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LUDENS

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👍 In the past, there were many drug stores on Nijo-dori, so this is a somewhat strange Italian restaurant that incorporates elements of medicinal dishes. Lots of vegetables and light sauce. Japanese flavors, such as tuna flakes, are also used throughout. So when the pasta came out, I remembered that t... People often mention medicinal, dishes, Italian, delicious, Japanese, wonderful, time,


Address

560-8 Ebisucho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0813, Japan

Website

ludens-kyoto.com

Contact

+81 75-231-5606

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (66 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 3 pm, 6 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 3 pm, 6 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 3 pm, 6 to 10 pm
  • Friday: (The Emperor's Birthday), 12 to 3 pm, 6 to 10 pm, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 12 to 3 pm, 6 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: medicinal (13) dishes (10) Italian (8) delicious (8) Japanese (7) wonderful (7) time (6)
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  • 4/5 N. A. 2 years ago on Google • 2140 reviews
    In the past, there were many drug stores on Nijo-dori, so this is a somewhat strange Italian restaurant that incorporates elements of medicinal dishes. Lots of vegetables and light sauce. Japanese flavors, such as tuna flakes, are also used throughout. So when the pasta came out, I remembered that this place was actually Italian. All of the dishes were good, but when I was asked if there was one that really left an impression on me, I got lost in thought. It's so natural...
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KZ coosen T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A handsome shop, a handsome sommelier, and a cute little girl are going around the kitchen. I asked for wine in line with the dishes that I thought were very delicious, but I think they were all delicious and compatible with the dishes. When I looked at the clock when I left the store, it took three and a half hours. I was not bored and enjoyed eating for a long time like the real Italian. 🍴🙏 (Original) イケメン揃いのお店でイケメンオーナーとイケメンソムリエとかわいいお嬢さんの三人で厨房を回しています🎵コンセプトは薬膳イタリアンで大変面白いと思います🎵料理も一品一品が逸品で、また盛り付けも工夫されており、大変美味しいと思いました🎵料理に合わせてワインを頼みましたが、どれも美味く、料理との相性も良かったと思います🎵食事の時間がユッタリとしているので、ものすごく時間がかかりました。お店を出るときに時計を見るとアッと言う間に三時間半が経っていたのです😲飽きることもなく、本場イタリアのように食事を長時間かけて楽しませてもらいました🎵 また寄らさせて頂きます🍴🙏
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 吉田直章 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Since the previous night was Japanese food, my companion wanted Western food, so I went to Ludens, which was introduced as a recent recommendation. You can have your own Italian cuisine, whether you have a unique career as a calligrapher. (Original) 前夜が和食だったので連れが洋食を希望されたため、最近のおすすめと紹介されたルーデンスに。 書家であったりと異色の経歴がなせるのか独自のイタリアンを頂けます。
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RN 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was a shop that impressed me after a long time. I really wanted to eat the special Omi beef, so I ordered a lunch course (?) common to both day and night. In my preliminary research, I thought I might not like it if the medicinal dishes were all over the place, but that wasn't the case, and the food was well-balanced and delicious. I had a hangover that day, so I had a yuzu soda as my first drink. I imagined something simple that would be common, but I couldn't help but blurt out, "What's this delicious?" It seems that it is soaked in isomaluoligosaccharide, which has a very mellow and gentle sweetness without any citrus-specific tangles or miscellaneous tastes. It was a promising start. In addition, the depth of flavor of the specialty soup lifted my spirits (laughs), and after that, I asked for wine pairing until the end. Most of them served unique wines that I don't see very often, and it was fresh. The chef's attention to detail was sprinkled on all the dishes in an artistic production. It was perfect, but there was only one thing I was worried about in my preliminary research... Isn't it a waste to smoke the special Omi beef? I felt that