This place does classic Italian food. Pizza, pasta, and risotto are the primary menu categories,…read morethough they also have calzones and some meat dishes. They have seafood and vegetarian options of all the classics. Four cheese gnocchi is my favorite pasta dish here. The tagliatelle with ragu is ok, and their carbonara is popular and beloved, even if it's very heavy. Their gnocchi is very soft, but all other pasta is definitely al dente. A margarita pizza is only €4,50 and I think you can get two meals out of it. The calzones are also huge, especially for only €6. It might not be mind-blowing pizza, but it's good stuff. They have a lot of different combinations of toppings, even if they don't serve (my favorite) pineapple on pizza. Taking pizza or a calzone to go is also a nice move for a quick dinner. A standard size water bottle is €1,50. Individual prices of meals typically range from 6-12 euros. They also have wine and will split the cost of a bottle among a group. The staff are hit and miss for niceness. Try to speak Italian and it will be appreciated. Also, pay attention to prices and remember what you ordered. You go up to the counter at the end of the meal to pay, and they expect you to know what you ordered. They also don't have takeaway boxes. If you can't finish your plate, they might encourage/shame you about eating more. Maybe it's an Italian thing?

- 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!

Did everyone who gave this 5 stars even go here? We ordered pasta and bread and were doubly let…read moredown. The bread was hard and the pasta was very very clearly just barilla pasta boiled quickly in the back with some tasteless sauce (maybe from a can?)

Get there early before it opens! That's the best advice that I can give anyone. We arrived 15…read moreminutes before it opened and there was already a huge line of people. If you're not lucky enough to get in on the first seating, leave your name and be sure to stick around. If someone finishes early and a table opens up, most people have already given up or come back too late, which means you can get the next available spot. As for the food, it's cheap and delicious. It may take a little for the food to come out, but it's worth the wait. The waitress was extremely helpful translating the whole menu since it was all in Italian. Definitely a local spot, be sure to give it a try!

The hidden gem of Milano! Amazing Ossobuco! The owner and his wife were very accommodating of me…read morebeing a non-Italian English speaker. The wine recommendation was excellent. Another bonus was all the Ferrari memorabilia throughout the restaurant! La Carbonella will be my first stop for a meal next time in Milan. Grazie Mille!!!

Thoroughly enjoyed my meal. If you want an authentic experience, come and support this local…read morerestaurant. They have amazing photos on the wall with former Ferrari drivers. The owners are a cute old couple that really care about your experience. It was refreshing to experience something like this being in such a hustle and bustle city like Milan.