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Kiwami (at Nakai)
Secret omakaseHidden room14-seat social tableSecret doorPrati€85 minimumIntimate
Kiwami — meaning 'extreme' or 'pinnacle' in Japanese — is a hidden omakase room accessed through a secret door within the Nakai restaurant, revealed in 2025. Chef Koji Nakai seats 14 guests at a single social table in a total-black room hung with cascading plants for a minimum of six omakase courses at €85 per person.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Prati (Vatican quarter)
- Since
- 2025
- Chef
- Koji Nakai
Plate № 23
About
Kiwami was conceived by Koji Nakai as a space 'away from the hustle and bustle, a place to relax and disconnect from the hectic pace of the city.' The entrance is concealed within Nakai's main dining room — a hidden door that opens to a dramatically different world: a social table for 14 guests, enclosed in a total-black setting designed by architect Susan Berardo, with a dense forest of plants descending from the ceiling. The minimum spend of €85 covers a journey of at least six omakase courses, guided entirely by Nakai's seasonal instincts. Reporter Gourmet confirmed its existence and concept in April 2025.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kiwami (at Nakai) sits in Prati (Vatican quarter), one of Rome'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
- Hidden room accessed through a secret door — theatrical entrance
- 14-seat social table in a black-box forest setting by architect Susan Berardo
- Minimum 6-course omakase by Kobe-born chef Koji Nakai
- One of Rome's most intimate and exclusive dining experiences
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Frequently asked
About Kiwami (at Nakai)
- Is Kiwami (at Nakai) an authentic secret omakase restaurant in Rome?
- Yes — Kiwami (at Nakai) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for secret omakase in Rome: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Kiwami (at Nakai) located?
- Kiwami (at Nakai) is located at Via di Santa Maria alle Fornaci, 14, 00165 Roma, Italy, Rome, Italy in the Prati (Vatican quarter) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kiwami (at Nakai)?
- Kiwami (at Nakai) accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Kiwami (at Nakai)?
- Kiwami (at Nakai) sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for secret omakase of this format in Rome.
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