Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022, IL GHIOTTONE is an Italian restaurant located in a renovated old house in Gions. The restaurant is located in a refined space with a view of the nearby Yasaka Pagoda through the windows. The restaurant is located in a sophisticated space with a view of the nearby Yasaka Pagoda. The owner, Chef Sasajima, says, "The cuisine of Il Ghiottone was born from the idea of 'What if there was a province of Kyoto in Italy? The restaurant's goal is to offer Kyoto's unique Italian cuisine from Kyoto. The cuisine uses fresh ingredients from all over Japan, with a focus on Kyoto-grown ingredients such as seasonal Kyoto vegetables and seafood from the surrounding seas. The essence of Kyoto's shichimi (seven spices) and sesame oil is used to create beautifully presented artful dishes. We have a full lineup of wines selected to match the menu, including rare wines for the connoisseur. The interior design, cutlery, glasses, and other details have been carefully crafted to provide a comfortable space in which to enjoy the food and drinks.

Chef Sasajima, who loves Italian cuisine, takes advantage of his Japanese sensibilities to create unique Kyoto-style dishes that are truly representative of Italian cuisine in Kyoto.
Recently, the "Il Ghiottone at Home" series launched by Corona Disaster has been well received. ［The restaurant offers a wide range of prepared foods such as lasagna, pasta and side dishes, which are the pride of Il Ghiottone, and are intended to be ordered by mail order and served on premises. The chef's thoughtful cooking is sure to bring you a moment of bliss both at the restaurant and at home.