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[Kyoto ]Not to be outdone by the stars! 13 Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants

[Kyoto ]Not to be outdone by the stars! 13 Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants

2023-04-25 Management office

"When most people think of the Michelin Guide ", they probably think of starred restaurants.
It is true that the restaurants that receive stars are all attractive places with high standards in various aspects.
However, all of the restaurants are upscale and difficult to visit casually.
So I recommend "Bib Gourmand "store.
Bib Gourmand means "a dish that provides satisfaction beyond its price "and many conscientiously priced restaurants are featured.
In this issue, we have compiled 13 of "Kyoto's Bib Gourmand stores ", among others.
Please take a look at these restaurants, which are sure to satisfy you as much as starred restaurants.
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ortensia



Ortensia is an Italian restaurant located near the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Chef Takayuki Nasu, who trained in Italy, offers authentic Italian cuisine.

Original Italian



Chef Nasu adds his own unique techniques to traditional Italian methods to create an original Italian cuisine that can only be found at Ortensia.

Mr. Nasu trained in Italy from north to south to learn seasonal regional cuisine. The cuisine served at Ortensia is a perfect example of this, offering authentic Italian cuisine with a regional flavor.

Decorated like authentic Italy



The interior features orange walls, which are said to be inspired by Sicily, the place of training. The atmosphere is exotic and warm.

"Store Information "
Store name:ortensia
Address: 274 Demizu-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City
Phone number: 075-254-8776
Office hours:Lunch 12:00~15:30(L.O. 14:00) / Dinner 18:00~22:00(L.O. 21:00)
Closed: Wednesday
Price: ¥2,500~¥8,000
No Smoking・Cigarette Eating:No Smoking
Space and Facilities: Cozy and warm space
URL: https://www.instagram.com/ortensia_kyoto/

lapintime



Lapintaica is an Italian restaurant located in Nioimon, Todaiji, near Heian Shrine.
It is a cozy restaurant with a reputation for at-home customer service.



Chef Masahiko Nagate of Lapintaica values tradition, and his menu focuses on regional dishes such as marinated southern Italian fish sauce and Tuscan-style beef.

The traditional taste of Italian food is familiar to us Japanese as well.

Homey and comfortable space

The restaurant has a homey, family-friendly atmosphere.

The name of the restaurant means "I'll be back again ", and as the name implies, the space is comfortable and inviting.

"Store Information "
Store name:lapintaika
Address: 499 Kitamon-machi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City
Phone number: 075-205-0477
Business hours: Lunch 12:00~13:30 (Saturday and Sunday only) / Dinner 18:00~23:00
Closed: Monday
Calculation:¥2,000~¥6,000
No Smoking・Cigarette Eating:No Smoking
Space & Facilities: Homey, comfortable space
URL: https://www.instagram.com/lapintaika_kyoto/?hl=ja

WineryRossi



Cantina Rossi is an Italian restaurant located at the end of an alley in the Kyodai area.
The restaurant offers a variety of pasta and other dishes based on the theme of "simple but delicious cuisine.

Homemade fresh pasta



All pasta served at this restaurant is homemade fresh pasta. The sauces are also simple and offer a traditional Italian taste.

The wines are all carefully selected and carefully selected.
Some are reasonably priced at around 2,500 yen, so be sure to enjoy them with your meal.

Listed in Michelin's Bib Gourmand, the restaurant has a conscientious price starting at 2,000 yen for lunch, while providing a reliable taste.

We recommend this restaurant for a little luxury in everyday life.

"Store Information "
Store name:CantinaRossi
Address: 57-1 Yoshida Izumidono-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-751-6422
Office hours:Lunch 12:00~14:30(Last admission 13:30) / Dinner 18:00~21:30(Last admission 20:10)
Closed: Sunday, Monday lunch time
Calculation:¥2,000~¥5,000
No Smoking・Cigarette Eating:No Smoking
Space & Facilities: Calm atmosphere
URL: https://www.cantinarossi.com/

Bread and Wine Mix



Mescita Pane e Vino is an Italian restaurant located in the bustling Shijo-Karasuma area of Kyoto.
Mescita means "tavern "in old Italian, and Pane e Vino means "bread and wine ". Meat and organic vegetables are the star of the show, accompanied by natural wine and bread.

Sakaeya Meat



This restaurant uses meat from the butcher store "Sakaeya "in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture.

Sakaeya is a butcher store that can be considered a professional meat store, with many well-known restaurants in Japan wanting to do business with them.
The restaurant is loved by numerous meat lovers because they can taste such aged meat from Sakaeya.

A variety of wines to accompany your meal



At Mescita Pane e Vino, "bread and wine are considered to be an indispensable part of the dining experience, with a wide variety of wines available. "

Sakaeya's meats, organic vegetable dishes from the owner's family, and a variety of wines to support them. All of these items are sure to satisfy.

"Store Information "
Store name:Mescita Pane e Vino
Address: 277 Tenjinyamacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-202-3783
Business hours: 18:00~22:00(L.O. 21:00)
Closed: Sunday
Calculation:¥6,000~¥9,000
No Smoking・Cigarette Eating:No Smoking
Space & Facilities:Fashionable, calm space
URL: http://mescita-pev.heteml.net/


the 14th

Le 14e is a bistro located in Kawaramachi Marutamachi.
The restaurant has a strong commitment to meat, and is especially known for its delicious red meat.



