Heard great things online, recommend by chatGPT and booked a reservation. Small place, friendly service, but time limit on the table, so if the service is a bit slow, you might be mid dessert and you're being asked to leave when the next party has arrived. Not a big deal, they let you know there is a time limit, but maybe they should keep the service flowing so that doesn't happen. The interior decorator here did a great job with the time warp back to the mid 20th century. Cool vibe. Food was ok. Perhaps using old recipes from the time period is not so good for a tourist? I wasn't really impressed with the food, but I don't have a cultural link to Milanese food to begin with, so I don't think I was fully able to appreciate it. If my grandmother made this when i was a kid, perhaps it would have been better, but the meal was lost on me. There are plenty of spots to grab a good meal, I'd only recommend this place if you have a fond memory of the menu items or you really want to time travel and post to social media. read more

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Intro: After doing a bunch of sightseeing in Milan, we stopped by Riseolatte for dinner. While we didn't have a reservation, we were seated promptly upstairs (table for three). Ambiance (3.5/5): This Italian restaurant looks like your grandma's house. Lots of old school decor and it's the exact look they're going for. Homey, just like grandma's house. Seating is a bit tight and there's no A/C so things were a bit stuffy. Service (4.5/5): Our waitress was friendly and was pretty efficient in taking care of us. Service can be a bit of a miss in Europe but our experience at Riseolatte far exceeded the norm. Drinks (4.5/5): Good drink list. I ended up splitting some house wine with my buddy. They have it in different sizes and we went with the largest option of the house red. Food (3/5): I went with the osso bucco which is served with risotto (two of my favorite dishes in one). And part of what also made the dish so attractive is that risotto Milanese is a classic Milanese dish. Unfortunately, the dish didn't live up to the hype. Osso Bucco, done right is so tender that it falls off the bone. It's a slow cook type of meal and you can taste the results of that. Here, the meat was harder than it should have been, which indicates to me that they probably cut some corners. The risotto, on the other hand, was solid. As was the portion size. I was just expecting better with the osso bucco. My friends got the veal (elephant ears). Talk about a portion size. Three huge veal cutlets and fries. You can see why they call them elephant ears! I tried a bite and enjoyed it more than my dish. Overall: There's a lot to like about Risoelatte. Some dishes are a hit and some are a bit of a miss so make sure to choose wisely! read more

Risoelatte - Osso bucco with Milanese risotto. - Italian Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Dunno how this is considered one of the top restaurants in Milan. This was our least favorite restaurant in all of Italy. There wasn't much that was appealing on the menu and the attitude of the staff did not make things better. read more

This is definitely the best place we ate in Milan. It's kind of tucked away. We actually walked past it. They allowed us to come in without a reservation even though they were busy. The staff was friendly and helpful. They spoke English and Italian. There are multiple levels in the restaurant. We were seated towards the top. There is a lot of older decor. Looks like it's from the 60's. The food was very good. We started with Mondeghili which are Milanese style meatballs. They had beef, parmesan, and mortadella. The Veal Milanese was perfectly fried and had delicious flavor. I highly recommend coming here if you are in Milan. read more

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From the ambiance I expected this place to not live up to expectations but it was actually pretty great. Every dish I had here was excellent. Reservations are likely needed in advance and can be booked. The riso e latte dishes are good (as they should be) and so is the ossobuco, highly recommended. I was also able to try the gnocchi which was also very good. read more

