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Update-Date: Apr 25, 2025

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Best Restaurant in Ishikawa for a Luxurious Dinner with Great Atmosphere

Choosing a restaurant for dinner to spend a special day with a loved one is important. This time, 13 restaurants in Ishikawa, a popular travel destination in Japan, are introduced where you can enjoy a higher-level dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. May you have a wonderful evening.

1. A la ferme de Shinjiro

Kanazawa Winery & Organic Farm's Machiya French Cuisine

Kanazawa, Owarimachi. In a charming space renovated from a Taisho-era town house, Kanazawa Winery produces wine from grapes cultivated in Ishikawa. The French cuisine is served on the second floor of the same building as the town house winery. They offer seasonal local ingredients, including wheat and rice grown on their own farm, carefully selected organic vegetables, and fresh fish delivered directly from Kanazawa Port and Noto markets, skillfully bringing out the potential of the ingredients in their dishes.

A great restaurant in Kanazawa with a nice atmosphere, perfect for dinner | Kanazawa

Only course meals are offered for both lunch and dinner, featuring dishes that embody the nature of the satoyama and satoumi, with a remarkable composition that balances pace and rhythm. Their house-brewed wines, such as MIEKO Campbell Early, complement the dishes, inviting guests to a delightful marriage of flavors. The space is also exceptional, highlighted by earthen walls that represent the terroir of Kaga and Noto.

A la ferme de Shinjiro

Open: [Monday,Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 13,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 20-minute walk from Kanazawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line, 1-minute walk from Owari-cho bus stop, 7-minute walk from Musashigatsuji/Omicho Ichiba bus stop
Address: 1-9-9, Owari-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa

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2. Villa della Pace

Enjoy Italian cuisine that makes the most of ingredients nurtured by the great nature of Noto.

A chef who was captivated by the beauty and food culture of Noto and moved from Tokyo showcases his skills at this restaurant. Here, he offers Italian cuisine that maximizes the flavors of ingredients, utilizing organic vegetables sourced from local farmers and A5-ranked Noto brand meat. Desserts such as panna cotta enhanced with Kaga hojicha are also not to be missed.

The restaurant has a warm atmosphere that makes one feel as if they are visiting a friend's home in the countryside. With sofa seating available, guests can enjoy their meals while relaxing comfortably. The restaurant offers a wide selection of domestic wines and organic wines from Italy, making it a perfect place for anniversaries and dates.

Villa della Pace

Open: [Monday - Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] From Lunch 12:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) [Monday - Wednesday, Friday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner From 6:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes by taxi from Nanao station on JR Nanao line. Located along prefectural highway 2.
Address: 36-4-2, Shirouma-machi, Nanao-shi, Ishikawa

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3. Wafuchuka Shoryutei

Japanese-style Chinese cuisine utilizing seasonal ingredients from Kanazawa

At the restaurant Wafuchuka Shoryutei, guests can enjoy Chinese cuisine that maximizes the seasonal ingredients of Kanazawa, carefully selected throughout the year. The chef's delicate techniques and aesthetically pleasing dishes enhance the deliciousness of each plate. There are course meals featuring luxurious ingredients, as well as reasonably priced lunch options, making it suitable for various occasions.

The interior is surrounded by reddish-brown walls in a house-style setting, and beyond the front yard gate lies a beautiful Milky Way. Additionally, there is a Chinese garden that allows guests to enjoy the seasonal beauty, creating a space where they can appreciate the beauty of nature along with their meal.

Wafuchuka Shoryutei

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holiday, Day Before National Holiday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: Take a bus from Kanazawa station bound for the Ishikawa Prefectural Office and get off at the Eki-nishi Godochoshamae stop. It is a 5-minute walk from the bus stop.
Address: 3-5-35 Sainen , Kanazawa, Ishikawa

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4. Oden Wajimafugu Nodoguro AMIYA

Located a 26-minute walk from Hokuriku Kanazawa Station, Oden Wajimafugu Nodoguro AMIYA is a restaurant renowned for its "Kanazawa oden" and seafood dishes. Kanazawa's specialty oden is made with Nodoguro broth and is packed with flavor. The dishes incorporate plenty of local ingredients, including Noto pork and Noto beef. The "Fugu Tendon" (blowfish tempura bowl) made with pufferfish caught in Noto is also recommended.

The restaurant is located in Higashi Chaya District, a tourist attraction spot in Kanazawa, and is known as one of the most popular Japanese restaurants. The interior has a traditional Japanese atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional townhouse. They also specialize in sake, offering sets that allow you to compare local sake from Wajima and Noto. It's the perfect place to stop by after enjoying sightseeing in Kanazawa while wearing a kimono.

Oden Wajimafugu Nodoguro AMIYA

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Take the Kanazawa Loop Bus from the No. 7 bus stop at the Kanazawa Station East Exit Bus Terminal. Get off at the Hashiba-cho bus stop and walk for about 5 minutes.
Address: 1-12-12, Higashiyama, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Map

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5. Italian Restaurant & Bar 17CLUB

Located just a one-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, Italian Restaurant & Bar 17CLUB at the APA Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae is a restaurant where you can enjoy cuisine made with ingredients from the Hokuriku region while taking in the beautiful night view. Our recommendation is the Salad Arc en Cher, which uses local ingredients that change with the season. There is also a luxurious course menu featuring the finest Noto beef and foie gras.

