The view and the friendly service deserve at least 3.5-4 stars. The food gets in the way here…read more We started with caprese salad and the meatballs with the green Milanese sauce. Caprese had unripe tomatoes with generous uncut balls of fresh mozz and arugula, not basil. I'd expect this caprese in a mall, not this kind of restaurant. Meatballs were battered and the Milanese sauce was beautifully green but bland. My main was the pork cutlet. Very thin, big and not too greasy. Tasty but underwhelming. Served with some crispy potatoes, plus iceberg lettuce. Meh. Risotto Milanese should have been easy, right? Flavor was very good but the rice was not cooked enough, somewhat crunchy. Not great. Dessert was tiramisu and that was pretty good. Espressos were great. So many restaurants in this area, I'd skip this one.

This place was a good choice for a dinner. It is right next to the canal and so you got a great…read morechance to people watch and enjoy the canal. The waiters were friendly and quick. I ordered the ossi buco which was good. It felt fresh and cooked well but lacked a bit in flavor. The risotto under it was amazing.

* Best fine dining option inside the Galleria for lunch or dinner…read more * Perfectly executed and presented food, good service * Small Italian size portions, if you're looking for Cheesecake Factory size dining not for you * Large wine list with 24 options by the glass * Ignore the bad reviews if you're ok with the prices (menu outside) and small portions with great people watching in an elegant, comfortable venue this is for you.

What a beautiful restaurant! It's stunning from the inside out with a flower design throughout the…read moreestablishment. The attention to detail is unmatched. Plush pink seats are just dreamy. Absolutely beautiful. The waitstaff even wears unique uniforms that tie into the decor. It adds to the overall ambiance. Elegant and classy. Let's get into the food. The items ordered were veal risotto, Caesar salad, and pasta with tomato sauce, and the star of the show was the dessert box, which was outstanding! Everything was delicious. There was no detail unnoticed, even the table bread was artistically presented. It was Highly recommend

One of the best meals in the streets of Milan. If you're visiting Milan, the heart of the city…read moreleads you to the Duomo. Across the Duomo is the malls and major tourist attraction. As suck meals in this area are expensive. But for an amazing view of the church outside, there is none better than Duomo. Nestled right on the street this eatery has an amazing drink menu. Many people just choose to have their drink and enjoy the people watching around the museum. The drinks were amazing to start and I highly recommend you do a Spritz to start. The cocktails are strong and well done - you won't need too many to get a buzz. Stay for a while and eat as the food is very well done. They offer all meals, but I recommend going light and drinking and enjoy company. The service was amazing and while due to the location, the price is a bit high, it will easily be one of the best meals you have.

Founded by Angelo Motta in 1928. What started out as a cafe is now a restaurant located at the…read moreGalleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. It's been around for generations and is a popular spot for dinner, drinks and people watching. We decided to have our last meal in Milan here because of how long this place has been around. I wish we did our research first. We started off with the burrata. It was just okay. And then I had the ravioli. That too was also just okay. I was expecting more from this restaurant because it's been around for almost 100 years. I should've known better not to eat here with it being so close to the duomo Milano. Total tourist trap.

Two words. Molto delizioso!!!…read more This little place is located on the south bank of the Navigli Canal. New Executive Chef Ivan Minali is serving up incredibly unique dishes that will surely have your palate wanting more. The ambience of the restaurant was amorous. We also found the staff to be polite, efficient and very observant without being intrusive. The starters were all excellent, but the stand out dishes for me was the gold foiled, soft-centered egg with caviar and truffle sitting on a pistachio bed. Second favorite was the artichoke with foie gras and roasted egg yolk. The taste was delightful and astonishing! For dessert, I would recommend the "Snow White" Apple with pasta frolla ice-cream. It's made with an apple-shaped crispy candy shell with apple mousse inside. Reservations for this Michelin star restaurant can be hard to come by, but you may get lucky like we did. During the hot summer nights, take a seat outdoor and enjoy the Milanese movida while having dinner. Of all the offerings in the canal district, this sits at the top of the heap for creativity and fine dining. Every dish was crafted with fresh ingredients, presented with high style and flair you would expect only in Milan.