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If you're in Milan on vacation and are staying near the Duomo, I highly recommend checking out Risoelatte - it is such a FUN & UNIQUE restaurant, and the food was so good! We had heard the restaurant was a "must-see" from some friends of ours who recommended the restaurant during our stay in Milan so we couldn't wait to check it out. When we walked into the restaurant, we were immediately amazed by the unique atmosphere of the restaurant, you really feel like you stepped back in time to the 1960's. The entire restaurant was so unique, fun, and colorful. From the retro mint blue colored walls to the old school diner tables with red leather cushioned chairs, to the dining room set inside a recreation of a retro 1960's kitchen, to the clothes lines hanging from the ceiling with granny panties and vintage clothes hanging off them - you can't help but be amazed by all the details incorporated in the décor of the restaurant. Our table was small booth table under an open window with red checkered window covers on it, in a corner of the restaurant, and the cool breeze coming in from the window was really refreshing. For our date night, this place was a cute place to go to. Besides the fun retro atmosphere, the food was delicious, and the service was fantastic. Once of our favorite dishes you absolutely MUST TRY is the Risotto Con Ossobuco - it was one of the best dishes we had in all of Milan. Another favorite dish of ours was the pesto sauce pasta, we really enjoyed it. It was full of flavor and the pasta was fresh and homemade. It was delicious as well! The service at Risoelatte was excellent, everyone took excellent care of us during our entire meal. From the moment we arrived everyone was so welcoming, and the server took her time to explain the menu, make recommendations, and made great suggestions for menu items we should try. We were never rushed or hurried which was nice, we were able to take our time to enjoy the food, and the company of one another, and enjoyed a great date night. Overall, we had a great time dining at Risoelatte, the food was delicious, and we absolute loved the fun atmosphere of the restaurant. If you're looking for a unique dining experience with great food, I highly recommend making a reservation and checking out this hidden gem in Milan. We look forward to returning to Risoelatte on our next trip to Milan. read more

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Food was THE best we had in Milan. We shared fried cheese, two kinds of risotto and octopus on mashed potatoes for shared main course. To *die* for! Not a tourist spot (which is exactly what we wanted) but they spoke English. Very reasonably priced. Wish we could come back. oh and the eclectic decor is fantastic. Very friendly helpful staff. 5 stars! Don't be intimidated by the reservation deposit. It was packed on a Wednesday. So worthwhile. Air conditioned. read more

I had lunch at Risoelatte a few years ago. The restaurant was super cute, with a retro 60s home style -- great ambience, with charming decor. Food was good also. I had the Ossobuco con risotto alla milanese, and the marrow was delicious. I'd recommend. read more

Incredible. Surprisingly the only lacking dish was the Milanese risotto, which was a bit overcooked. Highly recommend the meatballs, the octopus, and the homemade basil pasta. Interesting atmosphere, kind of like a 60s throwback. Feels like you're in an old Italian house -- down to the lack of AC read more

Cute and charming restaurant with a 50s style decor, in a bustling area of Milan. The veal Milanese was delicious- so thin and perfectly crispy. Ossobucco with saffron risotto was a must, though we liked the other veal better. Nice simple side salad to go with everything. It seemed like three young women were running the whole (busy) restaurant, but the service was great! Definitely the place for classic Milanese dishes- make sure to get a reservation in advance! read more

Risoelatte - Ossobucco with saffron risotto and veal Milanese - Italian Near Me - Milan, Michigan

We stopped by Risoelatte without reservations and the owner was nice enough to accommodate us right away. The atmosphere has such cozy vibes. Literally felt like we walked inside grandma's house. The service was amazing and also gave us good recommendations. We ordered the risotto with ossobuco and cotoletta in milanese style. The ossobuco was flavorful and delicious, super tender and fell off the bone. The cotoletta was simple, yet perfectly fried and tender. We also ordered tiramisu to end the course. Was glad we were able to end our Italy trip with this meal. read more

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First trip to Milan. Found this little gem. The entrance is quite nondescript and we walked right past it. We were greeted warmly and quickly, seated quickly as well. The decor is casual and quirky. Had a very tasty grilled cheese appetizer. Literally, grilled cheese. I had the daily risotto/veal special and my wife the Cacio e Pepe. Both outstanding. Great dining experience. read more

Amazing authentic Milanese home cooked meal. This place is always booked, but you can make a reservation the day before sometimes. We had the Milanese veal cutlet. I almost didn't try it because it's fried but it's fried very lightly without much batter and is simply delicious. The view is so tender juicy and tasty. The saffron risotto is very good and we had the stirfry vegetables because I need vegetables. The restaurant looks like you're eating in your grandmother's kitchen. This is a must try if you want delicious home cooked food while away from home. read more

