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2026.09.16

Bonds that Grow Deeper on Long Autumn Nights: What Is the Art of Food and Wine Pairing in a Private Room?

Hello. I’m the PR representative for Rakuzo Utage, the Nagoya Sakae Nishiki-dori branch, where every seat is in a private room.

It’s that time of year when the Mid-Autumn Moon gently illuminates the night sky. As the signs of autumn grow stronger with each passing day, many of you are likely looking forward to spending quality time connecting with your loved ones. Today, we’d like to share with you the deeply moving experience our restaurant offers through the perfect pairing of food and drink.

 

A private room—a prime seat where you can sharpen your five senses

The reason we are committed to a style where every seat is in a private room is to create an environment where our guests can fully immerse themselves in the food and drinks before them, as well as in conversation with their loved ones. We offer a variety of spaces, ranging from compact private rooms for two guests to private rooms with sunken kotatsu tables that can accommodate up to 40 guests. Sipping a drink in silence, free from the gaze of others, offers a luxurious moment to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and refresh both body and mind. The sophisticated Japanese décor visually accentuates the beauty of the dishes, elevating the dining experience to a whole new level. Please enjoy gourmet cuisine and conversation to your heart’s content in a space all to yourselves.

 

A Story of Flavors and Discoveries Woven Through a Multi-Course Meal

It’s no exaggeration to say that the success of a banquet or dinner gathering depends on the choice of menu. At our restaurant, we offer a wide variety of set menus that feature an abundance of seasonal ingredients. For example, our “Carefully Selected Course,” consisting of nine dishes, is the perfect choice for celebrating special occasions or hosting important guests, thanks to its generous number of courses and rich, satisfying menu. Additionally, our diverse lineup—which can be tailored to your budget and purpose—is designed to make planning easy for event organizers. One of the reasons we are so highly regarded by our guests is that our chefs take great care to bring out the natural flavors of each ingredient, ensuring that every visit offers a fresh taste of the season. Please select the course that best suits your mood and the occasion, and fully enjoy the unique dining experience that only our restaurant can provide.

 

Explore Free-Style Pairings with an All-You-Can-Drink Plan

Our all-you-can-drink plans—which play a key role in ensuring guest satisfaction at banquets—are one of our restaurant’s strengths. We offer the “Standard” plan, featuring approximately 60 varieties, and the “Premium” plan, which boasts an impressive lineup of approximately 100 varieties, allowing you to choose the option that best suits the purpose of your event and the preferences of your guests. With the Premium Plan, you can choose from a wide variety of options to match your current mood or the dishes being served, expanding the joy of discovering your perfect drink. Our set menus with all-you-can-drink options are designed to make budget management clear and simplify planning for event organizers. By combining the number and variety of dishes with the range of drinks included, we provide comprehensive support to help you create the ideal banquet you envision. In a private setting where every table is in a separate room, you can raise a glass without a care in the world and deepen the bonds with your friends—an experience that is truly priceless.

Store Information

All private rooms Rakuzo Utage Nagoya Sakae Nishiki Dori Branch

address (e.g. of house)
〒460-0003
DKNN Building 2F, 3-17-18 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi, Japan Reception 2F
Access
1 minute walk from Exit 1 of Sakae Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line
1 minute walk from Exit 1 of Sakae Station on the Meijo Subway Line
Phone number
050-2018-8976
Business Hours
17:00-23:30
(L.O. 22:30 / Drink L.O. 23:00)

Banquets can be held before business hours! (Early and late discounts available)
regular closing day
without a holiday
Average budget
4,000 yen (average of regular price) / 4,000 yen (average of banquet price)
settlement
▼ Credit Cards
VISA, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UnionPay, Discover
▼ QR payment
PayPay, d-Pay, au PAY, Rakuten Pay, Merpay, Alipay, WeChat Pay
▼ Traffic IC
PASMO, Suica, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken
▼ Electronic Money
iD, QUICPay

The registration number of the invoice system is printed on receipts and receipts.
Registration number: T6010701005431
Total number of seats
136 seats
Zashiki seating and sunken kotatsu available
Couple seats available; sofa seating available
Banquet Max.
40 persons
chartering
not allowed
Non-Smoking/Smoking
Smoking allowed Smoking room available
(Smoking area is available separately from the seating area.)
parking lot
nil
Wi-Fi
nil

There is an appetizer as a seat charge (included in the course price).
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