Restaurants in Kanazawa

Kataori is a two-Michelin-starred kaiseki counter in Kanazawa, ranked number one in Japan by Opinionated About Dining in 2025 and a six-time Tabelog Gold Award winner. Eight seats, an 11-course omakase built around daily-sourced Hokuriku seafood, and a philosophy of restraint over spectacle. Budget JPY 60,000–79,999 per person all-in. Reservation-only; book as early as possible.

Respiracion is Kanazawa's most decorated Spanish restaurant — five consecutive Tabelog Silver Awards, a 4.50 score, and a sharp climb to #88 on OAD Japan in 2025. Chef Tatsuro Ume runs a course-only format in a 14-seat machiya, applying Spanish technique to Ishikawa's seasonal produce. Budget JPY 30,000–40,000 all-in and book at least three weeks ahead.