Kyoto Nese
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【Kyoto Sanjo】Carbonara at Kyoto Nese
Kyoto Nese is an Italian restaurant located on the third floor of Sanjo Kiyamachi Building, run by chef Hiroshi Mori. Having previously served as head chef at the renowned Santa Maria Novella Tisaneria in Italy, he returned to Kyoto to blend Italian techniques with local ingredients, offering an à la carte menu that changes almost daily. The dishes highlight seasonal produce, with signature offerings including the carbonara made with eggs from Yamada Farm and the popular cold angel hair pasta with sea urchin. The restaurant was selected for the Tabelog Italian WEST Top One Hundred Restaurants 2025, making it a must-book destination for those seeking authentic Italian cuisine in Kyoto.
The restaurant features 16 seats, divided into 8 counter seats and 8 table seats. The counter side is near the kitchen, allowing guests to watch the cooking process, while the other side features movies playing in the background. Whether you prefer watching the chef at work or enjoying a meal at a leisurely pace with friends, there are options to suit your preference.
The focus here is on the ingredients themselves. The signature Yamada Farm Carbonara uses free-range eggs from Yamada Farm in Ohara, Kyoto. The farm owner, over eighty years old, insists on cage-free farming, resulting in rich, golden yolks. The restaurant avoids heavy cream, instead emulsifying the pasta water with egg yolks (about five for a full portion, three for a half portion), olive oil, and a small amount of bacon, finishing the dish just as the yolks begin to set at a low temperature. The pasta is coated in a thick yet non-greasy egg sauce, delivering a pure, savory egg flavor without being masked by excessive cream or cheese. If you love a rich egg flavor, start with this classic dish. Parmesan cheese is served on the side, allowing you to adjust the flavor and further emulsify the fats and yolks to your liking.
The menu is almost entirely à la carte and changes daily. Common selections include cold capellini with sea urchin sauce, Neapolitan-style pasta, charcoal-grilled Fuji Genton pork, and various seasonal appetizers. All items can be ordered in half portions, perfect for those who want to sample more dishes. The overall atmosphere is like dining in a friend’s living room, lacking the distance often felt in high-end restaurants. Chef Mori and his staff proactively introduce the day’s ingredients and portion sizes, allowing guests to adjust their orders based on their appetite.
Chef Hiroshi Mori plans his dishes based on available ingredients. While the restaurant primarily serves à la carte, set menus are also available by reservation. There are two price points for the set menu, 9,000 and 12,000 yen (tax included); the portion sizes are the same, with the difference lying in the ingredients used. If you wish to order a set menu, please reserve at least one day in advance.
This restaurant combines the fundamentals of Italian cuisine with local Kyoto eggs, pork, and vegetables. It does not strive for flashy presentation, but rather allows diners to taste the true essence of the eggs and meat. Sitting down to order a Yamada Farm carbonara, watching the golden egg sauce slowly coat the noodles, and pairing it with a simple glass of wine is the most direct charm of Kyoto Nese. If you are looking for an Italian restaurant in Kyoto with a distinct personality that never disappoints, this place belongs on your list.
The restaurant accepts reservations up to three months in advance. With only 16 seats, please contact them even for same-day visits. The LINE friend list is full; currently, you can inquire via Instagram direct message or email (kyotonesemori@yahoo.co.jp), leaving your contact phone number. Business hours start at 17:30, with last orders at 22:00; closed on Sundays and irregular days.
Kyoto Nese Video Introduction
Useful Japanese for Dining (Translated menu with Japanese audio)
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Excuse me
Menu, please!
Order, please
This one, please
Thank you for the meal
Water, please
How do I eat this?
A small plate, please
May I take a photo?
Excuse me, please change the grill net.
Check, please
Where do I pay?
How much is it?
Can I use a credit card?
I will pay in cash
May I have the receipt, please?
Menu photos: Tabelog Kyoto Nese. Prices are in Japanese Yen and include tax; dishes are subject to seasonal availability and daily ingredients.
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The course must be reserved at least one day in advance. Both price points offer the same portion size, but use different ingredients.
