All Food and Drink

  • Steak and seafood

    Emba Kyoto Chophouse

    Our modern Kyoto steakhouse serves premium grilled meats alongside fresh seafood and local vegetables. Using techniques such as dry ageing and charcoal grilling, Argentinian chef Sebastian Ariel Barcudes brings out the umami of his carefully selected ingredients – best enjoyed indoors with pond garden views or al fresco on the waterfront terrace.
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  • Traditional Japanese tea

    Fuju

    Follow the pathway through our 12th-century Shakusui-en pond garden and cross the glass bridge for a traditional Japanese experience at Fuju lounge. Fuju serves local delights, including expertly crafted local sweets and matcha tea. In the evenings, sip a glass of Kyoto sake or premium champagne while on the terrace, which provides the perfect opportunity to gaze at the pond’s reflection.
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  • Takeaway

    Enjoy seasonal tastes in the comfort of your home. A selection of gift items is also available.
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  • In-Room Dining

    Whether you want to share a romantic dinner in the privacy of your room, need to feed a hungry family or are looking for quiet evening in, our in-room menus feature Japanese and international favourites, as well as items from Emba Kyoto Chophouse, all just a tap away on your room’s iPad.
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  • Pastries and baked goods; Specialty coffees and teas

    The Lounge & Bar

    Enjoy a hand-dripped cup of coffee or relax with a Kyoto-inspired cocktail in a comfortable seat in our modern lobby lounge.
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Steak and seafood

Emba Kyoto Chophouse

Our modern Kyoto steakhouse serves premium grilled meats alongside fresh seafood and local vegetables. Using techniques such as dry ageing and charcoal grilling, Argentinian chef Sebastian Ariel Barcudes brings out the umami of his carefully selected ingredients – best enjoyed indoors with pond garden views or al fresco on the waterfront terrace.
Learn More reserve a table

Traditional Japanese tea

Fuju

Follow the pathway through our 12th-century Shakusui-en pond garden and cross the glass bridge for a traditional Japanese experience at Fuju lounge. Fuju serves local delights, including expertly crafted local sweets and matcha tea. In the evenings, sip a glass of Kyoto sake or premium champagne while on the terrace, which provides the perfect opportunity to gaze at the pond’s reflection.
Learn More

Takeaway

Enjoy seasonal tastes in the comfort of your home. A selection of gift items is also available.
Learn More order takeaway

In-Room Dining

Whether you want to share a romantic dinner in the privacy of your room, need to feed a hungry family or are looking for quiet evening in, our in-room menus feature Japanese and international favourites, as well as items from Emba Kyoto Chophouse, all just a tap away on your room’s iPad.
Learn More

Pastries and baked goods; Specialty coffees and teas

The Lounge & Bar

Enjoy a hand-dripped cup of coffee or relax with a Kyoto-inspired cocktail in a comfortable seat in our modern lobby lounge.
Learn More reserve a table
Experience Kyoto fine dining at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto. Enjoy premium grilled meats, traditional sweets, matcha, sake tastings and afternoon tea alongside by views of our 800-year-old pond garden.

Featured Culinary Experience

  • A table for two with flowers and candles, and cushioned benches in a naturally lit restaurant with a lush green garden view.
    Exclusive Dinner by the Pond

    Experience the sensation of dining with your partner in our 800-year-old garden as you savour authentic cuisine prepared by our culinary team.

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Culinary Experiences

Unforgettable Dinner Views

Culinary Classes

In-Room/In-Villa

Events

  • Through August 31, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Emba Kyoto Chophouse

    Terrace barbecue

    Gaze out at our 800-year-old pond garden as you savour carefully chosen ingredients grilled to perfection. Feast on all-time favourites such as Japanese beef marinated in a secret sauce, herb sausages, Hokkaido scallops and lobster, and our chef’s homemade curry and rice. JPY 30,000. Up to five groups per day.
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  • Through August 31, 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm at The Lounge

    FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE JET AFTERNOON TEA vol. 2

    Treat your taste-buds to an around-the-world journey curated by Pastry Chef Rasika Weerasinghe. Inspired by the Four Seasons Private Jet, our Afternoon Tea experiences takes you to destinations such as Bora Bora, Madrid and the Fort Lauderdale. Prices start at JPY 7,000.
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  • AVAILABLE DAILY at Fuju

    Exclusive Dinner by the Pond

    Enjoy a sharing-style bento box of Japanese delicacies or savour a gourmet Western meal with your partner, family or friends. Elevate your experience with fine sakes or wines curated by Beverage Director Takashi Nakano. JPY 50,000 per person. Regular wine and sake pairing: JPY 12,000 per person; premium wine and sake pairing: JPY 18,000 per person.
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Meet the Team

Giovanni D'Alessandro

Giovanni “Gianni” Battista D’Alessandro

Director of Food & Beverage and Culinary Operations
Hailing from the coastal region of Sicily, Giovanni “Gianni” Battista D’Alessandro brings with him an Italian warmth and energy, along with extensive global experience with top-tier luxury brands – the perfect combination to usher in a new era of food and beverage at our Hotel. With a diploma in hospitality from Italy, Gianni began his career at an independent restaurant in Paris, then honed his skills at five-star hotel kitchens in Geneva. In 2008, he moved to Australia for an intensive stint in molecular gastronomy, followed by chef de cuisine roles in Switzerland and India. Gianni is no stranger to Four Seasons, having previously worked as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen and Director of Food & Beverage at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa.

“My love of hosting comes from my family and my community.”