Sushi Nakazawa

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Name That Carries Weight

Sushi Nakazawa is the project of two partners whose names appear consistently wherever serious Japanese cuisine is discussed: owner and chef Daisuke Nakazawa, and co-owner Alessandro Borgognone. What began as a single destination has grown into a multi-city presence — New York, Washington DC, and now Beverly Hills on South Robertson Boulevard — each location guided by the same commitment to omakase dining done with precision and care.

The Omakase Format

The format here is omakase — the chef decides, the guest receives. It is a structure that demands trust, and Sushi Nakazawa has built exactly that kind of reputation. The Beverly Hills location brings this Japanese dining philosophy to one of Los Angeles's most discerning neighborhoods, where expectations for quality are high and patience for compromise is low.

Behind the beverage program sits Dean Fuerth as Beverage Director, a role that takes on particular significance given that Wine Spectator awarded Sushi Nakazawa its Best of Award of Excellence for 2025 — recognition that reflects not just the sake and wine list, but the seriousness with which the drink side of the meal is treated. That award places the restaurant among a relatively small group of dining rooms where the pairing is considered as carefully as the fish.

The Team

Across its locations, Sushi Nakazawa operates with a consistent leadership structure. Vito Ferraro serves as Director of Operations, ensuring that the standards set in New York translate faithfully to Los Angeles and beyond. The Beverly Hills room carries the same DNA: focused Japanese cuisine, an omakase progression, and a team built around hospitality rather than spectacle.

For anyone in Los Angeles who takes Japanese cuisine seriously, a seat at Sushi Nakazawa on South Robertson is worth securing well in advance.