Best meal in Milan!!! Was highly recommended by others and did not disappoint. Did not know what I wanted coming in aside from their famous osso-buco, so we let the server pick for us. Server recommended a light bodied red wine from Lazio - paired great. All food was fantastic. Standout definitely the osso-buco. Super fragrant saffron, and the beef tallow from the bone marrow made the dish so rich! Left so full and satisfied. Very cute interior too! read more

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We loved our experience here! We reserved a week ahead of time for dinner at 7:30. The specialty is risotto, which Milan is well known for. I would recommend sitting inside at this place - it's located right by / inside a children's playground, so it is quieter inside. My friend got poultry - it was not spicy but savory. It was very flavorful and good. My other friend got strawberry risotto, which was mostly savory with hints of sweetness from strawberries (but not overly sweet). The balsamic vinegar undercuts the sweetness from the strawberries, making it a perfect pairing. Our milanese risotto came from bone marrow. This was a delicious dish, the risotto was cooked very well and the marrow was so easy to scrape off. It was amazing. Probably skip the breadsticks. 5/5 stars. Would recommend. There was 4€ cover charge per person, which they do not tell you. read more

Ratanà - Risotto alla milanese - Lumbard Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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Absolutely loved! This was our first night in Milan for our honeymoon and Ratana kicked off our trip to a great start! We both got risotto and they were the best we had our entire trip. He had a lemonade which compared to what we get back and home, he said it was the best he's had - fresh squeezed and perfect. I had a gin sour and it was SO good! The ingredients aren't what you'd typically get in a gin sour but I don't think any will compare now. Everyone was so nice and friendly - I don't speak Italian well so we were nervous about the language barrier on our first night and it was never an issue, nor did we feel out of place or anything other than at home. The restaurant is beautiful as well, just an overall amazing vibe and experience. We will definitely be back whenever we visit Milan! read more

Ratanà - Risottos - Lumbard Near Me - Milan, Michigan

I saw mixed views for Ratana but also noticed a lot of publications saying that it was definitely a must visit. And super glad I did! Would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a wonderfully well-rounded meal. I did reserve in advance and believe at least the day of that it did run out of reservations. The interior is lovely and has both a bar area and tables. The exterior is super cozy and is next to famous sights like the Bosco Verticale which makes it super nice to just walk about before or after dinner. Coming in, the servers and bartender were super friendly. Being in the corner of the restaurant at the bar was interesting in and of itself where I got to see drinks being made; tons of awards and cooking books; and lots of other fun little trinkets. It may be a bit messy for some but was pure entertainment for me. Let's get to the food! There is an a la carte menu but I opted to go with the tasting menu which I wanted since this was my first visit. Here's what ended up in my dinner: *Negroi: I funny enough didn't have a negroni yet during my Milan visit so had my first one here. It was excellent. Not too sweet. *Local trout carpaccio: A wonderful opener. Loved the description and the olive oil that was utilized. A little sweet with great textures. *Classic Milanese risotto with bone marrow: I loved finally getting to try the Milanese risotto which I thought was delicious. I did personally think the bone marrow was an okay addition. It was a pretty small piece and didn't add as much flavor. *Duck + fried duck fat: A super delicious duck dish - well-cooked and not overly gamey. Loved the polenta and the fried duck fat on the side. *Strawberry mousse: I thought this was the final dessert and thought it was lovely. It was one of the prettiest dishes of the night and cracked open to showcase so much flavor. *Sorrento lemon tart: Loved the locally sourced dishes and having it called out. Thought this lemon tart was solid along with the beautiful meringue. The total came out to be around 70ish euros I believe with additional wine pairings available. A great experience and thought it was just a lovely time all around. read more

probably one of my favorite meals in Milan. First off, reservations, highly recommended. I got really lucky and was able to be seated without any wait in their outdoor patio right when they opened. I did see a few parties get turned away. The staff was very nice and very patient with me as I only spoke English. They introduced the menu, gave me recommendations & even let me try some wines before I settled on one that I enjoyed! I ended up getting the Risotto Alla Vecchia Milano, one of their most popular dishes and I could understand why. Super creamy and filling, very rich, but not overwhelming. If I was publicly allowed, I'd lick the plate clean. For dessert, I got the Barbajada which was perfectly sweetened. The textures of the coffee crumble added a nice touch. Overall, Ratanà is a solid choice for anyone looking to experience high-quality Milanese cuisine in a welcoming environment! read more

