IYO Kaiseki

IYO Kaiseki in Milan is a Michelin‑star Japanese restaurant offering refined kaiseki cuisine and excellent sushi in an elegant, intimate setting. We chose the à la carte menu and the experience was great: beautifully presented dishes, precise flavours, and a well‑paced sequence of courses. Staff are extremely kind, attentive and professional, adding a lot to the overall feeling of care and quality. Prices are high but fully aligned with the level of food, service and ambiance, so it feels like fair value for a special night out. Reservations are definitely required, especially for dinner and weekends, given the limited seats and popularity of the restaurant.

It was my first Michelin star restaurant, must say one of the best experiences one can wish to have, the food was mostly to die for, just amazing, the sauces were out of the world, the fish as well, they have a variety of Sake and cocktails, the service was excellent. We took a fixed menu which was costumaized to each one of us with our dietary issues/intolerance. We had a perfect evening, lovely food and good time.

Overall a lovely restaurant, but I didn’t find value was justified. The food was perfectly good just nothing wowed us. Quality of ingredients was nice but didn’t feel very far off any other nice Japanese restaurant. €180pp

I felt like in the movie set “lost in translation” when I first arrived in this Michelin star Japanese restaurant, which reminded me of my trip in Osaka many years ago. Really worth the visit and the experience in many ways regarding the dishes on the set menu I had choose including a charcoal grilled Wagyu beef. Loved also the caramelised pork served with a slightly spiced sauce & condiment dish then I had a very nice sashimi dish with 3 différents fish including tuna & Italian shrimp. The service was excellent by a very good Italian chef de rang and her Asian collègue. I dine by myself but the atmosphere was busy (quite noisy) and all sorts of clients from international travellers to Italian family and business people. I didn’t feel lonely at all but the time fled so fast . Great selection of japanese beer. If you want to experience the meal in front the Japanese chefs you will have to book well in advance . Definitely a serious top class experience for once not based on Italian food over my trip in Milan. Well done team.

I had an overall positive experience. Starting with the food, we chose the chef’s tasting menu, which consists of six courses, including raw, cooked, and cold dishes. Some are better than others, but overall it’s very good. The service was impeccable, with attention to every detail to ensure an outstanding experience. For drinks, I had a 180ml bottle of sake at a great price, which complemented the meal perfectly.

I had the pleasure of dining at this lovely Japanese restaurant today, and it was an experience worth every penny and every moment spent.From the moment we enter, the atmosphere is calm and welcoming, What stood out more than the delicious food was the exceptional service.The two waiters who served us were incredibly polite and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. One young gentleman from Bangladesh, in particular, went out of his way to assist us,He's warm and helpful attitude really made our dining experience special. The food itself was a testament to authentic Japanese cuisine beautifully presented fresh and full of flavour. From perfectly rolled sushi to delicious ramen and tempura every dish was a delight for the senses.The quality of preparation and attention to detail was evident making it clear that this restaurant prioritizes excellence in both taste and presentation. Love this restaurant 😍 I hope i will be there for soon.

We have visited IYO for NY evening. Overall it was a nice experience. Beautiful modern restaurant, polite stuff. Possibly, for someone with a lot of experience with Japanese cuisine the menu may seem a little bold, and foreigners-oriented which is understandable since we are in Italy. I personally felt a little bored, we havnt really discovered any new flavors. I was expecting a little more from Michelin restaurant. Another a little disappointed point is that my husband got sick with the stomach immediately after the dinner.

Everything was perfect. Service was spectacular. Food flavours were very unique & interesting. Very well presented / plated. It’s a little on the pricey side though. One bottle of water is €10. Not sure if everyone would think it’s worth the high price. But overall a good dining experience for me.