Bini
Italian in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- #7of 17 Italian restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥14,520least expensive lunch course; median ¥7,500
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
In our ranking, Bini is 7th of the 17 Italian restaurants in Imperial Palace Area. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥14,520 (on Ikyu), 94% above the ¥7,500 median of the 20 Italian restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. 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 late dinner (open until 23:00) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Garage | #6 | ¥19,800 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Vena | #9 | ¥24,000 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Marutamachi | — |
| Dodici | #10 | ¥19,800 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon, Sun |
| Bini | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥14,520 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 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 |
| Da YUGE | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | Sun |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Sommelier |
How to book Bini
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-203-6668 (+81-75-203-6668 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Course
【おまかせコース】
Dinner / Lunch · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- 前菜3~4品
- メイン（お肉料理）
- パスタ(手打ちパスタ）
- デザート
- 食後のお飲み物
¥14,520
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$100
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking We kindly ask you to refrain from smoking on the road as it may disturb our neighbors. |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Casual Smart Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances, such as perfumes, that may affect those around you. *Even in casual dining situations, there may be customers celebrating special occasions or anniversaries. We kindly ask for your consideration to avoid causing discomfort to other guests. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu |
Getting there
2 min walk (180 m) from Marutamachi Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 1): 9 min · Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 16 min
- Leave Marutamachi Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 10 m.
- Turn left onto Marutamachi Street and walk 30 m.
- Turn right onto Kurumayacho street and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Bini is on your right.
On your right
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市中京区東洞院通丸太町下る445-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 445-1 Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 3-minute walk from Marutamachi Station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kyoto Imperial Palace, 950 m, about 15 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Bini cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Bini have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Bini closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Bini?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Bini?
Marutamachi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (180 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Bini have a dress code?
Casual Smart Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances, such as perfumes, that may affect those around you. *Even in casual dining situations, there may be customers celebrating special occasions or anniversaries. We kindly ask for your consideration to avoid causing discomfort to other guests.
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.