Ratanà - Risotto Alla Vecchia Milano - Lumbard Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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We got in last minute, our hotel called for us and got us a reservation. From the moment we walked in it was a great experience--- the host was welcoming. the inside is small and cozy, tables are closed to each other and it's romantic. The menu was one of the best I've seen because it guided you if you have dietary concerns and explained where their ingredients/wines came from. Also it's open on Sunday- many places in Europe are closed on Sunday. The food was really good and different from what I think Italian food is so we appreciated trying other Italian cuisines other than pasta/pizza. The wines selection was vast and so good!! Everything was 10/10. read more

Ratanà - Warm pasta with beans - Lumbard Near Me - Milan, Michigan

We came here for dinner on a Wednesday night upon arrival in Milan for vacation. I read about this restaurant on eater, Reddit and several other sites and the Ossobuco was highly recommended. The restaurant itself had a nice ambiance with both indoor seating and a nice outdoor space. For dinner we ordered: Mondeghili (typical Milanese Meatballs) - was not expecting these to be fried, but were good. Pink asparagus - was not pink but was well cooked asparagus on a creamy cheesy base. Cold Tagliatelle with toasted Pine Nut Cream, Pesto & Chili - we almost didn't order this because the idea of cold pasta sounded unappealing, but it ended up being our favorite dish! Tomato Tartine - very rich, but also delicious Risotto alla Vecchia Milano with Veal Ossobuco Croquettes - If you are looking for something more akin to a traditional Ossobuco, I would order the Risotto alla Vecchia Milano with braised Piedmontese fassona beef. This was very good, but the ossobuco meat was in little fried meatballs. Our waiter was very helpful in talking us through the menu and the dishes were coursed out nicely and not brought out all at one time. Lovely first dinner in Milan. read more

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This beautiful establishment makes for a nice evening. Entrees and Dinner choices were delicious. The staff was attentive and fast. We had a great time. read more

We had an tasty meal at Ratana while we were in Milan. The restaurant is situated next to a small park where the kids were able to play part of the time while the adults enjoyed their meal so that was great. However, be sure you use mosquito repellant if you are outside - the restaurant had some for us. The dish were expertly prepared - some classics and some more modern renditions. Favorites included the veal tongue pastrami sandwich, soup, squash blossom, beff carpaccio, and trout. I would skip the and Milanese meatballs and the creamed cod. We will definitely be back if in Milan again... read more

