Stumbled upon this gem unexpectedly on our last night in Milan. Grateful we did. This place did not disappoint. My husband and I shared an order of the mushroom risotto. At the recommendation of another guest. They also suggested, if you like spice, to try the chili pepper infused olive oil. So glad we did! The risotto was perfectly cooked, very creamy with an abundance of fresh mushrooms. We topped with a drizzle of the spicy olive oil. And man that's got a bite! So good. For dinner I had the meat lasagna and my husband had a pasta with sausage. Both were very good. Mine was a large serving, filled with delicious pasta, cheese and sauce. My husband had a smaller pasta noodle, and the sauce was different than the red sauce on my lasagna. It was delicious!! We enjoyed our meals. And we even were able to purchase a jar of the spicy olive oil! Service was very friendly and attentive. If we make it back to Milan, we will come back. read more

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We were so happy we picked this restaurant as our last dinner in Italy. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. Our kids finish their plate. Definitely coming back here next time. read more

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I literally wrote 4 paragraphs and Yelp glitched and deleted my draft. Please make sure to ask them to charge you in Euros because we didn't get the option by the owner and he charged us in USD which costs us more. He's been in business for 44 years so obviously he knows but still charged us in USD which is kinda shady IMO. We decided to dine here due to all the reviews and photos posted. When we approached the restaurant, the owner immediately said "Ni Hao" which I thought was kinda racist. What if I wasn't Chinese? Mink felt offended but we committed to dining there so we did. He asked if we wanted to dine inside or outside. Since it was chilly for Mink, we opted to dine inside where it was 90% full due to a Chinese tour group. They all had the same dish so we figured preset menu for them. I wasn't sure what I was going to get but since they all ate the Ossobuco con risotto alla Milanese in Crosta, I decided to order that as it was one of the dishes I was considering. Mink ordered their Spaghetti ai frutti di mare. I'm not sure why but the owner exclusively took care of us. He also made it a point to bring a photo over of Jay Chow saying he's dined there 4-5 times in the last few years. Maybe that's why the Chinese tour group eats there? He was arrogant enough to brag about how much money he's made because of Jay Chow. There were lots of celebrities that dined there from what gathered looking at his wall of fame. I bet he didn't charge any of them in USD *smh* The Ossobuco con risotto alla Milanese in Crosta was really good and probably the best we had in Milan. They must be able to make this dish with their eyes closed at this point with the daily Chinese tour groups dining there. Their Spaghetti ai frutti di mare was decent but didn't have as much seafood in the dish as other restaurants and the flavor was about average. The bread and EVOO offered was legit though! I loved it and I normally hardly ever eat the complimentary bread. Food is good overall and customer service felt extra. If we didn't get charged USD, wasn't getting bragged to about how much money he made off Jay Chow and wasn't greeted with a "Ni Hao" then the place is 4 stars. Since all that did happened, 2.5 stars. read more

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After a long day at a conference this was perfect. Sat outside, service was very friendly, and food was excellent!

What an amazing experience- authentic in every way- if you want a real good meal in Milan - go here!!!

We had a wonderful experience at Papa Francesco. The Lasagna was to die for. The location and the service is great. Highly recommend. read more

Papà Francesco - Gluten-Free Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Delicious - stumbled upon their daily specials! Finally found traditional pasta in Milan (most restaurants have the same menu of wood fired pizza and limited pasta choices) - this place had homemade pasta and the owner interacts with his customers! read more

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The food was so good! We had carbonara and a lobster pasta. We also got steak as our main course. We paired it with some Chianti and it was phenomenal! Papa Francesco even came out to the patio area and sang to the song that was playing creating wholesome vibes all around. The service was fantastic! In Italy, they truly cherish meal times and do not rush you at all. It is truly an experience. read more

Papà Francesco - Gluten-Free Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Decided to get dinner here after walking around shopping. The food was good and they picked the wine for us. We sat outside which was a bit cold. I think this is more of a tourist place but still good food. read more

