I wanted to eat delicious bread, so I searched for a popular bakery and made a reservation for a weekday. It was the right choice. They prepared a table overlooking the garden, and it was the perfect lunchtime. They also offered all-you-can-eat freshly baked bread, and explained each item carefully (especially recommended are the homemade tamagoyaki bread and salted bread). I wonder how many times I went for seconds (laughs). The pasta and meat dishes were also delicious. The service was pleasant, and I was able to enjoy the leisurely atmosphere of Kyoto. It's a restaurant I definitely want to visit again. Thank you for the meal!

I have visited this place before, but I wanted to go back after a long time and went for lunch with a friend! The restaurant is located in a renovated machiya (traditional townhouse) and has a very Kyoto-like atmosphere. It was a weekday, but the place was almost full! There were a few groups waiting, so I recommend making a reservation. The lunch here comes with all-you-can-eat bread! The bread is delicious! There are so many varieties and you will want to try them all. Salt bread, salt chocolate bread, cinnamon roll, tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) bread, beef tendon curry bread, focaccia, edamame bread, French toast, cranberry bread, and more... everything looks so delicious! I wanted to eat bread, so I chose the salad lunch. It comes with veggie squash, soup, and salad, but with the bread included, it's a satisfying meal! The bread was so good... I definitely want to go back again! ♡

I stayed at a hotel near Karasuma and found a stylish Italian restaurant nearby. I didn't have a reservation, but they seated me at a cozy sofa with a view of the garden. Since I wasn't very hungry, I ordered a la carte. The Caesar salad, pasta, and garlic shrimp were all delicious and the prices were very reasonable. It's a great place for a date or anniversary celebration! Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I visited this restaurant for lunch on a weekday, and even though it was a weekday, the place was quite crowded, giving off the vibe that it's a popular spot. I had made a reservation in advance, so our table was ready for us. We were seated at a cozy sofa table with a view of the garden, which was nice. (Also, it was nice that there was a stove to keep us warm in the winter) For lunch, I chose the pasta as my main dish from the set menu. The bread that came with the course was all-you-can-eat, with a surprising variety including some sweet options like mini French toast. The lunch set also included a drink, and although they forgot to bring my coffee after the meal (I noticed but didn't mind much as I was busy and didn't have much time), the staff noticed their mistake when we were paying the bill. They apologized multiple times and even deducted the drink cost from the total bill, showing their attentive customer service. Despite the small oversight, the staff handled it with such professionalism that I could see why this restaurant is so popular.

Lunch is all-you-can-eat bread, so if you go, lunch is a must. The breads are all small-sized and you can eat as many as you want. I had 11 pieces. All the breads are delicious and they are served quite frequently. For the main dish, I chose fresh pasta. It was chewy and the taste was spot on. In the past, it used to come with soup and salad as well, but the strong yen is tough. However, I like the atmosphere so I will definitely go back.

If it's an Italian restaurant, I always judge it based on the quality of their coffee. When you first enter, you should be able to tell by the aroma. This place doesn't have a strong Italian smell – just a hint of garlic, herbs, roasted fat, and coffee. The typical Italian scents like basil, spices, or various ragu are faint, and instead, the scent of coffee is prominent. It almost feels more like an Italian-style cafe. The fact that there is a garden is a pleasant surprise. The lunch set is good value for money. I felt more like having a light meal than lunch, enjoying the atmosphere and the sunlight in the garden. The oven-baked chicken breast is delicious – tender, juicy, and the garlic and chili sauce served with it is flavorful. I love the crispy Brussels sprouts. The pumpkin potage is not too sweet, bringing out the simple flavor of the pumpkin with a touch of salt. Sometimes, overly sweet pumpkin dishes can take away from the true taste, but not this one. The bread is served buffet-style, with staff walking around the restaurant with baskets for you to choose from. Some are delicious, others are just okay. It's quite enjoyable for a light meal in the afternoon. The salad and dessert are not as interesting. Nevertheless, I've already decided to come back because the environment, service, and coffee are all excellent.

I ordered the ajillo lunch. The cold pumpkin soup and salad were delicious. There were many types of bread for all-you-can-eat, and I was grateful for the frequent offers to refill my basket. It had been a few years since my last visit, but I would like to come back again.

