Sakeya | The House of Sake In Milano

Absolutely phenomenal. Definitely a fun and contemporary twist on Japanese food in Milano; which is a compliment. I have been to Japan multiple times, and this restaurant would not be amiss in any major city there. Excellent service and recommendations from Sho-san/Alessio-san, who made our experience very warm, and educational - we got to try a fantastic selection of sake, learning the history and process behind it. Even if you are not a sake fan - I highly suggest being adventurous and listening to the experts! The food is fantastic - highly recommend...frankly everything. Don't skip dessert!

One of Milan's best Japanese restaurants, where you can enjoy drinks and high-quality food in a wonderful, atmospheric space. What sets this place apart is not only the delicious drinks and food, but also the sincere service shown by all the staff. Their attentiveness, explanations, and timing of serving the food, as well as the excitement emanating from the busy kitchen, make it clear that this is no ordinary restaurant. The fried oysters garnished with Wagyu beef melted in your mouth and were addictively delicious. The silver cod garnished with lotus root chips had a refined miso flavor with an exquisite balance of flavors, enhanced by the green laver powder. Finally, the fatty tuna tekiyaki bowl was incredibly fresh and sparkling. I can imagine that everything was prepared with great care. The corn gelato was exquisite; I wanted to eat 10 more. Sake sommelier Paolo's suggestions and explanations, including the background of how the sake was made and the stories behind its brewing, made it an experience that went beyond simply tasting sake. I don't think there are many places where you can enjoy drinking sake to this extent. If you're in Milan, this is a place you should definitely visit.

It's hard to call it a Japanese restaurant, but Sakeya is a truly extraordinary experience. From the outside, it looks like a small, unassuming place, but once you enter, you'll find yourself in a meticulously curated space brimming with Japanese spirit. Rows of bottles—of sake, of course, but also other beverages—decorate much of the walls, but what truly captivates is the menu: original, carefully curated, and captivating. And the dishes themselves are a real surprise, both to look at and to eat. For those who love Japanese cuisine, this place probably offers the closest thing to a true Japanese restaurant, with a touch of Milanese class, yet authentic flavors. Prices are high, but it's well worth it. And if you invite someone over for dinner, you'll make a great impression. The owner's knowledge of the sakes served to us is remarkable.

We finally tried this restaurant in the Navigli area. Friendly and professional staff, a lovely atmosphere, and authentic Japanese flavors. Highly recommended!

Super experience, attentive yet discreet service, extraordinary sake tasting

We had 8 different dishes for two of us. One of us is Japanese. We loved everything we had.

I finally got to go to the Japanese restaurant in Milan that many people had recommended to me! It exceeded my expectations, and I was completely satisfied. When you enter the restaurant, you can watch the chefs prepare the dishes live through a glass window. Continuing inside, the dining room displays an entire wall of sake bottles, whetting your appetite for more. As for the dishes, from traditional Japanese cuisine to innovative ones (I'm Japanese), everything was delicious. The service was exceptional!! The staff was very friendly and easy to talk to, and they explained each dish in detail, including the preparation process to completion: this made the meal even more enjoyable. If I have another opportunity, I'll return and bring some friends.

The munu with wagyu is truly incredible! Highly recommended!

A place we hadn't tried; the interior is truly intimate and welcoming, with soft lighting, background music, and the wall displaying all the sake is truly impressive. And then the food is delicious, high-quality, the service is attentive, present but not invasive, highly knowledgeable and thorough in explaining dishes and pairings, always suggesting sometimes surprising solutions. A truly sensory, immersive experience; you feel out of this world for two hours. Congratulations.

One of the best dinners of my life! We chose the tasting menu and paired each dish with a different sake. Highly recommended! The staff is fantastic; they guide you throughout the dinner, explaining everything perfectly. We'll definitely be back.