SOMA — Restaurant in Kyoto

We needed a last minute reservation during our trip to Kyoto and Soma was able to accommodate us! A bit off the beaten path yet on the water nonetheless, Soma offered incredible Italian/Japanese flavors with a great atmosphere on the water. The honey on the pizza was magical and my Kir Royale was so tasty! Our waitress was delightful. I cannot remember her name but I believe it began with the letter “N.” We briefly chatted following the meal as she caught a glimpse of my “Totoro” nail design and Disney ears on my purse. She was incredibly personable and we will always remember her kindly walking us out of the restaurant and making sure we made it to where we were going. It was such a special interaction for...

Well, first of all, you think you're going there because it has a nice atmosphere, and it really is. You have a beautiful view of the Kamogawa River. The service is truly wonderful, and everything seems a bit classy, ​​and that's exactly how it is. It's a truly classy restaurant. I was truly surprised by the food. I had a wonderful duck in red wine sauce, which I can only recommend to everyone. It was really, really delicious, and maybe the food isn't enough, and it's a bit expensive. But as a one-time experience, this restaurant is really worth it, and I would recommend it to anyone. If you really want to treat yourself, then this is a good place to go. Give it a try, go there. I highly...

This place really shines in the summer. Sitting outside when it‘s warm and the sun sets while watching the distant mountains is a nice experience while eating.

The food had many strength and some little weaknesses. The salmon tartare was excellent, so was the duck. The wagyu was also good, but not the best I’ve eaten. The Ajillo was alright, the baguette was very far from a baguette and the fries were also not really overwhelming.

The service was mixed. A bit poor at times, but mostly did its job well.

I think when choosing the right dishes and getting the opportunity to sit outside, this places is well...