
PIZZERIA MARITA
Nakagyō, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
The Read
Price
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Walk-in-only pizzeria with five counter seats and eight tables, serving lunch and dinner until dough sells out. Four-time Tabelog 100 Pizza honoree (2017–2025) charging JPY 1,000–2,999 depending on service. Cash only, no reservations, counter seating offers direct view of pizza execution. Weekday lunch sees shortest waits.
About PIZZERIA MARITA
PIZZERIA MARITA is a casual Kyoto venue with lunch and dinner hours on most operating days. Kyoto's dining scene runs wide, and PIZZERIA MARITA offers useful planning basics: posted hours, casual dress, price ranges, and Tabelog 100 - Pizza - 2025 recognition.
Hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Monday and Wednesday are closed. Pricing is listed at JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, giving diners a useful expectation before planning a visit.
Recognition and Planning Basics
PIZZERIA MARITA is recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Pizza - 2025 list. For seating layout, reservation policy, payment methods, chef details, or specific dishes, confirm directly with the venue.
Diners should avoid assuming a particular service format or menu structure. Plan around PIZZERIA MARITA as a casual Kyoto option with posted hours and price ranges, then confirm any operational details directly before going if they matter to your plans.
Visit Timing and Practical Notes
The schedule supports both lunch and dinner planning on operating days: 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 9 PM on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Monday and Wednesday are closed.
For reservations, queues, sell-outs, take-out, delivery, payment methods, or last-order timing, confirm current operations before making the trip, especially if timing is critical.
The listed price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. Final cost may vary by order, so use those bands as a planning range rather than a fixed spend.
For context within Kyoto's dining landscape, PIZZERIA MARITA can be considered alongside other dining in Kyoto according to budget, schedule, and desired atmosphere. If you are comparing specific alternatives, use established details for each venue rather than assuming similar service styles.
The most reliable planning notes are simple: PIZZERIA MARITA is in Kyoto, dress code is casual, Monday and Wednesday are closed, and the venue has Tabelog 100 - Pizza - 2025 recognition. For anything more specific, confirm directly before visiting.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒604-8127 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Kikuyacho, 512
- Website
- ja-jp.facebook.com/PizzeriaMarita
- Phone
- +81 75-231-8220
Venue details
Ambiance
A very small, intimate room with counter and a few table seats centered around a wood-fired oven, creating a warm, casual, neighborhood feel that often fills up with a friendly conversational buzz.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Margherita pizza
- D.O.C pizza
- Regina pizza
- Marinara pizza
- Arancini
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒604-8127 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Kikuyacho, 512
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒604-8127 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Kikuyacho, 512 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- OSTERIA IL CANTO DEL MAGGIO, Italian, ¥¥
- なる屋, Notable alternative
- Manbei, Notable alternative
- RUFF, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Kame Hironaga, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
PIZZERIA MARITA undercuts most Kyoto pizza spots on price while matching or exceeding quality, JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch and JPY 2,000–2,999 dinner positions it below OSTERIA IL CANTO DEL MAGGIO, which runs higher per head and accepts reservations. If you value spontaneity and don't mind queueing, PIZZERIA MARITA delivers better value. If you need guaranteed seating and broader Italian menu options, OSTERIA IL CANTO DEL MAGGIO justifies the premium.
RUFF sits in the same JPY 2,000–2,999 dinner bracket but operates with different service flow, check ahead on booking policies before committing. Kame Hironaga matches PIZZERIA MARITA's JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch range and offers an alternative if the pizza queue looks prohibitive. For visitors prioritizing award recognition and willing to work around no-reservation logistics, PIZZERIA MARITA's four Tabelog 100 selections make it the stronger bet. If flexibility and advance booking matter more than accolades, OSTERIA IL CANTO DEL MAGGIO or Kame Hironaga provide easier planning.
The walk-in model at PIZZERIA MARITA rewards patience and off-peak timing. Travelers building Kyoto itineraries should slot it for weekday lunch or early weeknight dinner rather than prime Saturday slots. Those who can't accommodate the gamble should default to reservation-accepting peers, even at higher cost, showing up to a sold-out door wastes more time than paying an extra JPY 1,000 per person elsewhere.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PIZZERIA MARITA handle dietary restrictions?
What are alternatives to PIZZERIA MARITA in Kyoto?
For other options, consider OSTERIA IL CANTO DEL MAGGIO or なる屋, or compare with other dining in Kyoto based on your preferred schedule, budget, and atmosphere.
How far ahead should I book PIZZERIA MARITA?
For booking lead times and reservation policy, confirm directly. Hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 9 PM; Monday and Wednesday are closed.
Can I eat at the bar at PIZZERIA MARITA?
Is PIZZERIA MARITA good for a special occasion?
PIZZERIA MARITA has a casual dress code and price ranges of JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999. For atmosphere, reservations, private rooms, or special-occasion service, confirm directly.
Is PIZZERIA MARITA worth the price?
The price ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, and the venue has Tabelog 100 - Pizza - 2025 recognition. Whether it is worth it depends on your budget and expectations for a casual Kyoto meal.
Is lunch or dinner better at PIZZERIA MARITA?
Both lunch and dinner are offered on operating days: 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 9 PM on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Monday and Wednesday are closed. For crowd levels or service-style differences between lunch and dinner, confirm directly.





















