Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto Launches First Italian Buffet Featuring Special Menus Supervised by Renowned Local Chefs

The first-ever Italian buffet at All Day Dining RAKU is finally opening, featuring special menus supervised by three cutting-edge chefs from Kyoto's most prestigious Italian restaurants. This milestone event allows guests of all ages to casually enjoy Italian food culture in a buffet style.

With the cooperation of the Kyoto Italian Cuisine Research Association, Chef Nasu of Casa Bianca, Chef Sasajima of Il Ghiottone, and Chef Watanabe of Ca' del Viale have prepared special menus reflecting their culinary essence. From familiar Italian staples like lasagna, gnocchi, and pizza to regional specialties such as 'Polpo Affogato' (octopus stewed in tomato) and 'Bollito' (boiled meat highlighting the flavor of Kyoto-grown Mochibuta pork), the buffet offers a journey through Italy. Furthermore, the hotel's Japanese cuisine chefs have responded to this fair. While keeping popular items like nigiri sushi and tempura, they have introduced Japanese dishes that subtly incorporate Italian ingredients and seasonings, delivering a unique taste where Italian and Japanese food cultures intersect. Please enjoy the culinary stories of May and June.

[Implementation Overview] Italian Buffet Period: May 1 (Fri) - June 30 (Tue), 2026 Venue: 2F All Day Dining RAKU Hours: Lunch (Mon-Fri) 11:30-14:30 / (May 1, 2, Sat/Sun/Holidays) Two-part system: 11:30- / 13:30- Dinner (Mon-Thu) 17:00-21:00 / (May 1, 2, Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays) Two-part system: 17:00- / 19:30- Price: Lunch (Weekdays) 6,500 JPY / (May 1, 2, Sat/Sun/Holidays) 7,500 JPY Dinner (Weekdays) 8,500 JPY / (May 1, 2, Sat/Sun/Holidays) 9,500 JPY *One elementary school student is free with one paying adult (Infants are free).