IYO Kaiseki is a Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in Milan's Piazza Alvar Aalto, open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Category
- Lunch omakase
- Cuisine
- Kaiseki
- Price
- Luxury
- Recognition
- Michelin 1 starMichelin starred
IYO Kaiseki sits at Piazza Alvar Aalto in Milan, serving Japanese kaiseki cuisine across lunch and dinner sittings. The restaurant holds one Michelin star and is listed in the Michelin Guide, placing it among the city's recognized Japanese dining addresses.
Service runs midday from 12:30 to 14:30 and in the evening from 19:00 to 23:30, Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Lunch omakase is offered alongside the evening menu, giving diners two windows to experience the kaiseki format.
Reservations are handled by phone through the number listed on the restaurant's own site. Given the Michelin recognition and luxury price tier, booking ahead is advisable, particularly for dinner seatings. The website provides further detail on the current menu and any seasonal changes to the kaiseki progression.
IYO Kaiseki falls into the luxury price category, consistent with its Michelin-starred status and the kaiseki format, which typically unfolds as a multi-course, chef-directed meal. Those planning a visit should confirm current pricing, course structure, and any dietary accommodation directly with the restaurant when calling to reserve.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at IYO Kaiseki?
- Reservations are made by phone; call 02 2506 2888 to arrange a booking.
- What days is IYO Kaiseki open?
- It operates Wednesday through Sunday for both lunch (12:30–14:30) and dinner (19:00–23:30); it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Does IYO Kaiseki serve lunch omakase?
- Yes, lunch service is available in addition to the evening kaiseki menu.
- Has IYO Kaiseki received any recognition?
- It holds one Michelin star and is listed in the Michelin Guide.
- What should I know about pricing before booking?
- IYO Kaiseki is classified in the luxury price tier; confirm exact menu pricing directly with the restaurant when reserving.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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