ALIARE — Restaurant in Kyoto

Hidden gem for Italian food. We were pleasantly surprised by the outstanding food and congenial atmosphere of Aliare. We had house specials of Pumpkin Cream Penne and Gorgonzola Pear Risotto and a carafe of wine. Both dishes were very interesting and well prepared. Honestly, it was some of the best gourmet Italian food we’ve had, for a fraction of the price we would have paid in the US. Judging from the reactions of the other diners, I think all of the meals were outstanding, in addition to being unique. The interior isn’t fancy but it felt very comfortable and we enjoyed watching the food preparation. It’s ironic that the first review I’ve felt compelled to write in Japan is of an...

Got a seat right away on a rainy night around 8:30 or 9:00. Ordered a pizza and pasta with clams. Pizza was pretty good, but pasta was the star of the show. Was pleasantly surprised by how good it was! Highly recommend. Looking forward to going back to try other pastas! They have an English menu but it’s limited.

Oh also we got French fries because I’m basic. They were fine.

Owner is friendly and seems to do everything himself. Really nice guy, good vibes, a great quiet neighborhood, 10/10...

Cozy place - two person show; the chef has been to Italy a couple times (only the southern part though), so he probably knows what he's doing. Somewhat of a hipster vibe to the place as well (in decor and soundtrack). Overall very pleasant, and would go back again. Oh, and an English menu is available, but it is much more limited than the regular menu, and many dishes are actually in Italian rather...