Tabelog ratingIn a renovated traditional machiya house in Kyoto, 400°C PIZZA Kyoto (400℃ PIZZA KYOTO) serves a style of pizza all its own. The secret is a very high-hydration dough, which is baked at around 400°C in a conveyor oven, not a traditional wood-fired one. This process results in a distinctive texture that reviewers describe as pillowy and almost ‘drinkable’, with a light, airy interior and crisp edges.
The signature pie, and the one most praised by visitors, is the FNT. This pizza features an original blue-cheese sauce and mascarpone, finished with a drizzle of honey. Another consistent favourite is the DOC, an elevated Margherita made with buffalo mozzarella. Guests love the tight balance of high-quality ingredients, the quick service, and the stylish atmosphere of the counter seats looking into the kitchen.
Diners should be aware of a few house rules. Portions are considered small for the price, and there is a strict minimum order of one pizza and one drink per person, with a seating time limit of around 70 minutes. Some find the dough’s centre a little too wet or salty. A typical lunch costs ¥4,000–¥4,999, while dinner is ¥5,000–¥5,999. Reviewers recently paid around ¥3,500 for the FNT, ¥2,900 for the DOC, and ¥600–¥800 for drinks like Italian sodas. It’s a worthwhile stop for a top-quality, unique pizza experience, but less so for those on a tight budget or seeking large portions.
- Booking: Reservations are strongly recommended as seats are limited and time slots sell out. This is not a walk-in establishment.
- Getting There: It's a 2-minute walk from Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma Line.
- Age Restriction: Children must be 6 years of age or older to be seated.
- Payment: Credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Seating: There are 23 seats, including 11 at the counter, tables, and a semi-private room for four.
- Practicalities: The restaurant is entirely non-smoking. An English menu is available. Parking is not available.
