PEPITA D'ORO — Restaurant in Nara

I stumbled upon this hidden gem when most places had closed by 8 pm, and I'm so glad I did.

The culinary skill displayed here is truly first-class. I opted for the "argento" set, as mentioned in a previous review, and it surpassed all expectations. The meat in this set quite literally melts in your mouth, and the fusion of Japanese and Italian flavors is a masterpiece. The harmonious blending of these culinary traditions creates a dining experience that's nothing short of extraordinary.

If you find yourself in Nara and want to treat yourself to an unforgettable culinary adventure, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. Five stars for the exceptional skill, delightful surprises, and...

We had the absolute pleasure of eating a meal at this restaurant! We saw that it had good reviews, but the restaurant still exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely amazing. My partner said it was the best meal he had in his life (he had the Yamato beef). I had an amazing carbonara prepared in the proper way. I highly recommend this restaurant to people visiting Nara! We will definitely go back! I want to try everything!

The atmosphere was fantastic! They had fancy furniture and a good style, but it is also relaxed and with nice music.

We loved the great service of our young waiter. All in all a...

My husband and I stopped in for dinner. There were only four tables and one man, the chef, running the whole restaurant. The atmosphere was elegant and simple, and the chef was very friendly. We ordered simple things- grilled chicken, a salad, arrabiata. I think it was the best grilled chicken I have ever had in my life! My husband could not stop exclaiming about the perfection of his salad and pasta. Each thing we ate was perfection! The bread on the table was perfectly crispy and light. The garnishes were tasty perfection. The chef was attentive and fun. Highly...