Restaurant Details

Ken Sakamoto, the owner and chef at this stylish Italian restaurant near Heian Shrine in Kyoto, takes great care with the craftsmanship behind his dishes, believing that bringing out the best in his ingredients is a homage to the producers and land which birthed them.

Walking into the restaurant feels like entering a secret bunker — a hideaway for luxurious Italian dining — on account of the entrance tunnel built of red bricks: handcrafted by the chef and his staff using the earth dug up during the construction of the restaurant.

Once you pass through this tunnel and into the dining room, you’re greeted with an ultra-stylish interior. The kitchen is raised up above the seating area, so guests can see the chefs buzzing around preparing their meals.

The dishes they prepare showcase the best of the oceans and forests of Japan, presented in unmistakably Italian styles, including clam chowder with cauliflower and mussels, charcoal-grilled duck with duck gravy and almond sauce, and a cabbage and oyster risotto.

Michelin Guide:

2015 - 1 Michelin Star

2016 - 1 Michelin Star

2017 - 1 Michelin Star

2018 - 1 Michelin Star

2019 - 1 Michelin Star

2020 - 1 Michelin Star

2021 - 1 Michelin Star

2022 - 1 Michelin Star

2023 - 1 Michelin Star

2024 - 1 Michelin Star

2025 - 1 Michelin Star

Cenci Phone Number

Cenci Business Days

Cenci Address

44-7 Shogoin Entomicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8323, Japan

Cenci Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 1 week before the dining start time to receive a full refund.