Amore Kiyamachi Kyoto — Restaurant in Kyoto

Trattoria Pizzeria Amore in Kyoto is a bastion of culinary excellence, where the sublime art of Japanese hospitality meets the timeless allure of Italian gastronomy. Our recent visit unfolded like a chapter from an opulent tale, leaving us in awe of the establishment’s dedication to perfection.

Despite being fully booked, the discerning team, with a keen eye for the subtleties of human desire, noticed our daughter’s yearning for pizza and graciously made room for us. This gesture of extraordinary benevolence set the stage for an evening steeped in elegance and warmth.

The ambiance of Trattoria Pizzeria Amore is a masterful blend of refined Kyoto aesthetics and the rustic charm of an Italian trattoria. Every element, from the tastefully curated décor to the soft, ambient lighting, exudes sophistication and tranquility.

The pizza, a masterpiece in its own right, epitomized culinary brilliance. Each bite was a revelation, the crust a delicate balance of crispness and tenderness, crowned with the finest ingredients that sang in perfect harmony. Remarkably, the flavors transported us back to Italy, surpassing even the best pizzas we had experienced there. The chefs’ meticulous craftsmanship and dedication to authenticity were evident in every mouthful.

Service at Trattoria Pizzeria Amore transcends mere attentiveness; it is an orchestrated performance of grace and poise. The staff’s unwavering commitment to excellence was evident in every gesture, every interaction, making us feel not only welcome but esteemed.

In Trattoria Pizzeria Amore, one finds more than a dining experience; one discovers a sanctuary of sophistication, where the heart of Kyoto and the soul of Italy converge in a celebration of culinary artistry. Our evening there was nothing short of transcendent, a poetic testament to the sublime power of genuine hospitality and...

We were a party of two. We came for dinner at 8pm without a reservation. The host told us that they are full. We said that we can wait and indeed after 10 minutes we were seated. That was weird - why did he say it was full? The burata entrée was good but the carpaccio was served right out of a very cold refrigerator. The plate and the meet were very very cold (close to 0 celcius) and we returned this dish. The waiter didn't have good English which is a surprise considering most of the diners we saw were not Japanese. The pasta plates were very good (bolognese & carbonara) but the wine was mediocre. For dessert the tiramisu could have been very good if it wasn't freezing cold with a merely frozen biscoti in it. We were charged for the carpaccio even though we had returned it for being too cold. They only accept cache. All in all, a...

Searching for some relief from the heat and a view of the river today, we decided on Amore with mixed results. We chose to sit inside with no view of water in order to have aircon, but the air conditioner was ancient and useless, and the room was hot. I ordered a gin and tonic that tasted of neither gin nor tonic. The rest of the food - proscuitto, buffalo mozerella and fig entree, seafood risotto, and beef cheeks - was very nice. The service was terrible. We had to ask for more water, extra cutlery, and the food came when it came. I was almost finished my risotto before my husband's beef cheeks arrived. It was not busy, so there was no excuse for this. Finally, be careful ordering Pate de Champagne. It was as the menu described, but this is a Fench dish, not Italian, and is what I would call a terrine, rather than a classic,...