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Umi Japanese Restaurant, Pittsburgh, PA

Umi Japanese Restaurant

4.8
4.8
704 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
21:30
Booked 13 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
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What 704 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

704 Reviews
  1. Liza

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I don’t mind spending a lot of $ on a great meal, especially sushi but this was not worth it at all. Soup, salad, thin slices of sashimi, 1 course of bang bang shrimp ( which you can get anywhere now) & sushi sized cod (cheap fish) & 2 drinks each for almost $245 without tip. No ginger, wasabi or rice served until the last course. We were hungry an hour later. The floor tables were cool & server was nice but told us her back & knees hurt from bending so we felt bad each time she stooped to serve us or take plates. Atmosphere is nice but I wouldn’t go back.

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  2. Serena

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    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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  3. James

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    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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  4. Adam

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    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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  5. barbara

    London

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 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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  6. Maud

    Yosemite

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 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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  7. Anthony

    Pittsburgh

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 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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  8. Vincent

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 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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  9. Carl

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 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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  10. katie

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 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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Umi Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 704 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Umi Japanese Restaurant

5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    College Avenue
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options
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