Il Vicoletto
Italian in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,100least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 6
Inside 2
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,100 (on Tabelog), 19% below the ¥15,000 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,800 (on Tabelog) is 17% above the ¥7,500 median of 20. 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 (7 of its 11 seats), a private room (for 2 or 4), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,800, 27% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,100 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website; ¥8,800 on Tabelog, Ikyu, and its website.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ristorante La Luce | — | ¥24,200 | ¥5,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Karasuma | — |
| Italian Ryori Shiki ricetta8.7 | — | ¥12,100 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Anne | — | ¥18,000 | budget ¥1,000–1,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon, Sun |
| Il Vicoletto | — | ¥12,100 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Marutamachi | 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book Il Vicoletto
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-9742 (+81-50-5868-9742 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Short Tasting Menu Lunch Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Menù Degustazione Lunch Full Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Duck
- Truffle
- Wagyu
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥3,300 more than the one above
Menù Degustazione Dinner Full Course
Dinner
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Short Tasting Menu Lunch Course + Wine Pairing
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Wine pairing
- Seasonal ingredients
Drinks pairing included
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,200 more than the one above
Menù Degustazione Lunch Full Course + Wine Pairing
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Wine pairing
- Seasonal ingredients
- Duck
- Truffle
- Wagyu
Drinks pairing included
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥5,500 more than the one above
Menù Degustazione Dinner Full Course + Wine Pairing
Dinner
- Wine pairing
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 11, including 7 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 7 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | March 2026 |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 m) from Marutamachi Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 1): 7 min · Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 12 min
- Leave Marutamachi Station and walk south for 70 m.
- Turn left onto Takeyamachi-dori and walk 40 m.
- Turn right onto Kurumayacho street and walk 150 m.
- Turn left onto Ebisugawa-dori and walk 60 m.
Il Vicoletto 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東九軒町331 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 331 Higashikyukencho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0852 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Marutamachi Station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Il Vicoletto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Il Vicoletto closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Il Vicoletto?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Il Vicoletto?
Marutamachi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 8 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.