To provide a method for manufacturing patterned metal foil by which various types of fine-patterned metal foil can be produced.

The method for manufacturing metal foil with a pattern formed on at least one side thereof, includes the steps of: (A) precipitating metal by plating on a conductive surface of a conductive substrate for plating in which a recess is formed on the surface, the recess being formed so as to widen toward the opening direction; and (B) releasing the metal precipitated on the surface of the conductive substrate for plating.