shiro
Modern Italian · Kyoto · Michelin One Star · Chef Takenaka
Awarded one Michelin star, shiro in Kyoto is led by Chef Atsushi Takenaka. The restaurant serves modern Italian cuisine crafted with Japanese ingredients and soft Kyoto groundwater. Signature creations include a reimagined Italian gnocco fritto layered with conger eel and thin prosciutto.
287 Takoyakushi-cho, IDO 2F, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0021, Kyoto
- Michelin 2025
- Tabelog Award 2025
Menu
Dishes
- Dinner Course Price (18000)
- 焼きたてのクレープ / freshly baked crêpe
- ファゴティーニ / Fagottini
- biscotti
- polvorón
- Gnocco Fritto with Conger Eel — Italian fried bread meets Japanese coastal flavors. featured in Michelin Guide.
Cocktails
- matcha macaron
Wines
- Chef's Choice Course with Half Wine Pairing (26000) — Full course with half-glass wine pairing (approx. 350ml total) Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
Tasting Menu
- Chef's Choice Course with Tea Pairing (26000) — Full course with Japanese, Taiwanese, and Chinese tea pairing Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
- Chef's Choice Course (18000) — Course of about 10 dishes showcasing seasonal ingredients from Shimane and Kyoto Menu changes daily per chef's selection.
- Omakase Course (18000)
The Experience
Expect a minimalist atmosphere. The meal is structured around an omakase experience and a wine pairing. A good fit for dining solo.
- Occasion: Solo
- Atmosphere: Minimalist
- Format: Omakase, Wine pairing
Phone: +81-70-6437-8605
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