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<h2>Italian Restaurant in Kyoto</h2><h3>Reservation for “Cenci”</h3><p>[12 minutes walk from Jingu-marutamachi Station; 15 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station]</p><h3>Three Key Highlights of “Cenci”</h3><h4><strong>Innovative Italian Cuisine Featuring Kyoto's Seasons</strong></h4><p>We artfully incorporate local ingredients to create truly unique dishes where tradition harmonizes with innovation.</p><h4><strong>Elegant Machiya Ambience</strong></h4><p>Our thoughtfully renovated traditional townhouse provides a serene setting for unforgettable moments.</p><h4><strong>Exquisite Pairings and Impeccable Service</strong></h4><p>Experience culinary perfection through sommelier-curated wine and tea pairings that elevate every dish.</p><h3>About Cenci</h3><p>Cenci is a Italian Restaurant located in Kyoto. Cenci is an Italian restaurant that opened in 2014 near the iconic Heian Shrine. Nestled in a tranquil neighborhood, the renovated machiya space beautifully blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary design, creating an atmosphere of refined elegance. Owner-chef Takeshi Sakamoto crafts innovative Italian cuisine using Kyoto's finest seasonal ingredients, earning acclaim both domestically and internationally.</p><h3>cuisine of Cenci</h3><p>Cenci's cuisine transcends traditional Italian boundaries, showcasing a distinctive style that artfully incorporates Kyoto's seasonal bounty. Through expert techniques like aging and precision temperature control, each dish highlights the ingredients' natural essence. Every creation reflects the chef's passion, with meticulous attention to balance, aroma, and texture.</p><h3>Menu at Cenci </h3><p>Cenci primarily offers course menus featuring seasonal specialties. From appetizers to pasta, main courses, and desserts, each dish presents unexpected harmonies of Japanese and Italian elements. The pasta dishes are particularly renowned for their depth of flavor and masterful use of premium ingredients.</p><h3>Ingredients of Cenci </h3><p>Cenci sources the finest seasonal ingredients, with particular emphasis on Kyoto-grown produce. Through close relationships with local farmers and fishermen, the restaurant maintains an unwavering commitment to seasonal quality, imbuing each dish with authentic Kyoto flavors and sophistication.</p><h3>Chef of Cenci </h3><p>After honing his skills at Kyoto's renowned Il Ghiottone, Chef Sakamoto established Cenci in 2014. An award-winning chef recognized in international culinary competitions, he skillfully balances tradition and innovation. His profound connection to Kyoto shines through in his dedication to showcasing ingredients at their peak.</p><h3>Beverage Selection at Cenci </h3><p>The wine-focused beverage program features exceptional pairings with premium selections from Italy and beyond. Expert sommelier recommendations enhance the dining experience, while unique tea pairings offer a distinctive East-meets-West drinking experience.</p><h3>Ambience at Cenci </h3><p>The renovated machiya space features soaring ceilings where warm lighting harmonizes with natural wood textures. Handcrafted brickwork and thoughtful details create an inviting atmosphere perfect for romantic evenings or special occasions.</p><h3>Philosophy of Cenci </h3><p>Cenci transcends conventional Italian dining by celebrating Kyoto's culinary heritage and seasons. Committed to delivering memorable experiences, the restaurant works closely with local producers to create dishes that honor each ingredient's essence, served with genuine hospitality.</p>

Cenci

<p>[ 7 mins walk from Higashiyama Station ] Every morning, the owner Mr. Toshifumi Nakahigashi ventures into the mountains to gather flowers and wild vegetables, cultivates the fields, tends to the crops, harvests them, brings them back to the restaurant, prepares the dishes, and serves them to guests. Each plate is filled with the natural bounty and scenery discovered along the way. DONO means “sharing” in Italian. Ristorante DONO is a restaurant offering unique Italian cuisine, imbued with the heartfelt desire to share the great bounty of nature with the guests—a taste you can only experience here.</p>

ristorante DONO

<p>[ 5  mins walk from Jingu-Marutamachi Station ] Ortensia, an Italian restaurant nestled in Kyoto's Marutamachi district, earned one star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Japan. Ortensia offers authentic cuisine centered on Sicilian regional dishes, utilizing seasonal ingredients. One of its charms is the exquisite pairing of abundant Italian wines with its dishes. The warm and inviting interior of ortensia evokes the atmosphere of a trattoria in southern Italy, creating a special time away from the everyday.</p>

ortensia

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Cenci

ristorante DONO

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