Bologna’s first city-centre izakaya, serving Japanese drinks with small plates and fuller dishes such as bao and katsu sando in an intimate setting.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-20
Plan Your Visit
Via Marchesana, 6, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy
Check before visiting. Sources disagree about hours; confirm the latest details with the venue.
- Style
- Japanese izakaya and cocktail barChecked 2026-09-20 · Source
- Menu
- Drinks with Japanese small plates; the owner page illustrates katsu sando and onigiri.Checked 2026-10-05 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
34.8 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 57.8
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- 37.6
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 51.5
- Serious press
- 10.9
- Social Vibes
- 58.8
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
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Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
84/ 100
The existing 84/100 remains the proprietary Social Vibes score. This source review clarifies the evidence without recalculating it.
Score context
Bologna izakaya blending authentic Japanese small plates with international mixology. Local press and coverage highlight authenticity, researched drinks, intimate atmosphere and accessibility; recognised as revelation bar and Pinnacle Guide pin.
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Guest score details
Highlights in the stored read
- authentic Japanese small plates
- researched mixology
- intimate accessible vibe
- creative Italian-Japanese fusion
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Editorial citations in this read
- bologna.repubblica.itLa Repubblica promotional feature · Publication and visit dates not independently verified
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- mangiaebevi.itMangia e Bevi article · Publication and visit dates not independently verified
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Crowd signal
Google 4.3★ across 302 reviews.
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Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Top 500 Bars
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.