Papà Francesco - Gnocchi Gorgonzola - Gluten-Free Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Just magnificent, the ravioli was delicious and excellent customer service!!! Music was nice as well read more

Papà Francesco - Ravioli 1-3-7 with a hugo spirtz - Gluten-Free Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Free bread! The goose breast ravioli was absolutely the best authentic Italian food I've had in Italy! The service was quick and the owner was amazing. If you want authentic food at a reasonable price, this is the place!! read more

Papà Francesco - Gluten-Free Near Me - Milan, Michigan

We didn't have a great food experience in Milan until we tried this place. When we were here, people were dressed a bit more formal but that might just be Milan in general. We were seated quite quickly, but weren't attended until 15-20 minutes after. Coming from America, it feels like a while. We ordered the goose ravioli, macaroni made in a parm wheel, and seafood spaghetti. The goose ravioli was great, and would definitely eat it over and over again! It was a good portion to keep you full through the day of a lot of walking. read more

Papà Francesco - Goose ravioli with bread for the table and sparkling water. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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Our first night in Milan and my husband brought me here based on reviews. The wine, La viarte pinot grigio, tasted terrible and the Caprese salad had ice cold tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella cheese and a tiny 2 leaf sprig of basil with a little bit of olive oil. I couldn't eat it. I asked for olive oil for the bread that was brought to the table and was given some rancid bottle that was probably only intended for cooking. Not sure if Italian olive oil says EVOO, but this one did not. I could have cried. The clams and spaghetti dish was just okay. My husband got three big ravioli and only ate two. I'd been looking forward to dining in Milan for almost a year and this was maybe the absolute worst Italian meal I have ever had. Do yourself a favor and choose somewhere else for dinner. read more

I am HIGHLY disappointed in this restaurant . I have lived in Italy for six weeks and I have never encountered bad customer service, until now. My best friend flew from Madrid to Milan to celebrate his birthday with me. His only request? PASTA MADE IN A CHEESE WHEEL. I chose this place for the fact that they had pasta made table side in a cheese wheel, accepting the high prices for the experience. We walked in with high hopes- we met Papa Francesco himself and sat. We started with the smoked salmon appetizer and house white wine- both which were decent. I was shocked to see HOUSE WINE AT 8€!! The restaurant itself was decently clean, but the ambiance was nothing special- the decor was not prioritized in the slightest. We told both waiters about our desire to have the pasta served to us table side in a cheese wheel which they told us was an amazing experience. We couldn't wait! After about 20 minutes, pasta was sat on the table. Where was the show? Where was the CHEESE WHEEL?! The owner, papa Francesco came over to tell us that the pasta was "impossible" to make at the time. We understood... maybe there were too many guests. We offered to pay for the food we had eaten and the wine. He refused and insisted there was "no difference " in the pasta. Sure, ingredients likely the same but the show was why we came! Why we agreed to pay 30€ for pasta! The staff refused to remove the items off of our bill and engaged in a 30 minute argument with us about the pasta. We used google translate so there was no way this was a miscommunication- they simply didn't care that we wanted a show. In this, two other customers complained that the restaurant refused to honor the fact that they had split a pizza and insisted on charging them for 2 pizzas! This place left a sour taste in our mouth and put a damper on our trip to Milan. I advise you to find another restaurant that pays its dues to Italian cuisine AND service. There are so many just km away! read more

Excellent restaurant. Delicious food and perfect service. Real Italian vibes. This restaurant has been around for generations bringing true Italian food experience. I eat here every time Im in Milan. If you happen to be in the Duomo area, that's the place to go. Best pizza diavola. read more

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Food was delicious for a taste of Italian pasta! Service was great and some pasta was even prepared at the table in a melted cheese wheel! Ambiance would be upscale family dining. read more

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Just yum! Enjoyed the food and service. I'll be back soon. Thank you for the great service

This place was great. The owner was really nice and thanked us for eating there. The food was AMAZING. read more

