2 editor picks in Kyoto.
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.
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.
OrderChef's omakase course including the night's signature pizza
TipOne seating, 12 seats; reserve 60 days ahead on the website.
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.
TipReservations open online 60 days ahead, on the 1st of each month at 09:00 JST.
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