CINQUE IKARIYA — Restaurant in Kyoto

We dined here with a reservation for the Kyomachiya Cinque Lunch. While the ambiance and overall experience were enjoyable we found the food options to be somewhat limited, especially for those avoiding pork. The staff was accommodating and kindly prepared a pork-free pasta, but due to the language barrier it was a bit challenging to confirm specific ingredients and options. We arrived right at opening and experienced a longer than expected wait even though we were the only guests at the time, but we assumed this was because the dishes were being freshly prepared. Overall, a good restaurant with quality food, but a bit more clarity on menu options and dietary accommodations would improve...

So I better start with the tortellini. It is damn incredible. I think it might even be perfect. You might say the flavors were genius. That might not make sense but lord was it right. Hell the steak and pork were also damn near perfect too.

One odd thing worth noting: the space is small but it has direct light above making it feel intimate and private. This might seem strange to mention but it is very thoughtful in design. It takes a busy atmosphere and makes it cozy. It is special.

I will return...

Unfortunately, the food cannot be compared to good Italian cuisine. Which I didn't expect. However, it must be said that the price-performance ratio is absolutely not right. The chef would have to learn a few essential things before charging such a price. Unfortunately, my steak was very tough and the red wine came from the...