The plate lunch of fresh pasta (1850 yen) comes with all-you-can-eat bread. The plate includes salad, quiche, and I chose bolognese this time. Soup also came out. The person serving the bread came right after ordering and I chose a few from the basket with over 10 types. The plate was not brought out too late, and they came around quite frequently to offer more bread, so there was no boring time. Although the stay was short, about 1 hour, they came around 5-6 times to offer bread. However, there are many types of bread, so it's hard to remember them all and you can't try all of them. It's a bit disappointing that the bread is not freshly baked. Compared to another restaurant where the main dish is not that great but the bread is freshly baked, if you want to focus on the bread, the quality here might be a bit lower. I'm not sure if it's because they're not freshly baked or if the bread itself is not that great. Also, this is just my personal anecdote, but they ask "Which one would you like?" instead of "Would you like a refill?" so I feel like they might think I eat a lot when I say "I'll have more" every time. 😅

In a corner where many traditional Kyoto townhouses can be seen behind the intersection of Shijo and Karasuma streets, there is a restaurant that has been renovated from a Kyoto townhouse. I visited with a colleague from work. Among the many small and cozy shops in the area, this restaurant stands out with its wide entrance and glass windows, creating a sense of openness inside where you can relax and dine comfortably. We ordered a la carte dishes instead of the course menu. We started with a rich amber craft beer, followed by Caesar salad with prosciutto and vegetables, a four-cheese pizza (Quattro Formaggi), white wine with pan-seared sea bass and vegetable risotto, red wine with sirloin tagliata, and finished with pasta (tomato, basil, mozzarella, and tomato sauce linguine). The service from the staff was attentive, and the food was delicious overall. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Robinson, located within walking distance from Shijo-Karasuma, also has sister stores in Kobe and Osaka Kitahama. The Kyoto Karasuma store is a renovated large machiya townhouse, which could be a great space for wedding receptions or other events. At the back, there is a stylish private room converted from a storehouse. It's a room that I would like to use when dining with a group. Now, on this day, I wanted something sweet. They had four options on the grand menu for cakes, parfaits, and creme brulee. What I had: Tiramisu (600 yen) and Iced Coffee (+200 yen). The tiramisu was surprisingly large! The cream part was slightly frozen. It seemed to have been stored in the freezer until just before serving. The sweetness was gentle and delicious. Although a bit on the pricey side, considering the generous portion, it's worth it (*^^*). It's a versatile restaurant suitable for meals or coffee breaks. With a good location, you can also enjoy the Kyoto-like atmosphere.

The photo got deleted... Two people didn't opt for the course. Sparkling wine x2 for 800 yen each, red wine x2 for 700 yen each, no specific types mentioned. White wine for 700 yen with a strong acidity, no specific type mentioned. Jack highball for 700 yen. Chicken thigh for 1,600 yen, beef thigh for 2,200 yen, fish ajillo for 980 yen, carpaccio for 1,200 yen. Around 10,000 yen in total.

I casually walked into the restaurant. My husband was excited about the all-you-can-eat bread, but I was drawn to the lunch menu with delicious fish. The place was quite busy even though it was just after opening, but luckily we were able to get a table without a reservation. The interior, converted from a warehouse, had a charming atmosphere. The pan-seared Suzuki for lunch was crispy and delicious. However, some of the other seafood seemed like frozen mix. If it weren't for the all-you-can-eat bread included, I would have thought it was a bit pricey for a 1000 yen lunch. But since I really wanted to try the Suzuki, it was not a problem for me. My husband enjoyed all the bread, and I was amazed to see even the Kyoto ladies, known for their high bread consumption, eating at the same pace as my husband. It seems like there are some interesting restaurants in Karasuma.

In Kyoto, there is a unique building called "unagi no nedoko" where I visited. They have spaced out the seating arrangements to prevent COVID-19, allowing 4 people to sit at a table for 6. I ordered the short course menu. The appetizer platter with 10 different items was delicious with a variety of ingredients. The tender chicken was particularly well-prepared. The all-you-can-drink option for 4500 yen is very reasonable.

We were with children, so we used the second floor and sat in a tatami room. It's a stylish restaurant that I've always wanted to try. It was my first time visiting! The lunch menu doesn't come with a drink, but you can have unlimited refills of bread, and they regularly bring around different types of bread. There were so many kinds of bread that we couldn't try them all, but it was enjoyable for the kids. Children under 6 eat for free, so it was a nice service to be able to order a larger portion for the mom's meal. I was interested in the Aqua Pazza lunch, but I decided to go with the plate lunch because I also wanted to try the fresh pasta.