way, but it was true. I chewed it carefully, trying to feel the original flavor of the meat behind the smoked aroma. It was certainly delicious, but I feel that it could have been made a little simpler. When I made the reservation, I thought that the counter would be fun, but I thought that my friend living in England would like to see the small garden, so I chose a table seat. We had a very relaxing, fun and quiet time. When I called for a taxi on my way home, my checked luggage was already loaded, and I felt their concern until the very end. It was a nice shop suitable for paying the service charge. I definitely want to visit again, and I also want to go to the Spanish restaurant. I will recommend it to my acquaintances in the future. (Original) 久々に感動を覚えるお店でした。 特別な近江牛をどうしても食べたかったので、ランチに昼夜共通のコース(?)を注文しました。 事前リサーチで、薬膳が全面に出ていたらちょっと苦手かも~と構えていましたが、そんなことはなく、バランスが良く美味しくいただけました。 その日は二日酔いだった為、最初のドリンクは柚子のソーダをいただきました。 よくありそうなシンプルな物を想像しましたが、思わず「なにこれ美味しい~~」と口走りました。 柑橘特有の引っ掛かりや雑味の様なものが全くなくものすごくまろやかで優しい甘み、イソマルオリゴ糖で漬け込んでいるそうです。 期待の膨らむスタートとなりました。 さらにスペシャリテのスープの滋味深さにより元気が出てしまい(笑)、結局その後最後までワインのペアリングをお願いしました。 ほとんどがあまり見かけない個性的なワインを出して下さり、新鮮でした。 お料理全てのお皿に、アーティスティックな演出でシェフのこだわりが散りばめられていましました。 完璧だったのですが、事前リサーチで懸念していた事のうち一点だけ… せっかくの特別な近江牛をスモークしてしまうのは勿体ないのでは?と感じていましたが、やはりそうでした。 じっくりと噛み締めて、スモークの香りの奥にあるお肉本来の旨みを感じ取ろうとしました。 確かに美味しかったのですが、もう少しだけシンプルになさってもいいのかなという感想です。 予約時に、カウンターが楽しそうだと思いましたが、イギリス在住の友人が小庭を見たいだろうと思いテーブル席にして正解でした。 とってもゆっくりと、楽しくも静かな時間を満喫できました。 帰り際にタクシーを呼んで頂くと、預けていた荷物が既に積み込まれていて最後まで心配りを感じました。 サービス料を支払うに相応しい素敵なお店でした。 是非ともまた訪れたいですし、スペイン料理の方へも行ってみたいです。 今後知人にも薦めようと思います。
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 W T. 5 years ago on Google • 233 reviews
    By combining medicinal food with Italian food, I was able to encounter many flavors I had never encountered before, and it was no longer just a meal, but a "food experience." Not only was each item delicious, but the staff was also very friendly and helpful, allowing us to choose wines and even Japanese sake that would go well with the dishes. The atmosphere of the store was very calm and I was extremely satisfied.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benjie B. 3 years ago on Google • 41 reviews
    (visited for dinner, May 7th, 2021) Ludens is an absolute must visit for those going to Kyoto. The entire experience was memorable - from medicinal soup that was perfect for the rainy day, to the pasta, and the refreshing dessert. Highlights were the unagi donburi risotto (mind blowing!), fresh handmade pasta, cappon magro (seafood salad), and pomelo dessert. Will definitely return for the next Kyoto trip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David K. 1 year ago on Google • 19 reviews
    I was visiited 2nd Floor for Lunch. I was sitted rectangle kitchen count table, There is just 6 seats. Foods. Interior. Chef. Server. Music everything wonderful. Luxurious Cozy Daining Restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 men s. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    We used it for Christmas dinner on December 21st. When I made the reservation, I didn't know that there was a medicinal meal menu, but even though I don't like slightly unusual foods, I enjoyed the charm of the medicinal meal and enjoyed it very deliciously! From the appetizers to the desserts, everything was delicious and we had a wonderful time. Perhaps thanks to the medicinal tea, my body felt warm by the time I got home. All the staff members were friendly and happy. We look forward to using you again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Akiko R. 1 year ago on Google
    手が込んだコース料理にも関わらず提供が非常にスムーズでせっかちな自分にはありがたかったです。素材の良さと薬膳とシェフの腕のおかげでしょうか、一切重くなく胃弱な自分にピッタリのとても美味しいイタリアンでした。身体が喜んでいる気がしますので^_^絶対また伺いたいです!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 株式会社R-PRO �. 2 years ago on Google • 192 reviews
    nice. On the first floor, there is a wonderful medicinal Italian restaurant. The second floor has wonderful Japanese and Spanish cuisine. Chefs who have renovated old houses and are taking on new challenges. I was invited to the reception and was allowed to go. You can also relax at the table. You can also enjoy it at the counter with a live atmosphere. I have a feeling it will be difficult to make reservations. It was the best!

