Opening next month in the centre of Nice, Zenirō will introduce a contemporary dining and lifestyle destination where the precision and elegance of Japanese culinary craft meet the warmth, flavour, and seasonality of Mediterranean gastronomy. Drawing inspiration from travels across Japan and the coastal spirit of the Mediterranean, Zenirō reinterprets Japanese cuisine using local, seasonal ingredients, placing provenance and respect for produce at the heart of its approach.
In line with its dedication to sustainability and authenticity, Zenirō will also establish a dedicated farm in Provence. This exclusive partnership will ensure a consistent supply of exceptional regional ingredients, grown with care and thoughtfully prepared through refined Japanese cooking techniques.
The venue spans three levels, offering 120 seats in the restaurant and a further 40 on its rooftop bar. Guests can look forward to an immersive dining experience featuring an open show kitchen, creative in-house mixology, and a menu that balances innovation with tradition.
Looking ahead, Zenirō plans to expand its presence across the Mediterranean, sharing its distinctive culinary philosophy and sophisticated approach to Japanese dining with new destinations in the region.
MENU
At the core of the kitchen lies a focus on charcoal-grilled creations, complemented by a refined selection of sushi, sashimi, and tartares, showcasing Japanese craftsmanship and the finest Mediterranean ingredients.
Led by Head Chef Ricardo Pérez whose extensive experience includes roles at Nobu London Shoreditch and Tapasake at One&Only Portonovi, Montenegro, the menu will unite Japanese precision with Riviera produce. Pérez draws on a global career across luxury restaurants and resorts, specialising in Japanese-Peruvian and Mediterranean-Asian cuisine, to create dishes that are seasonal, balanced, and deeply flavourful.
The cocktail programme, like the cuisine, will be ingredient-driven and crafted with restraint, balance, and intention.
DESIGN
The interiors and exteriors are by award-winning Cannes-based architect and designer, Samy Chams, famed for his emotionally resonant, globally inspired spaces including the iconic La Guérite Cannes, Bagatelle Courchevel, Jimmy’z Monaco and Queen Miami Beach.
Unfolding across three thoughtfully designed levels, Zenirō will offer a layered experience, from intimate dining spaces to a rooftop bar and DJ-led lounge. The interiors will blend Japanese minimalism with Mediterranean warmth, creating a fluid environment that evolves throughout the evening.
“With Zenirō, the goal is to create a spatial rhythm, minimalist but immersive, that invites guests to move, pause, and engage with their surroundings. It is a dialogue between Japanese stillness and Mediterranean warmth,” says Samy Chams.
RESERVATIONS
Zenirō will open for lunch and dinner in December 2025 in central Nice. Reservations will open late November and can be made at zenirorestaurants.com.