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This was such a wonderful dinner for our family traveling from the US in July. The service, food and pricing were all fantastic. It feels like fine dining without the price tag. Highly recommend!
Ambiance: it's located in the center of city, close to the train station and bus stop, the dining vibe is cozy, however, everything else is terrible Service: the worst service ever experienced in Milan, I rarely give one star review, and when I do I seriously mean it. The server brought the wrong drink, and didn't serve our table bread until our food was served and we had to ask for it, while other tables were served before their meals without being asked, let alone lack of knowledge to their menu and specialities, they made loud noise of cleaning utensils and tables, rude and not welcoming at all Food & Drink: they ran out certain food we wanted, and for the food they recommended weren't as good Bread - ** so dry and almost not edible Grilled Fish and Seafod Mix - * Ingredienti Gamberone, Scampone, Calamaro, Gamberetti, Capesanta, Spada, their chef did a terrible job, all seafood were so overcooked, only the calamari was editable, scallops were so dry and rubbery, two pieces of shrimp were dry just imagine the texture of reheated leftover, fishes were burnt and tasted very bitter, the dish is basically not edible, and any proud chef would feel shamed about how awful it was Grilled fillet of Piemontese Fassona - ** undercooked steak, asked medium well but served near rare Craft Beer - *** Blonde, just fine Price: their prices weren't crazy but totally not worth it for the poor food quality, expect €30+ per person, this place shouldn't even be called a seafood restaurant, I strongly suggest you avoid dining at this place at all costs
I love the lobster linguine! The sauce is very rich that I finished with a bread! I tried pistachio chess, it's a bit too sweet for asian, I prefer saulty chess, but when the waitress show them in a small tray, so adorable to refuse. We also have fired mixed seafood, fresh and delicious, best with vinegar.
The BEST meal we had in Milan!!!!!! Hands down! Settembrini 18 should definitely be on your bucket list if you are in Milan! It was the best Italian food we've had! In fact, the best Italian food I've ever had in my life. It was excellent! And service was superb as well. I ordered the ravioli in walnut sauce. That was by far the best ravioli I have ever tasted. The ravioli was perfectly cooked, so it was soft, but not too soft. The cheese filling was great. And the walnut sauce was amazing. I've never had walnut sauce until now. And I'm a big fan! 10/10 The margarita pizza had so much flavor! The cheese to sauce ratio was perfection. And the dough was so fresh! 10/10 Caprese salad was good. The mozzarella was extremely fresh! Wow! And the tomatoes perfectly ripe. Delicious together! 10/10 My husband ordered the carbonara pasta and he said it was far superior over all other carbonara dishes! 10/10 The only thing we didn't care for was the cheesecake. It wasn't firm like we are used to in the states. That had good flavor with the chocolate and nuts, but not our favorite. This is a sit down restaurant. Not super fancy, but also not super casual. Our server was great. Everyone was friendly.
Mink found this place on Yelp and asked if we could give them a try. The photos looked good and the reviews of the place were also great so I was down to try them for our first meal in Milan. We were hungry and they didn't open till 7pm but we headed there a little early just in case they were fully booked for the night. It was around 6:45pm when we arrived and the staff allowed us to be seated. They did say no service till 7pm which was fine since it was lightly drizzling outside. It gave us time to look at their menu and enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant. It was nicely decorated with a full bar in front. Lots of tables to accommodate all different size parties and enjoyable local music playing in the background. Mink decided on the Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare (Spaghetti with Seafood) and I ordered their Risotto alla Milanese con Ossobuco (Milanese style Risotto with Ossobuco). Normally people get appetizers but we were exhausted from a day of travel getting into Milan so we just wanted to eat then head back to the hotel for some rest. Since Mink doesn't drink and I didn't want to upset her, I just ordered a glass of red wine instead of a bottle. I drank it rather fast while waiting for our food from the kitchen so I ordered a second to enjoy with the meal. The food was amazing! They were generous with the seafood in Mink's spaghetti. She loved the sauce. Wish we had bread to soak it all up! Mink shared some with a bunch of seafood for me and she still had a mountain of seafood left over. My ossobuco was delicious and the risotto was better than I expected. We did agree the risotto was rich and not something we could eat often but it was really good. Customer service was amazing and they even tried to call us a Taxi/Cab when we were having Uber issues. They couldn't get through but we appreciated the effort. We were even offered free coffee before we left but we declined. Amazing start to Italy and great pick by Mink.
