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La Biographie··· (ラ・ビオグラフィ)

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Kyoto-shi Kyoto USD 139.14 + French

Michelin and awards

Michelin Star
Michelin Guide, 2025
Michelin Guide, 2024
Michelin Guide, 2023
Best 100
Japan Restaurant Award, 2023

About La Biographie···

La Biographie, a beacon of gastronomy in Kyoto, celebrates the bounty of each season and has been awarded one Michelin star in 2011 by the Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka. Even after its relocation in 2021, it continues to shine with its one-star acclaim.

Chef Masahiro Takimoto, who mastered the essence of French cuisine at three-star establishments in Switzerland and France, now crafts his signature culinary expressions in Kyoto, the historic heart of Japan.

His expertise in delicate cooking techniques, like the 100-minute grilling of meats and careful preparation of vegetables, ensures the natural flavors and integrity of the ingredients are preserved. Dining at La Biographie offers a deeper connection to the Japanese spirit, and the quintessence of Kyoto.

The restaurant’s wine selection is curated with passion, centering on the chef’s favored French vintages and encompassing celebrated European wines, creating perfect pairings for an elevated dining experience.

On your visit to Kyoto, La Biographie invites you to a distinguished gastronomic journey unlike any other.

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Menu and Courses

Lunch

Lunch Course

USD 139.14
Dinner

Dinner Course

USD 236.11
Dinner

Dinner Course

USD 324.65

*Tax and service charge to the restaurant included.
*The course fee must be paid in advance, and any additional charges incurred on-site will be settled on the day.
*Drink orders require additional payment on the day.
*Please note that the price may vary depending on market conditions.

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Reservation notes

  • Price Range:

    Lunch: USD 139.14 - USD 139.14
    Dinner: USD 236.11 - USD 324.65

  • Dietary restrictions / Allergies:

    If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.

  • Arrival time:

    Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you do not contact us and exceed your reservation time, it will be automatically canceled.

  • Dress Code:

    Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)

  • Children:

    Guests aged 12 and above are welcome.

  • Others:

    We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.

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Service availability

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  • halal

    Not available

  • Guests aged 12 and above are welcome.

  • Not available

Reviews of La Biographie···

5.0(1 reviews)
  • Great dinner night in Kyoto super soirée a Kyoto

    Posted on : 03/21/2025
    Small restaurant open kitchen the chef mastering japenese cuidine with a strong french background having worked with Alain Passat Arpege 3* in Paris. Nice selection of international wines (particularly Burgundy). The chef is fluent in english and french which adds to the experience.

Information

Seats 10 Seats
Operation hours Lunch:12:00 PM -
Dinner:06:00 PM -
Regular holiday Mondays, Tuesdays
*The restaurant may be temporarily open or temporarily closed.
Payment methods Cash, Credit card available
Smoking Not Allowed
Address 422 Tanaka-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Nearest station
Nijo Station
Directions from station
10 minutes walk from Nijo station
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La Biographie···

Apr 14

1 guest