The story
Ristorante Giapponese on Milan’s Naviglio Grande has earned a near-perfect 4.7-star rating, and creator Giovanni Fois calls it “one of the best Japanese restaurants in Milan.” Situated along the waterfront, the venue blends elegant, trendy dining with outdoor seating—an ideal date-night spot. Fois praises its excellent sashimi and great atmosphere, though he notes it’s “slightly pricey.”
The meal highlights include edamame and calamari fritti, alongside standout sashimi and nigiri. Fois’s thumbs-up for each dish reinforces the restaurant’s reputation for quality seafood. While the cost may give some pause, the combination of refined Japanese fare and a prime Naviglio setting makes this a memorable choice for those willing to splurge.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2022.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise the melt-in-the-mouth nigiri as the standout dish, with a warm consensus that the restaurant delivers refined, authentic Japanese flavors in a cozy canal-side setting.
“Nigiri — rice with fresh fish on top, simple but always a complete and tasty dish. What more could you want?”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Ristorante Giapponese (Naviglio Grande). Most active: Giovanni Fois
One of the best Japanese restaurants in Milan, located by the Naviglio Grande, with excellent sashimi and a great atmosphere, though slightly pricey.
Dishes mentioned
Edamame
We started with a classic appetizer — edamame, served free of charge. You often see it at all-you-can-eat places, and it's common in Japan too.
Calamari Fritti
Fried squid — good, but nothing new. The fish is always the best part.
Sashimi
This sashimi was a bomb — it was amazing. The fish was fresh, good, and tasted like it should — like eating in Japan. It's hard to find good sashimi in Milan, but this one is approved.
nigiri
Nigiri — rice with fresh fish on top, simple but always a complete and tasty dish. What more could you want?
