We've now eaten here 4 times. Twice was nearly 3 years ago (July 2022) and it was so memorable we…read moredecided to go again on our first night back in Milan in May 2026 and then repeated here the following night. The restaurant is on a side street near the busy (with tourists from every corner of the globe) Duomo area. It is easy to find. It has a charming decor (though it is a bit darker and more romantically appointed than other area restaurants, as well as having an underground and almost bordello vibe). It is also larger than it might appear, as there are both ground floor, as well as a lower eating area seemingly for larger groups, as well as used during busier times. We have only eaten on the ground floor level. The menu offers ample variety, but is not what one would term extensive. It tends upscale, though not extremely costly (arguably average to slightly above average fine restaurant prices), but portions are on the smaller side. They have a specialty in dishes augmented and emphasizing the use of truffles, of which we have sampled several times. Over the course of our several meals we've had every pasta and risotto offered with truffle shavings. Of the appetizers we can recommend the meatballs, which are delicate and small, the bacon wrapped shrimp, and the octopus. Their desserts are also not the run of the mill and warrant tastings. All and all, we will always repeat here when in Milan. Frankly, though their Yelp average score is pretty good, we were surprised they do not have a higher Yelp average score.

WOW! I loved my experience at Valentino Legend! Easy to make a reservation, then immediately seated…read moreupon arrival. The plan feels elegant and has a calming ambiance. It is spotless elegance, superb professional, and friendly service. Huge value as prices as on point for the portion size but above all the flavor and sofistication of entrées and whole menu you get. If I lived here, I'd be here every week!

The food was amazing. Spaghetti arrabbiata, spicy enough to make you sniffle while still able to…read moretaste how great it is. Foresta pizza with mushrooms, I was very surprised how delicious it was because it did not look like it was going to taste good. For dessert pistachio chocolate cake and a cup of lemon, cream, & sponge cake; they were divine. We were surrounded by locals who were warm and inviting. We ended the evening with some shots of limoncello.

Best food around. Outstanding hospitality! We told the owner to recommend dishes and he said, just…read moretell me what you like and I'll custom make a menu for you. Every single option was very delicious! 4 different pasta dishes, fried fish, risotto, veal, an array of deserts, a half a foot tall Sunday for my son, drinks, coffee.... We will come back for dinner but for a much lighter option, we ate way too much at lunch. Thank you Massimo!!!

3.5 Stars. By the…read moreend of my long trip I gave my son in law the choirs of picking restaurants....meh. Don't get me wrong my Veal Milanese was excellent but most other dishes were lackluster and so so. The laughable moment was the aforementioned son in law ordering a taco as an appetizer....this is Italy....shaking my head. I would not recommend this place as Milan has amazing restaurants and this aint one of them

Had a decent meal at Nabucco. Tried the veal, linguine with clams and the burrata. Overall the…read moredishes were tasty and the service was good. Prices were reasonable but it is a small restaurant. Ambiance was pleasant and we enjoyed the meal.

We came here as a group for our farewell dinner. The location is conveniently located within a few…read moreminutes from our hotel. The decor is warm and luxury. The service was welcoming. We had pizza for our anti pasta, roasted eggplant for our first course, then a creamy cheese pasta as our second course. The food tastes good. For dessert, we had the chocolate lava cake à la mode to wrap up the meal. All is good.

The restaurant is typical small Italian feel. Pleasant and comfortable…read more The service was polite and a little stand offish but very responsive. The food was incredible. We got the eggplant crispy and a side of spaghetti with marinara. The sauce was wonderful and the eggplant was huge and the cheese was excellent but the sauce was the star. The crème brûlée- this was the amazing part of the meal. Not a typical brulee. There was no sugar crust. It had a fruit reduction on the plate and fruit on top and was a wonderful custard. Our friends got the lasagna and said it was one of the best ever. They also got the salad with chicken breast and it was huge. They had the tiramisu for desert and it was excellent. This place is highly recommended.

This was a lovely place. We had a large group (11 of us) we squeezed in upstairs in a private area…read more It is meant for 10 max but 1 extra person decided to crash our party! The more the merrier we say. Food was pretty good however there was a consensus that the beef carpaccio lacked flavor. I was also surprised to order the octopus but barely found any octopus in the dish, it was more of a shrimp dish which was not described in the menu at all. This is why I took 1 star off. All in all - we had a good time, the staff was friendly and patient with our large group.