  • 5/5 Kazuma N. 8 months ago on Google • 110 reviews
    Thank you for your help in mid-August. Despite the large number of items that were Italian-based and medicinal, they felt light on the stomach and intestines. There were also many interesting and elaborate things that I really enjoyed. As for alcohol, in addition to the usual wine and beer, it was a fun experience to try pairings such as sherry and orange wine. It was delicious.

  • 5/5 KOMA356A 11 months ago on Google • 77 reviews
    I used it for lunch I was able to watch the cooking process at the counter, feel the aroma and the variations in the cooking process, and had an enjoyable meal. It's an Italian dish that incorporates medicinal dishes, and the medicinal dishes are typical of Kyoto and blend well with the Japanese taste, making it a wonderful dish. The atmosphere of the townhouse is also nice.

  • 5/5 Shun CAJOT Y. 1 year ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Perfect balance of innovation, local and seasonal ingredients and wonderful atmosphere. Returned recently and got amazed anew...a jewel in the already sublime kyoto culinary landscape

  • 5/5 Piotr �. 3 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    What an amazing place with super diversified food! If you feel like you had enough classical Japanese food, but do not feel like entirely get out of the Japanese mode Ludens is your address. Akihito-san is super-talented chef that likes to experiment and pays attention to the selection of ingredients. Tuna, beef steak and fish soup are hard to beat!

  • 5/5 kaori y. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The service and taste were all excellent. The wine and ingredients were carefully explained, and it was a wonderful space that I definitely want to visit again. (Original) ご対応もお味も全てが最高でした。 ワインや食材についても丁寧に説明していただき、また必ず訪れたい素晴らしい空間でした。

  • 4/5 y u. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I'm glad I was able to taste a lot of interesting dishes that combine fermentation, Chinese medicine, medicinal food and Italian! ! While enjoying conversation with the chefs at the counter, I was able to enjoy the presentation, the taste of the food, and the very meaningful time I was able to enjoy. I think I entered at 12:00 and stayed until around 15:00 lol I was so full that I didn't need dinner! Just like slow food, I slowly savored the ingredients and enjoyed the meal while talking with the chef. From appetizers representing 5 types of taste, medicinal soup, fish, meat, hand-made pasta, desserts, and herbal teas, it was a raging line-up. Thank you very much! ! I would like to ask you again because the course content changes every month. It would be even better if the place was quieter and richer in nature! (Original) 発酵、漢方、薬膳とイタリアンを組み合わせた面白い料理をたくさん味わえて良かったです!! カウンターでシェフ達と会話を楽しみながらゆっくりと初めて見る盛り付け、食す味わい、とても有意義な時間を堪能できて満足でした♪ 12時に入り15時ごろまで居たと思います笑 夜ご飯が要らないくらい満腹でした! スローフードみたいに、ゆったりと一皿を、ゆっくりと素材を噛み締め、料理人の方とお話ししながらの食事は旨さ倍増でした♪ 味覚の5種類を表した前菜から薬膳スープに、魚、肉、手打ちパスタ、デザート、ハーブティーに至るまで怒涛のラインナップでした♪ ありがとうございました!! 月一でコース内容が変わるという事でまた伺いたいと思いました。 場所がもっと閑静で自然豊かなところやったら尚最高!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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