Gori's Kitchen

Baked in a wood-fired oven, the pizzas feature a crust with an appealing light char alongside a satisfying chew. The selection ranges from classic Margherita to fresh greens and prosciutto on the Insalata, as well as distinct options topped with meat and Kyoto-grown Kujo green onions. When choosing between favorites proves difficult, ordering half-and-half lets diners sample and share different styles side by side.

Before moving on to pizza or pasta, the small plates and appetizer platters merit attention. Dishes like whole roasted onion baked gratin-style, miso-marinated cream cheese that pairs effortlessly with wine, and house-pickled vegetables bring seasonal produce to the forefront. The pasta list is just as varied, spanning traditional carbonara, sakura shrimp in tomato cream, and light, olive oil-dressed preparations built around seasonal seafood, making ordering a fun culinary puzzle.

Dessert brings thoughtful options such as classic tiramisu, roasted green tea creme brulee, and sweet Anno potato pudding, rounding off the meal comfortably. With well-priced lunch sets during the day and an unhurried dinner atmosphere suited to wine or craft beer, the restaurant proves useful from midday to evening.