Truly a neighborhood joint - while completely friendly to tourists - our visit was full of families enjoying a weeknight dinner, chatting about school, work, and politics, surrounded by delicious dishes. We loved everything we tried and appreciated the accommodating and friendly service, and while we left way too full, there were no regrets. If you're traveling, and staying in a nearby hotel, make a point of stopping by. It will make you feel like you're home. So good!
After not being able to come here due the rain and lack of taxi available we were coincidentally close by the following day and finally were able to check it out. I had the pepperoni pizza and it was delicious. Thin but very tasty. My GF had the shrimp pasta and she loved it as well. Mimmo was our server and was very nice. Definitely recommend this spot.
Amazing lobster pasta and the fried seafood mix were both excellent! If you're a seafood lover, this spot is a must-try. The lobster pasta (€25) was rich and flavorful, and the fried seafood mix (€24) was perfectly crisp and generous in portion. My husband and I split both dishes and left feeling very full--great value for the price and QUALITY. We only wish we had room for dessert! Definitely recommend this place. Service was good as well. They had low music going in the background. Very clean restaurant. All together very good!
Great service blocks from Milan central train station. Food was excellent. Highly recommend. Lowered to 4 stars because the Tagliatelle with mushrooms didn't quite meet expectations. However the seafood spaghetti was amazing and full of seafood. Prices were very reasonable and the portions were large. It was a bit loud but we had no problem making conversation. Wait staff speaks English. There were Many plates we wanted to try. They have a good selection of wines and desserts.
Again 5 star meal. The service was amazing and the food was even more amazing! Anastasia was my server who was the greatest! The ambiance was also perfect! One observation i got there at 7:30 by the time I was finished the restaurant was very busy
A pleasant experience as a solo diner. After reading reviews, I came on a Monday night at 8:30pm in April and found the restaurant around 30% full. The interior is set up like a formal dining room, yellow walls with white moldings, seating enough for around 60 people at tables of various sizes. The staff was friendly and welcoming and directed me to a seat at a small table set for two, and presented me with a menu right away. Hard to decide what to get when your eyes are larger than your stomach but you're by yourself so realistically there's only so much you can consume. After some deliberation I ordered the Sicilian red pawn spaghetti €18. The order took about 10 minutes to get ready. Pasta itself was cooked perfectly, the shrimp came in pieces mixed with plum tomatoes in with the pasta plus two complete shrimp on the side. Though the dish was executed well, and the olive oil used was delicious, it didn't stand out as something that I'd be clamoring to order again soon. The server (didn't catch his name) was very friendly and all smiles, he offered to take a picture for me which was a kind gesture. Why minus one star? Not that I needed it, but I wasn't offered bread and noticed some parties were served limoncello at the end of their meal which I wasn't offered either. My order wasn't a lot of food so maybe I didn't meet a min spending for the aperitif. I appreciated that their menu has very clear allergen information denoted. They take cash and card. Prices are very reasonable for the area. There are bathrooms available though I can't comment on their state since I didn't use them. Overall I feel like there were a lot of potentially tasty options which I wish I had a chance to try. Surely open to coming by with more people if I'm in Milan again.
Where do I start? Actually l, I know exactly where, Mimmo was an amazing server! He couldn't have made our experience any better. This place has charm and a home feel. You truly get the Italian experience. For the love of everything, order the ravioli with almond sauce. You will not regret it. Bon Apetit.