Retro Italian spot with homemade classics and huge portion sizes. We were looking for a local spot that wasn't catering to tourists, and a colleagues from Milan suggest Risoelatte. It was the perfect spot with a variety of delicious homemade options. I would definitely pop in again for the pasta (and always add the homemade burrata as an option). read more

Cute little restaurant in the heart of Milan, with a '60s inspired decor, and a menu full of classic Milan dishes. We decided for two super Milan classics, risotto milanese with ossobuco and bone-in veal cutlet fried in ghee. Both were excellent, the risotto was properly cooked, enclosed in a luscious cream (but without cream!) made of butter, Parmesan, stock and the rice starch. The ossobuco was super tender and came off the bone so easily, fantastic. The cutlet was tender and moist, fried perfectly. I really enjoyed it. Desserts were delicious too. The menu was full of interesting options, will need to come back. Highly recommended! read more

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This place has good reviews for a reason. It is decorated like a home and feels like I'm in nonna's kitchen. The cochetta was extremely delicious, one of the best things I've eaten in Italy. Get it milanese style, it's what they're known for! It was cooked to perfection and extremely tender. We also had a pesto pasta that was also delicious!!! read more

Risoelatte - Italian Near Me - Milan, Michigan

The menu is not super vegetarian friendly. Lots of meat sauces and even the risotto is cooked in beef broth. The vegan options are nil. They were accommodating with offering spaghetti with tomatoes (not on the menu). But you're hard pressed to find anything green as "contorni". No spinach, broccoli, chickory, kale, etc....i think I remember seeing basil in one of the main plates. That said, the setting is very whimsical. Kinda reminded me of Disney World's "Pirates of the Caribbean". Staff is friendly enough despite seeming understaffed. Overall, great for tourists seeking a theme based restaurant. The spaghetti was good despite being unimaginative. My dining mates enjoyed their meals immensely. read more

Great Osso Bucco with risotto. Ambience and service is excellent. Make sure you make reservations ahead of time. Enjoy!

You want home cooking this is the place! I had the Risoelatte with berry and Gorgonzola. One of the best things I have ever eaten!!

This is a tough review to make as the reviews I have read are outstanding. I surely hope I just caught this restaurant on a bad night and/or ordered the wrong dish. My girlfriend and I visited Risoelatte on our last night in Italy after spending two weeks traveling throughout the country, including Sicily, Venice, Cinque Terre and finally Milan. We both consider ourselves to be "foodies" and had many outstanding meals throughout the trip. We hoped to finish on a positive note after the many positive reviews we read about Risoelatte. We were fortunate, or at least we thought, to get a table at this restaurant. Unfortunately, our experience was anything but special. The 1960s theme of the restaurant provides a great vibe and atmosphere for dinner. However, the positive review stops here. I understand this is a family run restaurant, but the waitress appeared overwhelmed all night. There was one waitress for the entire restaurant, which I believe encompassed around 15-20 tables. It took almost a half hour before we were even able to place our order. We placed our order for the local specialty of Risotto alla Milanese and wine. We were informed this would take around a half hour to cook (completely understandable and refreshing that it was made from scratch) and should order an appetizer. We quickly decided on an appetizer, but no one returned to our table until the main course arrived a half hour later. We were left to munch on extremely hard bread that was challenging to eat. So much for ordering an appetizer. The meal arrived and did not come close to meeting our expectations. The risotto had an awful aftertaste and the taste resembled a box of Craft Macaroni & Cheese. Although we believe it was authentically prepared, it tasted terrible. We were not asked once how our meal was and our table was never cleared. After finishing our meal and sitting for about ten minutes, we walked to the register to pay. The owner took our money and never asked once how our meal was despite the fact that we overheard him conversing with other customers and even offering them an aperitif following their meal. We were not offered an aperitif, despite the fact that the menu stated it was included in the 3 Euro copertito. Perhaps we just caught this restaurant on a bad night as there are many positive reviews, but I can easily say it was the worst meal we had during our travels through Italy. I would advise looking elsewhere for a special meal in Italy as this restaurant left a bad taste in our mouths, both literally and metaphorically. read more

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Charming little place. You'll need to go online to get reservations to get a table. The purple risotto was AMAZING!

