Embellir serves Modern French fine dining by Gion Yasaka Shrine Torii, with local sourcing, a garden view, and an extensive wine list.
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- Address
- Gion Yasaka Shrine Torii, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074, Japan
- Phone
- +81 72-813-8220
- Website
- lembellir.com
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Gion Yasaka Shrine Torii garden setting
Gion Yasaka Shrine Torii is the setting for Embellir in Kyoto, with a garden view. Lunch and dinner are both part of the plan, and the quiet, leisurely format suits a conversation-led meal.
Ayu, white asparagus, and cherry trout
Ayu with avocado sauce, white asparagus with celeriac mousse, and cherry trout with risotto sit within a Modern French fine dining format. Local sourcing and an extensive wine list give the meal a clear food-and-wine focus.
The Short List
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embellir | Higashiyama, Modern French Fine Dining | $$$$ | |
| Dominique Bouchet Le RESTAURANT | Higashiyama, Modern French Fine Dining | $$$$ | |
| Les Chandelles | Nakagyō, Classic French Fine Dining | $$$$ | |
| Dessert Cafe Chourakukan | $$$ | Higashiyama, Dessert Cafe / French-Style Patisserie | |
| Abbesses | Higashiyama, French-Japanese Fusion | $$$ | |
| Tominokoji Yamagishi (富小路やま岸) | Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto Cha-Kaiseki | $$$$ |
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Open Kitchen
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- Garden
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Tuesday
- 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Wednesday
- 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Thursday
- 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Friday
- 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Elegant modern dining room in a traditional wooden structure with banquette seating, well-spaced tables, and a lovely courtyard view.