Chef's Omakase Course 9000 JPY
おまかせコース 9000円
Chef's Omakase Course 12000 JPY
おまかせコース 12000円
Baby Leaf Salad
ベビーリーフサラダ
Prosciutto
生ハム
Chorizo
チョリソー
Prosciutto and Buffalo Mozzarella
生ハムと水牛モッツァレラ
Caprese (Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella)
カプレーゼ（トマトと水牛モッツァレラ）
Sautéed Taleggio Cheese
タレッジョチーズのソテー
Assorted Cheeses
チーズ各種
Green Olives from Abruzzo
アブルッツォ産グリーンオリーブ
Yamada Farm Omelet
山田農園のオムレツ
Wagyu Beef Ragù and Mushroom Gratin
和牛のラグーとキノコのグラタン
Chilled Corn Purée
トウモロコシの冷製ピュレ
Abalone with Anchovy Butter
鮑のアンチョビバター
Small Ayu Spring Roll (1 piece)
小鮎の春巻き（1本）
Chilled Capellini with Sea Urchin Sauce (30g)
ウニソースの冷製カペッリーニ（30g）
White Fish Carpaccio, Clams, Fried White Shrimp with Ando Farm Sprout Leeks
白身魚のカルパッチョ・ハマグリ・白エビのフリットと安藤農園の芽ネギ
Young leaf salad can be topped with prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, tomato, or Parmesan; young leaf salad with prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella can also be topped with Miyazaki mango. Caprese salad can be topped with prosciutto.
Prosciutto
生ハム
Buffalo Mozzarella
水牛モッツァレラ
Tomato
トマト
Parmigiano
パルミジャーノ
Add Miyazaki Mango
宮崎産マンゴー追加
Add Prosciutto
生ハム追加
Baguette (4 slices)
バゲット（4切れ）
Échiré Butter
エシレバター
Baguette, Raisin Bread with Mascarpone and Honey
バゲット・レーズンパンとマスカルポーネ・ハチミツ
Garlic and Red Chili Pepper
にんにくと赤唐辛子
Tomato Sauce and Basil
トマトソースとバジル
Tomato Sauce, Basil, and Buffalo Mozzarella
トマトソースとバジルと水牛のモッツァレラ
Amatriciana (Pancetta Tomato Sauce)
アマトリチャーナ（パンチェッタのトマトソース）
Arrabbiata (Spicy Tomato Sauce)
アラビアータ（少し辛いトマトソース）
Yamada Farm Carbonara
山田農園のカルボナーラ
Gorgonzola
ゴルゴンゾーラ
Four Kinds of Cheese
4種類のチーズ
Neapolitan Style
ナポリタン風
Cheese Risotto
チーズのリゾット
Whitebait and Sea Lettuce
しらすとあおさ
Hard Clam
ハマグリ
Puttanesca (Anchovy, Olive, Caper, Tomato Sauce)
プッタネスカ（アンチョビ・オリーブ・ケイパー・トマトソース）
Cacio e Pepe (Échiré butter, Parmigiano cheese, black pepper)
カッチョ エ ペペ（エシレバター・パルミジャーノチーズ・胡椒）
Wagyu beef ragu
和牛のラグー
Mushrooms and garlic
キノコとニンニク
With Prosciutto
生ハム添え
Bottarga Powder
カラスミパウダー
Scallion Sprouts
芽ネギ
Main courses require time for reheating and preparation; we recommend ordering in advance.
