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Ristorante Certe Notti

Published: April 26, 2010Posted in: FAVORITE FOOD/DRINK, restaurantTags:

Owned by the same people who own Gnocco Fritto on the Navigli, but so different and so good! They do serve gnocco fritto as a starter, but go to their sister restaurant for that (where it is perfected by the ambiance). This restaurant is about the pastas and the steaks which are amazingly good. You virtually can’t order wrong and you will want to come back so you can try other things.

The atmosphere is upscale but relaxed… meaning elegant but not fancy. It is just that the lighting is just right, the staff is accomodating and you will have a nice romantic dinner without being in such a fancy place.

A little out of the center… but the best food for price usually are.

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Antica Hostaria della Lanterna

Published: April 22, 2010Posted in: restaurantTags:

This is a no frills, informal restaurant with good food at really reasonable prices. First you need to reserve a table in advance because it books quickly. Once you are seated, the owner will verbally tell you what is on the menu to choose from- it is nothing fancy and she will tell you at lightning speed expecting you already know what you want. Basically it is prosciutto to start, pasta with choices of sauce and then a secondi of meat with polenta. And tiramisu for dessert and house wine of course.

The food is from the Friuli region, and all home made and great. Basically they spend their time perfecting the food and not the atmosphere. But it’s all locals, so that too makes it authentically good!

Tel: 02 58309604‎

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L’altro Luca e Andrea

Published: April 19, 2010Posted in: restaurantTags:

If you have eaten at Luca e Andrea or stopped by drinks, you know its great food in a low key atmosphere and fun. Recently, the restaurant owners opened a sister restaurant only a few doors down. The aim seems to make this place more of a restaurant and less of a trattoria. Same low key atmosphere and great food, but a little on the pricier side. Not much, but enough.

They have an outdoor seating area and doors that open the whole front out to the street which is pretty awesome. So go when the weather is nice and make sure to have dinner outside looking over the canal and lively Navigli.

Tel: 02 89415771

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Esperides greek

Published: April 15, 2010Posted in: restaurantTags:

What is nice about Esperides is the atmosphere and the fact that the waitstaff is very much greek. You walk into a restaurant and are transformed to the island blue and white.

The waiters a little aloof, but you don’t expect 5 star service in Greece, so why would you in Milan. The food is all very good, but the portions are small unfortunately, especially the mezes and limited. But order a lot, sample and don’t worry about over ordering.

All in all, the restaurant is a place to go if crave Greek. It is lively and you will leave wanting to go to the islands.

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Globe

Published: April 14, 2010Posted in: aperitivo, restaurantTags:

It is always a quest in Milan to find the best aperitivo bar in terms of good food vs good atmosphere. You can add Globe now to your list. Listed in many sites as the biggest aperitivo spread in Milan- this is not apparently true, but it does have a diverse of good quality food which you certainly dont find everywhere.

The space is expansive- its on the top floor of COIN department store, you you can imagine. But it is modern and packed. They save half the space or more for people dining at the restaurant, so either book a table, go early, or grab a drink and book a table for dinner. They have views over the city that is nice as it begins to be summer in Milan.

Try it out, because in terms of aperitivos, the do a good job.

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Vigne

Published: April 8, 2010Posted in: restaurantTags:

This restaurant on the Navigli might go unnoticed amongst the other places with patio and open bars swarmed with people. It is a restaurant not to be missed however if you are looking for good food, reasonable prices and an authentic home cooked meal. There are two rooms, each adorned with wooden tables and chairs and walls lined with wine bottles.

The food is regional milanese, prepared fresh and by a chef who knows cooking! It is a local trattoria where you will feel taken care of one you enter- nice owners and staff, and a really pleasant meal!

Tel: +39 028375617

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Osteria Dell’Acquabella

Published: April 6, 2010Posted in: FAVORITE FOOD/DRINK, restaurantTags:

An old osteria that has been around for almost a century. The owner is boisterous and fantastic as you walk inside and will lead you through dinner suggesting what is best.

Although it is a traditional milanese menu with Risotto and Ossobucco, they were written about their meat balls with polenta. That is what they suggest you order, and you will not be disappointed. Although everything is fantastic- from the affettati platters and the pasta e fagioli starters til the end.

They have over 200 bottles in the cellar of national wines to choose from and a list that is in fact a book. Come with a big appetite and you will have a great night, but make sure to make a reservation because they are busy all nights a week. Informal atmosphere, inexpensive meal and delicious. A local restaurant for those who know where to eat in Milan.

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Light Lounge

Published: March 25, 2010Posted in: bar, restaurantTags:

Another popular, trendy, high fashion bar/restaurant Milan. Light is frequented by models and Milan’s well off and well dressed with a bouncer at the door to add to the effect, not really to regulate the lounge. The bar scene is upscale and is seperate from the dining room which is nice, so if you do go for dinner, you will not be cramped.

The overall ambiance of this place is cool. The architecture and decor of Light is modern and fun with great design- everything from the walls to the ceiling. The food however is nothing special which adds to the fact that although the space is cool, there is not much more beyond that. But one night when you are all dressed up, stop by for a drink!

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Trattoria Torre di Pisa

Published: March 24, 2010Posted in: restaurantTags:

This restaurant is in the beginning of the heart of Brera. Around the corner from Obika and on the way to Via Brera. It is on the list of NYTimes”where to eat” in Milan which may have diluted the place a little bit. The staff is friendly, super friendly. But in terms of an authentic trattoria, it once may have been, but now, with it’s english menu and the plethora of foreigners who come in and out, it is a little less of the word.

The meat dishes however are really good. The pastas and antipasti was nothing special, but the meats was great, so stick with that.

So for location and the friendliness of the staff, Trattoria Torre di Pisa is awesome, but for food for price for authenticity…hmmm

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Cafe Trussardi alla Scala

Published: March 22, 2010Posted in: bar, restaurantTags:

If you are going to La Scala or in the vicinity, you should stop by bar at Trussardi to at least see the beautiful space the fashion house has created. You can see the beautiful bar and cafe with floor to ceiling windows from outside as it is right around the corner from La Scala. The building is part store, part bar and part restaurant- with a formal restaurant upstairs and the cafe on the ground floor.

It is a place to go if money is no issue and if you don’t mind spending 16 euro for a simple drink. But the beautiful and well dressed clientele are as high class as the atmosphere you are in. Places like this is what makes Milan the fashion capital of the world.

But it it is overpriced in all regards with food that does not make it worth it. But you go for a drink simply for the atmosphere and have no expectations or reservations, then you will not be disappointed. In fact, its quite fun!

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Piazza della Scala 5

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