arancino KYOTO
アランチーノ KYOTO
Italian in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- ¥7,500least expensive lunch course; median ¥7,900
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥7,500 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥7,900 median of the 20 Italian restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 18 of the 41 Italian restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, or 6), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥7,500 on Tabelog and ¥8,250 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥13,000 on Tabelog and ¥14,300 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Imperial Palace Area with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludens | #13 | ¥8,800 | ¥6,800 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Marutamachi | Mon |
| La Locanda The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,500 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| mane | — | ¥11,000 | ¥8,360 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Da YUGE | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | Sun |
| Etto | — | ¥13,200 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 13 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| arancino KYOTO | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book arancino KYOTO
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-3091-7560 (+81-50-3091-7560 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Course with approximately 6 dishes where you can choose between Wagyu or Fresh Fish. If you choose Fresh Fish, . If you
PRANZO ARANCINO
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Wagyu
¥7,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$50
Cheapest
ARANCINO HAWAII COURSE
2 hr at the table
- Caviar
- Sea urchin
- Wagyu
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$90
¥5,500 more than the one above
ARANCINO Chef's Original Course Filled with Ideas
¥16,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥3,000 more than the one above
10/14 Event "Brunello Giants" BANFI Makers Dinner
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥2,000 more than the one above
ARANCINO SPECIALE Chef's Full Course Featuring Seasonal Delicacies
- Seasonal ingredients
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥2,000 more than the one above
A Masterfully Crafted Original Course Filled with the Chef's Ideas
Wine Pairing + ARANCINO
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wine pairing
Drinks pairing included
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$170
¥5,000 more than the one above
A Full Course by the Chef to Enjoy Seasonal Flavors
Wine Pairing + ARANCINO SPECIALE
- Seasonal ingredients
¥30,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10%, no additional charge. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 39 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | The dress code is "smart casual." Please refrain from wearing tank tops, sweatpants, work clothes, shorts, sports sandals, beach sandals, and light clothing such as ripped jeans or pants. |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | December 2019 |
Getting there
2 min walk (150 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Sanjo: 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 10 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk north for 80 m.
- Turn right onto Oshikōji Street and walk 20 m.
You arrive at arancino KYOTO.
Look for
アランチーノ KYOTO
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
京都福住ビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
アランチーノ KYOTO京都府京都市中京区河原町通二条南一之船入町537-9 京都福住ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 537-9 Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | ●For customers arriving by train:. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 200 m, about 4 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 340 m, about 6 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does arancino KYOTO cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%, no additional charge.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does arancino KYOTO have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to arancino KYOTO?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to arancino KYOTO?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 2 minutes on foot (150 m). Sanjo Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does arancino KYOTO have a dress code?
The dress code is "smart casual." Please refrain from wearing tank tops, sweatpants, work clothes, shorts, sports sandals, beach sandals, and light clothing such as ripped jeans or pants.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.