This was our first meal in Italy for this trip and when you are in Milan you have a lot of choices for food. Actually a ton! We looked at so many menus it is crazy. Michelin stars are everywhere (16) as are Bib Gourmand (6) and don't forget the Mom and Pop places as well. The task was super daunting but we got through it and chose Ratana which does not have a star or BG, but it is recommended by the guide. It has a 5 course tasting menu for 70 Euro and you can add 3 or 5 wine parings for 25 or 45 respectively. The pours are petty typical here in Europe and are maybe a quarter of a glass. That is fairly small for american ideals. I got maybe 4-5 sips per pour/per course. Don't get me wrong, I have had much more expensive meals in the US with the usual american pours and had difficulty remembering what I paid so much for. Thank you ridesharing for getting us home! This restaurant is super cute and is inside what was first a movie cinema, and then had something to do with the railroads here in Milan before becoming a restaurant. There is an expansive garden to the left of the front entrance with some pretty interesting plantings in it. I did not confirm, but I do assume that most of the plants end up in the food in some way or another. Why bother otherwise? Lastly it sits in a pretty cool part of Milan. There seemed to be a ton of Americans dining here, maybe there is an expat population somewhere nearby? The food? Yeah, I will get to it. It was fabulous! This is Milanese food, so think tradition, but with a contemporary feel. We did the tasting menu and Ratana has an interesting twist to theirs. You can pick each course from their a la carte menu or let them do it. It was our first night in Italy, we were jetlagged, so we let them pick. We were brought: Peach and tomato gazpacho with Piedmont hazelnuts and basil, Courgette (zucchini) flowers stuffed with ricotta and anchovy Milanese style, with courgette cream and in scapece, Risotto alla vecchia Milano, with bone marrow, gremolata and roast sauce, vitello tonnato with Salina capers (really thinly sliced veal, with a mayonnaise and tuna sauce, and large capers), a bridging amuse, and lastly, cheesecake with hazelnut sbrisolona, and black mulberries in sorbet and coulis. The meal was delicious! I usually do not prefer to have a gazpacho since I feel like soups should be warm, but girl!!! This was delicious! Peaches and tomato just work!!! That soup was hella good! I could have eaten a bucket of it for my meal! Whoa! The stuffed zucchini flowers were fantastic! Ricotta is different here. It is velvety and light, and shares little with what we mostly get in the US. The risotto was cooked to perfection! It was maybe a slight bit past al dente, but still toothsome enough to be perfect to me. The desserts were really good too! The cheesecake was probably the best I have eaten; sorry Basque cheesecake I am not forgetting about you......you are in a different category all together. I still love you Spain! The only disappointment for me was the veal dish since it got a bit fishy, and if you have read me for long, I do not do fishy. I saw another diner push hers from her plate to her boyfriend's and I made sure to eat everything on my plate during the first three courses, so I was pretty full already. So what is the bottom line? I had a great time hanging in Italy with H.S. on our first night here, the meal was fantastic, and with only one letdown. Not a bad start at all and at a great price! I am looking forward to all that Italy has to offer! Let's do this! read more

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We were excited to try this after watching Stanley Tucci eat here. First important note: reservation system can be a little confusing. Even though you snag a spot, your reservation is not actually confirmed until you receive a separate email confirming they accepted your request. We were unaware and when we showed up they had our information in the system but for some reason it was not actually confirmed. After a little back and forth, they were gracious enough to accommodate us at the bar. Food was absolutely delicious. Take note that portions are large which is great value. We started ehr the veal croquettes, had the creamed cod tacos, their signature Milanese risotto with bone marrow, a pasta dish that was fusion-ish with peas and kimchi! We ended with a dessert - a granita raspberry meringue crumble. It was a LOT of food for 2 ppl. Absolutely delicious. We did have a little gi upset the next day but wasn't sure if it was something we ate or the fact that we ate so much! read more

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After seeing Ratana in Stanley Tucci's show I made a reservation on line and made sure to request the famous veal cutlet. Our family of 4 shared two risotto dishes and two cutlets and all the dishes surpassed our high expectations! Our server also recommended a wonderful and reasonably priced local wine to complement our meal. Thank you Ratana team! We will be back! read more

Ratanà - Make sure to request the veal cutlet when you make your reservation online! Not on the menu. - Lumbard Near Me - Milan, Michigan

First time in Milan and had to try Ratana after hearing amazing things. I'm not a huge food critic but I do love trying new things and I was definitely very surprised at how good everything was! I was mainly compelled to try to veal Milanese which TIP: you must order AHEAD of time for this dish! Meaning you must call the restaurant to place the order a day or two before you come. Was it worth it? Absolutely. This was one of the best dishes I've had my entire trip and definitely memorable. Everything was just cooked to perfection and was not too oily even though it's a fried dish. The bone marrow risotto was just chefs kiss. Flavors were powerful and decadent. Something I still dream about from time to time lol. The meatballs were good but I probably wouldn't order it again because it was just okay and nothing special - still tasty. Lastly, the almond ice cream was very unique as it had a lot of bits of almond in it and was not super sweet. It was perfect to end our meal. Overall, experience was great and service was great. Beautiful restaurant and ambiance. I would come back to try different menu items! read more

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Beautiful night out eating alfresco. This was a truly special dinner with delicious twists on traditional Italian dishes. The seasonal tomato risotto was so flavorful and the "burnt bread" with seasonal local cheese is not to be skipped. The cherry on top was that the staff were some of the friendliest most helpful people and most pleasant dining experience. read more

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Ratana is a very good restaurant in a converted building. While the menu and cocktail list is made up of primarily northern Italian classics, Ratana has updated their versions with quality ingredients. Their risotto is outstanding. Highly recommended. read more

