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CHIMERA(CHIMERA) - Gion Shijo(Italian)

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CHIMERA

(キメラ)
Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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A renowned Kyoto Italian restaurant nestled in the streets of Gion. Experience vibrant dishes crafted with meticulous attention to detail.

Specialities

Chef

Mitsuhiko Tsutsui - The Young Standard-Bearer of Kyoto Italian Cuisine

Mitsuhiko Tsutsui - The Young Standard-Bearer of Kyoto Italian Cuisine

Food

"Exquisite Dishes Created by Combining the Most Compatible Ingredients"

"Exquisite Dishes Created by Combining the Most Compatible Ingredients"

Space

"Enjoy Exquisite Italian Cuisine in a Spacious Renovated Machiya in Gion"

"Enjoy Exquisite Italian Cuisine in a Spacious Renovated Machiya in Gion"

Set menu

[Evening] CHIMERA Dinner Course + 3 Types of Wine (Sparkling, White, Red)7 items

* The differences between each course during dinner time lie in the menu items. (The number of dishes and portion sizes remain the same.)

JPY22,000(Price including tax)per person
Most popular

[Evening] Today's Recommended Course7 items

The differences between each course during dinner time are in the dishes themselves. (The number of dishes and portion sizes are the same.)

JPY18,150(Price including tax)per person

Tonight's Recommended Course + 6 Types of Wine7 items

The differences in each course during dinner time are based on the dishes served. (The number of items and portion sizes are the same.)

JPY30,129(Price including tax)per person

Photos

  • CHIMERA - 2025.6 鮎フリット フルーツトマトソース 小桃ピクルス 海ぶどう 胡瓜 セロリ  茄子 レモンの香り

  • CHIMERA - 2025.6 エンドウ豆の冷製スープ 生ハム スナップエンドウ フォアグラのテリーヌ ナッツ

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  • CHIMERA - 2025.6 イカスミを練り込んだタリアテッレ つぶ貝のソテー 枝豆 パプリカのソース

  • CHIMERA - 2025.6 桜海老とサルデーニャ産カラスミのコンキリエ 紫蘇と九条葱のジェノベーゼ

  • CHIMERA - 2025.6 京丹波高原豚ロースト 白味噌のソース 万願寺とうがらし 舞茸 キャベツ

  • CHIMERA - 2025.6 ゴールデンスペシャル 台湾パイナップル 文旦 ヨーグルトのジェラート 杏仁ソース

  • CHIMERA - 2025.6 小菓子

  • CHIMERA - 2025.6 グラスシャンパーニュ(2,420円)アンリ ジロー エスプリ ナチュール G

Review

  • やっぱりモツが好き
    Review 3,067 postsFollowers 7,818 people

    Don't Expect Too Much from a JPY 8,7...

    2,353 characters ★ Lunch Course (JPY 8,712, tax included) Duration: Approximately 1 hour 3...View details

    CHIMERA - 2025.6 鮎フリット フルーツトマトソース 小桃ピクルス 海ぶどう 胡瓜 セロリ  茄子 レモンの香り

     Visited on June, 2025

    1 time

  • nyanko001
    nyanko001JapanTokyo
    Review 2,678 postsFollowers 3,215 people

    I visited CHIMERA, located right by the torii gate on the south side of Yasaka Shrine in K...View details

    CHIMERA -

     Visited on March, 2025

    1 time

  • まるゆ〜
    Review 185 postsFollowers 601 people

    This restaurant is located near Yasaka Shrine, I've always wanted to visit it. The interi...View details

    CHIMERA -

     Visited on January, 2025

    1 time

Restaurant information

Details

Restaurant name
CHIMERA(CHIMERA)
Awards & Recognitions
The Tabelog Award 2021 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2021 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2020 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2020 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2019 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2019 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2018 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2018 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2017 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2017 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2021

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Tabelog 100" 2021

Categories Italian
Phone number (for reservation and inquiry)

075-525-4466

Reservation availability

Reservations available

・Please refrain from wearing excessive perfume. (You may be refused entry.)
・Please call to make reservations for parties of 5 or more, children, and private rooms.
・Please note that we may decline your seating request depending on other reservations.
・Please refrain from wearing shorts, sandals, etc. We recommend smart casual attire.

Address

京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側504

Transportation

Bus, taxi
7 minutes walk from Shijo Station on the Keihan Line
10 minutes walk from Hankyu Railway Kawaramachi Station

627 meters from Gion Shijo.

Business hours
  • Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

    • 12:00 - 14:00
    • 18:00 - 21:00
  • Wed

    • Closed
  • ■Closed on
    Two days a week; additional closures will be posted on our website.
Average price

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

Average price(Based on reviews)
JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999

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Payment methods

Credit card accepted

(VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners)

Electronic money not accepted

QR code payments not accepted

Receipt (Qualified simple invoice) Qualified invoice (receipt) available
Registration numberT7010901020329

*For the latest registration status, please check the National Tax Agency's Qualified Invoice Issuer Publication Site or contact the restaurant.

Service charge & fee

10% service charge Dinnertime only: ¥1,210 (tax included)

Original text

サービス料10% チャージ料ディナータイムのみ¥1,210(税込)

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Seats/facilities

Number of seats

28 seats

( 24 seats at tables, 1 private room)

Private rooms

Available

For 4 people

Private use

Unavailable

Non-smoking/smoking

Non smoking

We ask that smoking be prohibited throughout the premises.

Parking

Unavailable

Coin parking available nearby

Space/facilities

Stylish space, Relaxing space, Live music

Menu

Drink

Wine, Particular about wine

Feature - Related information

Occasion

Business

This occasion is recommended by many people.

Location

A house restaurant

Service

Sommelier available

Dress code

・We recommend smart casual attire. Please refrain from wearing sandals, shorts, sleeveless shirts for men, etc.

Website

http://www.gion-chimera.com/

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