Papà Francesco - I got the papa's pasta and it was so good. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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One of my go-to Milano spots! Always fresh handmade ingredients and made to order. Love the personal touch of Chef remembering me and chatting with my girlfriend & I. Entire menu is melt in your mouth! read more

this place is a must !!! Mama and papa will make you feel like you are visiting their personal home ! the love they cook with is felt in every bite ! we ate every day with them !!! Karina and Kosta read more

DO NOT GO HERE! We walked 22 minutes because my wife was starving only to sit down and be told we couldn't eat there because we weren't ordering enough food! The worst service I've ever experienced in my life read more

What a great little place, Papa put on a show and Mana is the sweetest lady, great service and great food. read more

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Food was wonderful ambience was nice and staff was very attentive, highly recommended! Only downside was construction happening next door and the drilling was very loud and constant. read more

Papà Francesco - Macaroni finished in the flaming park wheel! AMAZEBALLS! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Food here is fantastic! We arrived about 30 minutes before they opened and were initially told that we could just have a drink while waiting for the restaurant to open, but they then served us lunch prior to opening to the public. Note that they do require that you order food and must do one item per customer, but that shouldn't be a deterrent. Would absolutely go back. read more

After a week touring Italy we ended our trip here. It was the best meal we had. Family run and the food served with pride. Not only tasty but we enjoyed the Italian ambience. read more

Papà Francesco - Veal Scaloppini with porcini - Gluten-Free Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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We were told by others to avoid the restaurants in the touristy areas. However, we were short on time and long on hunger, so we decided to give Papa Francesco a try.....and I was so glad that we did. The food was great and the service was even better. The owner, Augusto and Rita, his wife, are there all the time and treat new customers like they've known them for ages. Lovely place read more

For the viral pasta, I learned why it was viral. This macaroni plate was delicious!! Finishing the pasta in the cheese wheel along with the presentation really made the night special. The pasta was sooo flavorful and fresh. We also had the plate of mixed fish but... our waiter forgot to put in the order so we ended up eating the fish alone about an hour later. The fish was still delicious, a really beautiful assortment and it was cooked beautifully. We ended the night with an espresso and that was divine. I'd recommend for the pasta cooked read more

Papa Francesco is a hidden gem. My husband and I loved it so much that we went twice in a row for dinner. The restaurant is located right outside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele opposite of the duomo entrance. The food and the service was great. I think this was the first restaurant where we were served so quickly in Milan. You will see Papa Francesco and his wife working along side everyone else, helping serve food,etc. The waitress were wonderful as well. My husband ordered the cheese wheel pasta that papa Francesco cooks in front of you. The experience was awesome and the pasta delicious! I ordered spaghetti with seafood and eggplant parmigiana the second night. Both were delicious but my favorite was the cheese wheel pasta. Anyways if you're in Milan, make sure you check this restaurant out. read more

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Considering we were in a pasta capital, I had high expectations for this restaurant and its food. We made sure to look up reviews and look at the menu - it seemed like a good option. We were there on a late Friday morning and there was decent food traffic. We ordered pasta which was made in a cheese wheel, salad with chicken, and risotto. The risotto and pasta came out cold, despite the fact that the pasta was made fresh in the cheese wheel, and the only dish of the three that was actually tasty was the risotto. The pasta seemingly had no flavor, and the salad was not worth the $16.00. But, to be fair, salad is never mind-blowing at restaurants. I ordered a cappuccino which was my favorite thing that we ordered. It had great flavor and was a nice way to start the experience. All in all, I wish the food came out warm and had more flavor. read more

Papà Francesco - Pasta prepped in cheese wheel - Gluten-Free Near Me - Milan, Michigan

We had a wonderful meal here the T-bone steak was to die for the owner actually came out cooked our steak the restaurant is very clean also have pictures from the actual kitchen this is a place I recommend everybody that comes to Milan Italy Don't miss out on a wonderful experience read more

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The best food in Milan . The service is great. As a NYer I enjoyed the old world type of their dinner and service.

