Five full stars, I fell in love with this place!…read more Really cool and cozy place, almost unnoticeable if you just walk by. If you come for the aperitivo, you don't get the usual buffet: they serve a couple of dishes per person instead. And, boy, they are good! Cheese with honey, tarts, ham, mini-burgers, mini-meatballs, cous cous, mashed pumpkin... Name one tasty thing and you have it there! And just when you start thinking that some pastry would be nice, there you go, a delicious slice of chocolate cake materializes in front of you! Now, as if it wasn't enough, a special mention goes to the cocktails. Very few, but very thoroughly made, with a crazy attention to details and presentation. If are you like me and enjoy having the aperitivo with something wine-like but stronger, don't think twice and get the Maffei 75: prosecco, gin and lemon, it's really as good as it gets! I'm coming back here as soon as I can!

The words of love I have for this small, home-owned bar on the outskirts of Milan could not begin…read moreto explain one of the most amazing experiences I had in Italy. After reading the review of a fellow Yelper, my date, and I made a reservation at this bar for Aperitivo, the happy hour of Italy. New to the scene, the general concept being, you buy/order a drink, and you get complimentary snack, food, munchies, etc. Reservations - easily made on yelp. We made our reservation early, and got there 20 minutes late, not realizing how far the walk was from the train station to Prog, halfway there we almost gave up, but glad we didn't (only because it was cold). After getting there, we received a warm welcome, and they seated us immediately. We ordered our first round of drinks, and although I do not remember the names of the drinks, they were, by no exaggeration, the BEST COCKTAILS I HAVE EVER HAD. Presentation was a 5, taste was a 5, and the time taken to make each cocktail was nothing short of a masterpiece. The bartender was such a sweetheart, and it was amazing to watch him make his art! Aperitivo: TO DIE FOR. It was dissimilar to other aperitivos I have come across, in that it was basically like a 3 course meal = so AMAZING. We got some chips first, then a plate of assorted cheeses, assorted tuna appetizers, and a ham like tostada with dipping sauces that were interestingly complimentary. Second we got the 'main course' - which was little mini burgers, with a side of mashed sweet potatoes, cornbread and potatoes. My date is a pescatarian, and the wonderful lady was more than helpful, and offered him a fish main dish instead of the mini-burgers. He was delighted, and I was so happy that they were so accommodating. Lastly, a chocolate crumble cake for dessert, which was mouth-watering, but we were so full, we couldn't even finish it! Halfway through the main course we ordered more drinks, two lychee flavored drinks that were delicious as well! (You can see all the pictures below of our fantabulous meal). Note: All the food is homemade so it was delicious! Originally we had plans to go 'Aperitivo hopping' - but this was our first and last stop, and it was thoroughly amazing! The food, the drinks, and the service was impeccable from top to bottom. I cannot recommend this wonderful little cocktail bar enough! Don't miss it! Tip: If you check in on Yelp, you get 20% off! Normally drinks are 10Euro, but we got them for 8! Where else can you get a full 3 course meal, and 4 drinks for 24 Euro!

Would not go back. Had 2 glasses of Prosecco and an order of 6 tartines. Was charged 30 euro and no…read moreitemized receipt was given. Pretty sure I was over charged. This was the only time on my 3.5 week trip I wasn't given an itemized receipt. If I wasn't ripped off, the place is still a rip off. The tartines look pretty but barely have any toppings compared to the amount of bland bread they're put on. It's like sushi at an all you can eat place where they put the thinnest slice of fish possible on okay rice to make it look pretty, but there's barely any substance. The only customers there were tourists. Locals seem to know better.

With so many inviting locations and antipasti/apertivo to choose from in cosmopolitan Milan, La…read moreTartina is ok but not a destination. I'd try any of the more mainstreet locations; the food was fine but not memorable.

Super cool fusion concept. The graffiti, the lights and big chandelier at the bar. The cozy modern…read moredining room makes it unique. The food is great. The drinks can keep you there all night. Good service. Professional bartender. If you travel you know what a good spot is like.

From the owner: Shimokita arrives at Via Archimede - Porta Venezia area - among the captivating and trendy Milanese…read morelocals managed by Luca Guelfi. Forget about Zen music, veiled curtains and water flowers. Shimokita takes us to a Tokyo a lot more street, chaotic, pop. The name in fact refers to the hipster area of the capital, Shimokitawa. Little known by tourists, it is a labyrinth of small roads in constant evolution, a forge of innovative ideas, art and fashion.

One of the stops on our food tour, this butcher in the Mercato Comunale has some interesting and…read moretasty stuff. What's interesting about this butcher from others is that they can cook your meat for you if that's what you want. How neat is that! La Polpetta Della Nonna was amazing. Basically, a meatball but coated in I don't know what and then fried. Delicious on the inside and the outside. Available cooked or for take away. Yum! The "meat on a stick" turned out to be lamb in a subtle seasoning. I don't know what they call it - just show them the picture and tell them that's what you want. Delicious! [Review 10676 overall, 444 of 2019.]

Great burgers (better, LA SVIZZERA) and selection of typical italian street foods. Sublime meat…read morequality, little bit overpriced.

Small portions, not a great variety and a bit pricey. Was disappointed with this one.read more

Cute little place on a relatively quiet street, good for drinks and small food!…read more They have indoor and outdoor seating, and a nice atmosphere inside

Wonderful place to be and to eat and drink in Milano ! We really enjoyed the moment with the…read moresmiling waiter, he speaks english so it was easy to communicate. We ate the best aperitivo ever for 8€ per person (choice with dozens of cocktails, home made from a barman ;) ). I chose a Cosmopolitan Cocktail for 8€ and all drinks are prepared just in front of you. It is really professional and you just want to order another drink to see it again :P Then when the slate of aperitivo arrived.... Mamamiaaaaa it was delicious. Of course I ate everything, because it was the most tasty aperitivo I had from the whole Milano (Mouss of lentil with bacon inside, toast of salmon and Philadelphia, toast of tomatoes, olive mash, salad with parmeggiano...) ! And therefore I took another plate of aperitivo ... For free :) I also wanted to taste an Italian dessert, the waiter again gave us advice to choose the one we wanted : either chocolate - sacher- or hazelnuts for 3.80€...) It is a really new restaurant (open since one month), with Take Away system and open from 7am to 11pm ! They offer brunch for 15€ I Guess, antipasti for 4€.... I really recommand you to go there :) besides, toilets are clean, music was great but not too loud, and it was my best moment shared in Milano :) just enjoy and "just love" the moment there !