2 -, Kyoto 604-0814 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 4 minutes walk from Subway "Marutamachi Station". |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Synager cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Synager have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Synager?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-10s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Synager?
Marutamachi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (380 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Synager have a dress code?
Smart casual recommended
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.