I went with my friends. The restaurant was spacious and stylish, and the staff were polite and pleasant, making it a great place. I love course meals, so I was happy the whole time. The Caprese salad was impressive with the sweetness of the tomatoes. The soup had a strong flavor that I liked. The scent of truffles was also nice. My friend really liked it and kept saying how delicious it was. The pasta was loaded with shrimp, which was perfect for a shrimp lover like me. I was thrilled to have lobster as well. The pasta was chewy and delicious. The steak was also delicious, even though it looked small at first. It's funny how it always turns out to be just the right amount. The final cake could have been a bit tastier, but it looked cute and the presentation was thoughtful, so I am very grateful for that. I would love to visit again! Thank you very much ☺️

I was looking forward to visiting this place because I heard they had all-you-can-eat bread for lunch. The food was delicious and I had a good impression. However, the disappointment came from here. Despite saying there was all-you-can-eat bread, the bread was not coming out frequently. There were plenty of staff wandering around with nothing to do, but there was only one person in charge of bringing out the bread, so we couldn't enjoy the bread as much. When I mentioned that I wanted bread to a bored-looking staff member, they eventually brought a basket of bread. In the meantime, they had served bread to other tables even though our bread plates were empty, which was disappointing. There were many staff members in the dining area, but they seemed to be wasting their time with staff only serving water, staff in black not doing anything, and staff just aimlessly walking around the tables. The taste was good, but it was really a shame. I had read in reviews that the service was poor, and now I understand why. Despite advertising all-you-can-eat bread, we couldn't enjoy as much bread as we wanted, so we left without planning to return.

I visited for lunch. The thick roast beef was very satisfying and delicious. For lunch, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat freshly baked bread, with the staff coming around to your table when it's ready. There are many different types of bread, so I ended up eating too much because I wanted to try them all. The atmosphere is calm and nice.

I have seen a lunch menu that is often used at wedding receptions for the second party in front of the store, so I tried it once. The interior of the restaurant can also be reserved, and it has an open and airy atmosphere. However, the level of service from the staff was not high, and there was a lack of hospitality. Especially the male staff. You can choose from 4 types of pasta for the Primo lunch or choose a main dish such as meat or fish ranging from 1400 yen to 3000 yen. Bread and soup are included in the meal, and you can choose from over 10 types of bread. The staff brings the bread and you can choose. I ate the bread alone, and it was just okay. The roasted chicken thigh had a slightly sour sauce and grilled vegetables, which gave it a good texture, but it lacked tenderness and juiciness. The Napolitan pasta was average and had a nostalgic taste. It was quite filling, so it might be a bit too much for women. It's a good place for a date, second party, or to please women with its atmosphere, but the taste and service are not exceptional. Since it is an Italian restaurant, I wish the quality of the focaccia could be improved. Authentic Italian focaccia is more chewy, has a good aroma of olive oil, and doesn't get boring even when eaten alone, with a good balance of saltiness and umami. I hope real Italian focaccia spreads more in Japan. Thank you for the meal.

My wife wanted to go to a place where she could eat a variety of bread, so I researched a few places and decided to visit this one as it seemed to offer the most variety of bread. We ordered the casual course with autumn eggplant Bolognese + extra large portion (for kids) and chicken thigh with basil cheese. Additionally, we added the all-you-can-eat bread option for kids for 350 yen (I may be mistaken about the price). Although there is no children's menu, they mentioned that many people opt to share an adult pasta in a large portion or add the bread option for kids, so we went with that. [Taste] Bread: They had a variety of bread including my recent favorite, salted bread, as well as salted chocolate bread, strawberry rusk, sesame cheese, curry flavored bread, yuzu cream, macadamia nut bread, pumpkin bread, French toast, and many more, all of which were delicious. Appetizer: The mackerel was good but nothing out of the ordinary. Soup: A regular pumpkin soup. Pasta: Pasta with all-you-can-eat option tends to be quite ordinary, but this pasta was exceptionally creamy and delicious. Chicken: The basil sauce was tasty, but the cheese was a bit too solid for my liking. I think it would be better with just powdered cheese. Dessert: It was okay to not have one. Since it was all-you-can-eat bread, it was nice that they didn't serve something like roll cake but rather something bread-like. [Cost] The cost was reasonable considering the all-you-can-eat bread option. [Service] This is why I rated it low. Whether it's because it's in Kyoto or the policy of this particular restaurant, none of the staff members were smiling. They all seemed to be trying to act cool, and the service didn't really suit me. It felt like they lacked friendliness. When they brought the bread, it would have been nice if they said something like "Feel free to order more even if you've already ordered a lot." It felt a bit awkward to ask for more bread. They brought the bread twice, but even after clearing the last dish, they should have asked if we wanted more bread until we said we were done. [Environment] It's a 2-4 minute walk from Shijo Station, so it's convenient to get to. The restaurant is spacious so it's suitable for children, but the second floor has steep stairs, which may be challenging for people with mobility issues. If the staff's service was more pleasant, it would be a great place to visit!

I visited a pasta restaurant in Kyoto during a business trip. I was planning to just order a pasta set, but I was surprised by the free refill service of various types of bread. There were so many different kinds of bread in the basket that I forgot the initial explanation. The pasta was also delicious with a well-balanced seasoning. The restaurant had a cool atmosphere, renovated from a traditional townhouse, making it a fun lunch experience.