The menu consists of three types of steaks, six to eight appetizers, drinks, bread, and a simple structure that allows you to enjoy the umami of authentic steak meat.

It is also featured in the Michelin Guide as "Bistro for Beef ". The meat is cooked crispy on the surface and rare and juicy on the inside, making it irresistible.

Parisian bistro atmosphere



Chef Makoto Shigeno had trained at a bistro in Paris and felt that the culture and cityscape were similar, so he opened a restaurant in Kyoto.

The atmosphere of the restaurant is somewhat reminiscent of Paris, allowing customers to enjoy a Parisian atmosphere and cuisine even in Japan.

"Store Information "
Store name:le 14e (le catozieme)
Address: 2F Pogan Building, 393-3 Iseya-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-231-7009
Office hours:Weekdays 18:00~23:00(L.O. 21:3-) / Tochigi 17:00~23:00(L.O. 21:30)
Closed: Wednesday, Sunday
Calculation:¥6,000~¥9,000
No Smoking・Cigarette Eating:No Smoking
Space & Facilities: Stylish space

HUNTER



HUNTER is a meat-based restaurant located south of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.



The variety of meat dishes, which are mainly meat dishes, is quite varied.
Not only pork and beef, but also duck, wild boar, deer, and other game meats are available depending on the season.

Cooking with French technique

These meats are prepared with French techniques using charcoal and low-temperature cooking.
The restaurant has a reputation for its exquisite heat, and its diverse meat dishes are exquisite, making the most of the flavors of the ingredients.



There is a limited lunch once a week, which includes curry and hamburgers.

Of course, the lunch menu also uses lamb and other special meats, which is unique to HUNTER.

"Store Information "
Store name:HUNTER
Address: 533-2, Shimo-ur-kaya-cho, Toi-gawa, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-708-5566
Business hours: Lunch 11:30~14:00 / Dinner 18:00~22:00
Closed: 3rd Wednesday and every Thursday
Calculation:¥2,000~¥8,000
No Smoking・Cigarette Eating:No Smoking
Space & Facilities: Stylish, casual space
URL:https://www.instagram.com/hunter.kyoto/

Bistro Cerisier



Bistro Cerisier is a French restaurant located in Demachiyanagi area.
The restaurant is homey and warm.



Here you can taste traditional French regional cuisine.

All dishes have an appealing authentic French flavor, and the gentle and elegant seasoning will naturally give you a warm feeling just by eating them.

Family atmosphere

The restaurant's interior, with a storefront reminiscent of a European city center, has an atmosphere that evokes a sense of nostalgia.

The restaurant is filled with a family atmosphere with courteous yet friendly customer service.

The area surrounding the restaurant is also quiet and surrounded by nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, so it is recommended for those days when you want to spend time in a relaxed atmosphere.

"Store Information "
Store Name:Bistro Cerisier
Address: 1-3 Tanakashitoyanagi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-723-5564
Business hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 18:00~22:00 (last entry 20:00), Saturday, Sunday 17:30~22:00 (last entry 20:00)
Closed: Every Thursday and the 3rd Wednesday of the month
Calculation:¥4,000~¥8,000
Space and Facilities: Home-like atmosphere, calm space

TWO GIRLS



DEUX FILLES is a "modern French "restaurant based on French cuisine with a modern twist.
It is conveniently located about a 2-minute walk from Karasuma Station.

Modern French cuisine with Kyoto vegetables



The restaurant features dishes that use an abundance of kyoyasai (Kyoto vegetables), with the 30 kinds of vegetable salad being one of the most popular dishes on the menu.
The use of many vegetables is said to represent the climate of Kyoto, and the colorful ingredients on the white plate are extremely beautiful and artistic.



The interior of the restaurant is clean and stylish. The dishes are all gorgeous, delighting both the sense of taste and sight.
It is close to the station and has excellent accessibility, making it a good choice for special occasions such as dates.

"Store Information "
Store name: DEUX FILLES
Address: 1F Soncore Aya Zaimoku-cho, 199-2 Aya Zaimoku-cho, Ayakoji Nishiiru, Sakaimachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-757-2722
Business hours: Tuesday-Saturday Lunch 12:00~14:00 / Dinner 18:00~21:00, Sunday 12:00~14:00
Closed: Monday
Calculation:¥3,000~¥10,000
No Smoking・Cigarette Eating:No Smoking
Space & Facilities: Clean, stylish interior
URL: https: //kdb5600.gorp.jp/

the full moon



la pleine lune is a French restaurant serving classic French cuisine and wine.
It moved in 2016 and is now located slightly south of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.



Based on traditional cuisine, this restaurant makes the most of seasonal ingredients.

Many people love the combination of timeless traditional French cuisine and seasonal ingredients.

Burgundy wine with a special attention to detail



The owner-chef, Naoei Nishii, is a great lover of Burgundy wines, and 90% of the wines served at the restaurant are Burgundy wines.

