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Finger's Garden

JapaneseNikkeiJapanese-Brazilian FusionSushiIsolaMichelin ListedAIRG MemberOmakase ExperienceWeekly Events

Pioneered by Nikkei chef Roberto Okabe — Brazilian-born to a Japanese family, trained across Japan and Brazil — Finger's Garden has defined creative Japanese fusion in Milan since 2004, earning Michelin listing and cult status for an ever-evolving menu that blends Edomae sushi craft with South American energy. Co-owned with former AC Milan legend Clarence Seedorf.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Isola / Farini
Since
2004
Chef
Roberto Okabe
Owner
Roberto Okabe / Clarence Seedorf
Finger's Garden — authentic japanese restaurant in Milan, Isola / Farini
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About
Roberto Okabe brought something genuinely new to Milan when he opened Finger's in 2004: a Nikkei vision rooted in his Japanese heritage and refined through Brazilian and Japanese training, rather than a European interpretation of Japanese food. The restaurant has remained a benchmark — regularly cited by critics as having driven the conversation around creative Japanese cooking in the city. The Isola location on Via Keplero is animated by weekly Flash Raw events every Friday and Robata Lunch on Sundays, keeping the format perpetually fresh. Michelin-listed and an AIRG member, it operates late into the night, making it one of the very few quality Japanese addresses open after midnight.
Neighborhood & visiting

Finger's Garden sits in Isola / Farini, one of Milan's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • The restaurant that defined creative Japanese cuisine in Milan — operating since 2004 and still setting the pace under Okabe's direction.
  • Weekly programming — Friday Flash Raw and Sunday Robata Lunch — means the menu evolves far beyond a static à la carte.
  • Open until 00:30, making Finger's Garden one of the very few fine Japanese kitchens in Milan accessible for late dinner.
  • Michelin-listed and AIRG-member credentials from a chef whose Nikkei identity traces a direct line to Japan.

Friday evenings feature the signature Flash Raw event; Sunday afternoons include Robata Lunch. Reservations via website or direct; late bookings possible.

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Frequently asked

About Finger's Garden

Is Finger's Garden an authentic japanese restaurant in Milan?
Yes — Finger's Garden is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Milan: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is Finger's Garden located?
Finger's Garden is located at Via Giovanni Keplero 2, 20124 Milano MI, Milan, Italy in the Isola / Farini neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Finger's Garden?
Finger's Garden does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Milan we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Finger's Garden?
Finger's Garden sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Milan.
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