Restaurants in Milan
An array of Milan restaurants serve everything from traditional
local fare to exotic international cuisine. Classic Italian dishes
include the usual pastas and pizzas, as well as s
alumi
friuliani (cured meats), risottos and excellent seafood.
Many traditional Milanese restaurants and trattorias (casual
Italian eateries) can be found in the Brera, Navigli and city
centre areas. For good pizza when eating out in Milan, try one of
the restaurants on Via Palermo. Porta Venezia, Via Victor Hugo and
Via Manzoni have more international options serving Mediterranean,
Asian and fusion cuisine.
While there will always be a number of Milan restaurants open to
diners, it is best to call ahead for reservations. Some restaurants
add a service charge to the bill and if not, 10% gratuity is
acceptable.
| Da Claudio |
$$$$$ | Seafood |
It may be a landlocked city, but somehow Milan manages to get
some of the freshest seafood in the country and Da Claudio knows
how to prepare it! Affordable and stylish, this is one of Milan's
finest fish eateries. Most popular is the mixed pate, consisting of
raw tuna, sea bass, salmon, red snapper, sturgeon, shrimp, prawns
and cod which is eating standing at the counter with a free glass
of
presecco (sparkling wine). Open Monday to Saturday from
9am to 10pm. Closed Sunday. Reservations not accepted.
Address: Via Ponte Vetero 16
Telephone: 02 30 56 857
| Ponte Rosso |
$$$$$ | Italian |
With small tables dotted along the banks of a canal, this
trattoria serves simple, hearty and unfussy fare. Guests can sample
some Triestino cuisine by starting off with a mixed platter of
cured meats called
salumi friuliani, from the region famous
for the most delicate prosciutto in Italy and the minestrone soup
is to-die-for. Other favourites are Triestino
sarde in saor
(vinegar-kissed fried sardines) and for the carnivores, the
manzo in salsa verde (beef in a herb sauce). Closed Sunday
lunch and Wednesday dinner. Reservations recommended.
Address: Ripa di Porta Ticinese 23
Telephone: 02 837 3132
This trendy Milan eatery earned itself the distinction of
spawning the city's first yuppie scene in the 90s. The clientele
are still young but the menu is much more diverse, offering
something for just about any taste. Favourites on the menu include
risotto with pears topped with a drizzling of balsamic vinegar, and
the crabmeat and avocado salads are fabulous. Diners will find the
right wine to ccompany their meal as the wine list is just about as
varied as the menu. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Reservations accepted.
Address: Piazza Mirabello 5
Telephone: 02 659 0797
| Premiata Pizzeria |
$$$$$ | Pizza |
One of Milan's most popular pizzeria is bustling from early
dinnertime until the night owls pop by for a late-night snack. The
restaurant exudes a wonderfully rustic ambience with exposed copper
pipes tracing across the ceilings of rooms overflowing with
laughter and long, raucous tables. The wood oven pizzas are
excellent while the menu of pastas and meat dishes is equally as
appetising. Open Wednesday to Monday for lunch and daily for
dinner. Reservations recommended.
Address: Via Alzaia Naviglio Grande 2
Telephone: 02 8940 0648
| Da Giacomo |
$$$$$ | Italian |
Giorgio Armani and other trendy fashionistas frequent Da Giacomo
restaurant, and its elegant dining area was put together by
world-famous interior designer Renzo Mongiardino. The menu features
a selection of traditional Tuscan cuisine such as grilled turbot,
or linguini with scampi and zucchini flowers. Open for lunch and
dinner daily, reservations essential.
Address: Via Pascale Sottocorno, 6
Telephone: 02 76 02 3313
| Trattoria Milanese |
$$$$$ | Local |
Established in 1933 and located down a narrow lane in one of the
oldest sections of the city, the Trattoria Milanese has a
three-beamed ceiling sheltering its long, communal tables. Serving
traditional local cuisine such as risotto alla Milanese, with
saffron and beef marrow, and an excellent minestrone soup, this is
a favourite with locals. Open Monday to Friday for lunch and
dinner, reservations essential.
Address: Via Santa Marta, 11
Telephone: 02 864 5199
| Cracco Peck |
$$$$$ | International |
Linked to the Peck Store, adorned with beautifully modern
décor and with masterchef Carlo Cracco at the helm, this is
a fantastic choice for a night of fine dining. Serving first class
starters and mouth-watering mains, this restaurant was voted one of
the world's top 50 by
Restaurant Magazine. Closed
Sundays.
Address: Via Victor Hugo 4
Telephone: 02 876 774
| Armani/Nobu |
$$$$$ | Asian |
This eatery is the place to be seen! As part of a worldwide
chain of exceptional restaurants, this is where trendoids can
sample such famous dishes as black cod in misu sauce, as well as
sushi and sashimi, while sipping on sake with gold leaf. Closed for
Sunday lunch. Reservations essential.
Address: Armani World, Via Manzoni 31 (restaurant entrance at Via Pisoni 1)
Telephone: 02 6231 2645
| Anema e Cozze |
$$$$$ | Italian |
Famous for its Neapolitan pizzas topped with the freshest
selection of seafood, such as clams, mackerel, mussels and
sardines
, Anema e Cozze is a firm favourite in
this neighbourhood. It may not be Milan's most stylish restaurant,
but it serves tasty affordable food and the fish infused pastas and
other antipasti are also delicious. Bookings advisable.
Address: Via Palermo, 15
Telephone: 02 8646 1646
| Al Pont de Ferr |
$$$$$ | Italian |
'Good cooking is the friend of living well and the enemy of a
hurried life' is the welcoming quip you'll find as you open the
menu. Known for its tranquil setting overlooking the canal with
tables set out on the flagstones, Al Pont de Ferr is famous for its
delicious fare. The
paste e fagioli is a taste explosion
with bits of sausage, and the
tocchetti di coniglio
(oven-roasted rabbit with potatoes), is a must. Or for those with a
taste for cheese, order a
tavolozza selection of excellent
cheeses accompanied by a great selection of half-bottles of wine.
Closed Sundays. Bookings recommended.
Address: Ripa di Porta Ticinese 55
Telephone: 02 8940 6277
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