Junah

An incredible recommendation from the local chef community. Everything we tried was made with precision and craft. Highlights were risotto vegano, tartare, buffalo burrata, and hands down the best prepared octopus we’ve ever eaten(on special). Very accommodating for gluten intolerance - I found lots of choices. The atmosphere was cozy yet chic. Italian meals can go for 2 hours but seating times/reservations create understandable limitations- just something to be mindful of - easy to get lost in this menu and lose track of time! Also Kubota sake made a great pairing to everything we had! Chef Felipe has made this place an amazing experience! Congratulations to him and his talented staff.

Wow—just wow. I’m genuinely shocked (and thrilled) that we have something this progressive and culinary-forward in Salt Lake City. Junah easily holds its own against some of the best restaurants I’ve been to in Los Angeles and New York. I never thought I’d be such a fan of Japanese–Italian fusion, but I’m officially converted. I’m not sure how I made it this far in life without it. This is a place for everyone, but it will be especially appreciated by foodies, travelers, and anyone who loves elevated dining and thoughtful cuisine. The atmosphere is intimate, so make sure you snag a reservation—this is not a walk-in kind of spot. Service was excellent, the vibe was sophisticated, and the food was truly incredible. I also loved the attention to detail—hot food on hot plates (something so many restaurants overlook) really shows how much they care about the experience. I’m already planning my next visit.

It’s always hit or miss trying restaurants in Salt Lake. With prices how they are, it’s hard to justify trying a new restaurant if it’s not truly special. Junah was just that experience. You will absolutely want a reservation, but they were kind enough to change mine from 2 to 3 people 90 minutes ahead of time. The restaurant is small, the menu is limited, but everything we tried was fantastic. We ordered three appetizers, two pastas, and a dessert, and two of us had alcohol, and we were all stuffed AND had some leftovers to take home. For appetizers, we ordered the midnight burrata (burrata and blueberry jam served with their homemade toast), the gyoza shaped ravioli (not sure what the filling was, meat and cheese, with a cheesy wafer and brown butter sauce), and the special of the evening, some kind of mussels (I discovered I’m not a fan of mussels but my friends loved them 😅). We also received complimentary bread with two kinds of butter plus some pesto with olives (the green butter and the pesto were my favorite). Believe it or not, we were already starting to get full, so we ordered just two pastas to also share. The gnocchi alla Junah was my favorite— pillowy clouds in a rich tomato cheese sauce with a huge ball of mozzarella on top. I didn’t eat any of the clams from the fettuccine di Nira alle Vongole, but I did try some of the pasta and sauce and it was tasty. But the gnocchi were definitely my favorite. We had some of that to take home. For dessert, we got the matcha tiramisu, which was small for the price but we were so stuffed at the point lol. It was creamy and refreshing, not too sweet, with a nice almost savory crunch from the pistachios. I didn’t try the sake or the wine, but my friends did, and they had no complaints. The service was leisurely and informative, but if there is one sour note, it was being told before ordering dessert that our reservation was limited to 90 minutes due to the size of the restaurant and the demand of other reservations. We still had 25 minutes left. It’s not the server’s fault and we understood, but it was a bit unexpected. Maybe that could be included on the reservation page? I do recommend going with a group of 3-4, so you can try the different dishes and split the price. It’s expensive! I’d say it’s worth it though. It’s interesting and different enough to be special without being too adventurous.

This quickly became one of our top 5 favorite restaurants in SLC last night and mainly because there aren’t many restaurants of this caliber in the area. The presentation and more importantly flavors of the food matched what you would expect to get at a restaurant in nyc. For the two of us, we ordered: 2 antipasti, 1 primi and 1 segundi and it was the perfect amount of food. Bread with some amazing butters and arugula pesto dipping oil are also brought out. The aurora crudo, tartare di manzo, tagliolino al mentaiko and tagliata di bosco were all delicious. I would absolutely order them again and recommend. The tartare, served on a foundation of thinly sliced and stacked potatoes, and the mentaiko, such a unique pasta flavor, were probably my favorite standout dishes of the night. You definitely need a reservation if you’re coming on the weekend. It would be cool if you could reserve the type of table or at least the “chefs” counter vs a booth. The ambiance and vibe wasn’t as intimate or unique (we were seated in a booth) as I was hoping but it wasn’t an issue. We will be back!

Fantastic restaurant! The menu has lots of great options with interesting fusions and approaches to dishes. We loved everything we ordered. The ambience is really nice too and great place for a date. Also the service is great with attentive and friendly staff - I felt like we got things at just the right time and without any lulls where we felt like we were waiting and also without feeling rushed

The salad was really tasty! I enjoyed the risotto. Overall the food was on the sweeter side. Clearly marked vegan options, but hopefully they add more selection. We had every vegan item on the menu on this visit.

The food was wonderful. Asian fusion IS my thing! The only real complaint I have was the service. Our server was not bad, but sometimes, it took a while to get a hold of her. Also, I asked for more complimentary bread and butter, but she did not bring it out. In addition, she didn't seem too friendly. The food itself was good. Each dish was definitely unique. The tagliolino al mentaiko had a very subtle taste to it, but it was nice and creamy. The matcha tiramisu was soft and had a hint of matcha flavor. I really like the midnight burrata! It came out very hot haha I think it could be a dessert with how sweet it is. The complimentary bread and butter/sauce was nice to have. The butters are made in house. I like how they gave me different kinds of butter, one being truffle flavored. I wanted more bread & butter but was not given any more, even though I specifically asked. Overall, nice vibe. It's very minimally modern. I would consider this place a more upscale dining establishment.

Junah has easily become one of my favorite restaurants in Salt Lake. The ambience is amazing, and the staff are great. The real star though, is the food. We shared two appetizers, the beet salad and the stuffed zucchini flower special. We also each had our own entree, the wagyu ragu and the black cod, and then split the cabaret soaked pear dessert. Everything was absolutely top notch, and we will definitely be back soon.