Cainoya serves innovative Italian through a Modern Japanese-Western lens in Kyoto, with sake and onion pie in the frame.
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- Address
- 17-3 Hanazonotsuchidocho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8025, Japan
- Website
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Innovative Italian and onion pie
Innovative Italian shapes Cainoya’s Modern Japanese-Western fusion, with onion pie among its signatures. Dinner runs at a leisurely pace with formal service, so plan it as a seated evening rather than a short meal.
Tabelog 100 #45 in 2025
Tabelog 100 placed Cainoya at #45 with 3.8pts in 2025, while Opinionated About Dining ranked it #233 in 2024 and #259 in 2025. The room stays quiet, which suits conversation-led dining.
A Quick Peer Check
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cainoya | Modern Japanese-Western Fusion | $$$ | Ukyō | |
| monk | Modern Japanese Wood-Fired Pizza Omakase | $$$ | , | Sakyō |
| LURRA° | Modern Nordic-Influenced Fusion | $$$$ | Higashiyama | |
| Unagi Hirokawa | Grilled Unagi Specialist | $$$ | Ukyō | |
| SATOWA | Seasonal Kaiseki with Unagi | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Nakagyō |
| Lurra˚ (Kyoto) | Nordic-Influenced Fire-Cooked Fusion | $$$$ | , | Higashiyama |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Recommended
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #259
Opinionated About Dining
Tabelog 100 #45 · No. 45
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked #233
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended
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At a Glance
- Sophisticated
- Elegant
- Modern
- Special Occasion
- Sake Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 6:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 6:30–8 PM
- Saturday
- 6:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- 6:30–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Sophisticated and intimate atmosphere expressing Japan through dishes, ambiance, and tableware in a 13-seat space.