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Bar counter at Bello Vero, a hidden-gem Italian restaurant near Ginkakuji Quiet table seating at Bello Vero in Kitashirakawa, Kyoto

Bello VeroBeautiful & True

"Bello vero" means "beautiful and true" in Italian. Tucked away in the quiet Kitashirakawa neighborhood of Northern Higashiyama — just north of Kyoto University and within walking distance of Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) and the Philosopher's Path — Bello Vero is a hidden-gem Italian restaurant for those seeking authentic spaghetti and pasta away from the tourist crowds.
No set courses, just à la carte. A single plate of spaghetti is perfectly welcome — or open a bottle of wine and take your time. Open until 22:00, so you can stop in after sightseeing for a late dinner when most places around Ginkakuji have already closed.

Evening interior of Bello Vero — dishes and wine on a wooden table

accessAccess & Info

Bello VeroKitashirakawa, Kyoto

Address
64-17 Kitashirakawa Kubota-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto Google Maps
Getting Here
City Bus "Kitashirakawa" stop — 2 min walk
Eizan Railway "Chayama-Kyoto Geijutsu Daigaku" station — 10 min walk
~15 min walk from Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)
~12 min walk from the Philosopher's Path (north end)
Just north of Kyoto University campus.
Hours
Open Daily 13:00–22:00L.O. 21:30
Closed
Monday
Days off this month
Mon Apr 20 · Tue Apr 21 · Mon Apr 27 · Tue Apr 28
Reservations
Instagram DM (@bellovero_kyoto)
Payment
Cash / Credit Card / E-money / QR Payment
Please contact us via Instagram for reservations and enquiries.

guest voiceBello Vero, Captured by Our Guests

Reservations & Enquiries

Feel free to drop in anytime — walk-ins are always welcome.
For reservations, send us a DM on Instagram.

Instagram @bellovero_kyoto

guide & faqDining near Ginkakuji & Kitashirakawa

Looking for Dinner or Wine near the Silver Pavilion?

The area around Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) and the Philosopher's Path is famous for its beauty, but finding a place for dinner can be a challenge. Most local eateries close by 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM, leaving visitors wondering where to eat in the evening.

Bello Vero is located in the quiet Kitashirakawa neighbourhood, just a 15-minute walk from Ginkakuji. We are open until 10:00 PM (L.O. 9:30 PM), making us a rare late-dinner option in Northern Higashiyama. Whether you want a full meal or just a glass of wine after your walk, you are welcome here.

Q. Is there lunch or "day drinking" near Ginkakuji?

A. Yes — we are open continuously from 1:00 PM. You can enjoy a late lunch, or drop in for a glass of Champagne or natural wine in the afternoon.

Q. Do I need a reservation? Is solo dining welcome?

A. Walk-ins are always welcome — solo travellers stopping by for a plate of pasta and a glass of wine fit right in. If you would like to be sure of a seat (especially at the counter), it is best to send us a quick reservation by Instagram DM.

Q. Are there vegetarian options?

A. Some of our dishes can be prepared vegetarian. Please feel free to ask us when you arrive, or mention it when you make your reservation, and we will do our best to accommodate.

Q. Can I come by bicycle?

A. Yes — there is space to park a bicycle right in front of the restaurant. A handy stop while exploring the Kyoto University / Kyoto University of the Arts area on two wheels.

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Bello Vero fresh fish carpaccio with shiso and parsley salsa verde
Antipasto

Fresh Fish Carpaccio, with a Shiso & Parsley Salsa Verde

Hand-picked seasonal fish, dressed Italian-style for a Kyoto evening

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Three new Italian wines at Bello Vero (Solata, Palme 2023, Palme 2024)
Wine

Three New Italian Wines: A Tour of Skin-Contact

A red and white from one Piedmontese vineyard, plus an orange from Emilia

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Four new Italian wines at Bello Vero
Wine

Four New Italian Wines, Travelling West Across the North

From Veneto, Friuli and Valle d'Aosta

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Bello Vero beef carpaccio with lemon and Parmigiano
Antipasto

Beef Carpaccio with Lemon & Parmigiano

A Venetian antipasto, reimagined for a Kyoto evening

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Bello Vero fried potato with anchovy garlic butter
Antipasto

Fried Potato, Anchovy Garlic Butter

A sit-down antipasto with rosemary and cracked pepper

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Three new white wines at Bello Vero
Wine

Three New White Wines for a Spring Evening

From Alsace, Veneto and the Loire

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Bello Vero Penne Arrabbiata, Roman-style spicy tomato sauce
Pasta

Arrabbiata — Rome's Angry Red Pasta

Garlic, chilli and tomato, a dish built by subtraction

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Four new white wines at Bello Vero
Wine

Four Whites, Listening to the Land

New arrivals from Japan and Europe — natural and biodynamic

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Bello Vero freshly baked focaccia
Bread

Freshly Baked Focaccia

A bread from ancient Rome, and the art of wiping the plate

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Bello Vero Dried Tomato alla Sorrentina pasta
Pasta

Dried Tomato alla Sorrentina

A pasta from the southern Italian seaside — in Kitashirakawa, Kyoto

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Bello Vero A5 Japanese Black Wagyu Steak 150g
Secondo

A5 Wagyu Steak 150g

From Ginkakuji Onishi, Kitashirakawa — Italian style in Kyoto

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Bello Vero Salsiccia with Mashed Potato
Secondo

What Is Salsiccia?

Italian sausage with mashed potato in Kyoto

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Bello Vero Strawberry Semifreddo with Crumble
Dessert

Strawberry & Crumble Semifreddo

Dessert at an Italian in Kitashirakawa, Kyoto

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Bello Vero Bolognese
Pasta

Bolognese in Kitashirakawa

Italian pasta near Ginkakuji, Kyoto

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