Umi Japanese Restaurant

Name: Umi Japanese Restaurant
Address: 5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15232
Telephone: (412) 362-6198
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

703 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 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
Website
http://www.umi.rest/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Mr. Shu

Location
5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Neighbourhood
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
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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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

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Serena
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 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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James
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 15, 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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Adam
VIP
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

5849 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
College Avenue
Neighbourhood
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

Website
http://www.umi.rest/
Phone number
(412) 362-6198

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Umi Japanese Restaurant

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Menu

Umi Family Style

Umi Family StyleUS$160.00

Omakase

Eleven Courses and DessertUS$135.00

Seven Courses and DessertUS$95.00

What 703 people are saying

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