-Kyoto City Sakyo Ward- A luxurious lunch with the best cost performance at a restaurant featured in Bib Gourmand. Lunch course for 1950 yen includes appetizer, pasta, and half of the day's dessert or espresso. You can choose your appetizer and pasta. For an additional 1000 yen, you can add a meat dish (please specify when making a reservation). For the course, you can choose espresso and add a regular-sized dessert or choose half dessert and add a latte or other drink. There are several dessert and drink options available for addition, so you can enjoy various combinations. On this day, it cost 6850 yen for two people. We changed one to a +400 yen assorted ham plate and added two lamb cutlets and tiramisu. -Appetizer- A selection of grilled vegetables and an assorted ham plate. The pumpkin and potatoes were sweet and all simple and delicious. The ham was salty but had a rich meaty flavor, and it was just right when eaten with the vegetables. It seems that ingredients from Italy are currently difficult to obtain, so the ham is a special treat to have available at the restaurant. -Pasta- We ordered two types and they were served divided for two people. The pasta is also homemade! -Amatriciana (pork cheek meat tomato sauce) Rigatoni- The rigatoni, which looks like a giant macaroni, is coated in tomato sauce. The combination of pork cheek meat and pecorino Romano cheese creates a unique aroma. I enjoy these slightly unique flavors. The soft and chewy rigatoni and tomato sauce were easy to eat and finished light. -Salsiccia (sausage and lentil spaghetti)- Cream-based, but surprisingly the sausage was very delicious, with a refreshing touch of fennel. The noodles are firm and thick, so you can taste the flavor of the flour. -Meat Dish- Lamb cutlets with lemon generously squeezed on top, enjoyed with a variety of vegetables on the side. Eating them together gives a refreshing and delicious taste, especially in the fatty parts where you can feel the lamb flavor. -Dessert- -Ice Cream- Homemade caramel and vanilla ice cream that is rich and delicious. The meringue is also perfect. -Tiramisu (additional)- It's so light, yet so delicious. Is there less whipped cream? Is it not made with mascarpone? Egg whites? The creamy texture is amazing! The biscuit is perfectly soaked. Overall, the impression was that the food was simple yet delicious, using a small number of carefully selected ingredients. The restaurant is located in a residential area that is a must-visit on the map, with a small interior. There are three tables. Is the counter also used? We were able to enjoy a leisurely lunch.

Cost performance is excellent. That's the bottom line. Appetizer: Octopus and potato salad Pasta: Tomato cream pasta with 'Nduja Main: Lamb cutlet Dessert: Tiramisu 'Nduja is a sausage made from offal. It has a unique flavor that adds a nice touch to the pasta. We also tried the Amatriciana and Gorgonzola cream pasta, both of which were delicious. We added a main dish, but it was quite heavy, so it may not have been necessary.

Michelin Bib Gourmand 2021, 2022. Unfortunately, it seems like they missed out in 2023, possibly due to the impact of COVID-19. The Italian restaurant serves delicious pasta, especially the creamy pasta which was exceptional. I would love to eat here again. They also offer pasta lunch options for a convenient meal. When I mentioned it was my birthday, they surprised me with a special dish (photo included)! Thank you very much. I will definitely visit again!

I visited Cantina Rossi, an Italian restaurant located a little east of Demachiyanagi. I tried the pasta lunch set with meat for 2950 yen. The appetizer was octopus and potato salad, with a hearty flavor that opened up the stomach. Then came the eagerly awaited pasta, Rigatoni Rossi. The rich and creamy sauce coated the pasta, making it a bit heavy. The main dish was lamb cutlet. As a game meat lover, I found the lamb to have a slight gamey taste, but the flavor of the cutlet was good. The meal ended with tiramisu for dessert. Overall, I thought it was a good local restaurant.

I went to this restaurant with a friend for dinner on our way back, based on the reviews on Tabelog. We tried the evening service course for 3700 yen. The assorted appetizers and the Gorgonzola pasta were delicious. The roasted deer for the main dish was also very tender and tasty. I forgot to take a photo, but the tiramisu for dessert and the espresso were also delicious. It was a great value for the price. I would like to go back to try other pastas and main dishes.

