Kyoto, Japan｜ottimo

Summary: A great local spot for world class taste at a reasonable price. My wife and I attended this restaurant for lunch today. Hands down one of the best Italian foods of any restaurant I've been to in America or abroad. A small two person family operated restaurant nestled right into a clean and secure alley off a main road. There was no English menu, however the staff had excellent English and were able to help us through with no hassle. I recommend using Google-lens to assist you with translating the menu. The food was out of this world amazing, we had the recommended 3 course option, with a starter of the worlds best minestrone soup. Followed by a wonderful rendition on the Casio e pepe for the main course. A world class cup of espresso footnoted the end of the meal. Prices were very affordable and my wife and I walked out with only a 4,000 yen bill.

Simply great vibrant flavors, carefully cooked and served food, in a comfortable and nice vibe place. We will go again.

This is it....a small single chef, one server quiet place with excellent wine and the best Cacio e Pepe on the planet. But that is just the pasta....it is a total Italian restaurant ...try the deer carpaccio...this chef is the best!