イタリアンレストラン DODICI

Overrated and overpriced. 3 of us had lunch today and we all feel disappointed. Food is very ordinary. Portion is small. No choice at all. I still feel hungry afterwards. Will not recommended it to anyone.

Dodici was an odd restaurant. I was confused from the moment we walked in. Asked to wait in two lonely chairs facing a window overlooking a tree, I wanted a cocktail or something to occupy our time. Instead, I stared at the tree. After 20 minutes past our reservation time, we were escorted upstairs to the mostly empty dining room. The matître’d/manager was a lovely man who tried to speak English as best he could. We don’t speak a word of Japanese, so the onus was on us. Communication was difficult. The maître’d was attentive all night and did everything he could to please. I wanted a cocktail in the worst way, and if not a cocktail, at least sake. It was not meant to be. My wife had a lovely glass of Sauvignon Blanc from Pessac-Leognan, and I had plumb wine on the rocks. That isn’t the martini I craved. The menu at Dodici is a degustation, and the multiple dishes began to arrive. I was expecting Italian food, pasta, maybe veal, etc. Nope. Dodici served creative Japanese-inspired, cosmopolitan dishes, with only a hint of Italian. My wife enjoyed the dinner more than me. I only appreciated one or two of the dishes. Dodici’s food disappointed, but the space, the serving pieces, and the service was fantastic. If the array of dishes included truffle pasta buttons, I might be singing its praises, unfortunately, the food was very mediocre, especially with a final bill of $385.00 U.S. C’est la vie. Oops, that’s French.

My husband and I went to Dodici on our trip to Kyoto and it exceeded expectations. Service with Takeaki (manager & sommelier) was impeccable. The cool blend of local Japanese ingredients with Italian cooking styles resulted in some very innovative dishes. It's generally true that many dishes have origins in other cuisines and are inherently “fusion”. Chef Omoto took us through a culinary adventure, as we tasted things we never expect to go together on a plate. Yet all the flavors and textures were well-balanced. Do get the wine pairing.

This cuisine has been worth for 1 star Michelin star ⭐️ I love it and will come visiting again if I’m in kyoto. Staff was so incredible great!. Such a romantic place and cool for any celebrations. Highly recommended :)) - Meant This Way

Service was topnotch, food presentation was definitely Michelin star ⭐... Unfortunately too many things i couldnt eat... But my gf loves it... Food has always been subjective to individual preferences and interpretation....

Dodici in Kyoto claims to offer Italian cuisine, but it didn’t deliver. The menu is more French-inspired, with just one pasta dish that wasn’t authentically Italian. The ambiance was strange: we were initially seated facing trees, then moved to a completely empty upstairs area. The lack of music and atmosphere was disappointing. Despite the friendly staff, the overall experience left much to be desired. If you’re craving real Italian, this isn’t the place.

Atmospheric dining space, professional service and superb food, even petite four. Worth visiting often.

We went here on a recent trip to Kyoto and everything was on point. Every dish was a hit and the service was top notch. Definitely Michelin star level on both of these aspects. They knew it was our honeymoon and they took care of us very well. We're both looking forward to returning on our next trip!