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Wano, New York, NY
Award-winning

Wano

4.9
4.9
58 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
:​ 245 E, 44th Street, New York, NY 10017

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Midtown, WANO New York is a vibrant beacon of contemporary Japanese Izakaya culture, bringing a slice of Tokyo's spirited dining scene to the Big Apple.
At WANO, every dish tells a story, crafted with the finesse of traditional techniques and the flair of modern innovation. Our Izakaya is a celebration — of flavors that sing, of company that warms the heart, and of the Izakaya tradition that pulsates through the city's veins.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ryota Sakaba
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    2nd And 3rd Ave
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Grand Central Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 58 people are saying

Wano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Healthy

  • Manhattan

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wano offers "outstanding food and service" with fresh ingredients and perfect portion sizes. It's known for its "great ambiance and excellent service." The Omakase menu is a highlight, featuring courses of sashimi, sushi, and delightful desserts. While some service experiences vary, the culinary experience is generally praised.

58 Reviews
  1. Ralph

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiters were courteous and food delicious, highly recommend

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  2. Izzy

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences I have had in NY. The food was so fresh. The service was beyond exceptional. The portion sizes were perfect. The servers also gifted my Fiancé and I some whiskey tastings on the house! If you manage to make it out there, ask to be served by Henry!

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  3. Derrick VIP

    Jacksonville213 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent first time at Wano. Will plan to return.

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  4. Eric VIP

    Cleveland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Would definitely recommend.

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  5. Ron

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good but service was lacking. Our plates were brought out at separate times with significant gaps between the two of us. At the end of lunch we were the last table still there and still had to request our bill.

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  6. Aya

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was super nice. Blackened cod, marinated mackerel were delicious!

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  7. Craig

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great find with amazing flavour food - great ambiance and excellent service

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  8. Justin

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was the second time we’ve come to Wano for our Anniversary dinner. We were greeted by the host who said immediately said happy anniversary and sat us at our table. Our server was great, we got the Omakase for both of us. It was delicious! Course after course of fresh sashimi and sushi along with some cooked items like two different soups, two different courses on unagi (eel for those that don’t know), and anniversary glass of sparkling wine for my wife and an extra glass of sake for me and then dessert which was house made mango sorbet along with more sake! The last sake was Yuzu infuse and tasted like fresh citrus that was so flavorful I could have had a whole bottle! Thank you to the staff and chef at Wano, we had an incredible meal!

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  9. Kenneth

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our miso cod entree was inedible. Other dishes average at best. Amber carpaccio was quite good

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  10. Marina

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They had a small wine list but then didn't have anything we wanted available (around 6 different options). The wait staff wasn't very welcoming and didn't offer much hospitality. and the food was significantly overpriced for what it was.

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Wano is rated 4.9 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Midtown East

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Wano

:​ 245 E, 44th Street, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    2nd And 3rd Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Grand Central Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryota Sakaba
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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