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Umi Japanese Restaurant, Pittsburgh, PA

Umi Japanese Restaurant

4.9
4.9
703 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
With every detail considered and every arrangement intended, Umi exists to please with gentle perfection. Perfectly fresh fish is prepared in an elegantly and understated manner. Traditional Japanese decor reflects the ancient art of sushi while lively music and contemporary service align with the modern and masterful preparation of the plates. Climb the steps for an exquisitely refined journey.

Umi is located directly upstairs from Soba in Shadyside. Reservations are available up to 30 days in advance; we look forward to serving you!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 362-6198
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mr. Shu
  • Neighborhood
    Shadyside
  • Cross street
    College Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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What 703 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Best Overall

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Best Food

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Best Service

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Romantic

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Good for special occasions

  • Pittsburgh

    Best Overall

  • Pittsburgh

    Best Food

  • Pittsburgh

    Best Service

  • Pittsburgh

    Romantic

  • Pittsburgh

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Umi Japanese Restaurant offers an upscale, authentic dining experience with a standout omakase menu. Guests rave about the "best sushi in the world," and commend the "amazing service" provided by exceptional staff like Barry and Ashley. While some find the price high, the freshness and quality of the dishes are undeniable.

703 Reviews
  1. Serena

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you’ve never been to an omakase before and you are with someone who is new to raw fish, this is a good decent intro spot.

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  2. James

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening. It's a bit pricey, but worth it.

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  3. Adam

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Umi. Danielle is the greatest server and makes dinner so enjoyable.

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  4. barbara

    London

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    never a dull experience, food and service excellent

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  5. Maud

    Yosemite

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at Umi, delicious food and great team!

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  6. Anthony

    Pittsburgh

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    UMI is a gem. Every bite was sensational. And our server, Barry, was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The only thing we found a bit off was the background music, but barely so.

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  7. Vincent

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but the 11 course meal was mainly sashimi and I like rolls and nigiri more. The price is super high for the value in my opinion and a lot of other places that I prefer. Food was good but not worth the money in my opinion.

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  8. Carl

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was as expected..great. Service from Danielle was great as always.

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  9. katie

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We indulged in the eleven course menu and it was amazing! We can't wait to go back

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  10. Kimberly

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at Umi were amazing! I booked this reservation earlier in the week as a surprise for my wife. I wanted to honor her with a special dinner. The day of the reservation, Jeff called me and asked if there was anything we are celebrating. I told him no, just wanted to make it special for my wife. Later on, our afternoon plans got changed and I messaged the restaurant to see if we can come in earlier. I spoke with Ashley and she was so delightful. When we got to the reservation we were greeted with such kindness. There was a card on the table welcoming my wife to Pittsburg. Ashley was an amazing server, she explained everything and was a pleasure to speak with the whole time. Jeff came and greeted us and spoke with us too. The food here was outstanding. All the sashimi was perfectly planned and prepared. Everything melted in your mouth. The red snapper and truffle was my absolute favorite, which Ashely recommended. When I thought of something special, they really outdid themselves. Never have I had such a great experience as I did with Umi and the staff. Please come to the restaurant and have an experience you’ll never forget. I felt like I was surrounded by with friends and family that really cared.

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FAQs

Umi Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 703 OpenTable diners.

Umi Japanese Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Umi Japanese Restaurant

5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    College Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Shadyside
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mr. Shu
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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