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Nobuya

JapaneseOmakaseDry-Aged FishSushiFine DiningJapanese-ItalianCadornaMichelin Good CookingGambero Rosso

Chef Niimori Nobuya trained under Nobu Matsuhisa himself before leading the kitchen at Sushi B Brera; now he brings his own vision — Japanese precision with Italian seasonal produce — to a heritage palazzo near Cadorna. Michelin-listed and Gambero Rosso Tre Bacchette 2025, Nobuya's eight-course omakase at €130 is anchored by his mastery of dry-aged fish.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Centro / Cadorna
Since
2024
Chef
Niimori Nobuya
Owner
Niimori Nobuya / Andrea Lin
Nobuya — authentic japanese restaurant in Milan, Centro / Cadorna
Plate № 10
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About
Chef Niimori Nobuya was born in Tokyo's Yushima district in 1973 and came to Italy over twenty years ago, drawn by Italian cuisine's reverence for raw materials. He spent years in Michelin-starred Italian kitchens before working directly with Nobu Matsuhisa, then led the celebrated Sushi B in Milan's Brera district until 2018. His eponymous restaurant opened in 2024 inside a historic sixteenth-century palazzo near Cadorna, its interiors shaped by hexagonal motifs paying homage to Yushima and hemp-leaf carvings symbolising growth. The eight-course omakase degustazione (€130) and its vegetarian counterpart (€110) are the core offering, built on dry-aged fish, ultra-fresh seafood, and seasonal Italian ingredients. A crudo menu, rolls, and grilled dishes round out a broader à la carte. The restaurant earned Michelin 'Good Cooking' and Gambero Rosso Tre Bacchette 2025 recognition. Front-of-house is managed by Emanuele Palladino with precise, warm service.
Neighborhood & visiting

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

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Chef Niimori's expertise in dry-aged fish — a technique applied with near-artisanal rigour — produces flavours unavailable at other Japanese restaurants in Milan.
  • Trained personally by Nobu Matsuhisa and forged in Italy's Michelin-starred Italian kitchens, Niimori's cuisine is the most authentically cross-cultural in Milan's Japanese scene.
  • The Michelin Good Cooking listing and Gambero Rosso Tre Bacchette 2025 place Nobuya among Milan's elite Japanese tables at a price accessible to enthusiasts.

The omakase degustazione (8 courses, €130) is available at both lunch and dinner; a vegetarian version (€110) is always offered. Business lunch available on weekdays. Reservations by phone or info@nobuya.it. Villeroy & Boch ceramics; glassware sourced from Japan.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Nobuya

Is Nobuya an authentic japanese restaurant in Milan?
Yes — Nobuya 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 Nobuya located?
Nobuya is located at Via San Nicolao 3A, 20123 Milano MI, Milan, Italy in the Centro / Cadorna neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Nobuya?
Nobuya accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Nobuya?
Nobuya sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Milan.
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