I stormed into a restaurant on my birthday in December! Everything I ate was delicious, no matter what. I ordered a prosciutto salad and pate de campagne, then toasted with white wine! While waiting for the dishes, I searched for the next dish to order. It was a happy moment when two dishes arrived. Oh my, I ordered the next dish and my excitement was at its peak. I ordered Barolo and took a hesitant bite. Delicious! To finish, I had Quattro Formaggi and once again, lobster cream spaghetti. Thank you for the wonderful time and food. Thank you very much! (^з^)-☆

Today I had dinner in Kyoto (^_^) I came to Senbonnakamachi after a long time. I usually just pass by in my car. I was excited because Senbon Sakura Chihiro-san had uploaded about this place! Cheers with draft beer and bottled beer After that, sparkling wine The pizza was very delicious, it was the type where vegetables are wrapped and eaten. It was even more delicious than pasta. It seems to be a popular restaurant in the area and was very crowded^_^ There were many types of tarts for dessert^_^ Thank you for the meal (^ ^)

This is an Italian restaurant that uses pesticide-free vegetables from the neighborhood for their dishes. I was craving Western food, so I decided to visit this place. We started with a glass of white wine for a toast. The chef here handles everything from cooking to serving, so the food might take a bit longer to arrive compared to other restaurants. The dishes I ordered that day were fig and prosciutto, raw food salad, deer meat confit, and lobster and maitake cream pasta. The prosciutto brought out the sweetness of the fig, the salad was full of pesticide-free vegetables with a light dressing, the deer meat was cooked perfectly without any gamey taste, and the lobster pasta was a perfect combination with the focaccia. I often stop by this place spontaneously, but I have only a 20% chance of getting a table, so I will make sure to reserve in advance from now on. Thank you!

I couldn't move for almost half a year, so while I can move, I really wanted to go! It's the "Let's Go to Places We Really Want to Go" month. To the incredibly delicious organic Italian restaurant "Da Maeda" in Kyoto! The enzyme juice that permeates the five internal organs and six viscera, starting with grape juice, a fresh squid salad (the vegetables are powerful and delicious), a dish wrapped in banana leaves with lotus seeds and a phantom trout (the flavor is rich and melts in your mouth!), tomato pasta (refreshing with a surprising depth of flavor), Japanese-style pasta (refreshing summer flavors of shiso and myoga with chewy noodles), pita bread with a crispy texture and a fluffy acidity that stimulates the appetite... The pizza, with half without cheese, has a crispy acidity that is delicious, and the sweet and sour taste of tomatoes and the scent of shiso are irresistible. The jasmine rice crab curry, even my son who dislikes curry gobbles it up (laughs) Children's taste buds are honest (*^_^*) The raw cake used to be dense, but now it's a deep flavor and a sea of umami. I could eat two of them... And even the menu items that are not listed as my favorite that I end up requesting (laughs) here, you can have a whole bowl of it (laughs) No matter what you order, it's a sigh of contentment, and every time I visit, it keeps evolving, so it's a different face of the same restaurant. It's rare to come across a restaurant where everything is delicious when dining out, especially with vegetables and ingredients that are all shiny and alive (*´Д｀*) Mr. Maeda is also a wonderful person, providing me with the energy of nature when I was in a bad state physically and mentally during my first pregnancy. When I was a mess after weaning. This time too, I was filled with happiness, it was really delicious~