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One of the finest meals we've ever had. Fresh, creative, artistry combining foods and flavours that were incredible to eat and look at. The menu is unique listing all their suppliers and locations but also a broad list of allergen information for each dish to enable diners to be informed and avoid reactions. Not pretentious, but attentive service, and attention to detail that was not overbearing, but added to the food and dining experience. We ate outside in the centre of a lively changing and interesting neighbourhood, but the inside of this converted cinema was warm and sophisticated. Wine pairings and suggestions were excellent. If you get the chance visit this resturant. read more

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My group and I dined here tonight (Friday) and felt compelled to warn any food lovers to steer clear of Ratana. We found them as a prospect on the Michelin guide website and booked our reservation months in advance. Both my husband and friend are classically trained chefs in New York and were very much looking forward to it. We ordered Starters: - Carpaccio (good) - Milanese Meatballs (good) First Course: - risotto with red pepper sauce and chimichurri breadcrumbs (overcooked and too much thyme) - saffron risotto ossobuco (terrible; cold, over seasoned and ossobuco was undercooked) - taglioni Ragu (overseasoned) Main course: - trout with potato and butter (potatoes were definitely reheated from night before) Above all, the most astounding feature of dining at Ratana was the coldness and apathy of our waitress & staff. We felt very unwelcome/uncomfortable. I have reported this experience to the Michelin guide so other foodies are not put through the same disappointment. read more

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Amazing food inspired by the local cuisine . The restaurant itself is a delightful little old house nested among modern buildings. The service is impeccable. I suggest a reservation in advance . read more

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Excellent small tasting menu at Ratana in Milan showcasing interpretations of Chef Battisti's revisited traditional dishes. Generous portions for a tasting menu at a great price (especially living in the US) read more

My wife and I ordered the 5 course meal, partially chose some of the courses and let the chef choose the rest. Every course was special and definitely had flavors beyond our understanding! The chef pretty much brings chemistry class to his dishes. Wifey ordered the wine tasting and they paired her wines with our courses perfectly. When I'm Milan, GO HERE! read more

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We went here for lunch after touring The Duomo. Was on the list because of the Stanley Tucci series on the regional foods of Italy. Well worth the trip. Every single morsel of food and drink was exquisite. I had the Ossos Bucco with parmesan-risotto. Very very good. On all future trips to Milan this place will be on the list. read more

Although this was a place that Stanley Tucci went on his tours. I must say I wasn't that impressed. It's a different situation when an actor arrives at your restaurant. The Milanese risotto, I wasn't impressed with, honestly I could make a better one at home. The other people in my group felt the same way. The restaurant is in a park not on the main road and the sign they have is very small and at night it's not visible. read more

The food was overall fine, seemed a little overpriced for what we received. Service was poor. The cavatelli dish was incredibly sour. We brought this up with the staff and they told us that's just how the dish is, which if that's how they want the dish it's inedible-we couldn't eat past a few bites. They still charged us for the dish without any apology just aggression. Would not return. read more

Ratanà - The terrible cavatelli in question - Lumbard Near Me - Milan, Michigan

I was so disappointed with my experience at Ratana. I looked forward to it especially since it was a Michelin restaurant. Was surprised that the food was presented so badly! On top of it we sat at the garden only to be bitten all evening by bugs! Restaurant should treat the outside for mosquitoes. Otherwise do not let your customers sit out!! Such a terrible let down!! Will not be recommending this place!!! read more

Ratanà - My meals presented in a way I would do at my home!! - Lumbard Near Me - Milan, Michigan

For our last day in Milan, we went to enjoy this restaurant and it was amazing! I love tasting menus, and this was a spectacular one. Everything was delicious, and the service was pretty good too. The outside of the restaurant is very pretty, and great for photos! read more

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This was a great dinner. It's hidden in a cute public park, just in the outskirts of Milan. The walk from a subway station was very wide open, clean and safe. The food was amazing, all the traditional Milanese dishes were fine right! Be sure to try the head cheese appetizer! read more

