Wow, Il Tempio d'Oro is missing an English review. How comes?…read more This is one of the "secret" places of the Milanese "Aperitivo" (happy hour), the pre-dinner drink which comes with a buffet dinner of its own :-) The offering of Il Tempio d'Oro during their happy hour is quite good and extensive, can happily substitute dinner, and the drinks and beers are all good and not terribly expensive. Outside buffet hours, the menu is still very good, but not that cheap. The place is very informal/"alternative" style, and can accomodate groups, maybe not extremely large ones. Pets are welcome :-)

We stopped in here on a Saturday night for the infamous "apertivo."…read more This is a no frills place, with lots of tables crammed too close together. I felt like we were packed in like sardines - it was impossible to get to our table or for the servers to get through. The service was also very slow. It was fairly busy because of the apertivo hours, but there were at least 4 servers, and considering the size of the place, it shouldn't have taken as long as it did for service. We had to flag someone down to order because nobody ever came to help us. Anyhow, this is definitely a great spot for apertivo. If you aren't sure what that is - it's like happy hour, except you get food along with your drink purchase. Prices were reasonable - I had the largest Hoegaarden I've ever seen and it was only 6 euros. They set up a pretty sizeable buffet, which you are free to enjoy as many times as you'd like. The food was pretty good and it was a decent selection. If you are in the area, it's definitely worth checking out!

We make sure we come here every time we visit Milan, multiple times per visit! Everything we tried…read morehere was just amazing! I particularly recommend the Khorassan wheat spaghetti with cherry tomatoes; they prepare it table side in a giant Parmesan wheel, it's truly amazing. I also love the Tagliolini with clams and spicy salami; a slightly spicy dish, which is not very common in Italian cuisine, another life changing dish!

Wow. Just wow. Best spaghetti ever. It was prepared right at our table in a huge cheese wheel with…read morebasil, cherry tomatoes and was so rich and delicious! Had their house red (medium finish), Dieci Monferrato Rosso, for about 10euro - you cannot beat this. Guests drank the whole bottle and literally ran a marathon the next day. This was delicious with our pasta and would go perfectly with any meats. Amazing and perfect meal in Milan! The service was impeccable and staff was super kind.

Italian lunch spot for local Italians working nearby. It is a cafeteria place where we had to get a…read moretray and pick out food on our own and place them on the tray then go to the cashier to pay. Saw many local Italian workers come in for lunch during their lunch time. I got three entree plate which was only EUR8.90. Had pasta, zucchini and chicken drum stick. Drum sticks were one of the best food that I had during my one week trip in Italy! Definitely worth every penny! Pasta was also good and with just a bottle of water added, total came out to EUR10.90!!! I love local spots like this, not touristy at all but did see some tourists like us but overall, if feeling like to get away from the touristy vibes, this is the spot!

Came here for breakfast. The staff is a mix of helpful and surly. It's advertised outside as a…read morebuffet but during breakfast it's just a quick serve spot, nothing too special. On the other hand it's probably the place to go for an economical breakfast with a wide selection this close to the train station!

The best frutti di mare we have ever had! We frequent Italy and have eaten seafood all over the…read morecountry including coastal areas, but this seafood in the North, nowhere near the coast was just as fresh! We sat outside but noticed the inside had a great ambiance with a Mediterranean vibe and soft lighting.

Amalfitana was a delicious restaurant! This was right around the corner from our Airbnb. It is a…read moresmaller place a whole in the wall. The prices were very reasonable! We had quite a few things; calbonara, gnocchi, fettuccine, clam pasta, sea food, a few other things I can't remember the name to but it was all very good! I highly recommend it. Our group did not speak much Italian and they don't speak English therefore it's best to use a translator or point at things. Other than that the service was good and authentic.