I revisited in August 2016 and the wonderful old man seemed too busy with the farm and meals that he hurt his back, but he seems to be getting better now, which is a relief. This time, I had brown rice pasta! It was chewy and different from regular pasta. I've had gluten-free pasta elsewhere, but it was just slippery...not here! It's chewy and delicious. I also had peach soup. Peach, isn't that a fruit? No, it's not. Let's break down prejudices to enjoy life to the fullest! I also had a crispy and chewy pizza...so delicious...seriously delicious...Black ink pasta, with no fishy taste at all!!! It's so delicious, I want to turn completely black and bathe in it~ The gentle scent of the sea spreads, and the richness and flavor rush in... Every time I come here, I sigh. No words are needed. I visit this place so often, it's time for an update lol. I visited in January 2016. The wonderful old man here makes you want to run up to him and say, "Sir~!" He's basically a farmer, starting from preparing the soil before growing vegetables, ensuring not only safety but also delicious and enjoyable meals. It's a place where you can enjoy a meal with anticipation. My father developed gallstones and can't have oily meat or nuts. But he still wants to eat...so if you make a reservation in advance, they will prepare delicious and enjoyable dishes even for such people. The man is a true professional! The appetizer salad has a wonderful vegetable flavor. The seasoning is gentle. This is what a good balance is. The turnip soup is thick and delicious~ it warms me up~ And the pizza here is incredibly delicious!!! It's super yummy~ Even the small size gives a sense of "satisfaction" and "fulfillment." Such a delicious and heartwarming restaurant...The "old man" in the kitchen is wonderful, and if you make a reservation and go, you can have a little chat with him. It's a place where you can feel something beyond just a high consciousness of food! I visited in 2012 for the first time. I will never forget the shock of "raw food"! The entrance of the restaurant gives off a chic Italian vibe. But once you step inside, it's a surprise!! The solid beams here and there give a sense of weightiness, and the building itself is magnificent. When I asked the owner, he said they renovated a 80-year-old townhouse (initially worried if it could be lived in) with great taste. The blend of weightiness, calmness, and kindness creates a cozy atmosphere, and you can see a small garden with lush greenery in the back. Now, three of us ordered pasta lunch, pizza lunch, and soup lunch!! Judging from the menu, I thought "This won't be filling! It looks elegant..." But surprise!!! From the pickled salad with turnips, carrots, green beans, bell peppers to the delicate quiche, and the deep flavor of the soup...The bread is also incredibly delicious. This "delicious" is not just about "rich and delicious butter", but a gentle deliciousness that permeates deep into your body. The pizza baked in the oven is exquisite!! The pizza, pasta, and soup, nothing is overly heavy or anything like that!!! And they don't use meat here, so even if you're like me and don't like meat, or if you're a vegetarian like many foreigners, you can enjoy without any worries!! The owner puts his heart and soul into each ingredient, and I could feel how much he loves them. Truly precious.

A follower recommended it to me. A slightly elevated location on the west side of Senbon Nakatsuuri. An Italian restaurant with an exterior that blends in too well with the shopping street. But inside, it's elegant and adorned with artworks by artists, making it even more wonderful than I imagined! They currently do not offer lunch menus, so if you order à la carte, you'll get bread or soup on the side. The menu is extensive and I had a hard time choosing, but I decided to go with the follower's recommendation of pizza, salad, and pasta. For the first dish, I had the "Seasonal Raw Food Salad" with lots of tomatoes, broccoli, bamboo shoots, and seasonal vegetables. The dressing was light and complemented the vegetables well. It was delicious! For the second dish, I had pasta with a rich wild boar sauce. It had a rustic charm, but there was no gamey taste, probably because of the careful preparation. I imagine it would go well with red wine. Finally, I ordered a Margherita pizza in a small size. I was a bit worried about having pizza at a raw food restaurant, but it was baked in a stone oven and was very satisfying! I may have overindulged, but I feel refreshed after the meal. Maybe it's because of the quality ingredients and seasonings? Just like their sister restaurant Salute, this place is not too formal and just serves delicious food. With such a diverse menu, I'd love to come back and try more dishes. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

2016.4 My daughter's favorite place is a pizza restaurant, and this was our third visit. We decided to have pizza, which was loaded with pesticide-free vegetables. We had a vegetable pasta pizza and an asparagus pork piccata. I was quite full after the meal. The pizza was delicious, with a nice crispy crust. The asparagus had a soft-boiled egg on top, which we mixed in for a creamy texture. The butter sautéed asparagus had a nice flavor. The piccata was a bit oily and lacked a crispy texture. Overall, it was a safe and homely tasting restaurant. 2015.12 For my daughter's birthday, we decided to try an organic Italian and raw food restaurant. It was located on Chionji Street and was easy to find with plenty of parking and a bus stop nearby. Raw food is food that is not heated. They had exotic meats like boar and bear, but we decided to skip those. We tried a raw food salad, basil and tomato gnocchi, pork intestine and macaroni cheese gratin, hie fry, stone oven pita bread, nut tart, berry tart, and organic wine. The salad was fresh and had delicious persimmons. The gnocchi was simple and tasty. The pork intestine was tender and flavorful. Overall, the food was delicious and surprisingly good for organic food. My daughter scolded me for having a bias against organic food. The stone oven pita bread was so good that I thought the pizza must be delicious too. You can also take away the pizza and tarts. I suggested taking some home, but my daughter insisted we eat there. I explained that I mostly eat alone and can't drink wine while driving, so we agreed to go back when my daughter and her husband visit. The desserts were lacking in sugar, dairy, and eggs, so I felt a bit unsatisfied. I decided I would only go back with my daughter for that sweet, mellow feeling of happiness at the end of a meal.