This was our fancy dinner during our Milan trip and including a couple birthdays as well. Reserving…read morea table was an easy call to the restaurant the week prior and on the day of we had some horrific issues with taxis and ended up running quite late but they were so accommodating when we called to let them know and we're so glad they had table for us when we finally arrived. The owner Maida Mercuri is the first person you see upon walking in, she's gorgeous and has a ready smile. The feel here is so homey. The food is upscale but it's not the vibe you get at all. It's comfortable and has a nice ecclectic mix of people from locals to visitors alike and couples on dates alongside groups of friends. You have those dressed to the nines and those dining in their jeans. Either way this was definitely worth saving as our special dinner for our short stay in Milan. I love the fact that not everyone at the table needs to do a tasting menu, the fact they have a number of different tasting menus and some really interesting (as in i was so very curious to try them) a la carte offerings. There was 5 of us and 3 opted to try tasting menus and the others the a la carte. I really wish I had taken a photo of their menu as it changes so often...Especially as i couldnt recall the name of each plate as there were so many!! so sad... Amuse bouche we started off with were prosecco filled balls from heaven...really could have eaten several dozens of these (favorite by far of my entire trip!). Loved them. Served chilled in a bowl of ice...just sooo amazing. The other was a pork with yogurt sauce which was also tasty and the yogurt was refreshing. As we had a gluten allergic bday girl, her amuse bouche was a GF parmesan and avocado crisp. Their bread board was impressive. All made in-house and fresh. Seriously wish we could have just shipped it all home. Mini croissants were slightly sweet and crisp...sooo good. The large ones had cumin and were savory. Breadsticks and different kinds of breads...There was just so many choices! *Spaghettoni: there were two options and I'm not fully sure which was selected but our friend was very happy. This takes extra time and says so on the menu. It looked like a very large spaghetti pasta and was very fresh. * Tradition tasting menu: *The candied version of red onion from Tropea: This was gorgeously presented and the taste was so fresh and creamy. That tart and creamy goat cheese with the candied onion after you break into the shiny candy shell...this looked like blown glass artwork. Loved it! *Beef sashimi: Also beautifully presented and soo good! *Ravioli: pretty little pillows of goodness *Pluma of Iberian pork: juicy, tender and just the right amount of smoky sear. Artfully plated. *Chocolate cigar, a scent of Montecristo and rhum ice cream: such an interesting dessert!!! Not a fan of the montecristo cigar smoke but what an idea!!! small glass was filled w. cigar smoke for you to have a feel as if you were smoking a cigar! The cigar was a chocolate and served in a clear ashtray. water tasting menu: *Langoustine: artfully plated and very fresh. *Sausage stuffed sardines: This was definitely different and fresh. Small fresh sardines stuffed with sausage. *Tuna slider: the bun was made with pasta...This was very interesting, tasty and quite messy to eat as i was instructed to do so with my hands. *Squid with beet reduction and fried onions: very fresh squid, very tender and loved the beet reduction. *White fish or monkfish? Loved their presentation but this was my least favorite...the fish was very chewy and ate like a steak...sliced like one as well...somewhat gristly. *Octopus and potatoes: this was such a cool dessert for me as it looked just like octopus and potatoes...the octopus was fruit molded to look like octopus and filled with fresh whipped cream to look like the white flesh when you cut into it. The "potatoes" were poached pears. Creative AND delicious! The other really fun dessert was "this is not a game": a kaleidoscope of childhood flavors. This came out on a lit LED platform (very bright) and it was legos!!! Fruit leather molded into the lego base platforms with chocolate lego figures. Very cool!!! I wish we had known to order the apple tart dessert but alas...we did not. Hours later and all very full...we happily wandered out to wait for our taxis, which Ms Mercuri was kind enough to call for us whilst one of us kept eating the delicious jelly beans at her counter. Lovely dinner, lovely evening.

