La Locanda, the Italian restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, is hosting a weekend-exclusive dining event called "Sunday Brunch" to welcome the cherry blossom season a little early. Kyoto carries a deep aesthetic of savoring time itself — a sensibility cultivated through the culture of the tea ceremony — and this brunch brings that spirit to life in the form of a modern luxury dining experience.
While afternoon tea has become a beloved way to spend a leisurely afternoon at a hotel, this Sunday Brunch takes a different approach: a new kind of luxury where guests can settle into the pleasure of good food, good conversation, and the unhurried pace of a Sunday. Drawing on Kyoto's unique sensibility, the event brings cuisine, atmosphere, and connection into harmony — a "time set aside just for Sundays."
The brunch features a live kitchen with chefs finishing dishes right in front of guests, a special live performance, exclusive brunch cocktails, and a beautifully presented buffet of Pierre Hermé Paris desserts. Sights, flavors, aromas, sounds, and ambience converge to engage all five senses. With the gentle flow of the Kamogawa River just outside the windows, guests can savor each moment without rushing — an indulgence that only a weekend can offer.
La Locanda Sunday Brunch
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 12:30 PM (simultaneous start) – 3:30 PM
What's included: A grand buffet featuring Dom Pérignon Champagne, exclusive brunch cocktails, a special live performance, a chef's live kitchen, and a dessert spread from Pierre Hermé Paris.
Reservations: La Locanda (Italian Restaurant) / The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto – TableCheck
