- Locale Destination - It's on Via Ascanio Sforza and Via…read moreGiuseppe lagrange in Milan, Italy. I walked straight up from Milan central station to come to this - while passing cathedrals and all, you can come here (4 mile walk). Try not to pass by. Sign isn't too obvious. Ambiance: very casual. Both inside and outside. Menu: short and sweet. English is ok! Service: minimal, but chef brought my pasta! - Gluttony Expedition - Lunch half & half ravioli: Lemon & saffron ravioli (yellow) was very light and gentle fragrance. spinach one was light and tasty. Both a bit harder than I'd like but cooked well. Very tasty and big portion for me. - Conqueror's Deduction - 4.5 stars. I walked all the way from Milan central station for this! Very homey yet tasty fresh pasta! The looks are a bit unassuming, but they do offer great pasta!

I found this hidden gem on Yelp when I was looking for a quick bite before my Last Supper…read morereservation. We walked up to this tiny location to find one table for two available. We were provided menus that were quite simple. Two types of pasta were available (long or short) and they were able to be prepared a few different ways. I had the long pasta which resembled Alfredo noodles with black pepper and parmesan cheese. The dish was simple and the pasta was fresh. They offer a short list of beer and wine to compliment the pasta. During my time there I saw many people attempting to get in but the place was full. Several parties waited to get a seat. The service was good, the food came out quick and was exactly what I needed before my reservation. The food was also inexpensive. I noticed a disclaimer when I exited that this location is "not a restaurant" but serves a sampling of a larger restaurant. 4.5 stars!

Wow! Walked past this place and turned around because we knew it would be delicious. We weren't…read morewrong. SO many options, any pasta/sauce you could imagine. The service was just as great. Gentleman working did his best to help communicate menu options (English/Italian) and offered us a seat while we waited. We've been in Italy two weeks- this was the best pasta we've had. We got two more to go. I will dream of this place for weeks to come!!

Very interesting place. It's more a place for a fast eating - so not very restauranty more bistro…read morevibes. However, the selection of sauces and pasta is exceptional! Staff is super kind and friendly as well. I'd recommend choosing the sauce first and then asking for advice what pasta to match. 10/10 recommend!

Before i came in, a bit of hesitation. It felt like the italian take away with low cost food…read more However, locals know better. It is a good price for local dishes (not pizza). Selection of meals is limited. What i liked: -affordable quality food -quick service Tip: To get food order first what you like at the teller. You will then pay and get a number. And, in less than 5 minutes you most likely have food.

The food is absolutely fabulous! When I couldn't eat one of the things on the menus because of an…read moreallergy, they remade it with something they had never made it. It was outstanding! Ricotta, ravioli with pesto. Followed by an amazing glass of wine and simple focaccia bread! My sister and I both loved it.

*Reviewing for us picky Americans abroad*…read more 10/10 would recommend! The carbonara was fantastic, the pizza (forgot the name) white sauce, caramelized onions, some type of pancetta, gnocchi was quite good as well. Service also excellent.

The pasta tasted fresh and homeade!! Amazing quality and not too expensive at all. I loved itread more

Casual setting, amazing food. Dietro l'angolo is probably a unique set up for many Americans, so…read morelet me try and get you on the right track. Dietro is both a restaurant and a deli of sorts, and you order at the counter (the food will be brought to you, but they'll give you your beer or wine straight away at the counter). They have several fresh pastas available every day (check the sign on the wall for your options) and you can pick what type of sauce you'd like to pair with the noodle. You can also order whatever side dishes they've got in the case to go with your meal (see my lunch photo), so if you want a bit of pasta with some veg, go ahead and order it! They'll get everything hot and delicious and bring it out for you. Gippy, who runs the place with his brother, is incredibly gregarious and great for a conversation if you speak Italian. And if not, at least great for a few words of exchange. There's both outdoor and indoor seating (mind that the tables are for groups only, and there are communal benches for singles or doubles) available.

I am a Director of an upscale travel agency, I have traveled extensively since the age of 12, and I…read moreconsider myself a demanding consumer. And yet I don't think I can add to the countless 5-star reviews that the extraordinary Denise and her exceptional staff have earned at this renovated castle. The renovation retained all the ambience of a 900-year-old castle while adding the amenities essential to a luxurious stay. However, it is the services that make the difference here. The daily itinerary is carefully planned by people who know the wineries, restaurants, and experiences like cooking classes intimately. And everyone is courteous, happy, and well trained, carefully attending to every detail of the property and services. Yet most mind-blowing is the dinner. For whatever reason, the restaurant doesn't get the one or likely two Michelin stars that I know it deserves. The menu is based on regional ingredients but uses Denise's expertise and creativity that I couldn't find at any of the many other tradition-bound restaurants we tried while in Barolo and its neighbors. I have read several reviews that rate a dinner at the Costello the best of their entire trip to Italy. So stop reading. Make your reservations!

We found this gem online while looking for a place to stay during a 4-day visit to Piemonte for…read morewine tasting. Located in the tiny residential village of Sinio its a little island by itself up on a breezy hilltop. Since this is a restored castle dating from the 12th century the stone walls are thick and windows are tiny to keep out medieval marauders and the rooms are all unique. We stayed in room 7 on the 1st (2nd the way we count) floor at the end of the hall featuring a large bedroom and sitting area that was a few steps below the hallway. It also had two small twin beds in a loft above so this room would be a good choice for family groups. The staff opened the wrought iron gate and greeted us at the top of the drive along with the owner. While the owner, Denise (who is American) checked us in and provided an extensive orientation while we sipped prosecco, the luggage was taken off to our room. One of the features of the property is an immaculately landscaped courtyard bespectacled with colorful blooms-an oasis of tranquility and beauty in an otherwise unremarkable village. The hotel also has an amazing restaurant open only to guests and we opted to try it our first night-oh my God! It turns out Denise is also the executive chef-perhaps her primary love-and we enjoyed a memorable 2-hour meal seated in the open-air Terrace tasting exquisite delights. We started by sharing the "into the garden pasta"-handmade ravioli artfully displayed with bits of shaved garden vegetables and herbs followed by a most delicious sole perfectly crispy on the edges and succulent with al dente vegetables and a beautiful sauce of lemon and passion fruit. Words just cannot describe how good this restaurant's food was. In fact, the dining is reason enough alone to stay here for anyone who enjoys the culinary experience of a master chef. We followed the meal with a decadent chocolate and cherry mouse cake that was the perfect finale to a beautiful evening. All in all a nice place to stay Positives: -great staff -unique, comfortable and quiet rooms with great AC -great restaurant - fantastic dinner Challenges: -tiny shower in our room (loft suite)-size of old time phone booth -breakfast NOT included and at 14€ per person per day it adds up -onerous cancellation policy (perhaps they've had an issue once people arrive to this small isolated town) -location a bit off the beaten path and very few other places to eat in tiny village-one pizzeria nearby that was nice

We stopped in here on a Sunday and sat right down in an outdoor seat. We are on a road trip around…read moreItaly and decided to stop and rest for lunch. Very friendly, nice, our waitress spoke some English so we had an easy time ordering. We really enjoyed our lunch, there was a sport festival going on in the piazza so it was a fun atmosphere of families and children. The house red wine was really good. A nice restaurant in a nice town. Unfortunately they only make pizza in the evening and their pizza menu looked amazing!