29 June 2023 – Zuma Capri has officially opened for its first summer season, bringing guests a taste of Japan to the fabled island of Capri. The new location will bring the world-renowned contemporary izakaya concept by Co-founder and Creator Rainer Becker to the rooftop of the elegant Capri Palace Jumeirah, with unparalleled views of Ischia and the glittering Gulf of Naples.
Zuma brings its signature menu to the island including highlights such as the marinated black cod wrapped in hoba leaf and roasted lobster with shiso ponzu butter. In addition to the classics, there will be a number of dishes available exclusively at Zuma Capri, inspired by the famed fragrant Capri lemons, including sliced lobster with Capri lemon and oscietra caviar, Capri Lemon Mochi for dessert, and the refreshing Kakigori lemon cocktail.
Every night from 7 pm to 9 pm, guests can book a sunset experience like no other on the island. With some of the best views on Capri, guests will enjoy aperitivo-style cocktails with a Zuma twist and a light bar menu with hot and cold small plates. High-top tables in the bar and lounge area promise guests a completely unobstructed view of the sunset, set higher up on the hotel’s rooftop.
Rainer Becker, Co-Founder and Creator of Zuma said: ‘’We are so excited to announce the opening of our third Italian restaurant. Capri Palace Jumeirah is the perfect match for this new venture, and we look forward to a busy summer season.’’
Ermanno Zanini, Regional Vice President for Southern Europe and the United Kingdom, Jumeirah Group added: “We’re delighted to welcome guests to Zuma Capri this summer and deliver another exceptional culinary experience in this coveted corner of the island. Capri Palace Jumeirah captures the true spirit of the Italian Dolce Vita, and with the addition of Zuma Capri to our exquisite culinary offering, there’s a further appeal to discover the unspoiled charm of Anacapri this season.”
First created in London in 2002 by Rainer Becker, Zuma restaurants are now located in 22 destinations around the world. The new island outpost of Capri marks Zuma’s third restaurant in Italy, following Rome (opened in 2016) and the seasonal pop-up restaurant in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, which debuted in 2022 and returns this year for a second season.
Zuma Capri opens on 29 June 2023
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday from 7 pm
Zuma Capri, Capri Palace Jumeirah, Via Capodimonte 14, Anacapri, Isola di Capri
Reservations are now open on: zumarestaurant.com/locations/
Zuma was co-founded by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney in 2002. Zuma London, the first restaurant to open, remains the brand’s homestead. Zuma has successfully launched several locations across the world including Hong Kong (2007), Dubai (2008), Istanbul (2008), Miami (2010), Bangkok (2011), Abu Dhabi (2014), New York (2015), Rome (2016), Las Vegas (2017), Boston (2019), Madrid (2021) and Maldives (2022).
In addition to permanent restaurants, Zuma has a number of pop-up and seasonal venues in the most sought-after locations across the globe including; Datca Peninsula, Bodrum, Phuket, Kitzbuhel, Ibiza, Mykonos, Porto Cervo (Sardinia) and Capri. Zuma’s characteristic culinary concept features a main kitchen, sushi counter and robata grill offering modern, sophisticated Japanese cuisine.
Zuma has garnered international acclaim from media including ‘Restaurant of the Year’ in the UK’s Tatler Restaurant Awards. Conde Nast Traveler’s Hot Tables Awards awarded Zuma Hong Kong ‘Most Exciting New Restaurant,’ and Time Out Istanbul awarded Zuma Istanbul ‘Best New Restaurant 2009.’ Both Zuma London and Hong Kong made the Top 100 listing of The S. Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants, as voted for by an international panel of over 800 critics, chefs and restaurateurs.
Chef Rainer Becker has also been recognized within the industry, with awards including Chef of the Year nods from both Harper’s Bazaar and Moet.
About Capri Palace Jumeirah
Peacefully nestled in Anacapri, the most authentic, exclusive and unspoilt part of the fabled Blue Island, Capri Palace Jumeirah is the perfect embodiment of the Italian Dolce Vita, providing a stunning retreat on the glamorous island of Capri.
Sitting more than 300 meters above sea level, Capri Palace Jumeirah has 67 rooms and suites with each space designed to offer a distinct ambience through light and airy interiors, bringing life to the ancient roots of the palazzo architecture and art-themed suites lined with unique tributes to the works of Mirò, Magritte and Warhol.
The hotel is host to The White Museum, a private collection of contemporary works showcased throughout the common areas. For epicurean delights, Capri Palace Jumeirah features the island’s only two-Michelin-starred restaurant, L’Olivo, as well as the celebrity hotspot and seafood heaven of Il Riccio Restaurant & Beach Club, located moments from the fabled Blue Grotto. Capri Palace Jumeirah is also home to the new Zuma Capri, perched high on the hotel’s rooftop with unobstructed sea views.