Whether you're meeting friends or just spending some quality time with yourself, Café Trussardi,…read morelocated in the centre of Milan near the Teatro all Scalla, offers hospitality and relaxation in an elegant setting, complete with cocktails and caviar that are out of this world! While killing time between walking the beautiful streets of Milan, I wanted to treat myself to a small snack and a drink (or two). I was impressed by the modern design, with crisp angles around every corner and natural, clean colors. From the moment I entered I felt a sense of calm, and the server greeted me and showed me to a comfortable seat along the bar. The list of cocktails was very diverse, and the drinks menu reflected the upscale atmosphere. I decided to start with a cocktail called Beer Americano, a mix of bitter Campari, red Vermouth, and white beer, topped with the zest of a fresh orange. This was a uniquely refreshing cocktail, as the citrus notes really picked up on the herbal flavors of the Campari. I chose to indulge in Trussardi Calvisius caviar, an excellent choice to match the flavors of my cocktail. This is seriously the best caviar I have ever eaten, fresh, a notch salty, but delicate and delicious. After my Beer Americano, I knew I had to try at least one more cocktail on the list, and ordered the Apple Tru, crafted with Calvados, cinnamon, apple, ginger and BBB bitters. Perfect for fall. I'll definitely be returning to try more cocktails!

It is close to impossible to find a moderately priced place that serves good quality anywhere near…read moreDuomo. This was one of the few options that looked decent but pricy. Thankfully, the menu had a variety of options with various prices, although most of it was above what we wanted to pay for lunch. I was still able to get a 15 euro plate of well-made pasta. Since it was early in our trip, I did not mind eating pasta. My friend ordered a pumpkin soup with bacon and scallops which she really enjoyed. The person serving us was polite and helpful. She let my friend try several different wines before she decided on what to drink. Our overall experience went from being skeptical as we walked in to this place to being satisfied as we walked out.

Nothing fancy- we wanted a quick salads around the square. I got a caprese and my boyfriend got the…read moreburrata. All the ingredients were there- but weren't seasoned correctly ( no salt in anything???). Cheaper than other places around the duomo- so if you want something quick and not fussy- this place might suit your needs Note- the bathrooms smelled a little funky!

I love the ambiance. It's open and there is outdoor seating, so you get to see a lot of the action…read moregoing on in the streets. I enjoyed dining here.

If you are looking for cheap eats, this is not it. If you want to eat fine food, and don't have…read morethe time/effort to reserve a Michellin place and adjust your travel schedule around it, then this is your opportunity. The service was excellent. It's in the Galleria where you can people watch. The bread, the superb olive oil were good starter to the meal. Their famous appetizer was superb with multiple levels of flavors. The spegetto was excellent, well balanced. The steak was small portion but superb quality over quantity. The vegetarian main was small, but mutiple levels of taste. The desserts were excellent besides being pretty. Overall, it was a little more pricy than your standard Italian places, but probably not more than a fancy non-michellin place in the U.S. I'd go there again when I get a chance. People who know and value good food will appreciate this place.

Amazing bread! Our meal was incredible (scallops, filet, risotto ). The service was also perfect…read more The cappuccino was only 2.5 euro. They told me they were known for having the best risotto in all of Milan. Great location before or after visiting The Duomo.

You must eat here if a tourist and in the area looking at the Duomo,…read more I mean look at this view! Absolutely Breathtaking!

This restaurant offers absolutely amazing views of the Duomo in Milan. The ambiance is fantastic,…read moreespecially on the outside patio, where the cathedral feels like it's right in your hands. The service was excellent. The waiter was knowledgeable in food recommendations. The food recommendations were spot-on--every dish was a delight. I would absolutely recommend. It was a bit on a pricier side but the views were worth it.