Very cute restaurant, delicious food, incredible ambiance. Loved our dining experience. read more

Risoelatte - Our delicious dinner - Italian Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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We made a reservation not sure how it is to for walkins. They sat us right away. The server was so nice and graciously spoke English to us. The food is delicious and the panna cotta was our favorite part. This restaurant is just adorable you must go if you are in Milan! read more

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We came here for lunch today since they were fully booked for dinner last night. Yes, we're that adamant about trying this restaurant. We ordered ravioli with pesto sauce, risotto ossobuco, and risotto with apples and speck (Italian cured meat). Everything was delicious!!! Seriously, the Italians sure know how to make risotto. This is something very difficult to find in North America. The texture of the rice was creamy and not too thick. The grain was plump and tasted softer than al dente. And of course, you can't go wrong with pasta. We also tried their tiramisu. It was alright. Service was decent and by the way you pay at the front counter. The owner is really nice. Happy Eating! read more

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Worth the walk - fun date night! Skip the Milanese meatballs but the rest was top shelf! read more

Delizioso amazing food great people ambience We came in very hungry. The pasta was delicious. The sauces were incredible. Very good thank you. read more

This place is a gem and seems like people know about it. I was lucky to stumble upon it through a Yelp search and the reviews looked promising and I liked the home style decor and cooking of this place. The pastas were excellent and done al dente. Also ordered veal and was excellent as well. Even the bread to start was tasty with the olive oil. The house wine is cheap, heavy pours and very good. Won't hesitate to come back if I'm ever back in Milan. Also, the service was friendly and like visiting a old friends home. Just look at the very cheeky decor. I love it. The owner has character. He asked where we were from and also provided an aperatif at the end of the meal. Thank you for making an excellent experience! I'm not alone or special I'm the service. I could see them taking time with every table. I would recommend reservation. read more

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My wife and I dined here on our final pm in Milan. At the last minute, I found Risoelatte on Yelp. Even though it was Friday, we rolled the dice and were able to get a table without a reservation. From our arrival, we were treated with friendliness and professionalism by the entire restaurant staff. The food was great and certainly a bit different than the Italian fare we've had prior which made for a great dining experience. A BIG THANK YOU to Lira (chef), Andrea, Fiorella and Karen for a great end to our stay in Milan. read more

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Comfort food in a comfortable location. Very cool to be transported to your grandma's kitchen as soon as you walk in. The restaurant has an old school retro vibe that really works to put you at ease. On recommendations from everything I've read, we got the Milanese risotto with osso bucco on top. fahgettaboudit.... Super strong flavors in the saffron risotto and wonderful meaty gravy on the osso bucco. My wife and I both really loved it. We also had the cheese plate that came with 3 different jams, all of them really sweet and perfect with the cheese. Last was a pasta with a bolognese style sauce. Great texture on the noodles, not too hard, and the sauce was rediculous. So great food and awesome theme, if you're in Milan, take the trip over and eat there! read more

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The service was fantastic! She got us in right away and let us know that there was a reservation after us, so we had about an hour and 20 minutes to order and eat. That was plenty of time! The food was delicious! read more

Risoelatte - Italian Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Amazing experience! The food was AMAZING ! Every single dish was delicious and the service top notch. Talk about feeling like you're inside your Nona's house (grandmas house). The vintage decor set the mood for a unique dinner. read more

This place is absolutely cute. It takes you back to the 50s in an Italian home. Reservations are required! There is a service charge of 3€ pp for water, bread, and fruit that is in the table. I had the Risoelatte with nuts. It's more creamy than the usual risotto. It was a green dish, but absolutely good. The house red wine is two thumbs up. The bread here was not fresh and quite hard. Service is great and I would love to come here again when in Milan. read more

