La Locanda The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
ラ・ロカンダ ザ・リッツ・カールトン京都
Italian in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Our analysis
- #8of 17 Italian restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥6,500least expensive lunch course; median ¥7,900
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, La Locanda The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is 8th of the 17 Italian restaurants in Imperial Palace Area. Its least expensive lunch course is ¥6,500 (on Ikyu), 18% below the ¥7,900 median of the 20 Italian restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2021, 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 private room, 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: ¥6,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥8,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodici | #10 | ¥19,800 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon, Sun |
| Ludens | #13 | ¥8,800 | ¥6,800 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Marutamachi | Mon |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 | English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Allergy information, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sofa seating |
How to book La Locanda The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-746-5522 (+81-75-746-5522 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Italian restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Menu Bronzo (Weekday Only)
4 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Caviar
- Beef
What is served (14)
- Menu from September 11
- Amuse-Bouche
- Appetizers
- Fresh Fish Tartare with Beets and Red Infusion
- (Add JPY 8,000 for 10g of caviar.)
- Pasta
- Today's Pasta
- Meat Dish
- Roasted Happiness Pork with Varieties of Potatoes
- From Pierre Hermé Paris
- Dessert
- Tiramisu
- (Biscuit, Chocolate Sable, Coffee Jelly, Mascarpone Cream)
- Coffee or Tea with Sweets
¥6,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Oro Menu
5 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Caviar
What is served (13)
- Menu from September 11
- Amuse-Bouche
- Appetizers
- Fresh Fish Tartare with Beets and Red Infusion
- Pasta
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Roasted Happiness Pork with a Variety of Potatoes
- From Pierre Hermé Paris
- Dessert
- Tiramisu
- (Biscuit, Chocolate Sable, Coffee Jelly, Mascarpone Cream)
- Coffee or Tea with Sweets
¥8,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥2,000 more than the one above
Platinum Menu
5 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Caviar
- Wagyu
¥12,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥4,000 more than the one above
Vegetarian Course
¥16,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥3,500 more than the one above
Perla Menu
5 dishes
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥500 more than the one above
Iridio Menu
6 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Caviar
- Wagyu
¥20,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥4,000 more than the one above
La Locanda Menu
6 dishes
¥21,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥500 more than the one above
Diamante Menu
7 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
- Beef
¥36,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
¥15,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 44 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking All areas inside the hotel are non-smoking. Please use the designated smoking area near the main entrance of the hotel. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Casual Elegance We welcome you to visit us in a yukata or kimono. While jeans and sneakers are also acceptable, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing heavily damaged or overly dirty clothing. We would appreciate it if you could avoid excessively casual attire such as shorts and flip-flops. Additionally, we request that you do not visit us in mourning attire. |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | February 2014 |
Getting there
5 min walk (420 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Jingū-Marutamachi (Exit 2): 6 min · Sanjo: 8 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station by Exit 2 and walk east for 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 230 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
La Locanda The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ラ・ロカンダ ザ・リッツ・カールトン京都
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ラ・ロカンダ ザ・リッツ・カールトン京都京都府京都市中京区鴨川二条大橋畔 リッツカールトン京都 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 240 m, about 4 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
Questions visitors ask
How much does La Locanda The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does La Locanda The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is La Locanda The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to La Locanda The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to La Locanda The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 5 minutes on foot (420 m). Jingū-Marutamachi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does La Locanda The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto have a dress code?
Casual Elegance We welcome you to visit us in a yukata or kimono. While jeans and sneakers are also acceptable, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing heavily damaged or overly dirty clothing. We would appreciate it if you could avoid excessively casual attire such as shorts and flip-flops. Additionally, we request that you do not visit us in mourning attire.
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.