Kodaijikitamonmae-sagaru Kawarahigashi. [one block N of W end of Kodaiji Temple] Open 11:30am-2, 5-10pm. Closed Sundays.
This venerable old traditional ryotei has three branches around town, but this is the most luxurious, with a gorgeous setting and world-class food. Lunch starts at Y15,000, dinners from Y25,000.