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IYO Kaiseki

JapaneseKaisekiMichelin StarTasting MenuSushi CounterFine DiningPorta Nuova

Milan's only Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant, IYO Kaiseki delivers a modern take on Japan's most codified culinary tradition inside the sleek Torre Solaria tower. Head chef Katsumi Soga and Travelling Chef Takeshi Iwai guide diners through sashimi, carpacci, and traditional hot preparations rooted in Japanese seasonal philosophy.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Porta Nuova / Garibaldi
Since
2020
Chef
Katsumi Soga
Owner
Claudio Liu / IYO s.r.l.
IYO Kaiseki — authentic japanese restaurant in Milan, Porta Nuova / Garibaldi
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About
Opened in 2020 under the IYO group's umbrella, IYO Kaiseki earned its Michelin star and Gambero Rosso Tre Bacchette 2025 recognition for the precision and cultural fidelity of its kaiseki-format cooking. The minimalist dining room, flooded with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Porta Nuova's skyline, sets a contemplative stage for a cuisine built on five traditional Japanese techniques — raw, grilled, fried, boiled, and steamed. Chef Soga's seasonal menus move through sashimi and nigiri before transitioning to cooked preparations like Iberian pork in negimiso sauce served on a hoba magnolia leaf. À la carte is available daily at lunch alongside the full kaiseki and kaiseki-sushi tasting menus; the adjacent IYO Omakase counter operates as an entirely independent seven-seat experience. Reservations are essential; dress code is smart elegant.
Neighborhood & visiting

IYO Kaiseki sits in Porta Nuova / Garibaldi, one of Milan's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • The only kaiseki restaurant in Italy to hold a Michelin star, offering Japan's most structured fine-dining tradition in the heart of Milan.
  • Chef Katsumi Soga and Travelling Chef Takeshi Iwai bring combined decades of Japanese culinary mastery, with seasonal menus that change every few months.
  • The à la carte option at lunch makes a Michelin-level Japanese meal accessible without committing to a full tasting menu.
  • The adjacent IYO Omakase counter — bookable separately — offers an intimate seven-seat edomae-influenced chef's table experience at the same address.

IYO Omakase operates as a completely separate counter (7 seats, 2 sittings per evening) sharing the same entrance. Kaiseki and Kaiseki-Sushi tasting menus require reservation at least 24 hours ahead. Excellent sake pairing available. Gambero Rosso Tre Bacchette 2025.

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Frequently asked

About IYO Kaiseki

Is IYO Kaiseki an authentic japanese restaurant in Milan?
Yes — IYO Kaiseki 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 kaiseki format.
Where is IYO Kaiseki located?
IYO Kaiseki is located at Piazza Alvar Aalto 9N02, 20124 Milano MI, Milan, Italy in the Porta Nuova / Garibaldi neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at IYO Kaiseki?
IYO Kaiseki accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at IYO Kaiseki?
IYO Kaiseki sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Milan.
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