This place is criminally underrated imo because this was by far our favorite meal in all of Italy…read moreacross Rome, Florence, and Milan. We wandered over to this spot as an easy walk from our hotel without a reservation and were lucky to snag table. The back patio is gorgeous and the ambience is incredible. Cozy, green, bright, inviting. Foodwise we did a shared cheese plate, my husband had the osso bucco, and I had the eggplant gnocchi. The cheese plate was SO GOOD. Like each bite was delicious and we literally fought over the last few cheeses left on the plate. My husband demolished his osso bucco and I adored the eggplant gnocchi. So so so tasty and I would absolutely get it again. Service was friendly and drinks were delicious; the desserts definitely did not pale in comparison either. I had the chocolate cake which was delectable. I would put this on your "must try, must eat at" list and definitely swing by if you are in Milan. This will be our go to, never skip spot from here on out and we are absolutely planning on grabbing a reservation next time to make sure we can dine here.

I made our dinner reservation (a must!) at the recommendation by 2 different friends and I was so…read morehappy that I did. First of all, the waitstaff were very professional and courteous. They served us a basket of bread with pate. Then they served us from the chef a couple of slices of mortadella. My husband and I shared some salad. He then have a veal cutlet and I had osso buco with risotto Milanese. Both dishes were so delicious. While my husband then had ice cream with berries, they gave me a plate of assorted cookies with my coffee. What an experience!

One of the best meals I had in all of Italy. Authentic delicious Milanese cuisine with very…read morefriendly service. Veal Ossobuco with Milanese Risotto (€32) - On the pricey side, but so good. The veal was so incredibly tender and the risotto was in a delicious creamy sauce which I had never had with risotto before. Tagliolini con Porcini (€18) - Very solid quality pasta with truffle and mushrooms. Cannoli (€8) - A very interesting deconstructed cannoli. Unique presentation with yummy ingredients. Panna Cotta (€8) - A tasty classic. The staff were all super friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a pretty big seating area and while it was empty when we arrived around 7:15pm, it definitely filled up later in the night. Overall, highly recommend La Vecchia Lira to anyone looking for top notch Milanese food in Milan.

Good food. Terrible, arrogant waiter!! And poor service and attention. Had to ask for plates,…read moreoil. Not once but multiple times.

Simply amazing, authentic Italian food! The owner/cook is from Sicily and is just superb. He also…read morehas a little dog named Maya who is super friendly. Food is to die for, meats are perfectly prepared, pasta is homemade, and I've never had lasagna that tasted so good. If you are ever in Milan you must try this place!

Our last night in Milan we went to this fine establishment. It serves many types of meats,…read moreincluding wild boar. A basket of breads and a bowl of olives were served to us by our waiter, Fabio. I asked his recommendation for a nice red wine that was smooth. He chose a delicious wine, perfect for the main dish beef I planned to order. My husband ordered a wonderful fizzy water that we hope we can find at home. I am celiac, so no bread for me. However, my husband said the pillowy focaccia was his favorite out of the selections in the basket. Let me tell you about the olives: they were the best green olives I have ever had, popping with garlic flavor, and their texture was perfect. They tasted home-made to me! We started the meal with a selection of cheeses which came with a pot of honey and a pot of a caramelized red onion-reduced in red wine and sweetened with a little sugar. The onion condiment was divine. It was best when topped on the truffle cheese. Main courses arrived later. My steak fillet was the softest beef I have ever eaten. In fact, it was truly the best steak I have ever eaten. Cooked to perfection! My husband ordered the sea bass and grilled veggies. We split the veggies. For dessert my husband selected a flan-like dessert that was smooth and silky while I chose a green apple sorbet that had a French Norman brandy (Calvados) on top. This was a sensational pop of flavors. Ending the meal with coffee, we promised ourselves to return on our next trip to Milano. Thank Fabio for excellent service and for making our last dinner in Milan a meal to remember!

I can't believe I've never reviewed. Been coming here every year for at least a decade. Always in a…read moregroup. We share a few pastas to start. Depending on what I've eaten that week, I have either the branzino or loupe de mer Fabulous

Very good overall - the ravioli w pear was excellent , the Gorgonzola polenta was yummy and big ,…read morethe orecata pasta w meatballs was very good , cheeseboard was very good and generous . The pumpkin ravioli were also fantastic . A great experience overall !

A hidden gem, recommended by my daughter. All the staff are most accommodating in a pleasant…read moreenvironment. A great selection of wines, but also check their specials for just a glass. Had the Iberian pork (schnitzel) and risotto which were huge in portions and quite tasty. The rolls were just as good. You will need to accept the graphics of nudes on the walls, but hey this is Italy!

We saw the TripAdvisor reviews and decided to try this place on a Saturday at 7:30pm. No…read morereservation needed. The friendly owner, despite speaking little English, was very helpful in recommending dishes. Some dishes on the menu had English translations. After 8:30pm, more customers started trickling in. The homemade ravioli was the highlight of the meal. Pasta is al dente and perfectly tossed in tomato sauce. The most expensive item we ordered was the Fiorentina steak. At over 40 euros, the dish fed 3 people. Meat was tender but we liked the pasta dishes more. Overall, authentic food, friendly owner, and family atmosphere make this a good choice for a down-to-earth dining experience.

Recommended by our hotel, we tried this authentic Italian restaurant away from the crowds. What a…read morepleasant surprise. Friendly staff and chef, with only one speaking some broken English. They were very attentive and made it a fun experience. We appreciated the fresh ingredients and homemade dishes. I enjoyed the Gnocchi, one of their specialties and the best I've ever had. For dessert, the mint mouse was light, fluffy and very tasty. I would certainly recommend Trattoria Rondine when in Milan for some real Italian delights.

Exceptional food. Exceptional service. Saffron risotto is to die for. Top tier ambiance with classy…read moredecor once you enter and a high end feel to what they do. Would definitely be visiting again.

I would have given this a 5 start if the service was better. I told the staff we didn't have a…read morereservation and they sat us right beside what seemed to be a taxi drop off, stating this was the only spot available. 5 minutes later, another customer told the hostess he did not have a reservation, and she seated him on the patio without issue. I found this odd. It took a while for the staff to take our order. Food was good and worth it for the price. I ordered the veal pasta with truffle - it was very good.

Lots of Michelin star stickers on the front door…read more Playlist music is bomb. Upbeat faster beat of love songs that are usually slower Bread they give you was the most moist I ever had. Airy and light. Serving sizes small. Linguine alla marzamarota: 4/5 flavorful! Fish roe was salty and good. Pasta chi sardi a parlermitana: 3/5 a little fishy, lemony, and herbally. Spaghetti con i ricci di mare: 1/5 flavorless. Smallest serving size probably because there was uni in it. Cannoli: 5/5 subtle sweetness and crunchy.

Having the best pasta I've ever had! (Rigth now) Started of…read morewith the calamari - perfectly cooked served with citrus fruits. Then the pasta alla norma, and the ricotta is so amazing, I had to close my eyes to really take in the flavour. Again, perfection