Really interesting location. It was in the back of a park of some sort, and the restaurant had a good, rustic feel. We had the risotto with zucchini cream and basil pesto. Damn that was good. Serious pesto flavor. We also got the pork fillet and the bone marrow. We're suckers for bone marrow, so that was a no brainer. It was pretty good, not the best we've had, but pretty good. The pork was also decent, but the risotto was really the star of the show. Gotta have that. As far as drinks, we got the apertif they recommended. They said it would be light. Uh uh.. that was super strong. Not that most people would be put off by that, but it was seriously knock you on your a** strong. But definitely solid place and I'd recommend it for sure. read more

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We had heard great things about this restaurant so we made a reservation months before our trip to Italy. We couldn't wait to try their regional veal Milanese. When we got there, we quickly found out that we had to reserve the veal Milanese in advance as well. We were devastated. We don't know how we missed that when we made the reservation. We begged and the host went back and pleaded with the chef to make an exception for us being we had come so far. The chef agreed to accommodate our request and we were so glad he did. The veal Milanese was fantastic. Thick cut, moist and cooked perfectly. The rest of our meal and wine were also great. read more

Pretty solid place, but a little isolated (10 minute walk from metro in summer not pleasant). They have a couple of lunch deals each weekday posted on Facebook. Today there was a lemon risotto with a glass of wine and water for 18€, or one with 3 small courses for the same price with coffee and no wine. See pictures. I'd heard Ratana had the best risotto in Milan, and it was cooked properly for sure and a good portion size. Served with some fish and spinach it was a nice meal. The "menu" had a cold pea soup, avocado toast and strawberry zabiglione. All good stuff, but a pretty light meal also. Good service. David Bowie played the entirety of our stay (no complaints). Good lunch, but like I say it's not on the tourist circuit - more for the suits working nearby read more

Ratanà - Lunch price fixe - Lumbard Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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Zeros reviews if I could - the hostess could not be more rude or condescending. We had one night in Milan, for the first time only, and the host completely ruined our entire experience. We will never go back and for anyone else visiting Milan for the first time, I suggest you go elsewhere for your dinner. They lack respect for visitors and your money will be better spent elsewhere. read more

ORDER VEAL MILENESE 48 hours ahead if that is what you are going for. We were so excited for it and unfortunately were told it could not be ordered day of. The outdoor patio is lovely but food overall was okay. I'm sure the veal (which we could not have) is spectacular. read more

High end place with a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Definitely out of my usual price range but they offer a "businessman's lunch" at 19 euros which is substantial, it comes with a glass of wine included so it is really a great deal...certainly worth a visit in my opinion read more

Cracked Wheat Semolina Sourdough and Sesame Pain au Cereal Lemon and Basil Ricotta Agnolotti with Smashed Tomato and Bread Crust Fig and Salami Risotto with Cured Lemon and Toasted Pistachio Bunch of Grapes - Pizzutella Grape Sorbet, Concord Grape Pudding, Yogurt Cake, Rice and Corn Biscuit, Cider Jelly Hearth's Dessert - Black Chickpea Ganache, Candied Chickpeas, Zucchini Blossom Sorbet, Almond Shortbread, Black Truffle Pearls Etigua Espresso with Meringue, Biscotti, Cookies Described as a "Neo-Bistro" since its 2009 opening and challenging the concepts of what constitutes a Michelin starred Italian restaurant by way of its informal approach to Slow Food ideals and sustainability, Ratana is located amidst the slowly rejuvenating remains of Porta Garibaldi in Milan, the former storage space said by some to be turning out some of the city's most interesting and inspired plates. Eschewing white tablecloths and Tuxedoed service, a team of women in jeans and hirsuit young men bustling around for patrons wearing everything from t-shirts to three-piece suits, entry to Ratana sees patrons face-to-face with a scene more Venice California than the one a couple hours eastward, a tight bar and high ceilings reverberating overhead modern music with a dining room decorated in wood sporting closely packed tables. Having made reservations, but treated as a walk-in with a two-top at the room's center soon mine for the duration of a ninety minute stay, it was from a menu that changes daily in hand that options were deliberated, an original request for three plates deemed to be "too much" by one man, the housemade Headcheese reluctantly omitted and instead replaced by a duo of desserts. More than a little impressed by the warm bag of Bread, both Sourdough and Sesame options warm and robust with a dense crumb, course one saw the kitchen send forth creamy pockets of Pasta stuffed with Citrus-scented Ricotta, the Tomato enhanced by a touch of smoke with texture added by toasted Bread Crust, the follow-up Risotto making sense of the server's comments regarding portion, though the complex mélange of sweet, salty and sour with crunchy Pistachios was so varied and beautiful that the deep bowl in no way seemed to be "too much." Unable to decide on just one dessert, all five offered actually sounding quite great, it was after much indecision that the two most intriguing compositions were optioned for, a pull of Single Origin Espresso pairing well with the flavor of Grapes and Cider but even better with the inspired Vegan-Friendly spread of subtly sweetened Chickpeas and Zucchini Blossom with a nose of Black Truffles and crumbled Shortbread. read more

