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FORNI
(FORNI)Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025
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Specialities
Food
Authentic Italian Cuisine Baked in a Kiln Inspired by Kyoto's Traditions
Chef
Consultant Chef Fumio Yonezawa
Space
"Japan's Top Luxury Hotel Standing in the Historic Site of the Mitsui Family in Kyoto."
Set menu
Lunch 【Moderare】 Seasonal Ingredients Packed Lunch Course with 5 Dishes5 items
Inspired by the traditional "Okudosan" (the Japanese term for a cooking stove), we present a main dish featuring authentic grilled cuisine baked in our kiln. Enjoy a delightful five-course meal filled with seasonal ingredients.
- Number of people
- 2 - 8
Lunch 【Pizzaiola】 6 Dishes Course with Your Choice of Pizza and Dessert6 items
Introducing our new lunch course "Pizzaiola" at FORNI, featuring Roman-style pizzas crafted in our two central ovens. Enjoy a delightful selection of dishes, including the flavorful Quattro Formaggi pizza, known for its rich cheese taste, along with freshly grilled items served straight from the oven. Experience a special moment with us!
- Number of people
- 2 - 8
Lunch 【Contento】 Main Dish is Meat, Choose Your Primo Piatto & Dessert6 items
Indulge in both fish and meat dishes, expertly baked in the oven located at the center of the restaurant. Enjoy Italian cuisine in a modernized Japanese setting, complemented by attentive service.
- Number of people
- 2 - 8
Review
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Review 83 postsFollowers 13 peopleFestive Afternoon Tea with Uji Match...
Located in front of Nijo Castle, the Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto stands on the site of the hist...View details
Visited on December, 2025
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FORNI, an Italian restaurant located about a 10-12 minute walk from Nijojo-mae Station, is...View details
Visited on October, 2025
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Review 174 postsFollowers 322 peopleA special Italian course that highli...
I enjoyed a JPY 19,000 course with wine pairings at "FORNI" in Nijo, Kyoto. What struck m...View details
Visited on August, 2025
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Restaurant information
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| Restaurant name |
FORNI
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| Awards & Recognitions |
Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025
Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025 受賞・選出歴 閉じる
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イタリアン 百名店 2025 選出店
食べログ イタリアン WEST 百名店 2025 選出店 |
| Categories | Italian, Pizza, Pasta |
| Phone number (for reservation and inquiry) |
075-468-3166 |
| Reservation availability |
Reservations available
Cancellation fees will apply starting two days before your reservation date. |
| Address |
京都府京都市中京区油⼩路通⼆条下る⼆条油⼩路町284 1F |
| Transportation |
- 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Nijojo-mae Station on the Tozai Subway Line 277 meters from Nijojo Mae. |
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| Average price |
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 |
| Average price（Based on reviews） |
JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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| Payment methods |
Credit card accepted （VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners） Electronic money not accepted QR code payments not accepted |
| Service charge & fee |
Service charge of 15% (The displayed prices include tax and service charge.) Original text サービス料15％（表記料金は税金・サービス料が含まれております。） This section has been automatically translated. Please check with the restaurant for accurate information. |
Seats/facilities
| Number of seats |
105 seats （ 99 table seats (including 18 terrace seats) / 1 private dining room (6 people)） |
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| Private rooms |
Available Number of rooms: 1 room Number of seats: 6 seats Private room fee: Lunch 12,700 yen, Dinner 19,000 yen |
| Private use |
Unavailable |
| Non-smoking/smoking |
Non smoking Please use the smoking area within the hotel. |
| Parking |
Available 23 cars 2 hours free for purchases of 8,000 yen or more |
| Space/facilities |
Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Open terrace |
Menu
| Drink |
Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
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| Food |
Particular about fish |
Feature - Related information
| Occasion |
This occasion is recommended by many people. |
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| Location |
Beautiful view, Hotel restaurant |
| Service |
Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Family friendly |
Children welcome, Kids menu available |
| Dress code |
casual |
| Website | |
| The opening day |
2020.11.3 |
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Food Authentic Italian Cuisine Baked in a Kiln Inspired by Kyoto's Traditions
Italy, blessed with local ingredients nurtured by rich nature just like Kyoto. "FORNI," which means multiple ovens in Italian, offers a wide range of Italian cuisine from pizza baked in a traditional oven to authentic grilled dishes. Enjoy Italian cuisine in a modernized Japanese space, accompanied by attentive hospitality.
ChefConsultant Chef Fumio Yonezawa
Fumio Yonezawa, known for his sustainable vegan cuisine, has been appointed as the "Consultant Chef" for FORNI. In 2018, he opened the sustainable grill restaurant "TheBurn" in Minami Aoyama, which he produced himself. He is currently collaborating with major food companies and offering menus that focus on sustainability and vegan recipes. Recently, he established a new company called NOCODE, which operates in a genre-less food business, and he serves as its representative.
Space"Japan's Top Luxury Hotel Standing in the Historic Site of the Mitsui Family in Kyoto."
The residence of the Mitsui family, which has a distinguished history and has existed for over 250 years near Nijo Castle, is now the site of HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO. This hotel embodies a dignified presence befitting the former mansion. With an atmosphere of elegance and tranquility, it offers a comfortable experience with gracious hospitality.
Authentic Roman pizza and grilled dishes baked in a kiln. Enjoy genuine Italian cuisine in a carefully designed space overlooking the garden.
Since July 2022, we have upgraded our Italian restaurant "FORNI" by welcoming Chef Fumio Yonezawa, known for his sustainable grill cuisine, as our consulting chef. Enjoy freshly baked Roman-style pizz...a and seasonal ingredients sourced from Kyoto and its surroundings, all curated by Chef Yonezawa through three unique courses.
Indulge in Italian cuisine while experiencing attentive service in a modern, refined Japanese setting.