Forni
Italian in Mibu & Nijo Castle Area, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Nijōjō-mae Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,730
- 1×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,000 (on Tabelog), 24% below the ¥15,730 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,900 (on Tabelog) is 25% below the ¥7,900 median of 20. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 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 seat at the counter, a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,900, 51% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥5,900 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Kyoto City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion 245 | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| 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 |
| Forni | — | ¥12,000 | ¥5,900 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Nijōjō-mae | — |
| 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 |
| Freestyle Italian Restaurant DA CIRO | — | ¥15,730 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier |
How to book Forni
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-468-3166 (+81-75-468-3166 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.
Lunch 【Moderare】 Seasonal Ingredients Packed Lunch Course with 5 Dishes
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Beef
What is served (4)
- 【August 2026】
- Edamame Potage with Yuzu
- Tiramisu
- Photo is for illustrative purposes.
¥5,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Lunch 【Pizzaiola】 6 Dishes Course with Your Choice of Pizza
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Truffle
- Beef
¥8,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥3,000 more than the one above
Lunch 【Contento】 Main Dish is Meat, Choose Your Primo Piatto
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Truffle
- Beef
What is served (10)
- 【September 2026】
- Edamame Potage with Yuzu
- Bonito Carpaccio with Ginger Gazpacho
- Corn Royale with Prosciutto Jelly
- Choose from Pasta or Risotto
- Lemon Cream with Shine Muscat and Osmanthus Jelly
- Examples of Pasta and Risotto
- Penne Arrabbiata with Fruit Tomato
- Pumpkin Risotto with Hojicha Aroma
- Photo is for illustrative purposes.
¥8,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Dinner 【Moderare】 Pasta, Oven-Baked Main Dish and 5 Dishes in Total
Dinner · 5 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥3,100 more than the one above
Lunch 【Divertito】 Chef's Recommended Course with Seasonal Ingredients
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
- Beef
What is served (9)
- 【July 2026】
- Appetizer
- Sous-vide Veal Loin with Tonnata Sauce
- Shrimp Carrozza with Zabaglione
- White Miso Risotto with Fried Conger Eel
- Roasted Fish of the Day in Seafood Broth
- Japanese Beef Fillet Grilled over Charcoal
- Matcha Semifreddo
- Photo is for illustrative purposes.
¥12,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥900 more than the one above
Xmas 2026 Lunch
Lunch · 1–8 guests
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥100 more than the one above
Dinner【Content】Double Main of Fish and Meat with 6 Selectable Primo PiattiMost booked
Dinner · 6 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,000 more than the one above
Dinner 【Divertito】 Chef's Recommended Course with Seasonal Ingredients
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥4,000 more than the one above
Xmas 2026 DinnerMost booked
Dinner · 1–8 guests
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥3,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge of 15% (The displayed prices include tax and service charge.) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 105 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Please use the smoking area within the hotel. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | casual |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Open terrace |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | November 2020 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Nijōjō-mae Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 2): 12 min · Marutamachi: 15 min
- Leave Nijōjō-mae Station by Exit 2 and walk north for 10 m.
- Turn right onto Higashi-Horikawa-dori and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Forni is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市中京区油小路通二条下る二条油小路町284 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 284 Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nijojo-mae Station on the Tozai Subway Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Castle, 470 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Forni cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge of 15% (The displayed prices include tax and service charge.)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Forni?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Forni?
Nijōjō-mae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Marutamachi Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Forni have a dress code?
casual
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.