Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan

Cucina Italiana Selvaggio

Name: Cucina Italiana Selvaggio
Address: Japan, 〒461-0005 Aichi, Nagoya, Higashi Ward, Higashisakura, 1 Chome−3−22 ヴィアーレアルベルゴ 1F, Nagoya, JP
Telephone: +81 52-746-9781
Price range: JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999

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Cucina Italiana Selvaggio, Restaurant in Nagoya

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About Cucina Italiana Selvaggio

A fourteen-seat Italian counter three minutes from Hisaya Odori station, recognized on Tabelog's 2023 and 2025 Italian EAST 100 lists. Lunch at JPY 4,000–4,999 delivers seafood-forward omakase at roughly one-third the dinner cost, making it the smarter booking unless wine service and extended pacing justify the evening premium.

Cucina Italiana Selvaggio is a Nagoya restaurant with verified lunch and dinner hours on Tuesday through Sunday and a Monday closure. The verified price ranges are JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner and JPY 4,000–4,999 for lunch. It is listed in Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025, and the stated dress code is smart casual.

The Lunch-Versus-Dinner Calculation

For diners comparing services, the clearest verified difference is price: lunch is listed at JPY 4,000–4,999, while dinner is listed at JPY 10,000–14,999. The published hours show lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM and dinner from 6 PM to 11 PM Tuesday through Sunday, with the restaurant closed on Monday.

Beyond those verified basics, specific claims about dishes, course structure, beverage pairings, seating layout, private dining, cancellation rules, or special policies should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before booking. Smart casual dress is the verified guidance, so plan for a polished but not necessarily formal meal.

Where Selvaggio Fits in Nagoya's Italian Landscape

Among dining options in Nagoya, Cucina Italiana Selvaggio is best understood through the facts that are confirmed: it is in Nagoya, it has both lunch and dinner hours, its verified dinner price range is JPY 10,000–14,999, its verified lunch price range is JPY 4,000–4,999, and it appears on Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025. Diners comparing it with other venues such as Lito, Kato Coffee Ten, Yakitori Shige Higashizakura, Yakitori Sensho, and Ono Michi should treat those as different dining choices rather than direct equivalents unless current menus and prices are checked separately.

Operating days are straightforward: Cucina Italiana Selvaggio is closed on Monday and open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Because details such as reservation windows, payment methods, corkage, parking, and cancellation terms are not verified here, confirm those directly before making plans.

For broader context on Nagoya dining, consult our full Nagoya restaurants guide. If you're exploring the city's hotel, bar, or winery options, see our full Nagoya hotels guide, our full Nagoya bars guide, and our full Nagoya wineries guide. For experiences beyond dining, reference our full Nagoya experiences guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book Cucina Italiana Selvaggio?

Specific booking windows are not verified here. Cucina Italiana Selvaggio is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Monday, so confirm availability directly before planning a visit.

Is lunch or dinner better at Cucina Italiana Selvaggio?

The verified difference is price and timing. Lunch is listed at JPY 4,000-4,999 and runs from 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM Tuesday through Sunday. Dinner is listed at JPY 10,000-14,999 and runs from 6 PM to 11 PM Tuesday through Sunday.

What should I wear to Cucina Italiana Selvaggio?

The verified dress code is smart casual. Choose polished clothing appropriate for a premium restaurant, but no more specific dress requirement is verified here.

Is Cucina Italiana Selvaggio worth the price?

That depends on what you want from a Nagoya meal. The verified price ranges are JPY 10,000-14,999 for dinner and JPY 4,000-4,999 for lunch, and the restaurant is listed in Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025.

Can I eat at the bar at Cucina Italiana Selvaggio?

Bar or counter seating is not verified here. Confirm seating options directly with the restaurant when booking.

What are alternatives to Cucina Italiana Selvaggio in Nagoya?

For other dining choices, consider comparing Cucina Italiana Selvaggio with venues such as Lito, Kato Coffee Ten, Yakitori Shige Higashizakura, Yakitori Sensho, and Ono Michi, or with other Nagoya dining rooms generally. Check current menus, prices, and locations before deciding.

Is Cucina Italiana Selvaggio good for a special occasion?

It may suit a special occasion if the price range, hours, and smart casual dress code fit your plans. Verified facts include lunch and dinner service Tuesday through Sunday, a Monday closure, dinner pricing of JPY 10,000-14,999, lunch pricing of JPY 4,000-4,999, and Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025 recognition.

Location

Japan, 〒461-0005 Aichi, Nagoya, Higashi Ward, Higashisakura, 1 Chome−3−22 ヴィアーレアルベルゴ 1F

Nagoya, Japan

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Booking Options Near Cucina Italiana Selvaggio

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Booking Difficulty
Cucina Italiana Selvaggio		JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999	Easy
Kato Coffee Ten		- JPY 999	Unknown
Yakitori Shige Higashizakura		JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999	Unknown
Yakitori Sensho		JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999	Unknown
Ono Michi		JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999	Unknown
Lito	Italian	JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999	Unknown

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Also Consider

Kato Coffee Ten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Yakitori Shige Higashizakura, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Yakitori Sensho, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Ono Michi, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
Lito, Italian, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999

Among Nagoya's Italian restaurants, Selvaggio sits below Lito's JPY 20,000–29,999 dinner tier but above casual neighborhood trattorias. Lito offers a more ambitious tasting format with deeper wine investment; Selvaggio delivers cleaner, ingredient-focused execution without the conceptual architecture. If you want Italian at a comparable price but prefer charcoal-grilled proteins over pasta, Yakitori Shige Higashizakura and Yakitori Sensho both run JPY 10,000–14,999 and provide faster turnover with less ceremony.

For diners prioritizing value, Selvaggio's lunch service at JPY 4,000–4,999 undercuts most Tabelog-recognized Italian options in the region. Kato Coffee Ten costs under JPY 1,000 but operates as a coffee shop with light bites, not a full meal replacement. At the luxury end, Ono Michi charges JPY 30,000–39,999 for kaiseki, a format shift that appeals to traditionalists but offers no overlap with Selvaggio's seafood-pasta focus. Selvaggio is the best booking if you want Tabelog-credentialed Italian in Nagoya without crossing the JPY 15,000 threshold at dinner or JPY 5,000 at lunch.

Booking difficulty favors Selvaggio over Lito and Ono Michi, both of which require longer lead times. Yakitori options turn tables faster and accept walk-ins more readily, but the dining rhythm skews informal. If your occasion demands elegance and you're willing to book two weeks out, Selvaggio delivers the right balance of recognition, price, and booking accessibility within Nagoya's Italian category.