4 months ago
Mimmo was the best server!! Service was good & lobster pasta was 10/10 Easy walk from Hotel Cornova read more
The pizza was incredible!! Servers were so kind and welcoming. The only reason this isn't 5 stars: We arrived close to their closing time and asked to make sure it was okay for us to dine. We didn't want to have the kitchen open back up for us if they were already wrapping up. They assured us the kitchen wouldn't be closed for another 15 minutes so to come on in. We ordered the pizza, and the pizza guy had a meltdown. Apparently he had already started cleaning up for the night. We felt bad but also a little off putting that he would make such a scene in front of all the guests. Other than that we had a wonderful meal. read more
This restaurant is in the Centrale train station neighborhood, that's how we ended up here. The food was good, but frankly not Milan good. The spaghetti carbonara was too salty, and the seafood pasta was just okay. Not for me. read more
2 months ago
This was such a wonderful dinner for our family traveling from the US in July. The service, food and pricing were all fantastic. It feels like fine dining without the price tag. Highly recommend! read more
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We tried appetizer octopus and potato, shrimp salad, spicy pepperoni pizza, seafood pasta and much more. Everything is fantastic! read more
Ambiance: it's located in the center of city, close to the train station and bus stop, the dining vibe is cozy, however, everything else is terrible Service: the worst service ever experienced in Milan, I rarely give one star review, and when I do I seriously mean it. The server brought the wrong drink, and didn't serve our table bread until our food was served and we had to ask for it, while other tables were served before their meals without being asked, let alone lack of knowledge to their menu and specialities, they made loud noise of cleaning utensils and tables, rude and not welcoming at all Food & Drink: they ran out certain food we wanted, and for the food they recommended weren't as good Bread - ** so dry and almost not edible Grilled Fish and Seafod Mix - * Ingredienti Gamberone, Scampone, Calamaro, Gamberetti, Capesanta, Spada, their chef did a terrible job, all seafood were so overcooked, only the calamari was editable, scallops were so dry and rubbery, two pieces of shrimp were dry just imagine the texture of reheated leftover, fishes were burnt and tasted very bitter, the dish is basically not edible, and any proud chef would feel shamed about how awful it was Grilled fillet of Piemontese Fassona - ** undercooked steak, asked medium well but served near rare Craft Beer - *** Blonde, just fine Price: their prices weren't crazy but totally not worth it for the poor food quality, expect €30+ per person, this place shouldn't even be called a seafood restaurant, I strongly suggest you avoid dining at this place at all costs read more
1 year ago
I love the lobster linguine! The sauce is very rich that I finished with a bread! I tried pistachio chess, it's a bit too sweet for asian, I prefer saulty chess, but when the waitress show them in a small tray, so adorable to refuse. We also have fired mixed seafood, fresh and delicious, best with vinegar. read more
2 years ago
The BEST meal we had in Milan!!!!!! Hands down! Settembrini 18 should definitely be on your bucket list if you are in Milan! It was the best Italian food we've had! In fact, the best Italian food I've ever had in my life. It was excellent! And service was superb as well. I ordered the ravioli in walnut sauce. That was by far the best ravioli I have ever tasted. The ravioli was perfectly cooked, so it was soft, but not too soft. The cheese filling was great. And the walnut sauce was amazing. I've never had walnut sauce until now. And I'm a big fan! 10/10 The margarita pizza had so much flavor! The cheese to sauce ratio was perfection. And the dough was so fresh! 10/10 Caprese salad was good. The mozzarella was extremely fresh! Wow! And the tomatoes perfectly ripe. Delicious together! 10/10 My husband ordered the carbonara pasta and he said it was far superior over all other carbonara dishes! 10/10 The only thing we didn't care for was the cheesecake. It wasn't firm like we are used to in the states. That had good flavor with the chocolate and nuts, but not our favorite. This is a sit down restaurant. Not super fancy, but also not super casual. Our server was great. Everyone was friendly. read more
Mink found this place on Yelp and asked if we could give them a try. The photos looked good and the reviews of the place were also great so I was down to try them for our first meal in Milan. We were hungry and they didn't open till 7pm but we headed there a little early just in case they were fully booked for the night. It was around 6:45pm when we arrived and the staff allowed us to be seated. They did say no service till 7pm which was fine since it was lightly drizzling outside. It gave us time to look at their menu and enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant. It was nicely decorated with a full bar in front. Lots of tables to accommodate all different size parties and enjoyable local music playing in the background. Mink decided on the Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare (Spaghetti with Seafood) and I ordered their Risotto alla Milanese con Ossobuco (Milanese style Risotto with Ossobuco). Normally people get appetizers but we were exhausted from a day of travel getting into Milan so we just wanted to eat then head back to the hotel for some rest. Since Mink doesn't drink and I didn't want to upset her, I just ordered a glass of red wine instead of a bottle. I drank it rather fast while waiting for our food from the kitchen so I ordered a second to enjoy with the meal. The food was amazing! They were generous with the seafood in Mink's spaghetti. She loved the sauce. Wish we had bread to soak it all up! Mink shared some with a bunch of seafood for me and she still had a mountain of seafood left over. My ossobuco was delicious and the risotto was better than I expected. We did agree the risotto was rich and not something we could eat often but it was really good. Customer service was amazing and they even tried to call us a Taxi/Cab when we were having Uber issues. They couldn't get through but we appreciated the effort. We were even offered free coffee before we left but we declined. Amazing start to Italy and great pick by Mink. read more
