Radice
Italian in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- #2of 17 Italian restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- 2 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 5
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Radice is 2nd of the 17 Italian restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 3rd of 41 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 14% of its Italian restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026, The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (3 times), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 18 of the 41 Italian restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| shiro | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | Mon, Tue |
| Radice | #3 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Marutamachi | Tue, Wed |
| Il Garage | #6 | ¥19,800 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Vena | #9 | ¥24,000 | ¥12,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Marutamachi | — |
| 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 |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier |
How to book Radice
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-1720-7379 (+81-50-1720-7379 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Start time: all guests start the meal together, so arrive a little early; late arrivals may miss courses.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Idee e Sapori <Omakase Course> Starting January 2026Most booked
2 hr 30 min at the table
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
Cheapest
Idee e Sapori + Pairing Half (5 Types) Starting January 2026
2 hr 30 min at the table
Drinks pairing included
¥26,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥6,600 more than the one above
Idee e Sapori + Full Pairing (8-9 Types) from January 2026Most booked
2 hr 30 min at the table
Drinks pairing included
¥29,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking space available on the balcony |
| Children | Children under 10 are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing strong perfume. We kindly ask that men do not come in sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | December 2013 |
Getting there
5 min walk (370 m) from Marutamachi Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 2): 7 min · Nijōjō-mae (Exit 2): 11 min
- Leave Marutamachi Station and walk south for 70 m.
- Turn right at Hotel Monday Kyoto Marutamachi onto Takeyamachi-dori and walk 130 m.
- Turn left onto Muromachi street and walk 150 m.
Radice 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鏡屋町50
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 50 Kagamiyacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 5 minutes walk from Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma Subway Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Castle, 990 m, about 16 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Radice is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Radice in the Michelin Guide
- 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 Radice cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Radice closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Radice?
Children under 10 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Radice?
Marutamachi Station, about 5 minutes on foot (370 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Radice have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing strong perfume. We kindly ask that men do not come in sandals.
Is Radice in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Radice 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), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.