From the owner: Alimentarsi bene significa volersi bene perchè il cibo è il miglior alleato della…read more salute. ÀMATI! lo sa e ti propone un nuovo modo di prendersi cura. Grazie alla consolidata esperienza medico-scientifco alle nostre spalle e alla creatività dei nostri Chef, abbiamo creato un nuovo tipo di cucina: piatti gustosi, sani e funzionali. La scelta è suddivisa in 5 percorsi: DETOX (per disintossicarsi), SLIM (per restare in forma), DRAIN (per sgonfiarsi), ENERGY (per un un pieno di energie fisiche), BRAIN (per migliorare la concentrazione)

We came here for dinner on our first night in Milan. It was about a 7 minute walk from our hotel…read moreand had a nice view of the Duomo. Downstairs hosts a plethora of wines and upstairs is where you eat. We wanted to sit by the window so we can admire the Duomo but the sun was glaring in our eyes so we sat somewhere else. We started off our meal with anchovies swimming in olive oil that paired perfectly with buttered bread. My main dish was the saffron risotto and Ossobucco ( a Milanese staple). The veal was so soft that it melted right in my mouth. My brother ordered the Mezze Maniche alla carbonara with black truffles. Are there better restaurants in nearby? Absolutely!! But this wasn't bad for our first meal in Milan.

We enjoyed a group lunch at Signorvino adjacent to Duomo de Milan after a private tour of the…read morecathedral. The food and service were good, and the wine selection was very good. The second floor provided a more quiet setting than the first floor, which is really more part of the outside sidewalk seating... nice people watching, but very noisy! LOL The pre-set menu we had included a meat and appetizer tray, pasta, chicken cutlet, dessert and cappuccino ... we returned to the restaurant a second time for a quick bite when back in Milan before our trip home. The menu is a bit limited, so we settled for a small meat/cheese tray. Great location at this spot. For a chain restaurant, the fare is good! Cute plates too! Recommend Signorvino.

Not traditional Italian. The rabbit is amazing! Great wine selection with a warm atmosphere.read more

Late night adventure. Oh I'm glad I went. A smokey dark small place that fills up fast on weekends…read more Make reservations. Romantic and cool place. I went on a rainy Monday night with no reservations, no problem. They are wine experts. Menu is simple short but not on taste. Had their terrine then moved on to filet that was sous vided. Absolutely melted in my mouth. Was going to have A glass of wine, which turned into 2, and ended up purchasing a bottle to take home. 5***** wish I had bought more to bring back home to SD, not avail here, so sad, it's already gone. Oh side note, they had GF bread for my Terrine, bonus!!!

This review is for my experience with a Deliveroo order, and I suppose a fresh take since the…read moreprevious reviews are a couple of years old! My best friend has Lebanese roots and Medditeranean cuisine is my absolute favorite. So I'm picky in this regard! I ordered the vegan platter which came with a lot of varies small plates with various textures. All the classics - salad with tahini dressing, hummus, babaganoush, grape leaf roll (just one lol) as well as some other dishes like green beans and eggplant in stewed tomato, and some fritters that were not exactly falafel. I think they were made with corn meal... that's not falafel lol. They still tasted delicious! There was also a little fried spinach snack and roasted potatoes. When I shared the pics with my friend, she immediately said why do they have potatoes that's not classic Lebanese, haha! Ethnic cuisine in Milan is okay. A lot of times the spice profile is toned down a lot ( I assume because that's what North Italians are used to) but Beirut's offerings are still quite delicious! If you're feeling super hungry after a long work day and craving various textures and flavors, do what I did and get yourself the vegan platter delivered to home!

Best Lebanese in town. As soon as we arrived we were greeted by warm and friendly staff & owner…read more Place is quite small and packed with customers, reservation required. Cold mezé tajin was the best ever tried, chickpeas, lemon juice, onions, garlic & cilantro: this was my absolutely favorite dish. Warm mezé falafel, never had them so crunchy outside and moist inside. Warm pita bread made upon demand in a wooden oven. I tried the sambusik but will not order again, the filling of meat and onions was excellent but pasty outside was too thick. Lots of vegetarian dishes, all very tasty. The Dolce Neve dessert is similar to panna cotta from Piedmont but the rose water and pistachios gave it a different twist. I still prefer panna cotta. A very filling and satisfying meal priced at 20 bucks each. Great value for money. Strongly advised.