The lunch set for 2000 yen, with the option to add a meat dish for just over 3000 yen, is a perfectly rational pricing strategy. Thanks to this, the restaurant avoids the common situation of being filled with regular customers from the neighborhood. The quality of each dish is likely on par with what is served in the evening. So, the price of around 1000 yen per dish is quite reasonable. In fact, the variety of choices available for both appetizers and pasta, around 5 or 6 options each, may make you doubt if it can truly be considered a lunch menu. The cuisine is simple Italian, similar to what you might find in a trattoria or izakaya, but with an elegant and refined touch that leans towards a more upscale restaurant atmosphere. The chef is friendly yet sophisticated, and the service strikes a good balance of attentiveness and appropriate distance. The location is not easy to stumble upon if you don't know about it, but the fact that this restaurant is listed in the Michelin guide is truly commendable.

The basil is too fresh and the quality of the pasta itself is high. If the location was a little better, this place would have been more popular.

I've been a bit out of touch lately, but the fresh pasta here is amazing! I want to enjoy more of the pasta that you can only taste here. I'd like to visit about once every two months.

The restaurant is located in a residential area, so it can be a bit hard to find as you have to enter a narrow alley from the main road. During lunchtime, there are signs on the road to guide you, but I didn't notice them at first. I had the pasta lunch set, which allowed me to choose from 4 appetizers and 7-8 pasta options. For dessert, you can choose between espresso or dolce. The food takes quite a while to come out, as the restaurant is run by a couple and this seems to be their style. It's best to be aware of this if you have other plans afterwards. It's not really appropriate to rush them in a place like this. The pasta was delicious and worth the wait. This is a true hidden gem where you can enjoy your meal slowly while admiring the garden. It's a great place for those who want a cozy dining experience (for small groups).

I had a tomato and cheese salad, Rossi-style pasta, tiramisu, and cappuccino. The salad was delicious with the flavor of tomatoes and a nice kick of spices.

Memo: The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The atmosphere of the restaurant was cozy and welcoming. I highly recommend this place for a nice meal.

On my day off, I went to try an Italian restaurant recommended by my mother for lunch! As we entered a residential area on the way, I wondered if there was a restaurant in such a place, but a small sign with the location of the restaurant was written, and we arrived. When we entered the restaurant, a kind couple welcomed us. We were guided to a table in the back, where the high ceiling gave a sense of openness. We ordered the lunch course, which came with an appetizer, pasta, and dessert. For the appetizer, we chose grilled vegetables and Caprese. Both were delicious. Then they brought us the pasta. I ordered a cream pasta, and it was very chewy and tasty, with a great flavor. My mother also enjoyed the delicious taste. Finally, we had tiramisu for dessert. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely visit again! :)

A quietly tucked away shop in a residential street. It might be a bit hard to find, so it's recommended to check beforehand! The menu includes appetizers, pasta, and dessert for 1900 yen. You can also add a main dish (meat) for around 1000 yen. Some pasta dishes require an additional fee. For the appetizers, we chose three out of four options to share: Caprese, warm vegetable salad, octopus and potato. They were all simple but delicious. For the pasta, we shared walnut Rossini-style, gorgonzola, and lentil. The portions were quite generous! Even when shared among three people, it was more than enough. The main dishes were veal and lamb, which were quite ordinary. For dessert, you can choose between tiramisu or ice cream. We left feeling very full!

Introduced by a friend of my mother, I visited "Cantina Rossi" for the first time. I have encountered various hidden restaurants before, but this one is the epitome of that. It is truly tucked away in an alley. The restaurant has around 10 seats, with one 4-person table and three 2-person tables. We ordered the lunch course which included appetizers, pasta, and dessert for 1,950 yen. - Prosciutto: They only had small pieces of prosciutto that day, so they kindly replaced it with 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of salami. The prosciutto had a cheese-like aroma and wasn't overly salty, just right. It made me crave wine even though it was daytime and we were driving. The salami was large in size and served with bread drizzled with olive oil. - Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce: The sauce had a strong gorgonzola flavor, topped with cheese and pepper. They use homemade fresh pasta here, which has a unique chewy texture that enhances the dish. The gorgonzola sauce coated the pasta perfectly, creating a delicious combination. - Hazelnut Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream: The chocolate ice cream was not too sweet. The fresh pasta was definitely a highlight. It offers a completely different flavor and texture compared to dried pasta. I hear they also serve fresh fusilli. The prices may be on the higher side, but it's worth it. I look forward to revisiting at night and enjoying it with wine.