White fish and clam with light tomato sauce
白身魚とハマグリの軽いトマトソース
Charcoal-grilled Fuji Genton pork 200g
富士幻豚の炭焼き 200g
Charcoal-grilled Fuji Genton pork 100g
富士幻豚の炭焼き 100g
Charcoal-grilled beef fillet 200g
牛ヒレ肉の炭焼き 200g
Charcoal-grilled beef fillet 100g
牛ヒレ肉の炭焼き 100g
Charcoal-grilled beef fillet 50g
牛ヒレ肉の炭焼き 50g
Charcoal-grilled lamb chop (bone-in)
仔羊の炭焼き（骨付き）
Gelato
ジェラート
Coconut gelato
ココナッツのジェラート
Miyazaki mango gelato
宮崎産マンゴーのジェラート
Fondant au chocolat
フォンダンショコラ
Crème brûlée (small ramekin)
ブリュレ（ココット小）
Tiramisu (small ramekin)
ティラミス（ココット小）
Seasonal Fruit Crepe (1 piece)
季節のフルーツのクレープ（1枚分）
Miyazaki Mango Mini Parfait
宮崎産マンゴーのミニパフェ
Vanilla
バニラ
Brown sugar bitter caramel
黒糖ビターキャラメル
Hojicha
ほうじ茶
Strawberry
いちご
Honey lemon
ハチミツレモン
The menu indicates hojicha, strawberry, and Miyazaki mango ice cream, as well as molten chocolate cake and crème brûlée are non-alcoholic. If you have dietary restrictions, please confirm before ordering.
Ashijima Coffee
葦島のコーヒー
Black Brown Rice Tea
黒玄米茶
Cafe au Lait
カフェオレ
Black tea
紅茶
Royal Milk Tea
ロイヤルミルクティー
Today's Glass Wine
本日のグラスワイン
Glass Spumante
グラススプマンテ
Japanese Sake
日本酒
Heartland Draft Beer
生ビールハートランド
Yuzu Muge Beer
柚子無碍ビール（ゆずむげ）
Yuzu Muge beer is brewed by Nishijin Brewery; Heartland draft beer can be served with sudachi citrus.
Add Sudachi (Japanese Citrus)
スダチ追加
Sherry
シェリー
Campari Soda
カンパリソーダ
Kir (White Wine with Blackcurrant)
キール
Kir Royale
キールロワイヤル
Gin and Tonic
ジントニック
Highball
ハイボール
Italian Blood Orange Juice and Sparkling Wine
イタリア産赤オレンジジュースとスパークリングワイン
Shiwa Town Additive-Free & Sugar-Free Grape Juice and Sparkling Wine
紫波町無添加・無加糖ぶどうジュースとスパークリング
Highballs can be served with lemon.
Add Lemon
レモン追加
Assorted Grappa
グラッパ各種
Dessert Wine
デザートワイン
San Pellegrino (Sparkling)
サンペレグリノ（ガス入り）
Acqua Panna (Still)
パンナ（ガスなし）
Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine
ノンアルコールスパークリング
Italian Blood Orange Juice
イタリア産赤オレンジジュース
Shiwa Town Additive-Free & Unsweetened Grape Juice
紫波町無添加・無加糖ぶどうジュース
Black Oolong Tea
黒ウーロン茶
Ginger Ale
ジンジャーエール
Non-Alcoholic Beer
ノンアルコールビール
San Pellegrino sparkling water can be served with lime or lemon; the restaurant does not accept orders for tap water only.
Add Lime
ライム追加
Add Lemon
レモン追加
Kyoto Nese Location
Kyoto Nese Information
- Address: 京都市中京区中島町96 三条木屋町ビルセカンド3階 (1st and 2nd floors are Menami restaurant).
- Access: About a 3-minute walk from Keihan Sanjo Station; about a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
- Phone：075-212-2129
- Business Hours: Opens at 17:30, last order at 22:00.
- Closed: Sundays and irregular holidays; please check the restaurant’s announcements before visiting.
- Reservations: Accepted starting three months in advance; please make a reservation even for same-day dining. The LINE friend list is full, so please use Instagram direct message or email for inquiries, and please leave your phone number.
- Set Menu: 9,000 / 12,000 yen including tax. Reservations are required at least one day in advance; the portion sizes are the same, but the ingredients differ.
- Dinner Budget: Approximately 10,000 – 14,999 yen.
- Seating: 16 seats (8 at the counter, 8 at tables), no private rooms.
- Payment: Credit cards accepted (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners); electronic money is not accepted.
- Smoking and Parking: Entirely non-smoking, no dedicated parking lot.
