Umami fusion kitchen In Brunico

Incredible find in Brunico! Elegant atmosphere, fresh and flavorful sushi, and even ramen and pizza for the kids. The highlight was the owner, Gian Maria, a trained sake sommelier, who personally paired premium chilled sake with our meal —> unforgettable. If this place were in LA, it would be my go-to spot. I’m a big sushi lover from Los Angeles, and while visiting family here in Brunico I wasn’t expecting to find great sushi —> let alone phenomenal sushi. To my surprise, walking into Umami Pizza • Sushi after a day at the waterpark, the space immediately impressed me. Elegant, well-lit, welcoming, and a vibe that instantly made me curious if the food would live up to the atmosphere. Spoiler: it did —> and then some. The dishes were outstanding. The coconut salmon ceviche was delicious and refreshing. Their salmon sashimi was fresh, vibrant, and served on ice to keep it perfect (my 8-year-old and I loved it). The salmon avocado roll was spot on, and the assorted fish platter tasted like it was cut moments before serving. My wife ordered the ramen, which she absolutely loved, and my 7-year-old had the margherita pizza, which was just right for him. Everything was high-quality, balanced, and beautifully presented. What really elevated the experience, though, was the service. Our waiter was warm, polite, and attentive, but the highlight was when the owner, Gian Maria, personally came to our table. I had asked about sake, and to my surprise he recommended a pairing himself —> not just as the owner, but as a trained sake sommelier. He explained how most people only know hot sake, but the premium sakes are best served chilled. He proved it with a gorgeous pairing, served in a bowl of ice, that elevated every bite of fish. Even better, he made the experience fun for my kids too —> serving their juice in wine glasses so they felt part of the celebration. That kind of detail speaks volumes about his passion and care. We was so pleased family all took a picture with Mr Gian Maria himself! Overall, the combination of elegant atmosphere, incredible food, and genuine hospitality made this a memorable night. You can feel Gian’s commitment to authenticity and creating something special for both locals and travelers. If you love sushi (or just great food), this is a must-visit.

We really enjoy visiting Umami Restaurant, especially with the all-you-can-eat option! The food is truly delicious! However, I find it annoying that children under 2 don't eat for free. It wasn't a problem the last few times. Today, however, we were informed that children pay €18, but that at my child's age (21 months), it makes more sense to order something à la carte, since small children don't eat much, and the €18 isn't worth it for children. I was very surprised! I've never been to an all-you-can-eat restaurant where small children can't eat with the adults. We were ultimately not charged anything, so thank you! However, I really don't understand the policy. We ordered avocado maki (2 x 4 pieces) for our child, of which she ate 5, and I ate the rest. Most small children eat so little that it doesn't matter, or they try the adults' portions.

Great atmosphere, good food, and friendly waiters and staff. 100% recommended.

Great location, but the price-performance ratio just isn't right. €13 for a mini sushi roll with avocado, listed under the main course. €8 for three small dumplings. Neither was a taste sensation, but they were okay. The portion sizes don't match the prices.

An excellent family mid-August lunch with a spectacular pizza 🍕, prepared with absolute mastery by master pizza chef Sasa' from Mondragone (CE), specifically a marinara 2.0 for this writer! Honorable mention for an equally spectacular passion cocktail 🍹 prepared by Argentinean maestro Fernando from Cordoba! Congratulations to you, you are on another level! In Ibiza 🇪🇸 they're still crying, but we're rejoicing for your arrival in Pusteria!!! 👏👏👏🫵🫵🏆🏆🥇🥇

Great place for Asian food. Super fast and helpful. Special mention for Gian Maria, who was very attentive to our requests!

As a true Neapolitan, I can say that FINALLY in Brunico (and within a 30km radius!) there's a pizzeria that can truly claim to serve pizza WORTHY of being called Neapolitan. Compliments to the pizza chef. Intense flavors that bring to mind home-cooked meals. Elegant restaurant with fast, highly competent service. Japanese cuisine made truly well and with quality ingredients (a rarity). I'll definitely be back!

Nice atmosphere, but very dark. Ample free parking. We tried several dishes, all very good. The prices aren't reasonable, but unfortunately they're in line with prices in this area... the menu is extensive and it's difficult to choose. You can choose between inside and outside. For those who don't eat Asian food, there's also the option of pizza with various options. For three of us, we paid €114. Overall, we had a good time.

The sushi is a bit pricey and doesn't have much choice, at least at lunch, but everything is good. The pizza is delicious.

After the pool, we stopped here for dinner. The atmosphere is very nice both inside and out, and the open kitchen is a plus (seeing a Japanese woman inside raised my expectations for the sushi, which ultimately didn't disappoint). The staff was extremely kind, knowledgeable, and super helpful, helping to create a great atmosphere. As for the food, the sushi was fantastic. The quality is as good as the à la carte menu, and the price is €45 per person (worth it), allowing you to order as many times as you like. Besides the obvious high quality, I was amazed by the ability to find ingredients rarely found elsewhere, such as butterfish, fresh wasabi (the grated kind, so to speak), belly pork, and wagyu. I'll definitely be back to try the pizza and desserts. If I could offer a tip, it would be great to have the low-salt soy sauce option.