IL GHIOTTONE Kyoto Honten
イル ギオットーネ 京都本店
Italian in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 12 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #3of 13 Italian restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥14,520least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,730
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, IL GHIOTTONE Kyoto Honten is 3rd of the 13 Italian restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 12th of 41 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥14,520 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥15,730 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,260 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥7,900 median of 20. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on its own booking form and 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 ¥7,260, 50% below its least expensive dinner course), and Sundays (6 of the 13 Italian restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama say they open then). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥9,680 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Italian restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama 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 GHIOTTONE Kyoto Honten | #12 | ¥14,520 | ¥7,260 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Ristorante t.v.b | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion 245 | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Freestyle Italian Restaurant DA CIRO | — | ¥15,730 | ¥7,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| ristorante DONO | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥6,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 4 min, Higashiyama | Mon, Sun |
| Ristorante dei CACCIATORI | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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, Sommelier |
How to book IL GHIOTTONE Kyoto Honten
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through the restaurant's booking form or Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-2326 (+81-50-5456-2326 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Pranzo A
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Salmon roe
- Beef
¥7,260
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$50
Cheapest
Pranzo B
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Salmon roe
- Truffle
- Beef
¥9,680
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$60
¥2,420 more than the one above
Pranzo C
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Truffle
- Beef
¥14,520
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥4,840 more than the one above
Cena AMost booked
7 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥14,520
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Pranzo D
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
- Abalone
- Snow crab
- Sea urchin
- Truffle
- Duck
- Beef
¥19,360
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$130
¥4,840 more than the one above
B" Course
7 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,360
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
MENU SP 18000 Special Chef Sasajima's Selected Wine Pairing with 3 Types
7 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Wine pairing
- Seasonal ingredients
¥21,780
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥2,420 more than the one above
Cena CMost booked
7 dishes · 2–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥2,420 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @ilghiottone075
Loads Instagram's own viewer; the photos stay 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 |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 45 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
Getting there
12 min walk (990 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 16 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 16 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn right onto Donguri Street and walk 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 170 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
IL GHIOTTONE Kyoto Honten is on your right.
On your right
Look for
イル ギオットーネ 京都本店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
イル ギオットーネ 京都本店京都府京都市東山区下河原通塔の前下ル八坂上町388-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 388-1 -, Kyoto 605-0827 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | It is an 8-minute walk from Keihan Shijo Station and a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 260 m, about 5 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 690 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Il Ghiottone |
|---|---|
| Owner-chef | 笹島保弘 |
As stated on ilghiottone.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does IL GHIOTTONE Kyoto Honten cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is IL GHIOTTONE Kyoto Honten closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to IL GHIOTTONE Kyoto Honten?
Gion-shijo Station, about 12 minutes on foot (990 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 17 minutes away.
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.