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On your anniversary, why not enjoy a special dinner with a variety of seasonal ingredients? In this issue, we introduce restaurants in Kyoto where you can enjoy an Italian course meal in a wonderful atmosphere! We have prepared a unique lineup of restaurants, including an Italian restaurant in a stylish machiya (townhouse), a restaurant with counter seating where you can enjoy conversation with the chef, and a restaurant where you can enjoy the regional cuisine of Italy. Imagine the look of delight on your partner's face as you select the perfect restaurant.
(PHOTO: Takahiro Takami, Emi Masuda, TEXT: Eiko Kuwano, Yurie Sano, Yuka Miyaguchi)
[Komatsu CUCINA ITALIANA (Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) is an Italian restaurant that was renovated from an old private house inherited from a grandmother into a modern interior based on black and gray colors. The owner is Chef Ishida, who has been in the Italian cuisine business for more than 20 years after graduating from a vocational school. He named the restaurant after his grandmother's surname, Komatsu, who ran a beloved local restaurant, and welcomes customers every day with the hope of making this restaurant a space filled with love.
An example of the 14,300 yen dinner course. Tagliolini with watercress and squid ink
The concept of the dinner course is Italian cuisine that takes advantage of the characteristics of seasonal ingredients and gives full consideration to the compatibility of the ingredients. The order in which the dishes appear is also carefully considered, and a balance of tones, mouthfeel, and temperature range is pursued.
[Located near the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Furlan (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) is a restaurant where diners can sit at the counter and take their time to enjoy an eye-catching course meal decorated with vivid, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant is named after Friuli, a northern region of Italy, and Friulian dishes occasionally appear in the courses.
An example of the 11,000 yen dinner course. Pasta at the time of photography is chalsons.
The dishes are exquisitely balanced in terms of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, and are served in 10 small portions, so you can enjoy a variety of flavors little by little and satisfy your hunger. Reservations are required.
Italian Cuisine Shiki ricetta8.7] (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) offers food with a flexible imagination, filtered through the filter of Italian cuisine. Only 10 people are accepted per day for lunch and dinner, and reservations must be made at least one day in advance.
An example of the 13,000 yen dinner course. Tartar steak with potato fritters
The chef himself visits production areas throughout Japan and carefully selects and purchases ingredients, capturing the essence of the ingredients in dishes that will make many food lovers swoon. In addition to alcoholic pairing courses, the restaurant also offers a home-made non-alcoholic drink pairing course using tea, herbs, and fruits. Enjoy the blissful experience of food and drink while chatting with the staff at the tatami counter.
The popular restaurant [måne], loved for 8 years in Matsuiyamate, Kyotanabe City, moved to the area in front of Kyoto City Hall (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) in April 2024. The restaurant is lit by a light as gentle as the moon, and guests can enjoy delicious food and wine while huddled together at the counter table.
All dishes are examples of the 14,960 yen dinner course. Polenta with new potatoes and char-grilled abalone. Aromatic char-grilled abalone topped with liver sauce and black olive powder.
The owner, who has 15 years of experience at prestigious Italian restaurants in Kyoto, prepares a variety of dishes that are beautiful to the eyes. Enjoy seasonal course meals that bring out the best of the ingredients.
DODICI (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), located in the area in front of the Kyoto City Hall, a fierce battleground for Italian cuisine, is a ristorante that has won a Michelin star for two consecutive years since 2023. As the name "DODICI" means "12" in Italian, you can enjoy the chef's special dishes that change monthly.
All dishes are examples of the 16,500 yen dinner course. Trapanese with salsiccia is a pasta dish with a traditional sauce of almond and watercress paste and minced meat.
The chef, who was trained at a Michelin-starred ristorante in Italy, has created a variety of dishes based on traditional Italian cuisine, but with a Japanese and Kyoto-inspired twist and a sense of fun. The manager, who is a certified sommelier in both Japan and Italy, offers wine pairing services to match your food and tastes.
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