I happened to be taking a stroll along Sanjo Street with no particular destination in mind when I suddenly felt hungry. I decided to try a new restaurant that caught my eye, with no prior information. The interior of the restaurant was small but clean and comfortable. For a quick lunch, I ordered coffee with a side of 3x3 appetizers, which were beautifully presented and delicious. For the main course, I had Tagliatelle with bacon and Kamo eggplant in tomato sauce. The flavors were a bit blurry, but the portion was satisfying. It would be nice if they accepted payment methods other than cash. Thank you for the meal.

"Il Tesoro" in Sanjo Ohashi is an Italian restaurant that will satisfy you from the appetizers. Not only are the dishes beautifully presented, but the balance of fish, meat, and vegetables is also excellent, and each dish is delicious. The onion stew on the bread in the middle was incredibly tasty. The two main meat dishes also had deep flavors that were irresistible. For the pasta, there were two types: homemade noodles with squid ink, white shrimp, and shellfish, and another pasta with plenty of cheese and cream sauce (I forgot the name). For dessert, there was tiramisu. Everything was delicious, and if you're having lunch, I highly recommend taking your time to enjoy the pasta dishes.

Google review 4.3, Ikyu.com 4.38, a well-known restaurant featured in the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper, yet inexplicably rated 3.35 on Tabelog. Is the scoring criteria okay?! This restaurant is located on Sanjo Street, which used to be the main street in Kyoto. The area is filled with historic buildings, shops selling incense bags, tabi socks, origami, and Japanese paper. It's a bit away from the main area of Kyoto near Oike Station. [Interior & Operations] The restaurant is on the second floor, with a wide staircase and handrails. The chef greets you from the kitchen through an arched window as you enter. The interior has spacious table seating (two tables for 4 people, two tables for 2 people) and a counter with 5 seats. It was fully booked on the evening of January 3rd. Initially, I was worried as there was only one chef in the kitchen and one staff member for service (sommelier). The chef even brought the dishes to the table. Another staff member joined later, and the operation ran smoothly. [Drinks] This place is known for its great selection of drinks. With a sommelier present, you can enjoy wine. The variety of wine glasses was enjoyable to see. The most noteworthy aspect was the availability of draft Heartland beer, which surprised me as I had only had it in bottles before. The sommelier explained the wine, but being young, the taste descriptions were a bit vague. It seemed difficult to convey the flavors accurately. I hope they can improve their ability to describe the taste more effectively in the future. [Menu] The menu is presented on wooden boards with a mix of printed and handwritten fonts, which adds a nice touch. However, the content was not well conveyed. Some menu items like Saltimbocca, Tagliata, Caprese, and Bistecca were written in katakana, making it hard to understand. It might be off-putting for customers to keep asking the staff for explanations. Small notes on the menu were hard to read, and having photos would be helpful. [Dishes - Vegetable-rich Salad] This dish is a must-try at this restaurant. When my brother-in-law ordered it, I was initially skeptical due to the unassuming name on the menu. However, the dish was impressive with a variety of vegetables. It was a delightful surprise. The menu name could be more descriptive. [Dishes - Norwegian Salmon Tagliata] The salmon melted in your mouth, and it was delicious. However, the presentation was disappointing as it blended with the transparent plate. Using a transparent plate for this dish didn't do it justice. When asked about plate selection, the staff mentioned they use whatever is available, which was disappointing. They should choose plates that enhance the presentation of the dish.

◆Restaurant Trattria il tesoro◆Location: Kyoto, about 10 minutes walk from Karasuma Oike Station◆Food Ordered: Lunch set ¥1650 + Dessert ¥330Includes appetizer, homemade bread, choice of pasta (some homemade noodles) or risotto, and dessert. Pasta choices were: - Eggplant Bolognese (for me) - New Sanma and Komatsuna Aglio e Olio (for my husband)We enjoyed a variety of flavors from the appetizers. The bread, pasta, and dessert were all delicious. We randomly chose this place for lunch this time, but it exceeded our expectations in terms of taste. We definitely want to go back again.

IL TESORO One day for a company lunch Quick lunch ¥1620 Appetizer, bread, pasta, cafe There were 3 types of pasta to choose from My friend chose anchovy and squid I chose mushroom bolognese The appetizer, bread, and pasta were not too heavy in flavor, which I liked The hand-made noodles were chewy and delicious It was a company lunch, so they asked if we were in a hurry That consideration was also a high point I would like to try using it at night next time ☺️

I casually entered a hidden Italian restaurant. The service was kind, and I was able to spend a wonderful time in a calm atmosphere. The food was delicious, with each dish made carefully. Thank you for the meal.

I feel the spring in the menu, both the presentation and taste are excellent! The soup was really delicious and unforgettable. I am planning to visit again soon. Perfect for a girls' night out or a date. Highly recommended!

The Italian course meal for 3300 yen was full of great flavors and everything was delicious!

The appetizers are all delicious. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with a small size. It is a bit far from the station. The pasta main dishes are okay.

I revisited the restaurant and everything was still delicious as before. Looking back at what I ate, it was the same as last time!! I even had the bread assortment that wasn't in the photos. I regret not trying something different since I came all the way here...

The dish was delicious.

Delicious, great wine service by the sommelier. Will definitely go again!