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About Vena
"Vena" is a vibrant Italian restaurant in Kyoto, brought to life by a duo of a chef and sommelier, both natives of the city.
The restaurant’s concept is centered around a selection of seasonal ingredients and aged Italian wines.
The name “Vena,” meaning ‘water vein,’ is thoughtfully chosen to reflect several layers of significance: both the chef and sommelier have names containing water-related kanji, and the restaurant’s location in Kyoto, a city famed for its waterways.
Embracing Japan’s four seasons, the restaurant incorporates seasonal ingredients into its dishes. The chef’s desire for guests to savor each ingredient is infused into every creation.
Dishes are seasoned robustly to complement the wine, with vegetables sourced from the central market, while some are delivered directly by contracted farmers from Kyoto.
The wine selection includes old vintages from the '60s, each with its own optimal time for enjoyment. To ensure guests can savor the wines at their best, approximately 1,000 bottles are kept in reserve, ready to be served at their peak of flavor.
The dedication to detail is evident in the restaurant’s design, which features a collection of Scandinavian vintage furniture curated by the sommelier, all set within a refined, hotel-like ambiance.
We invite you to enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of the establishment, where the charm of the old blends seamlessly with the new.
+ Read moreMenu and Courses
OMAKASE Lunch Course
Lunch Course with alcohol pairing
OMAKASE Dinner Course
Dinner Course with alcohol pairing
*Tax and service charge to the restaurant included.
*The course fee must be paid in advance, and any additional charges incurred on-site will be settled on the day.
*Please note that the price may vary depending on market conditions.
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Reservation notes
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Price Range:
Lunch: USD 84.07 - USD 126.11
Dinner: USD 168.14 - USD 252.21 -
Dietary restrictions / Allergies:
If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.
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Arrival time:
Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you do not contact us and exceed your reservation time, it will be automatically canceled.
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Dress Code:
Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)
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Children:
Children are only allowed in private rooms.
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Others:
We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.
Service availability
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English/Italian-speaking staff are available.
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Available
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Not available
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Not available
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Children are only allowed in private rooms.
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3,600 JPY/ Bottle *One bottle only
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Information
Seats | 26 Seat |
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Operation hours | Lunch: 12:00PM~1:00PM (L.O.1:00PM) *Mon, Tue,Weekends Dinner: 5:30PM~9:00PM (L.O.9:00PM) |
Regular holiday |
Wednesdays, Irregular Holidays
*The restaurant may be temporarily open or temporarily closed. |
Payment methods | Cash, Credit card available |
Smoking | Not Allowed |
Address | 46-3, Kagamiya-cho, Muromachi-dori, Ebisugawa-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyouto-shi, Kyoto |
Nearest station |
Marutamachi Station, Karasuma-Oike Station
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Directions from station |
6 minute walk from Marutamachi station
12 minute walk from Karasuma-Oike Station. |