I called a number of restaurants to reserve a table. None answered. We were out for a walk and…read moredecided to give Al Mercante a try even though its focus on tourists made us a bit wary. But it was a few blocks from our AirBNB, it looked lovely, and we were hungry. To our surprise there was an available table. You can study restaurant reviews all you want, but sometimes you just have the good fortune to wander into a wonderful restaurant. And that was exactly our experiences at Al Mercante. We ate on the beautiful terrace which faces the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana art museum. The small piazza where Al Mercante is located was very quiet at night. The interior of Al Mercante is quite elegant. While the majority of the clientele were foreigners, there was small wedding party a couple of tables over. We had the very good fortune to be waited on by Angelo, a professional waiter who loves his job (23 years at Al Mercante!) and who ensured that we had a fine dining experience. Angelo speaks beautiful Spanish and we were able to have a more complete discussion than usual about the menu. I've managed to forget the details of the wonderful food we ate so I hope I. don't commit any serious omissions as I reconstruct our meal. We had an appetizer which I cannot recall. I think it was some sort of raw fish (crudo sounds better) with just a hint of citrus almost like an Italian version of ceviche. Our primo (shared) was wonderful: porcini mushrooms on roasted potatoes. What great taste from two simple ingredients. The secondo (also shared) was salmon coated in sliced almonds and a wonderful lemony sauce. Quite simply it was perfect. We had a terrific white wine that might have been a vermentino. Angelo didn't have biscotti with vino santo so he suggested sbrisolona -- another kind of dessert biscuit. -- that seemed to be homemade -- and a digestivo. In between all of this were wonderful amuse bouche. Here's what I'd like you to know: this was a wonderful, elegant meal served by a very professional waiter in beautiful surroundings. Al Mercante provided a delightful meal on our last evening in Milan.

Outstanding restaurant. One of my favorites in Milan. The fresh pasta is excellent. Highly…read morerecommend the bolognese pasta and the lasagna. The owner was our server and turned on the air conditioner upstairs for us. He was exceptionally nice. Highly recommend.

I have been to Milan several times, one thing I learned; there is no excuse for mediocre food in…read morethis city, and this restaurant's food was mediocre. The host is very nice, and even funny, which got us in. But it turned out to be the typical tourist trap; the Milanaise Steak, the city's traditional breaded steak was awful! The sirloin wasn't much better, maybe we should have ordered pasta after all, but we wanted a change after days of wonderful pasta. Even their Panna Cotta was commercial grade. Avoid.

The food here was amazing. We had already been in Milan for a day prior to coming here and when I…read moretell you that the food we had the first day was lackluster at best, I hope that seriously underscores how much was riding on our lunch experience at a'Mare. Thankfully, a'Mare did not disappoint. I love a good seafood pasta and they delivered!! They had this special - seafood carbonara - which was truly chef's kiss. The seafood was all cubed up into small pieces and the sauce was exquisite. We also ordered a pasta with mussels and that didn't disappoint either. The round of Aperol spritzes was also amazing but they offer a lot of wine as well (which probably would've paired equally well with the pasta, but my heart was set on Aperol spritzes for my Italy vacation). Service was good - bathrooms were clean but tiny and could be better in my opinion. You also have to pay upstairs at the register rather than at your table. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're close by and visiting the Duomo. It's approximately a 5 min walk away and worth it!

A'Mare is an Italian sea food restaurant located about 1/2 a mile from the Duomo in Milan. They…read moreserve incredibly fresh sea food in an up scale environment. Antipasta polpo (18€ = $20 USD) - The octopus was perfectly grilled and had a firm texture. It was a great appetizer to start the meal. Taglioni pistachio gambino 16€ = $17.50 USD) - This spaghetti type pasta was prepared al dente and served with a creamy pistachio sauce that paired well with fresh shrimp. Grigliata mista (26€ = $28.50 USD) - I enjoyed the variety of freshly grilled fish this dish had to offer which included salmon, shrimp, and white fish. Fritto calamari gambino verde (22€ = $24 USD) - This consisted of lightly fried calamari, shrimp, and julienned squash and zucchini. The vegetables were so addicting and I appreciated that everything was prepared in a light batter. Overall, I really enjoyed the sea food here and the variety of offerings. I can see why this is a popular sea food spot!

My husband & I loved our lunch so much at Da Rita e Antonio we decided we had to come back again…read morebefore leaving Milan! The only restaurant we visited twice during our Italy trip & we already miss it so much! We came during both lunch and dinner. Both times were really great! Hubby loved the Costoletta alla Milanese (Veal Cutlet) so much that he ordered it both times we dined here. I loved their Gnocchi Bolognese (seasoned so perfectly and the best gnocchi I've ever had!), but I also wanted to try their Ossobucco (Pig's Foot) with Risotto. Both were really good, but the Ossobucco is on the heavier side & can be shared, just FYI. Always got their House Red and asked for olive oil & balsamic for the bread...so delicious! And last, but not least their Panna Cotta was so good! =') I would be a regular here if I lived in Milan! Excellent service, great food and atmosphere.

Outside the tourist area but within walking distance from the Duomo, this place is clearly a local…read morefavorite judging by the popularity on a Sunday evening. Good food and friendly service with a beautiful courtyard