Tabelog ratingRADICE (ラディーチェ) offers a theatrical dining experience centered on a single, multi-course tasting menu. Seated at an intimate counter, guests watch as the chef masterfully transforms seasonal Kyoto produce into creative Italian dishes. The experience is a performance, with each of the 10-plus courses prepared and plated in front of you.
Reviewers consistently praise the technical skill and imagination on display. Signature dishes that appear frequently include a fried panzerotti stuffed with seasonal seafood like sweetfish (ayu) or firefly squid (hotaruika), and a complex tart made with thirteen different vegetables. The meal often features two distinct pasta courses, a main of Kyoto beef fillet, and concludes with a classic tiramisu from the chef's own recipe. The thoughtful wine and sake pairings are also a highlight for many guests.
A few minor criticisms recur. Some diners find the counter seating a bit tight, and the fixed, simultaneous start time for all guests can feel rigid. While most feel the price is justified, it is firmly in the special-occasion category, and one reviewer noted confusion over taxes and fees added to the final bill.
Reviewers in 2024–2026 reported paying between ¥19,800 and ¥22,440 for the tasting menu (e.g., the 'Idee e Sapori' course at ¥19,800), with wine pairings bringing the total to around ¥29,700. Most guests agree that for the quality of ingredients, culinary artistry, and engaging service, RADICE offers excellent value for a memorable splurge.
- Booking: Reservations are essential and should be made weeks in advance, as seats are limited and fill up quickly.
- Menu: The restaurant serves a single fixed tasting menu. Lunch service begins for all guests simultaneously at 11:50, and dinner at 18:20. Punctuality is required.
- Getting There: RADICE is about a 5-minute walk from Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma Subway Line.
- Seating: The restaurant has 8 counter seats and one table for four.
- Payment: Credit cards are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not. A 10% service charge applies.
- Age Restriction: Children under 10 years old are not permitted.
- Dress Code: Guests are asked to refrain from wearing strong perfume. Men should not wear sandals.
- Smoking: The dining room is non-smoking, but a smoking space is available on the balcony.
