Hokkaido, Japanese seafood restaurant in the heart of Rome, Italy
Hokkaido is a Japanese seafood restaurant in central Rome with two dining rooms decorated in a modern Japanese style. The space offers both conventional table seating and traditional floor cushions for guests who prefer to sit closer to the ground.
The restaurant opened in 2008 and introduced Romans to authentic Japanese methods of seafood preparation that they had not previously encountered. The focus from the start centered on raw fish dishes and sushi-based cooking.
The kitchen blends traditional Japanese seafood techniques with locally sourced Mediterranean ingredients, creating a fusion that bridges Italian and Japanese culinary traditions. Diners experience how this exchange of methods and materials shapes what arrives at the table.
Reservations are taken by phone and through online platforms, with service running Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Booking ahead is recommended, especially on weekends, to guarantee a table.
Each month the chef designs special tasting menus based on seasonal fish selections from both Japanese and Mediterranean waters. This rotating selection means that returning diners encounter entirely different offerings from visit to visit.
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