I went to Da Maeda on August 31, 2014! It's an organic Italian restaurant in Kyoto, located in a nearly 100-year-old townhouse. A close friend recommended this place, so I decided to check it out. I had been there once before for lunch, but they were closed that day because some staff members had left. So, I called ahead to confirm their lunch hours and went back for a second try. It seems like a lot of work for one person to run the whole place. I took a city bus from Kyoto Station and got off at Senbon Nakadachiuri. They use rice and pesticide-free vegetables from their own farm to create their dishes. I don't eat much meat these days, so I was happy to see a meat-free course on the menu. I tried the raw food plate, which included dishes like basil pasta with daikon, tomato and avocado salad, cream cheese canapé, lettuce and tomato salad, carrot marinade, and apple and cheese. The Italian flavors in the raw food dishes were delicious! It was my first time trying a full raw food menu. They serve organic biodynamic sparkling wine. For dessert, I had a berry and cheese tart from the raw food sweets menu. The crust was made with dates, coconut, and chocolate, and it was crispy and tasty. They also had organic matcha marble tart, chocolate marble tart, and berry tart that day. The macrobiotic dessert was tofu tiramisu. They post pictures of their farm work on Facebook, which is interesting to see. There's also a sister restaurant called Salute near Kyoto Station that I'd like to visit next time. The owner sometimes goes there for lunch, so maybe I'll run into them again. It seems like when Da Maeda is serving lunch, Salute is closed, and vice versa. Check out more on my blog "Giorno's Sweets & Wine Diary".

2013.8 (Holiday) I was in the mood for tomato pasta while strolling around, and I stumbled upon this Italian restaurant. It had a calm atmosphere and seemed like a regular Italian eatery. However, they emphasized using organic ingredients, with their own farm and a focus on using minimal meat, and only dairy or fish when necessary. They also cater to vegetarians and vegans. Although I am not a vegetarian or vegan, I enjoy trying out such dishes, along with ramen and casual dining. I decided to check it out. Inside the restaurant, they also sold organic ingredients, offered raw food courses, raw sweets, and cooking classes. Raw food involves consuming fruits and vegetables without much cooking to retain their enzymes and nutrients. I was intrigued by the raw sweets, but opted for the lunch set this time. The pasta set had options ranging from 850 yen to 1500 yen, with the choice of 50g or the standard 75g of noodles. The daily special was tomato and molokhia, and there were other options like seafood, bolognese, and vegetable lasagna. I chose the daily special pasta set for 850 yen, with 50g of noodles. The set included bread, appetizers (4 items), soup, and pasta (tomato and molokhia). Starting with the appetizer plate, it offered pickles, apple and cucumber salad, tomato couscous, pizza, salad, and pumpkin soup. Each item had different flavors and textures, with the couscous being particularly memorable. The pumpkin soup had a unique lemongrass-like scent. The pasta had a thin and chewy texture, with the molokhia adding a softness to the tomato sauce. The warm bread and the friendly gentleman serving us added to the cozy atmosphere. Overall, the food was simple, honest, and satisfying, even without meat. I look forward to trying their raw food courses in the future.

Descending from the Kyoto Imperial Palace, there is a Italian restaurant called Senbon. I ordered a la carte dishes including octopus carpaccio, tomato and basil pasta, and mixed pizza. The octopus carpaccio was loaded with finely diced vegetables, making it feel like eating a salad. The vegetables were very delicious. The tomato sauce in the pasta was fresh and had a refreshing taste. The mixed pizza had a slightly unique texture, perhaps due to being baked in a pan, but it was also delicious with tasty tomato sauce and vegetables. It was easy on the stomach and enjoyable until the end. The delicious vegetables and mild flavors make it suitable for families. It would be even better if the level of customer service was higher.

