Sakamoto

Probably our favorite Kaiseki meal we had in Japan. They were so warm and welcoming and every course was beautiful and delicious. Especially enjoyed the tofu skin and the persimmon for dessert was the juiciest and freshest I've ever had. Truly outstanding place! Highly recommend!!

Visited December 2024

Visited following a friend’s recommendation. Beautiful location in Kyoto and a small and inviting dining room facing the chefs. We had a large number of local dishes, many of which were beautifully presented (the sashimi and tofu dishes were particular highlights). We were however disappointed w...ith the service, which ultimately didn’t match up to the price point. We were one of two parties dining, and despite this the chefs didn’t make an effort to introduce many of the dishes (on a number of occasions we had to specifically ask what was being passed to us across the bar).

Visited September 2024

Lovely small restaurant overlooking a canal. Dinner was excellent— each course was beautifully prepared and delicious. Tried a few sakes to complement the meal and they were very good also. Service was impeccable.

Visited November 2023

Ryuta Sakamoto is a soft-spoken, outstanding chef. His skill set includes more than the ability to create an exceptional dining experience. He deals and works with his staff who together perform and deliver an outstanding Omakase dinner. The space he has created is beautiful.....right through to the... toilet room. With only 14 seats available, we felt privileged to have secured 4 seats at the bar, so we enjoyed the interaction with Ryuta-san and his staff. Beauty and elegance all evening. And the elegant woman who greets you at the door is his mom. A special woman, to be sure!

Visited November 2023

Sakamoto-sensei provided a great atmosphere for his restaurant. I had called ahead for a reservation, and he was able to accommodate for dinner service. Initially, I had wanted to do lunch, but that requires at least 24-hour notice (so keep that in mind). The restaurant is located along the banks o...f the stream that runs along Gion Shirakawa. I do not regret coming for dinner, as that gave me a good opportunity to take night time photos of the street that I was looking out towards as I enjoyed my dinner. The meal was extremely enjoyable and the presentation was very much the experience you would want for a high-end meal in Kyoto. Chef Sakamoto and his team served dishes beautifully, explained each dish, and also explained some of the tools used in serving (ask about the box he serves the bean curd skins with). I enjoyed every minute of the dining experience. You will find the restaurant in a relatively indistinct smaller side street that is adjacent to Shirakawa lane. There is a nice secluded path that leads to the back of the building and into the restaurant.

Visited June 2023