Sushi Nakazawa, Japanese restaurant in West Village, Manhattan, US
Sushi Nakazawa is a Japanese restaurant in Manhattan organized around intimate service: a ten-seat counter and a separate 25-seat dining room. The kitchen works with seasonal seafood delivered daily and transformed into nigiri directly in front of diners.
The restaurant opened in 2013, founded by Maurizio de Rosa and Alessandro Borgognone who brought a talented sushi master from Tokyo to West Village. This opening marked the arrival of refined Japanese sushi traditions in New York's restaurant scene.
The name comes from Head Chef Daisuke Nakazawa, whose craftsmanship defines the restaurant's approach. Visitors experience traditional sushi preparation where each piece reflects careful attention to quality ingredients and hand-formed technique.
The restaurant is located in West Village and operates daily for lunch and dinner, though advance planning is recommended for visits. Guests should expect the experience here to move deliberately and thoughtfully, as the focus is on craftsmanship rather than quick service.
The head chef trained under Jiro Ono, a legendary Tokyo sushi master, and brought this rare training directly to West Village. This personal connection to one of sushi's most respected schools of thought gives the work here distinctive authority.
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