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L'aparté is a hidden gem located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, specifically at 247-3 Nishiwakamatsuchō, Shimogyo Ward. This intimate restaurant offers a unique dining experience that blends French culinary techniques with the finest local Japanese ingredients. With a focus on seasonal produce, L'aparté presents an exquisite Omakase-style menu that changes regularly, ensuring that each visit is a new gastronomic adventure. Perfect for food enthusiasts seeking a memorable meal away from the bustling tourist spots, L'aparté is a must-visit for anyone exploring Kyoto.

At L'aparté, guests can indulge in an eight-course menu crafted by Chef Anthony, who has honed his skills under renowned chefs. The restaurant accommodates just ten guests, providing an intimate setting where diners can enjoy watching the chefs at work. Highlights of the menu include:

Seasonal dishes featuring high-quality local ingredients.

A carefully curated wine selection to complement each course.

An engaging dining experience with the option to sit at the bar and interact with the chefs.

L'aparté is conveniently located in the Shimogyo Ward, making it an ideal stop for those exploring Kyoto's rich cultural heritage. Nearby attractions include:

Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The historic Gion district, known for its traditional wooden machiya houses.

Kyoto Tower, offering panoramic views of the city.

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Wish I could give it 6 stars. Spectacular food. Beautiful interior. Fantastic, attentive service. We chose counter seating by the kitchen as we like to watch the assembly of the food and chat with the chef when appropriate. We added a cheese course and we're so impressed with Japanese cheese. We ate the smaller lunch course but it was more than enough food especially with the cheese. The restaurant is hidden away on a side street pretty apart from the tourist areas, hence the name. The wine was amazing! One of the best meals we had in Kyoto. Highly recommended!

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L’Aparté came highly recommended by a friend, and it truly exceeded our expectations.

Chef Anthony's constantly evolving eight-course menu offers an intimate and perfectly balanced gastronomic journey. Despite a résumé that could easily grant him access to the finest establishments, he chose to open this small, almost secretive estaminet with his wife. Here, he delights just ten fortunate guests with an exquisite Omakase-style experience, blending the best of French cuisine with subtle Japanese influences.

Chef Anthony demonstrates an impressive ability to innovate while elevating classic dishes. His menu is both creative and thoughtfully balanced, without ever crossing into pretentious. Each course is paired with simple, yet carefully chosen wines that he has selected with passion.

If you're dining as a party of three or fewer, I recommend sitting at the bar. There, you can enjoy the fascinating process of watching Chef Anthony and his Sous Chef meticulously prepare each course, served directly from the kitchen along with mouth-watering descriptions of every dish.

We wish Chef Anthony much success in this unique culinary venture.

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High quality seasonal and local Japanese ingredients assembled with French sensibilities. Very intimate dining experience— I was able to sit at the bar facing the kitchen, where I got to chat with the owner as I enjoyed each course. Chef Bacle takes great care to explain each dish, as well as each wine pairing, if you choose to indulge (highly recommended 😉).

Would recommend to any travelers passing through Kyoto as well as locals!

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Small interior but the highest quality food of a fusion of Japanese sourced foods in a French style. In every portion you could taste the attention to detail in the composition of flavors and the attention to presentation.  They have set courses which are filling and you can add on such as with cheese selections. Note the the online reservations system doesn’t work on same day requests so text owners who are very responsive through instagram. This is a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist areas.

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Highly recommended! An exquisite find on a quiet street in south central Kyoto near Nishi Hogan-ji. Accomplished French chef, Anthony, and his wife and charming assistant Shouta, prepared a delicious and beautifully presented multi-course dinner for us. The menu is unique and thoughtfully crafted, even with clever names for each course. The room is comfortable and recently renovated. Each course was composed with care using high quality local ingredients and served on beautiful Japanese ceramic dishes. The chef is very friendly and multilingual, Japanese, French and English. After working 12+ years with the world-famous chef and restaurateur Alain Ducasse, he created his own lovely restaurant. While it is French and not Japanese food, it’s extremely well-executed and infused with the cultural essence of Kyoto and Japanese style. There is an excellent selection of wines available to accompany the food. The beef course was one of my favorite meat dishes ever, flavorful and delicate. There are many great restaurants around Kyoto and this is one of the best. Don’t miss it!!

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L'aparté is a culinary gem in Kyoto, offering an intimate dining experience that celebrates Japanese cuisine with a contemporary flair. The restaurant features a harmonious blend of seasonal ingredients and kaiseki dining, set in a warm ambiance reminiscent of traditional ryokan interiors.

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