This was a lovely place. We had a large group (11 of us) we squeezed in upstairs in a private area…read more It is meant for 10 max but 1 extra person decided to crash our party! The more the merrier we say. Food was pretty good however there was a consensus that the beef carpaccio lacked flavor. I was also surprised to order the octopus but barely found any octopus in the dish, it was more of a shrimp dish which was not described in the menu at all. This is why I took 1 star off. All in all - we had a good time, the staff was friendly and patient with our large group.

I called a number of restaurants to reserve a table. None answered. We were out for a walk and…read moredecided to give Al Mercante a try even though its focus on tourists made us a bit wary. But it was a few blocks from our AirBNB, it looked lovely, and we were hungry. To our surprise there was an available table. You can study restaurant reviews all you want, but sometimes you just have the good fortune to wander into a wonderful restaurant. And that was exactly our experiences at Al Mercante. We ate on the beautiful terrace which faces the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana art museum. The small piazza where Al Mercante is located was very quiet at night. The interior of Al Mercante is quite elegant. While the majority of the clientele were foreigners, there was small wedding party a couple of tables over. We had the very good fortune to be waited on by Angelo, a professional waiter who loves his job (23 years at Al Mercante!) and who ensured that we had a fine dining experience. Angelo speaks beautiful Spanish and we were able to have a more complete discussion than usual about the menu. I've managed to forget the details of the wonderful food we ate so I hope I. don't commit any serious omissions as I reconstruct our meal. We had an appetizer which I cannot recall. I think it was some sort of raw fish (crudo sounds better) with just a hint of citrus almost like an Italian version of ceviche. Our primo (shared) was wonderful: porcini mushrooms on roasted potatoes. What great taste from two simple ingredients. The secondo (also shared) was salmon coated in sliced almonds and a wonderful lemony sauce. Quite simply it was perfect. We had a terrific white wine that might have been a vermentino. Angelo didn't have biscotti with vino santo so he suggested sbrisolona -- another kind of dessert biscuit. -- that seemed to be homemade -- and a digestivo. In between all of this were wonderful amuse bouche. Here's what I'd like you to know: this was a wonderful, elegant meal served by a very professional waiter in beautiful surroundings. Al Mercante provided a delightful meal on our last evening in Milan.

Food - I don't think it could have been better. Excellent temperature and preparation. Fresh and…read moredelicious. The shrimp ceviche was perfectly acidic and chilled to perfection. The sea bass was light and flaky. Not overly seasoned or sauced. Service - Really amazing. I watched the staff interact and it was flawless. The manger was running a tight ship. Ambiance - Very chill and not a bit pretentious. It was a relaxed and perfect place for lunch after walking for 2-3 hours. I will return on my next trip to Milan.

Fushbar de Milan - walked 15 minutes from Duomo. I had it marked on my Yelp page to visit and here…read morewe are. Not too many seafood restaurants and this place fit the bill. Thanks Yelpies for the nice photos. We opted to sit at the patio by the street. They made it little better by putting a facade between the street and the sidewalk. No smokers but that didn't last long. In Italy, outside seating means someone will be smoking next to you. Guaranteed. When we got here, thr waiter started shaking his head when I said no reservation. After conferring with another waiter, we got seated and things started rolling. Bread was brought out and asked for bottled water. To my surprise, cuperto was free and Pellagrino was only €3.50 Chilled vino bianco was delicious with the two items we shared. I got the grilled octopus served on top of the mashed potatoes. (POLPO CROCCANTE Purè, pomodorini semi dry, paté di olive nere) It was a large serving and grilled to perfection. The fish soup (ZUPPA DI PESCE Pomodoro, calamari, polipetti, seppie, gamberi, cozze, vongole, crostini di pane) had flavor that I wasn't use to. Salty, thick soup base? Definitely better to dip with scarpetta. Wasn't happy that one clam and one mussels didn't open up. Our waiter were on top of everything till we were ready to go. Guy next to us rolled a cigarette and started smoking and I was ready to roll out of there. Took while to get the bill after repeatedly asking for it. Overall, we only scratched the surface and love to come back and spend exploring other items like raw fish platers. Inside!

As you do in Milan, we went shopping and after a long day wanted a good dinner. We went soon after…read morethey opened and it was empty. They warmly greeted us and they seamlessly switched to excellent English. We ordered Risotto with Osso Bucco, Milanese Veal, and a pear in wine for dessert. The dinner Was good and the dessert was fantastic! I don't think we'd return. But it's great to try this restaurant at least once.

Amazing food and service! This was our last meal in Italy before returning home from our honeymoon,…read moreand it definitely was a great send off. The seafood was incredibly fresh. Our waiter recommended a great bottle of white wine to pair with our meal. So glad we got to try this restaurant. If we're ever back in Milan, I would certainly go back!

Authentic surprise find in an otherwise rather tourist area. Lovely, quiet outdoor courtyard…read moreseating... that we reluctantly traded for an indoor table after the mosquitos became annoying. Friendly service and excellent food. This was our first meal in Italy and one of our favorites on the entire trip: Grilled Lettuce, purple Risotto with shrimp and Fusilli.

Thank you Yelpers for the recommendation I was in the hood , during lunchtime, I had an amazing…read moreexperience. I sat in the inner garden because it was too hot outside to sit by the canal. Magical , scent of jasmine ( end of season not to overpowering ) birds singing - I had the goose with the vanilla mashed potatoes- amazing. The staff were exceptional. I also had a dessert the Pavlova. I had a cocktail , a margarita that was exceptional. Just go you wanna regret it

Great food, great service. It feels like you're visiting a "neighborhood " place. We've been there…read more3 or 4 times now and will definitely return.

The food was incredible. We had the appetizer tasting menu, the homemade pasta with anchovies,…read morecapers, olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella, and the pork chop with pear and cheese. When we asked the owner to recommend a bottle of wine, his suggestion was perfect and one of the least expensive options (how thoughtful!). This felt like an authentic Italian experience and we look forward to coming back.

Really awful food. The fried fish was just off, seemed frozen. The vegetable dish we got was oil…read morelogged and breaded, tasted like it had been warmed up. Barely ate.

This was my first meal of the day and I was hungry. I slept in as the heat and constant walking…read morearound has worn me down. I was super excited to see that there was oysters on the menu, but they would not grill them. I settled with the burger and it was ok. Like I said I was hungry and ready to get on with my day. It was filling and the staff was friendly.

We dined here last week while in Milan and staying nearby. It was superb! We started with frito…read moremisto and a shaved fennel salad. I then had the most delicious gnocchi with eggplant and calamari along with a glass of red wine from the owners' vineyards. My friend had the risotto Milanese. It was a wonderful way to start our visit to Italy! I had seen an earlier review mention the saltiness of the dishes, and noticed that the food was generously salted, however, we found it just fine.

Spaghetti with stracciatella cheese and tomatoes are so delicious!!! Tiramisu and grandma's cake…read morewere so good too! Highly recommended!!!

I come here every time I visit Milan. Any other pasta place does not compare to the flavors of…read moreNoblesse Oblige. It is a family owned establishment so it feels very cozy. The service is very good and the pasta comes out quick and is made with love!

Simply a wonderful family-run restaurant with exceptional food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere…read more They were able to easily accommodate our party of 12 for dinner (around 7:30PM). Each dish is handcrafted, noting that the chef/owner Paul's mother and father specially make several dishes including the delicious Tiramisu and Limoncello. There is a clear attention to detail and quality in all the food they make and serve. Our group left with our stomachs and hearts full -- highest of recommendation for this incredible spot. The Chef/Owner also has a cooking channel on YouTube! @PaulKler72