The restaurant is located on the 14th floor, the top floor of the APA Hotel Kanazawa Ekimae, where you can enjoy a relaxing meal while overlooking the stunning night view of Kanazawa city. The interior is a sophisticated, adult space. A sommelier who also works as a bartender will recommend wines and cocktails that go perfectly with your meal. It is sure to add an extra romantic touch to your memories of Japan.

Italian Restaurant & Bar 17CLUB

Open: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 12:00 am)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from the Kanazawa Port Exit / West Exit of [Kanazawa Station]
Address: 1-9-28 Hirooka, Kanazawa city, Ishikawa Map

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6. Hikariya & yajimon

Located a 15-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, Hikariya & Yajimon is an izakaya that prides itself on its fresh fish delivered directly from the market and fine sake. The menu is packed with tempting dishes, including "Rare Yellowtail Cutlet," made with deep-fried wild yellowtail from Ishikawa Prefecture, and "Steamed Oysters," made with oysters delivered directly from the Noto Peninsula. "Hikariya Yakisoba" is extremely popular with foreign tourists, many of whom ask for seconds.

The restaurant is bustling with a diverse crowd, including tourists and local businessmen. The interior is designed to resemble the inside of a ship, creating an extraordinary atmosphere. The restaurant offers a diverse lineup of drinks to pair with the food, including local sake from Ishikawa Prefecture, as well as beer, draft wine, and whiskey. This izakaya lets you experience the richness of Ishikawa's cuisine.

Hikariya & yajimon

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,800 JPY
Access: 15-minute walk from Kanazawa Station on JR Line. 2-minute walk from Musashigatsuji/Omicho Market bus stop of Hokutetsu Bus.
Address: 2F, Fruits Murahata Omicho bldg., 26, Shimo-omi-cho, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Map
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7. Kagayasuke Main Branch

Located a three-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, Kagayasuke Main Branch is a long-established sushi restaurant where you can enjoy the seasonal flavors of the Hokuriku region. They listen to guests' preferences and prepare sushi using the day's delicious ingredients. "Today's Chef's Choice Nigiri" is a great value menu that includes eight pieces of seasonal toppings and two types of nori rolls. Thick, locally caught clams are served in miso soup.

The restaurant has a long history and is so popular that many guests travel from far and wide to visit. The first floor has spacious counter seating, while the second floor has tatami seating, so you can relax wherever you sit. They are particular about the tableware, and food is served on gorgeous, high-quality plates, including Kutani ware from Ishikawa Prefecture. This is the perfect place to dine while sightseeing in Kanazawa.

Kagayasuke Main Branch

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, Holidays] 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:40 pm) *Open on Mondays that are National holiday. Substitute vacations, opening in the evening, other vacations, etc. will be announced on the official website kaga-yasuke.com.
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: From JR Kanazawa Station Kenrokuen Exit (East Exit), a 3-minute walk.
Address: 2-19-15 Honmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Map
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8. Izakaya kappo Tamura

Located a five-minute drive from Kanazawa Station, Izakaya Kappo Tamura is a Japanese restaurant where you can savor fresh crab. They cook and serve live crab here. You can enjoy crab all year around in a variety of dishes, including crab shabu-shabu, boiled snow crab, and crab sushi. They also offer a wide selection of traditional local cuisine from the Hokuriku region and Kanazawa.

The restaurant is a two-minute walk from the tourist destination of Higashi Chaya District. From the quiet and cozy interior, you can view the illuminated bridge. There are counter seats and private rooms on the first floor, and tatami seating on the second floor. They also carry a selection of rare local sake and shochu that you won't find anywhere else.

Izakaya kappo Tamura

Open: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm *Open if Wednesday is a national holiday. No children under elementary school age are allowed during evening business hours.
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,000 JPY
Access: Approximately 5-minute drive from Kanazawa Station on the JR line. 2-minute walk from Higashiyama/ Higashi Chaya-gai. It is at the foot of the Ume-no-Hashi Bridge along the Asano River.
Address: 2-18, Namikimachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Map
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9. Yakiniku House Daishogun Kanazawa Branch

Yakiniku House Daishogun Kanazawa Branch cuisine

Located a 14-minute walk from Nomachi Station, Yakiniku House Daishogun Kanazawa Branch is a restaurant where you can savor carefully selected Wagyu beef yakiniku. Experience the ultimate yakiniku, made with an abundance of Kanazawa ingredients, including Noto beef. The course menu allows you to fully enjoy the restaurant's charms, including its specialty "Kiwami Tongue" and "Yakiniku-only Rice."

The restaurant, renovated from a 170-year-old townhouse, is a space where you can immerse yourself in the traditions of Kanazawa. The sophisticated, high-quality atmosphere will lift your spirits. There are numerous private rooms for 2 to 8 people, some of which are equipped with ninja-style gimmicks. This is a recommended restaurant for creating special memories in Kanazawa.

