Taverna Mezzanotte

Taverna Mezzanotte in Kyoto serves Italian dishes with Japanese elements. Sea urchin cream pasta, cheese omelette, and handmade pasta are the signature items, and meat dishes are seared on the outside and served tender and moist inside. It is open from midnight to 3 a.m., Monday through Saturday, with counter and table seating, and many guests come alone. Prices are on the higher side.