Please enjoy the unique Burgundy wines along with the authentic French cuisine.

"Store Information "
Store name : la pleine lune
Address: Nishimoto Bldg. 2F north side, 55-1 Matsuya-cho, Nijo-dori Takakura-nishiiru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-251-2570
Office hours:Lunch 12:00~13:30(L.O.) / Dinner 18:00~22:30(L.O. 20:00)
Closed: Wednesday, irregular once a month
Price: ¥4,000~¥9,500
No Smoking・Cigarette Eating:No Smoking
Space & Facilities: Stylish, elegant space
URL: https://la-pleine-lune.com/

The Little Scene



La Petit Scène is a French restaurant-bistro featuring a full range of regional French cuisine.
Close to Higashiyama Station and Heian Shrine, it is also a popular place for sightseeing.



Meat dishes such as beef ribeye steak and homemade cured ham are especially popular at this restaurant.

Beef ribeye steak has a strong flavor and is characterized by its thickness and tenderness. The generous volume and melt-in-your-mouth flavor are irresistible.

The homemade cured ham is slowly aged for more than 18 months, giving it a very rich flavor.

Fun a la carte choices

A la carte means to order one item at a time from the menu.
At La Petit Scène, dishes can be ordered a la carte, just like in a real bistro.

"Store Information "
Store name: La Petit Scène
Address: 519-3 Higashimonmae-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City
Phone number: 075-771-0855
Office hours:Lunch 11:30~14:30 / Dinner 18:00~21:30(L.O.)
Closed: Thursday
Price: ¥1,200~¥5,000
Space & Facilities: Casual atmosphere, counter seating available
URL: http://www.lapetitscene.com/

white stone



blanc pierre is a French restaurant based on the concept of "French cuisine in a casual and fun "



The cuisine is characterized by a respect for French traditions, but with a modern twist.

It has the simplicity of bistro cuisine, but with a carefully crafted elegance, and is recommended as a casual French dish that can be enjoyed easily.

Casual French cuisine popular in Kyoto



In addition to the taste and appearance of the restaurant's carefully crafted dishes, it is extremely popular for its serviceable volume.
Inside the restaurant there are tables and a counter, and a courtyard can be seen in the back.

The high quality food and unpretentious atmosphere make this a restaurant that many people use for a slightly luxurious lunch.

"Store Information "
Store name:blanc pierre
Address: 577 Matsumoto-cho, Isikawa-agaru, Gokomachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
Phone number: 075-231-8550
Business hours: Lunch 11:30~15:00 / Dinner 18:00~22:00
Closed: Tuesday
Price: ¥3,000~¥7,500
Space & Facilities: Casual, stylish space. Courtyard available.
URL: http://blanc-pierre.net/

Asperge Blanche



Asperge Blanche is a French restaurant run quietly by a couple.



The cuisine is characterized by a lack of fads and an extreme elimination of waste.

The basic ingredients are staples + vegetables + sauce, with no unnecessary additions. This emphasizes the natural flavors of the ingredients, resulting in a dish rich in flavor.

Most of the vegetables are organic from Kyoto, and the fish and meat are well aged and have a very rich flavor.

Binchotan, a special kind of charcoal

We use "Kishu-binchotan "as our heat source during business hours and do not use any ovens or gas fires for cooking.
The savory char-grilled flavor of the ingredients is enhanced.

Warm space with antique goods

The store has a relaxed and warm atmosphere with wooden furniture and antique goods purchased at flea markets in France.

"Store Information "
Store name:Asperge Blanche
Address: 313-2, Yokosuwa-machi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-352-4570
Office hours:Dinner 17:30~20:00
Closed: Tuesday
Price: ¥5,500~¥7,500
Space & Facilities: Calm and warm atmosphere. A secluded space.

Bistro Yanagihara

Bistro Yanagihara is a French restaurant where you can enjoy authentic flavors of mainly meat dishes.
The chef has trained in the Alsace region, and you can feel the traditional French atmosphere from the food and the atmosphere in the restaurant.



The seasoning is simple, and the dishes are characterized by the umami and flavor of the meat as it is.
In addition to meat, smoked fish dishes are also available, and are popular for their rich flavor and taste.



Chairs and tables with brick walls and a well-used atmosphere. The interior of the restaurant is simple and chic.
You can enjoy a relaxing meal in a calm atmosphere.

"Store Information "
Name:Bistro Yanagihara
Address: 358 Kiyomizu-cho, Kawaramachi-Nijo-Agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-231-7295
Business hours: 18:00~21:30
Closed: Wednesday and Thursday
Calculation:¥5,000~¥7,000
No Smoking・Cigarette Eating:No Smoking
Space & Facilities: Chic, calm space

summary

We have introduced "13 Bib Gourmand stores in Kyoto ".
All of them are great stores with charms that are more than just pricey.
Many of the starred restaurants are expensive and difficult to get into on a daily basis.
Bib Gourmand, on the other hand, has a large number of restaurants that offer a wide variety and are easily accessible at a reasonable price.
In particular, the restaurants introduced in this article can be used for a variety of occasions, from daily life to special occasions, so we encourage you to visit them.

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