Everything was amazing. Stopped here after a morning of shopping. Everyone wanted pizza. It was fantastic. Servers are funny and attentive. Dessert's were great. On the side of the galleria so people watching is a bonus. Would have been 5 stars but the bathroom is disgusting. I think it important that someone knows and addresses the restroom situation. Place was packed. Invest some money in the bathroom please. A must visit. read more

Delicious! A very unique experience! We met Papa Francesco. It was very nice. The table side macaroni and cheese was a one of one. Can't wait to go back to early to have this experience again. read more

The service is good, but the food wasn't as good as we hoped for. The only dish we loved was the potato gnocchi. We ordered 6 different dishes. My pasta was too salty and the other dishes didn't have the taste we were looking for. I noticed there wasn't a line of people out the door. Instead, they seated everyone outside to make it look as if people go there. We chose this place using yelp. We were very disappointed. We will use the crowds outside the door in the future to guide us to the quality of the food. They also charge $5 for takeout out box but they didn't really have such charge. What they did was added a second water which was $5. I don't rank the stars low bc I want people to read my reviews. The next table ordered a cheese wheel. They used a no name alcohol to create a flame. But a real place doesn't need to have liquid flame. It's all about the melting of the parmesan cheese on to the pasta. However, they dumped already sauced pasta into the wheel. It's as if all was just a presentation and not about real delicious food. The cheese wheel is deep, so it could be just the rind left. So really can't get much melted parmesan. Real places have nearly full wheel of parmesan. I highly recommend going to a place where you have to wait in line. The panini and gelato place we went were super crowded but the food was delicious! They also charged foreign transaction fee. However, our credit card does that for free. So i really question the integrity of this restaurant. So to all travelers, this place is not adding up to be worthy. read more

Papa Francesco has 40 years of love going into every dish. Greeted at the door, given great advice on the city, and made pasta right in front of us! read more

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We were served by Papa Francesco himself. Convenient location, quick service, good food, local vibes. Papa Frencesco was so quick with the service. read more

Words can't describe how amazing the food and atmosphere here is! The owners and severs are so welcoming. Made you feel like your home read more

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Couldn't get a menu after 10 minutes of watching other tables get theirs... they sat us there and no one ever came back but continued to take orders and bring menus to tiger tables who came in after us. The same people walking by over and over again with eye contact. When 5 of us got up and walked out no one even blinked a eye. Won't return. read more

I really wanted to like this place but the staff was extremely rude and plates and utilities were dirty and lasagna came out cold. The woman in the front greeting people was extremely nice, she was the only good thing there sadly :( read more

UH OH SPAGHETTI-O When we were looking for restaurants near our hotel that had gluten free options, Papa Francesco was at the top of this list. A place that has been around for a long time that features a fun old Italian man putting on a show as he whips up pasta dishes in a wheel of parmigiano reggiano that had gluten free options...we were sold! Or more accurately, we were duped. Our meal started with a €15 Caprese salad that was not at all worth the price. One not so special tomato with one basil leaf, accompanied by the only good thing we ate, some mozzarella di bufala. That was followed by two of the worst pasta dishes we have have ever had. Mine was supposed to be a dish from Sardinia, that featured malloreddus pasta and what they called sausage with a tomato based sauce and a pecorino cheese. What I got was something that looked and tasted like spaghetti-o's with sliced Vienna sausages. My wife said not to compare her carbonara dish to Kraft macaroni and cheese because it would not be fair to Kraft. It looked and tasted nothing like carbonara. All it did was leave her with the taste of fake mouth in her mouth for the remainder of the evening. She also wanted me to add that she appreciated their gluten free bread but did not appreciate that the Aperol spritz you can get anywhere else for €4 is €12 here with €5 water. Our bill with only the above mentioned was €72. Papa Francesco is not worth it even a little. Avoid the food at all costs! read more