mane
Italian in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- ¥11,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,730
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥11,000 (on Tabelog), 30% below the ¥15,730 median of the 21 Italian restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,360 (on Tabelog) is 11% above the ¥7,500 median of 20. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. 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 (12 of its 16 seats), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,360, 24% below its least expensive dinner course), 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: ¥11,000 on Tabelog and ¥12,100 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥8,360 on Tabelog and ¥9,196 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
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 |
| 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 |
| Etto | — | ¥13,200 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 13 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book mane
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5594-5856 (+81-50-5594-5856 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
Lunch Omakase Course ◆ Enjoy a total of 6 dishes including 3 Appetizers, Pasta, and a Main Dish.
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
Drinks included
What is served (10)
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Appetizer 3
- Pasta
- Main Dish
- Dessert
- Coffee
- Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Hojicha
¥8,360
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Course ◆ A plan featuring 6 dishes including 3 Appetizers, Pasta, and a Main of Black Wagyu.
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Wagyu
Drinks included
What is served (10)
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Appetizer 3
- Pasta
- Main Dish (Wagyu Beef)
- Dessert
- Coffee
- Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Hojicha
¥10,560
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$70
¥2,200 more than the one above
Short Course Dinner Plan ◆ Enjoy a luxurious selection of 6 dishes including 3 Appetizers, Pasta, and a Main Dish.
Dinner · 6 dishes · 1–4 guests
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥440 more than the one above
Dinner Short Course ◆ A luxurious plan featuring 6 dishes including 3 Appetizers, Pasta, and a Main of Black Wagyu.
Dinner · 6 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Wagyu
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥2,200 more than the one above
Lunch Chef's Special Course ◆ A luxurious plan to enjoy a total of 8 dishes including 5 appetizers, pasta, and a main di
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Wagyu
Drinks included
What is served (13)
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Appetizer 3
- Appetizer 4
- Pasta
- Main Dish
- (An additional JPY 2000 for Wagyu beef.)
- To Finish Off
- Dessert
- Coffee
- Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Hojicha
¥14,960
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥1,760 more than the one above
Dinner Chef's Special Course ◆ A luxurious plan to enjoy a total of 8 dishes including 5 appetizers, pasta, and a main dMost booked
Dinner · 8 dishes · 1–4 guests
¥14,960
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Lunch Chef's Special Course ◆ A luxurious plan featuring 8 dishes including 5 Appetizers, Pasta, and a Main Dish of Wagy
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
- Wagyu
Drinks included
What is served (12)
- Appetizer 1
- Appetizer 2
- Appetizer 3
- Appetizer 4
- Pasta
- Main Dish (Wagyu Beef)
- To Finish Off
- Dessert
- Coffee
- Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Hojicha
¥17,160
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$110
¥2,200 more than the one above
Dinner Chef's Special Course ◆ A luxurious plan to enjoy a total of 8 dishes including 5 appetizers, pasta, and a main dMost booked
Dinner · 8 dishes · 1–4 guests
¥17,160
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
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 |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| 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, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16, including 12 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | April 2024 |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 1): 11 min · Marutamachi: 12 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Gokomachi Street and walk 290 m.
mane 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山本町440-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 440-1 Yamamotocho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0933 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 7 minutes walk from Shiyakusho-mae subway station. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 420 m, about 7 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 640 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Mane is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. mane in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does mane 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.
Does mane have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is mane closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to mane?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to mane?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Marutamachi Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does mane have a dress code?
smart casual
Is mane in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Mane is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.