Villa Communico
Innovative in Nara & Saidaiji Area, Nara, near Kintetsu Nara Station
Our analysis
- #2of 7 innovative restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area
- ¥31,460least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,100
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: OMAKASE
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 5
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Villa Communico is 2nd of the 7 innovative restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area and 2nd of 10 in Nara. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥31,460 (on Tabelog), 65% above the ¥19,100 median of the 8 innovative restaurants in Nara ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 9 in Nara in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 4 of the 10 innovative restaurants in Nara can be. Good for a private room (for 4).
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Nara & Saidaiji Area with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nara | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| akordu | #1 | ¥22,385 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 10 min, Nara | Mon |
| Villa Communico | #2 | ¥31,460 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | — | — |
| Restaurant Suiyo | #3 | ¥19,354 | ¥6,072 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | — |
| Diningroom in the Naramachi | #4 | ¥13,000 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nara | — |
| Nagomi | — | ¥18,900 | ¥18,900 | Online, Japanese only | — | 13 min, Nara | — |
| Sushi & Bar Shosou | — | ¥24,730 | ¥24,730 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book Villa Communico
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-3176-1787 (+81-50-3176-1787 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
VILLA COMMUNICO Lunch
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Eel
- Wagyu
What is served (9)
- <Sample Menu> (Total 8 dishes)
- Ibo Pork, Lettuce, Pimento
- Rock Oysters, New Onion, Herb Celery
- Clams, Usui Beans
- Risotto, Green Asparagus, Camembert, Pistachio
- Anago (Conger Eel), Mountain Vegetables, Spring Daikon
- Sakaeya's New Hope's Aged Black Wagyu Strip Loin
- Hassaku (Citrus), Chamomile, White Chocolate
- Mignardises
¥18,150
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
VILLA COMMUNICO Dinner
Dinner · 12 dishes · 3 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Caviar
- Eel
- Wagyu
- Champagne
¥31,460
per person, tax incl., ≈$210
¥13,310 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Opened | September 2024 |
Getting there
Show this to a taxi driver
奈良県奈良市雑司町486-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 486-5 Zoshicho Nara, Nara 630-8211 |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kintetsu Nara |
| Directions | 8 minutes by car from Kintetsu Nara Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nara Park, 220 m, about 4 min walk
- Kasuga Taisha, 580 m, about 10 min walk
- Tōdai-ji Temple, 650 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Villa Communico has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Villa Communico in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Nara
Questions visitors ask
How much does Villa Communico cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Villa Communico?
Kintetsu Nara Station.
Does Villa Communico have a Michelin star?
Yes. Villa Communico has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the Michelin Guide. Report a correction.