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Walked in without reservations and the staff was nice enough to ask us to come back in 45 minutes. There is tons to do in the area so we were happy to oblige. Sat down in a very cool interior that felt like you were eating in someone's home. The concept would work in any region of the world but I felt like I was surrounded by other tourists. For the price, I would have expected better service overall because we received such excellent service in so many restaurants in Italy. The Ossobuco with risotto was tender, good and had a nice gravy/sauce that mixed with the risotto. They gave you a little spoon to scoop the marrow out to spread on your bread. The veal came with a slice of lemon and flakes of salt on top. The dish was simple and it seemed fairly well prepared. Overall, it's a hip restaurant with nice interior decorations. Not the best service, above average pricing that caters to tourists. If you're okay with this then it's a 4-5 star yelp. Otherwise, im looking for an elevated experience based on their pricing but it is located in an expensive area. read more

A place that a nonna would be proud of. It has a great rotating menu. Amazing cocoletta and pesto dishes. It feels family owned and has a great vintage restaurant concept. Not a cheap dining experience though read more

Sweet Mother of Jesus this place!!! We did have a botched reservation that routed us to another location, but they accommodated us for our only night in Milan. They do risotto here and they do it many different ways, all sublime. Whether it is fried, or fruit of the forest with blue cheese, or straight milk and pepper style, you can't go wrong. But the basil torte? Out of this world. Premium everything, slow food at it's accessibly-priced finest, with an emphasis on wines from Langhe and Valtenlina (!!!) this was an all-time experience. But the real winner here was the service. Our Italian is a dozen scant, unhelpful words, and their English is limited. No matter. Giggles, gestures, lots of pointing and head nodding, more giggles, how can one not have a delightful time? With a mid-mod furniture vibe inside, we walked a km back to our place filled with happiness and song. Truly, this was a memory to savor for our family of five read more

I'm so glad to have found this place on yelp! My boyfriend wanted to try authentic hearty food that only the locals would come to and sure enough, every single dish we ordered, he loved it. To the point where he wanted to order more from the menu after we were so full. It's such a cute place that takes you back to how it was so many years ago in Italy. We got squid as our appetizers. My boyfriend wanted to try their carbonara which was superb and I got the eggplant parmesan. Everything was seasoned to perfection and we ate up every bite. And of course, I couldn't leave the place without trying the dessert so tiramisu it is! By the way, it was recommended to make reservations, but we kinda just winged it and luckily was able to be seated right by the window for two. It was pretty romantic. I can't wait to be back here again! read more

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A throw back to your mom's kitchen in the 1960s. Sure it's a little kitchy, but you quickly settle down to heartwarming plates of Milanese classics. Wines are reasonably priced and it's like going back home. read more

Service was excellent and was a fun place for dinner. My expectations for the food was high and although it was good it was certainly not outstanding. read more

When I was recommended by a friend for this place as our top spot in Milan, I wasn't entirely sold post google. Sure the place was cute and kitschy but I wanted some seriously good food but mostly Milanese cutlet. This place was as delicious as the decorations are nostalgic. It's set up in a neat sort of half tiered seating as it goes up half a floor and then up one more half for the full floor. The place is decorated in reminiscent articles of the 50's/60's that bring the realization of what it would have looked like if I had an adorable Italian grandma. We got a cute little table for three and ordered the house wine, cheese plate, meatballs, cacio e Pepe. cotoletta and ossobuco. I want to say any one of these were not that great but I really can't. The cheese plate was served with what seemed like the most delicious house made applesauce, something I never knew I needed with my cheese. The beef meatballs had morsels of pumpkin in a tomato sauce that was so light and perfect. The cotoletta was enormous to say the least. Perfectly crusted with flaky salt and bits of sage, little potatoes, and a yellow sort of aioli that didn't overpower but simply accented everything going on. The cacio was a perfect amount of creamy with just the right amount of black pepper. But the real star was that ossobuco- holy moly how is anything that delicious!? The rich risotto and bone marrow and fall off the bone meat. Please, just get it. You'll be happy you did. TLDR; this was one of the best meals I had during my time in Italy. Go treat yourself and get some too! read more

Risoelatte - Italian Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Wonderful restaurant with real homie feeling. The atmosphere is achieved through 70s decoration items. The menu is simple and straight forward with excellent quality groceries, as it should be in classical Italian cuisine. The menu items vary from Italian well known classics to Lombardian ones. The staff is very kind, fast and helpful. They have menus in various languages. It gets crowded. Better to either book a table or be early. read more

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