Marina Chef's Room

Exclusive counter seating for only 8 people

Limited to 1 groups per day

private dining


"MARINA CHEF'S ROOM"


A private counter with only 8 seats


Chef just for you


Cooking and entertaining

You can enjoy a private meal while having the chef all to yourself as he cooks right before your eyes.

Our diverse chefs will prepare meals according to your preference, including Japanese and Italian cuisine.

A special moment at the marina

Please make a reservation (inquire) for the date you would like to visit.

Your call will be answered by an automated answering machine.
Please select (3) Restaurant → (5) Chef's Room.
(This can be done even during guidance)

Chef Introduction

  • Photo: Yasuhiro Ito

Genre: Modern Japanese

Yasuhiro Ito

Head Chef at Riviera Zushi Marina

After serving as sous chef at Riviera Tokyo, he was appointed chef at the Japanese Embassy in Greece in 2010, where he entertained important people from around the world, and appeared on local television programs during his tenure. In recognition of his achievements in spreading Japanese food culture around the world, he was recognized by the Minister of Foreign Affairs as an "Outstanding Chef at an Official Residence." He is currently head chef at Riviera Zushi Marina, where he continues to pursue original cuisine that combines the traditional "washoku" of the Riviera with the "Western" influences he learned in Europe.

  • Photo: Ogawa Keisuke

Genre: Italian

Keisuke Ogawa

Ristorante AO Main Chef

An up-and-coming chef who trained at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Italy. Starting out in Japanese cuisine, he creates new menus for each season based on the concept of seasonal cuisine, providing a sophisticated space and cuisine suitable for everyday meals as well as anniversaries. In 2017, he was appointed chef at Ristorante AO Aoyama, where he continues to create dishes that satisfy the many gourmet customers in Tokyo, and in 2019, he was appointed main chef at Ristorante AO Zushi Marina.

~Special event for guest chefs visiting Japan~

*The event has ended.

  • Photo: Nobuyuki Akishige, owner and chef of the famous Parisian restaurant "Automne"

One-star French chef in Paris

For one night only, you can enjoy a full-course French meal loved by Parisian gourmets, prepared by Nobuyuki Akishige, the owner chef of the famous Paris restaurant "Automne."

[Date and time]
2025January 11th Sat. 18:00
*Limited to 10 people

  • Photo: Chen Wei, Executive Chef of "RIVIERA Songhelou"

High-end Chinese chef from Shanghai

Enjoy a Chinese full course meal prepared by RIVIERA Shoukakurou's Executive Chef Chen Wei, which continues to fascinate gourmets from around the world and Shanghai celebrities, accompanied by Shaoxing wine not available in Japan.

[Date and time]
2025January 12th Sun. 18:00
*Limited to 10 people

Taiwan "Yeh Gongguan" dinner

Chef Yeh of the famous Taiwanese restaurant "Yeh Gongguan," known for being difficult to book, will be visiting Japan. Enjoy a welcome garden party and a superb dinner.

[Date and time]
2025 May 16th Fri., 17th Sat. 18:00
*Limited to 10 people

Past special events

2024June 28th Fri.
"Enjoy the taste of conger eel and early summer"
Ristorante AO Chef Keisuke Ogawa

2024July 12th Fri.
"Summer Japanese Kaiseki"
Riviera Zushi Marina Head Chef Yasuhiro Ito

2024July 26th Fri.
"All the Seasonal Summer Dishes - Summer Vegetables and Fish"
Ristorante AO Chef Keisuke Ogawa

2024September 7th Sat.
"Late Summer Japanese Kaiseki"
Riviera Executive Chef Shinji Okano

2024November 28th Thu.
"Monet's Table"
A special art and gastronomy event immersed in the works of Impressionist master Claude Monet
Supervised by: Chef Michiko Miyake

5-23-9, Kotsubo, Zushi, Kanagawa 249-0008, Japan