Hakuba Restaurants

There are a great number of excellent restaurants in Hakuba but it is not always easy to secure a table once in the village. Planning ahead and reserving your spot at Hakuba’s top restaurants is highly recommended. Here, we present six of the best Hakuba food and beverage establishments, all of which offer the convenience of online reservations for the winter season. To secure your booking, please note that all bookings require a credit card guarantee, and a cancellation fee is applicable for day-of cancellations.

Mimi’s Restaurant & Bar

Mimi’s stands proudly as Hakuba’s #1 ranked restaurant on TripAdvisor, holding the #1 rating for several years running. Mimi’s Restaurant offers unique Italian cuisine, iconic wines, professional service and divine ambience like no where else in the world. Husband and wife chef team Kazu and Yuki create truly magnificent dishes using the best of the local produce  interpreted in a contemporary, international style.

Fast Facts

• Located in Lower Wadano
• Set Menus
• Set seatings from 6pm to 8:30pm
• Private dining available
• Dinner Only

Book Now

The Clubhouse Powered by Gio’s

Enjoy all day dining at Gio’s where meticulous attention to detail and locally sourced ingredients elevate every dish. Recently opened in July 2024, Gio’s has become the place to find Italian classic dishes for lunch and dinner and breakfast favorites such as eggs benedict and blueberry pancakes.

MEET THE CHEF: Giovanni De Trana

Giovanni De Trana is the creative mind behind Gio’s. Giovanni has been a chef since his youth and worked in some of the world’s finest hotels, like the Bulgari Hotel in Milan and Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo.

At the core of Giovanni’s culinary ethos lies an unwavering commitment to quality. From sourcing the freshest local ingredients to meticulously crafting stunning plates, Giovanni’s dedication to excellence shines through in every aspect of his work.

Fast Facts

• Located in Happo Village
• All Day Dining (7:00 – 20:00)
• Bar Open Late
• Barista coffees available on site

Book Now

Bernd’s Keller at The Marillen Hotel

Ski to the door for après German and cheese fondue on the outdoor patio or dine fireside while watching the snow fall on the floodlit Nakiyama Slope. Either way you’ll love dining at the rustic Austrian Bernd’s Keller. The menu includes classic alpine Austrian/German items such as curry wurst, beef cheek, and schnitzels.

Fast Facts

• Located in Happo Village
• Dining (11:30 – 21:00)
• Lunch Menu
• Live Music

Book Now

Tori Co.

Located in Hakuba’s wooded Wadano Village just a few hundred meters from the Sakka Slopes, Tori Co. is a modern izakaya that specializes in yakitori— a Japanese-style skewered grilled chicken. Tori Co. is a family-style, slope side restaurant that combines the highest level of service with the best quality food and drinks in a fun and relaxed environment.

Fast Facts

• Located in Upper Wadano
• Dinner Only (16:00 – 21:30)
• Multi-Lingual Staff

Book Now

Blizzard

Located in Hakuba’s wooded Wadano Village just a few hundred meters from the Sakka Slopes, Tori Co. is a modern izakaya that specializes in yakitori— a Japanese-style skewered grilled chicken. Tori Co. is a family-style, slope side restaurant that combines the highest level of service with the best quality food and drinks in a fun and relaxed environment.

Fast Facts

• Located in Happo Village
• Dinner Only (11:30 – Late)
• Live Music
• Parties

Book Now

The Rabbit Hole

 

The Rabbit Hole serves some of the best barista-made espresso coffees in Hakuba and is well-known for having the best burgers in town – a perfect treat after a thrilling day on the slopes! The Rabbit Hole is located only 150m from the Sakka Slopes, so you can head over after a day on the slopes for great food, cold beer, a game of pool, and awesome live music at the most popular Apres spot in all of Hakuba.

Fast Facts

• Located in Upper Wadano
• All Day Dining (7:00 to 21:00)
• Live Music
• Parties

Book Now

 

No.898

While not a restaurant, No. 898 establishes the pinnacle of elegance in Hakuba, featuring a curated collection of the most exquisite whiskeys and champagnes. Situated on the second level of Hakuba Après, the establishment presents a sweeping vista of the floodlit Nakiyama Slope. Boasting a daily-changing entry code, exclusively available to reserved patrons, visitors experience an elevated level of exclusivity. The unique code will be provided to guests upon securing a booking via the online booking platform.

Fast Facts

• Stunning views of Happo Resort lit up at night
• Curated collection of alcohol
• Exclusive use for reserved guests

Book Now