OLIO STAGNO — Restaurant in Kyoto

This is most probably the best Italian in Kyoto, try it out! Satoshi Osama runs this place alone and at the moment takes in only 4-6 customers a night. After three years of studies in famous Italian restaurants (at the end with Carlo Cracco in Milano), he returned to his native Kyoto to open a genuine Italian restaurant. His Ravioli in brodo and Risotto are heavenly! But it would be unfair to pick one or two plates from the menu to give special praise because the entire menu is fantastic. The boar steak from Okayama was another delicacy. His wine list is attractive, but will certainly grow with fame. Customers can only chose one course menu (おまかせコース, ¥ 10'000 or with one additional course ¥ 12'000) and are asked about their food preferences. All plates are prepared à la minute in front of your eyes. Per gli amici italiani: Questo è veramente un ristorante italiano autentico a Kyoto e Satoshi parla molto bene Italiano. Highly...

Food is excellent and delicately prepared. Taste is awesome with a mix of traditional Italian with a modern Japanese twist. Service is excellent. Value for money is an understatement. One of the best meal I had in Kyoto and looking forward to coming...

By far, number 1 favorite Italian restaurant in Kyoto. Very creative, only using the best local ingredients. Wow… can’t wait to go back again for a memorable evening. The owner and staff are true...