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this is a mandatory meal ... if necessary the plans must be adjusted to accommodate a visit ... and, I might add, their beverage specialty choices are off the chain. read more

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Great service, food and ambiance! The tasting menu is one of the best I've had. C great combination of classics and innovative dishes.

Fantastic experience. Don't listen to the other reviewers expecting an American style experience. Food was fabulous. Wine was equally so. Yes, people are in suits. It's Milan for effs sake. Yes the service is "slow" by American standards. We're not in America. Service was lovely. Food even better. read more

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Probably the easiest 5* ever. In architectural terms 'Aesthetic paradise' .....It is the 'Bright White' in contrast to the modern stark dark White that surrounds it but it is so much more than that. Its location alone justifies its existence smack bang in the middle of Porta Nuova and a short walk from Garibaldi Station. Milano cusine at it's best and an oasis of culinary style in the midst of other modern con-fusion menus .... if Ratanà had a musical equivalent it would be a duet by Ray LaMontagne & Adele. Not cheap but you get what you pay for and their Wine list is a Sommeliers dream littered with fine Chianti, Barolo & 'spumantizzavano' you would be hard put to find all in one place at any given time including a 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio delle Rose!! Their menus are well thought out and always changing. My favourites were the Risotto dishes and Oggi cassoeula Milanese but don't miss out on the Chocolate Ganache or the Crema di mascarpone e ofelle I could dizzy you with superlatives but the only way you will get how good it is, is to be here and feel it for yourself. Two visits now and many more to follow. See you there. read more

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This restaurant was recommended by an Italian friend. We had a reservation. When we arrived, they sat us at a table and brought us water. Then we sat for over 20 minutes with no service of any kind. The waitress averted her eyes when we tried to gain her attention. Every other table had service, but us. Whether this was ageism (we're over 60) or because we are not Italian, I do not know. We left and informed the host and we're responded to by a shrug. We have dined all over Europe and this is the rudest service we have ever experienced. I would never recommend this restaurant. There are several other far better choices in Milan. read more

We didn't have reservations when we walked in and I'm so glad they decided to take us for dinner! Ratana was my favorite meal during my trip to Milan & Switzerland. We started off with a bottle of wine recommended by the hostess (and not the most expensive bottle on the vast list they had!) while we waited for our table. We landed on each having the chef's tasting menu for 45€ per person for 4 plates and a dessert. The cream of broccoli risotto was my favorite dish! The rice was perfectly cooked and the color was a gorgeous green. The main, which was a grilled chicken breast on top of greens was interesting. Very simple, but the chicken was sweet and the greens were slightly bitter..it just made for an interesting combination for my taste buds. We went on for another bottle of wine and chatted until almost closing. Ratana was our last dinner in Milan and it was the perfect way to end our trip! read more

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Solid meal in Milan - I would have to say my favorite out of all the meals I had in Milan. We came in on a Sunday evening and the restaurant was packed! Thankfully, the hostess said it would only be a short wait and we made our way to the bar. She recommended a delicious bottle of white to start us off. The overall meal was perfect. Service was on point. They offered a chef's tasting menu for 45 euros and this is definitely the way to go. You get to try a little bit of everything and you will be happily stuffed at the end. Ratana is slightly off the beaten track - it's a little further out from the Duomo/touristy areas but well worth the trek. read more

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