Sakeya | The House of Sake In Milano

They make one of the most difficult things seem simple: managing to make you feel perfectly "at home" in a setting of excellence, in an elegant yet informal environment, with that spectacular wall of colorful sake bottles. Extremely attentive, highly knowledgeable, and fast service, with perfect timing between courses, and a smile that puts you at ease and makes you willingly listen (though not obligatory) to the history and characteristics of what's being served. As for the cuisine, I can only say that the enthusiasm I felt when "spying" it when I entered (it's the first real introduction to the place), which transports you straight to Japan, was only reaffirmed and enhanced by what then arrived at our table. We ranged from raw to cooked, from meat to fish, with excellent sake paired with ever-changing dishes. It was truly difficult to choose from the menu; I would have ordered everything. Outstanding.

Delicious Japanese food. Very friendly service. Huge selection of sake.

An exceptional culinary experience at Sakeya. Refined cuisine, impeccable service, and an elegant ambiance: everything was perfectly executed from start to finish. A must-visit in Milan.

Thank you, Chef Masa. The sake tasting and skewers were unique. The service was impeccable. The atmosphere is very elegant and clean. I must admit, I was very impressed by the kindness of all the staff. See you soon, Sakeya

Welcoming environment, fantastic experience.

This was a peak restaurant experience. Full stop. From the interior design (cosy red brick blended with wood paneling, subdued lighting, antique photographs as well as very modern highlights) to the service and of course food - there was not a false note in this symphony. The highlight here is the staggering selection of sake, with styles and sorts certain to pleasantly surprise even the most novice of curious sake drinkers. The restaurant employs two highly knowledgeable and passionate sake sommeliers as well of different generations and experiences, for those who wish to deepen their knowledge or ask about food pairings. The food is prepared with artistic finesse - not snobbery. Whatever is served feels thoroughly well thought out to not have one element either too much or missing. A perfect experience, I’d even say a lifetime peak dining experience.

For anyone in Milan looking to enjoy delicious Japanese food, sake, and shochu, this is a restaurant I highly recommend. It had been 20 years since I last saw the chef, but I really wanted to enjoy his cooking and drinks again, so I visited SAKEYA during my trip to Italy from Japan. The restaurant has a calm atmosphere, almost like being in Kyoto, with pleasant lighting and background music. Just looking at the rows of sake and shochu bottles lining the walls is enjoyable. The quality of the food was superb, and I had a wonderful time, especially since it was our first reunion in a long time. If I have the opportunity to visit Milan again, I would definitely like to revisit this fantastic restaurant.

Excellent yakitori and wagyu. Professional sommelier, excellent wine list.

One of my all time favorite spots in Milan. Unbeatable selection of sake accompanied by some of the highest quality japanese dishes you can find in the city. Staff is super nice and professional and will help you find a sake that goes well with what you order. Just a 10/10 experience every time we visit!

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!