Yakiniku House Daishogun Kanazawa Branch

Open: [Monday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: Take the Mattou bus line from Kanazawa Station Bus Terminal for five stops, then a 3-minute walk from the Katamachi stop after getting off.
Address: 2-31-36, Katamachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Map
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10. Oryori Kifune

Located a 19-minute walk from Hokutetsu Kanazawa Station, Oryori Kifune is a special Japanese restaurant that only caters to four groups during the day and four groups at night. The restaurant expresses the four seasons of Kanazawa through its cuisine, including its "Mori-komi" (mixing seasonal flavors on one plate). Chef Nakagawa visits restaurants all over Japan, actively incorporating what he finds appealing, and constantly evolving his cuisine.

With a hidden-away atmosphere, this restaurant is known only to those who know. The interior, renovated from an old Japanese house, evokes the atmosphere of the ancient capital of Kanazawa. The private rooms on the second floor offer views of the Asano River from the windows, making them popular for relaxing and enjoying a meal. Why not savor the seasonal flavors along with a wide selection of local Ishikawa sake?

Oryori Kifune

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, Holidays, Day Before Holidays] Lunch 11:30 - (last order 13:30) / Dinner 17:30 - (last order 20:30) [Sunday] Breakfast 07:00 - (last order 09:00)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: From Hokutetsu-Kanazawa Station (Hokuriku Railroad Asanogawa Line), take the bus to Hikoso Ryokuchi and walk 2 minutes.
Address: 1-9-69 Hikoso-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Map
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11. Installation Table ENSO L'asymetrie du calme

Located a 15-minute walk from Nomachi Station, Installation Table ENSO L'asymetrie du calme is a French restaurant that combines Japanese cuisine. The chef, who has experience working in Japanese restaurants, creates original French cuisine using carefully selected ingredients, mainly from the Hokuriku and Noto regions. The menu consists of only an "omakase course" for both lunch and dinner, and guests will be captivated by the diverse selection of around 10 dishes.

The restaurant, renovated from an old building that was originally a dressmaking school, exudes a nostalgic atmosphere. The interior is simple and stylish, with a white base. In addition to French wines, the restaurant also offers a selection of Japanese wines carefully selected by the chef after touring wineries. Why not try the marriage of "Kanazawa French" and Japanese wine?

Installation Table ENSO L'asymetrie du calme

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch From 11:30 am (Last entry 12:30 pm), Dinner From 6:00 pm (Last entry 7:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY / [Lunch] 20,000 JPY
Access: Take a bus to Kata-machi Bus Stop from Kanazawa Station, and walk 3 minutes.
Address: 33, Ikeda-machi yon-ban-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Map

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12. Shokusai Izakaya Enishi

Located a 19-minute walk from Nomachi Station, Shokusai Izakaya Enishi is an authentic Japanese restaurant that focuses on seasonal ingredients and additive-free cooking. The menu consists of just two courses, neatly prepared, using organic vegetables, wild game meat, and wild fish. The courses come with a semi-self-serve all-you-can-drink option, with a choice of 70-80 types of sake and wine.

The restaurant is located on the fourth floor of a building near Kanazawa Castle. It is a cozy establishment with six counter seats and six table seats. The chic, modern interior is illuminated with indirect lighting, creating a sophisticated atmosphere. You can forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend a special time immersed in exquisite cuisine. Halal food is also available.

Shokusai Izakaya Enishi

Open: [Monday-Wednesday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 12:00 am, [Thursday, Friday] 12:00 pm - 2:00 am, [Saturday] Dinner 7:00 pm - 2:00 am, [Sunday] Dinner 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 19-minute walk from Nomachi Station on the Hokuriku Railroad Ishikawa Line
Address: 2-31-30, Kata-machi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Map
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13. BERNARD

A renowned French restaurant in Kanazawa that creates dishes to savor the 'now'.

Deliberately without a specialty, they devise new dishes throughout the 4 seasons. They showcase seasonal French cuisine through a fully reservation-based 'omakase course' at BERNARD. Their original worldview captivates people from both inside and outside the prefecture, earning them the honor of being awarded a star in the first Michelin Guide for Hokuriku. Both lunch and dinner are available only as courses, featuring a harmonious blend of surprises, smiles, and a happy aftertaste from the amuse-bouche to the main course and dessert.

The ingredients are centered around seasonal vegetables and seafood from Kanazawa and across the country, combining a variety of materials to create a single dish. These elements come together in harmony in the mouth, conveying the flavors of the season. The atmosphere, which allows guests to enjoy the experience in a natural way while serving the best dishes, is also appealing. It is a special restaurant that one would want to visit with a loved one.

BERNARD

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm *Reservations at 12:00 pm or 12:30 pm, as the start time of the course, are always required / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm *Reservations time is limited to 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm, as the start time of the course.
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 9,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes by car from [Kanazawa Station] on JR Hokuriku Main Line / 5-minute walk from [Musashigatsuji Bus Stop] on Hokuriku Railroad Bus
Address: 102, Residence 2nd Musashi, 6-1 Musashi-machi, Kanazawa city, Ishikawa

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