Zucchero — Restaurant in Kyoto

Here,you can enjoy a la carte Italian cuisine that focuses on seasonal ingredients.The chef,after honing his skills at one of Kyoto's leading Italian restaurants,learned the art of selecting seafood at a fresh fish store in the Kyoto Central Market.He also spent valuable time leaning about the essence of seafood in a multifaceted way at a famous Japanese restaurant in Kyoto.Thedaily menu features a lineup of seasonal dishes centered on seafood,such as carpaccio,tartar,and past.I recommend it to those who want to enjoy authentic Italian and seafood. This is located on the...

Gorgeous little spot run by a super-charming couple—one of them is the chef, cooking up magic. Just a handful of tables and some cozy counter seats, making it feel like a secret find. You’d never guess the chef wasn’t trained in Italy—this Japanese-inspired Italian was seriously next level.

Nice wine list, dreamy sea bream crudo, and crispy fritto misto—every bite was spot-on. The pastas? Fresh and perfectly done. But the real star was the uni risotto—hands down the best risotto I’ve ever had (and trust me, I’m picky!).

If you manage to snag a reservation, don’t...

We randomly stumbled upon this gem on google maps (which isn’t widely used in Japan for restaurants, at least not among nicer spots). Our experience was a 10/10 from start to finish. The ability to choose between their seasonal and “standard” menu is very nice; some of their fusion dishes are delicious. Their classics (which still have a slight twist) are also exquisite. The produce is fresh.

Their wine list is carefully put together and there are options for everyone, both taste wise and budget wise.

Hospitality was perfect.

Can only recommend this place, do...