2 italian places in Kyoto we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Kyoto | Italian across every city.
Italian cooking is a small but considered presence in Kyoto. The page centres on Monk in northern Higashiyama, a wood-fired room near the Philosopher's Path, with its Monk Pizza Counter offering a more casual way into the same kitchen.
Monk ★ 4.6
northern-higashiyama · Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8412, Japan
A wood-fired pizzeria and tasting counter on the Philosopher's Path, run by chef Yoshihiro Imai with a daily-changing 12-course Italian-Japanese menu.
Monk Pizza Counter ★ 4.7
northern-higashiyama · Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8412, Japan
Yoshihiro Imai's wood-fired pizza counter on the Philosopher's Path in Kyoto. 12 seats, daily 12-course Italian-Japanese tasting; the chef-pick of town.