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12 places in the "Italian Cuisine" selection: editorial grades from A+ to F, prices, Tabelog scores and a map.
Places ranked: 12
Kyoto · Fine Dining
A theatrical, ingredient-driven Italian counter in Kyoto's Gion district. Chef Yamaguchi entertains guests with live cooking and lavish plates, famed for his cold capellini and generous use of truffle, caviar, and bottarga.
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Kyoto · Fine Dining
An intimate counter tasting in Kyoto's Nakagyo ward, where chef-owner Yuji Shiroguchi transforms Shimane coastal produce into inventive modern European dishes. Go for the signature anago fritto.
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Kyoto · Fine Dining
A celebrated Kyoto restaurant near the Heian Shrine, cenci applies refined Italian techniques to seasonal local ingredients. It's a destination for creative tasting menus in a renovated traditional house.
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Kyoto · Fine Dining
An intimate two-table restaurant in Kyoto run by a husband-and-wife team. They serve a refined tasting menu that applies classical Italian techniques to hyper-seasonal Japanese ingredients, praised for its creativity and balance.
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Kyoto · Fine Dining
A destination for creative European cuisine in Kizu, near Kyoto. Chef Nakamoto is celebrated for his tasting menus that pair precise, fire-cooked proteins with an elaborate signature vegetable plate and curated drink flights, including a…
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Kyoto · Fine Dining
A 12-seat culinary theatre in Kyoto's Shimogyo ward, where chef Takayama presents a long, theatrical tasting menu fusing Japanese ingredients with Italian technique. Go for a highly interactive, multi-hour performance meal.
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Kyoto · Pizzeria
A stylish pizzeria in Kyoto's Nakagyo ward, celebrated for its creative use of local vegetables. The wood-fired oven is the heart of the open kitchen, turning out unique pies and a signature roasted vegetable platter.
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Kyoto · Bar
An on-site brewery in a century-old Kyoto townhouse in the Nakagyo ward. Go for the fresh, location-exclusive beers and a menu of dishes designed for beer pairing, from beer-yeast karaage to fish and chips.
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Kyoto · Bistro
A lively Franco-Japanese bistro in Kyoto known for its creative cooking and signature dishes like uni pudding and smoked mackerel with potato salad. Popular with locals, it offers generous portions and a vibrant atmosphere.
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