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cucina regionale YANAGAWA

A Michelin Recommended Italian restaurant in Nara, Japan, offering counter dining in an air-conditioned setting.

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Cucina Regionale YANAGAWA – Nara | Michelin Recommended Italian

Cucina Regionale YANAGAWA

In the historic city of Nara, Cucina Regionale YANAGAWA brings Italian cuisine to a Japanese setting. The restaurant has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026, a mark of consistent quality and thoughtful cooking.

The interior features counter dining, allowing guests to watch the preparation up close. Air conditioning ensures comfort throughout the year, making it a welcoming spot for a meal in any season.

Italian dishes are at the heart of the menu, though specific offerings are not detailed in available sources. The restaurant’s name suggests a focus on regional Italian cooking, interpreted through the chef’s own lens.

Located at 12 Shibatsukinukecho, Nara, the restaurant is a quiet destination for those seeking Italian food with a personal touch.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Gault&Millau
14.5
14.5
2026
Michelin
Recomended
Recomended

Details

At a glance

Gault&Millau 2026 — 14.5
Michelin 2026 — Recomended
Cuisines Italian
Services Air Conditioning, Counter Dining

History

On the record

Location

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12 Shibatsukinukecho, Nara, Nara, 630-8385, Japan
Nara-shi, Japan
+81 742-25-2305
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