This is a review of a restaurant where the author and their companions chose different types of meals - the owner's choice was the "PRANZO Planzo" for ¥2100, which included a variety of appetizers, bread, pasta with seafood and tomato, and a dessert platter. The author's choice was a macrobiotic brown rice set for ¥1400, which included vegetable soup, bread, brown rice risotto, and mango ice cream. The author's sister also had a strict meal choice. The restaurant offers a range of options from hearty meat dishes to raw food, making it suitable for various preferences and dietary needs. They also sell ingredients for raw food, making it a good place to visit for those interested in trying raw food at home.

You can enjoy the charm of a traditional townhouse while admiring the paintings decorating the courtyard and earth walls. This restaurant offers delicious authentic Italian cuisine in a casual setting. The menu features dishes made with plenty of vegetables and delicious handmade pasta. Most dishes are priced around 1500 yen, with the most expensive being under 2000 yen, making it quite affordable. It's surprising to find such quality food at this price point. It's a great place to relax and enjoy a meal without any stress.

I visited this restaurant for the first time four years ago in the spring. Originally, I had planned to go to a different place, but when I checked into the Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto, I asked the staff to look up the exact location of the other restaurant for me. They called me to inform me that the restaurant was closed for the day. They recommended another place called Da Maeda, which was a bit far away. I took a taxi and on the way, I asked the driver to stop by a convenience store with an ATM. After withdrawing some cash, I went to the restaurant and ordered appetizers, a main dish, and pizza. The food was a bit salty but delicious. I ended up ordering too much, so I asked for some to be packed for takeout. I took the blue cheese pizza back to my hotel room and enjoyed it with a beer. It was surprisingly delicious, even better than Kirin Ichiban beer from Fukuoka. The restaurant had a mature atmosphere, with mostly older customers, but my 26-year-old companion also enjoyed it, so I think it caters to a wide range of ages.

I had also been curious about this Italian restaurant. I was a bit hesitant when entering, but the atmosphere was nice and the food was delicious. I was impressed by how carefully the vegetables were prepared. The vegetable dishes were truly kind and tasty. We also had pizza and pasta, but the vegetable dishes stood out the most. We arrived a bit late, so we didn't feel very welcomed, which was a bit disappointing. The service towards other customers also seemed a bit lacking.

I tried a raw food course with an Italian twist. Raw food is basically "uncooked food" prepared at temperatures below 47 degrees to preserve enzymes. This special raw food course was a first for the restaurant. The meal was enjoyed at a raw food seminar networking event, almost like a private dining experience due to the niche nature of raw food restaurants in the Kansai region. The appetizer and dessert were delicious and satisfying in both taste and presentation. However, the salad and main course could use some improvement in terms of portion size, sequence, and serving style. Many diners felt disappointed by the main course not living up to the high expectations set by the appetizer. The dessert, on the other hand, was truly enjoyable, with contrasting flavors leaving a lasting impression. The service from the waitstaff was not very polished, possibly due to issues with the restaurant's layout. Some training for the staff may be necessary. I took some photos and will upload them later.

I went to a restaurant in Senbon Nakano-cho that had a stylish modern exterior, but inside, it was a traditional Japanese-style store which surprised me. I had lunch there and was satisfied with the rich flavors of the three pasta options. The portion size was a bit small, so it might be a little unsatisfying for men. Adding a mixed pizza to the lunch was just right. I wasn't interested, but they were also holding a solo exhibition for a painter.

There is a small garden at the back of the restaurant, creating a nice atmosphere. The flavors are on the rich side overall (even for Italian cuisine). I, a fan of strong flavors, found the main dishes to be a bit too intense. As for the service, it felt like they were just doing the minimum. I am quite critical in this regard.

Walking along a regular street in Kyoto, I was surprised to find an Italian restaurant! The interior is designed in a traditional Kyoto townhouse style, exuding a warm atmosphere unique to Kyoto. The taste is average, but the chef's care for the restaurant is evident, making it a cozy place to be.