Umami PIZZA • SUSHI • Street Food — Restaurant in Pustertal - Val Pusteria

Incredible find in Brunico! Elegant atmosphere, fresh and flavorful sushi, and even ramen and pizza for the kids. The highlight was the owner, Gian Maria, a trained sake sommelier, who personally paired premium chilled sake with our meal — unforgettable. If this place were in LA, it would be my go-to spot.

I’m a big sushi lover from Los Angeles, and while visiting family here in Brunico I wasn’t expecting to find great sushi — let alone phenomenal sushi. To my surprise, walking into Umami Pizza • Sushi after a day at the waterpark, the space immediately impressed me. Elegant, well-lit, welcoming, and a vibe that instantly made me curious if the food would live up to the atmosphere. Spoiler: it did — and then some.

The dishes were outstanding. The coconut salmon ceviche was delicious and refreshing. Their salmon sashimi was fresh, vibrant, and served on ice to keep it perfect (my 8-year-old and I loved it). The salmon avocado roll was spot on, and the assorted fish platter tasted like it was cut moments before serving. My wife ordered the ramen, which she absolutely loved, and my 7-year-old had the margherita pizza, which was just right for him. Everything was high-quality, balanced, and beautifully presented.

What really elevated the experience, though, was the service. Our waiter was warm, polite, and attentive, but the highlight was when the owner, Gian Maria, personally came to our table. I had asked about sake, and to my surprise he recommended a pairing himself — not just as the owner, but as a trained sake sommelier. He explained how most people only know hot sake, but the premium sakes are best served chilled. He proved it with a gorgeous pairing, served in a bowl of ice, that elevated every bite of fish. Even better, he made the experience fun for my kids too — serving their juice in wine glasses so they felt part of the celebration. That kind of detail speaks volumes about his passion and care. We was so pleased family all took a picture with Mr Gian Maria himself!

Overall, the combination of elegant atmosphere, incredible food, and genuine hospitality made this a memorable night. You can feel Gian’s commitment to authenticity and creating something special for both locals and travelers. If you love sushi (or just great food), this is...

The atmosphere was pleasant with a nice vibe and it had plenty of parking available right in front of the restaurant. However, the food was very disappointing.

The fried noodles seemed promising visually, but the taste was disappointing. They had the flavor profile of instant noodles and lacked any depth or seasoning. The sushi was average at best. The rice was very dry. The teriyaki chicken skewers were outright bad. Flavorless on the inside with a drizzle of sauce on the outside. It tasted like something you’d heat up from the frozen aisle at a supermarket. Nevertheless, the poke bowl and curry duck were decent, but nothing particularly memorable.

The service was friendly overall, but there were some unprofessional moments. If a customer is clearly signaling that they don’t want a specific dish, it’s unprofessional to push your personal opinion onto them (e.g. saying that you personally like this dish so you should also like it).

This restaurant seems more catered to a Western palate and doesn’t come close to delivering authentic Asian flavors. There’s potential, but I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re looking for genuinely...

Für den Preis leider nein!

Ich war mit meiner Partnerin am 22.12. da, das Ambiente war sehr stylisch und modern. Meiner Ansicht nach jedoch zu düster. Fühlte mich ein bischen wie in einem Restaurant aus den 80ern.

Zum Aperitiv bestellten wir einen Youzu Spritz und einen Amerikano Riserva. Beide nicht schlecht, jedoch die Gläser randvoll mit Eiswürfeln. So kalt, das kann man nicht trinken. Abgesehen von der Absicht die dahinter steckt. In einem Restaurant dieser Preisklasse geht sowas garnicht! Weiters noch eine Flasche stilles Wasser und das war an Getränken alles.

Die 18 Rollen Sushi waren teils sehr gut und auch groß genug, jedoch fehlte mir bei denen mit Wolfsbarsch noch das gewisse etwas...

Ich bestellte die Ceviche vorne weg, diese war viel zu sauer, sodass man vom Fisch nicht mehr viel schmeckte. Nichtmal die roten Zwiebeln kamen anständig durch. Schade!

Das Entencurry war leider sehr daneben! Die Kokusmilchsauce war nicht schlecht, aber leider viel zu stark, die Ente zu trocken und deren Geschmack ging in der Sauce unter.

Als Nachtisch waren 2 Mochis bestellt. Als ich in den mit Himbere biss, wurde ich sofort an die Hubabuba Kaugummies aus meiner Kindheit erinnert. Der mit Salted Caramel war leider nicht viel besser.

Es wuseln 8 Köche und Und 7 Kellner durch den Laden, aber von gutem Service kann man nicht sprechen.

Hätte ich für die ganze Show 70 bis maximal 80€ bezahlt, würde ich noch sagen können ok geht. Mit 98€ dafür stimmt Preis/Leistung jedoch absolut nicht mehr! Ich bin selbst in einem Gastbetrieb aufgewachsen und habe an der Seite meines Vaters oft gekocht. Also kein Ahnungsloser... Es hätte Potenzial, jedoch ist das für mich wiedereinmal die typische Abzocke die gerne betrieben wird....