I was invited on a hazy moonlit night, and I took a walk across Imadegawa Bridge from my residence to visit this restaurant. It's a small trattoria tucked away in a small alley, where I once got lost trying to find it for lunch. The restaurant features about 12 table seats surrounded by a bar-like counter where the kitchen is in the center, emitting delicious cooking smells that made my stomach growl with anticipation for the next dish. The restaurant is run by a couple, so the timing of the dishes is a bit slow, but it allows you to leisurely enjoy your wine. I started with a red wine, Salice Salentino Reserva 2005 from southern Italy. At first, I hesitated because of the strong tannins, but it turned out to be a delicious wine with a full body, ripe fruit aroma, and a beautiful garnet color. The taste improved as I enjoyed it with the dishes. The vegetable grill assortment was flavorful, with grilled paprika, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, scallions, broccoli, and white beans cooked together. The white beans were especially delicious. The octopus and potato appetizer was also delightful, with the savory flavor of the octopus and the gentle taste of the potatoes. The highlight was the pasta, all made with fresh noodles. The tagliatelle with gorgonzola cream sauce was deliciously creamy and the olive and anchovy tomato sauce pasta had a harmonious blend of flavors. The main course was roasted langoustines, which were aromatic and full of flavor. Lastly, I enjoyed a Roman-style roast veal wrapped in herbs. The meat was thin slices with sage in between, adding a strong aroma and a mix of flavors. I ended the meal with a rich espresso and left feeling full and satisfied. Overall, I would rate it a 4 out of 5, but the dishes were all a bit salty, so it might be better to stick to a pasta + appetizer lunch rather than ordering a lot of dishes a la carte.

I had heard that it was a hidden gem of a restaurant, but it was truly a small house tucked away in a back alley. I visited at night and there were no clear signs, so I got a bit lost. Once inside, it was indeed a cozy little place. There were about four small tables, mainly for two people, but they could be connected for larger groups. The menu had a wide variety of pasta dishes, as well as appetizers, grilled items, and desserts. I ordered a cream sauce pasta and a tomato sauce pasta (around $12 each). The pasta was made fresh, but the tagliatelle noodles were a bit on the softer side. I prefer them a bit more al dente. The sauces were very rich and flavorful, with ingredients like mushrooms and truffles adding a nice touch. The only downside was that the service was a bit slow, but I would definitely want to come back again.

The fresh pasta here is amazing! During lunch, you can only choose from 3 or 4 types, but at night, there are more options available. My favorites are Genovese, Puttanesca, and Gorgonzola Tomato. I usually don't like Gorgonzola, but I could eat all the pasta dishes here! The Gorgonzola Tomato pasta on the evening menu was especially delicious and easy to eat. It's a small restaurant, so the chef cooks the dishes by themselves, which may take some time. However, I didn't mind waiting because I wanted to enjoy the meal and wine slowly at night. For lunch, you can only choose a vegetable platter for the appetizer, but the evening appetizers have a lot of options to choose from. Overall, once you try the fresh pasta here, you'll definitely get addicted!

On this day, I had lunch with my friends at a hidden gem Italian restaurant called RISTORANTINO Cantina Rossi, located near Hyakumanben. By the way, the word "cantina" in the restaurant's name refers to a wine cellar. For lunch, there were two options: - Lunch Pranzo A (Canapes, pasta, ice cream) - Lunch Pranzo B (Vegetable appetizer or prosciutto, pasta, homemade dessert) All pasta dishes were made with homemade fresh pasta. We made a reservation for Lunch B and were delighted with the food. The interior of the restaurant had a bright atmosphere with white and wood tones. We started with vegetable appetizers, which were beautifully cooked and satisfying. The pasta dish we chose was Rigatoni, which had a rich creamy Gorgonzola sauce. The bread we ordered on the side complemented the sauce perfectly. To my surprise, my friends had arranged a surprise birthday celebration with the owner, which was unexpected and heartwarming. The tiramisu and the sweet orange garnish were delicious. It was a memorable birthday celebration, thanks to my thoughtful friends and the restaurant staff.