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Best izakaya in Nara

Naramachi has a small, very good izakaya and sake-bar scene: Nara is where sake brewing began, and the local breweries' seasonal bottles are poured in machiya bars along with Yamato beef and local vegetables.

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Top-rated izakaya in Nara on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring izakaya restaurants in Nara right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

NaraJapanese Cuisine · Shin Omiya Sta. 891m
3.64296 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Sugino Azabujuban Shin oomiya tenIzakaya · Shin Omiya Sta. 272m
3.62150 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Sukiyaki to Gyumabushi MomoshikiSukiyaki · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 139m
3.60707 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JunpeiIzakaya · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 294m
3.59178 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Sakedokoro KuraIzakaya · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 525m
3.58220 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Yamato Shusai ShunboIzakaya · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 258m
3.58154 reviewsDinner JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
UogenIzakaya · Yamato Saidaiji Sta. 226m
3.55154 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Yamato no Ryori TenIzakaya · Shin Omiya Sta. 278m
3.5530 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Taroimo ShokudoIzakaya · Kyobate Sta. 726m
3.5527 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
Sake to Sakana NakamuraIzakaya · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 491m
3.5495 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
IchihashiIzakaya · Nishinokyo Sta. 195m
3.5430 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Chuka Dokoro SeitenChinese · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 273m
3.53341 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Shidashi Ryori HisayaJapanese Cuisine · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 343m
3.5344 reviewsDinner JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Ima Yakiniku HyakuranYakiniku · Gakken Nara Tomigaoka Sta. 419m
3.51125 reviewsDinner JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Niku no JoIzakaya · Nara Sta. 749m
3.5051 reviewsDinner JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 10, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

Where to find the best izakaya in Nara

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated izakaya in Nara clusters:

Naramachi the old merchant quarter with machiya restaurants, cafes and sake bars
Sanjo-dori the main street from JR Nara to the park, lined with restaurants

What izakaya costs in Nara

Lunch: Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500
Dinner: ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks

How to order izakaya, reservations and etiquette are on the Izakaya guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for izakaya in Nara

Nara graders are moderate: 3.4 is a strong recommendation for anything casual. The handful of kaiseki and sushi houses at 3.6+ are among the best in Kansai and reservations are easy compared with Kyoto.

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual.

Izakaya in Nara: questions people ask

Where is the best izakaya in Nara?

Naramachi and Sanjo-dori are where Nara's top-rated izakaya clusters on Tabelog. Naramachi has a small, very good izakaya and sake-bar scene: Nara is where sake brewing began, and the local breweries' seasonal bottles are poured in machiya bars along with Yamato beef and local vegetables.. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does izakaya cost in Nara?

Lunch: Most are dinner only; lunch sets where offered are ¥900 to ¥1,500. Dinner: ¥3,000 to ¥6,000 with drinks. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for izakaya in Nara?

Izakaya scores run lower than other categories because the format is casual. 3.4 is already a very good neighborhood izakaya; 3.6 and above means the food is restaurant quality. Nara graders are moderate: 3.4 is a strong recommendation for anything casual. The handful of kaiseki and sushi houses at 3.6+ are among the best in Kansai and reservations are easy compared with Kyoto.

Which neighborhood in Nara should I stay in for izakaya?

Naramachi. The old merchant quarter with machiya restaurants, cafes and sake bars. Sanjo-dori is the alternative.

Where can I find izakaya in Nara late at night?

Sanjo-dori is Nara's main late-night district, so start there. TabeDog shows opening hours for every listing and marks what is open right now, so you can filter to what is actually serving.

Which izakaya in Nara accepts credit cards?

Many small izakaya shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

Every izakaya shop in Nara, on one map.

TabeDog shows all of Nara's izakaya with Tabelog scores, hours, prices and payment methods in English. Filter to what's open now.

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