Truly a neighborhood joint - while completely friendly to tourists - our visit was full of families enjoying a weeknight dinner, chatting about school, work, and politics, surrounded by delicious dishes. We loved everything we tried and appreciated the accommodating and friendly service, and while we left way too full, there were no regrets. If you're traveling, and staying in a nearby hotel, make a point of stopping by. It will make you feel like you're home. So good! read more
After not being able to come here due the rain and lack of taxi available we were coincidentally close by the following day and finally were able to check it out. I had the pepperoni pizza and it was delicious. Thin but very tasty. My GF had the shrimp pasta and she loved it as well. Mimmo was our server and was very nice. Definitely recommend this spot. read more
1 year ago
Amazing lobster pasta and the fried seafood mix were both excellent! If you're a seafood lover, this spot is a must-try. The lobster pasta (€25) was rich and flavorful, and the fried seafood mix (€24) was perfectly crisp and generous in portion. My husband and I split both dishes and left feeling very full--great value for the price and QUALITY. We only wish we had room for dessert! Definitely recommend this place. Service was good as well. They had low music going in the background. Very clean restaurant. All together very good! read more
2 years ago
Great service blocks from Milan central train station. Food was excellent. Highly recommend. Lowered to 4 stars because the Tagliatelle with mushrooms didn't quite meet expectations. However the seafood spaghetti was amazing and full of seafood. Prices were very reasonable and the portions were large. It was a bit loud but we had no problem making conversation. Wait staff speaks English. There were Many plates we wanted to try. They have a good selection of wines and desserts. read more
1 year ago
Again 5 star meal. The service was amazing and the food was even more amazing! Anastasia was my server who was the greatest! The ambiance was also perfect! One observation i got there at 7:30 by the time I was finished the restaurant was very busy read more
A pleasant experience as a solo diner. After reading reviews, I came on a Monday night at 8:30pm in April and found the restaurant around 30% full. The interior is set up like a formal dining room, yellow walls with white moldings, seating enough for around 60 people at tables of various sizes. The staff was friendly and welcoming and directed me to a seat at a small table set for two, and presented me with a menu right away. Hard to decide what to get when your eyes are larger than your stomach but you're by yourself so realistically there's only so much you can consume. After some deliberation I ordered the Sicilian red pawn spaghetti €18. The order took about 10 minutes to get ready. Pasta itself was cooked perfectly, the shrimp came in pieces mixed with plum tomatoes in with the pasta plus two complete shrimp on the side. Though the dish was executed well, and the olive oil used was delicious, it didn't stand out as something that I'd be clamoring to order again soon. The server (didn't catch his name) was very friendly and all smiles, he offered to take a picture for me which was a kind gesture. Why minus one star? Not that I needed it, but I wasn't offered bread and noticed some parties were served limoncello at the end of their meal which I wasn't offered either. My order wasn't a lot of food so maybe I didn't meet a min spending for the aperitif. I appreciated that their menu has very clear allergen information denoted. They take cash and card. Prices are very reasonable for the area. There are bathrooms available though I can't comment on their state since I didn't use them. Overall I feel like there were a lot of potentially tasty options which I wish I had a chance to try. Surely open to coming by with more people if I'm in Milan again. read more
2 years ago
Where do I start? Actually l, I know exactly where, Mimmo was an amazing server! He couldn't have made our experience any better. This place has charm and a home feel. You truly get the Italian experience. For the love of everything, order the ravioli with almond sauce. You will not regret it. Bon Apetit. read more
11 months ago
First night back in Milan and I was starving. It was Christmas eve and most restaurants were closed. Settembrini 18 was one of the few restaurants that was open so me and one other person decided to eat here when they opened at 7pm. We didn't have reservations but they were able to take us. It was kinda busy but I don't think anyone had to wait. I was impressed with the large variety of foods they had on their menu. To start we were given complementary bread. For appetizers we shared the Shrimp Catalana, calamari and mussels & clams. For dinner we also shared the spaghetti carbonara. The shrimp catalana was an excellent arugula salad with delicious shrimps. It was recommended by our waiter and is worth getting if you like a shrimp salad. The calarmi was fried perfectly and was very tasty. The mussel & clams were good but not a favorite. The meats in the mussels were very small but the flavor overall was good. The spaghetti carbonara was on the salty side but we enjoyed it. It had a lot of flavor. For dessert, we ended with their house made tiramisu. It was excellent and made for a great ending. Our friendly waiter also gave us complementary shots of lemoncello at the end which I appreciated. Service was excellent. Our waiter was very helpful and funny. Foods came out rather quick. We spend about $95 for dinner and it was well worth it. We left full and satisfied. The inside of the restaurant is cute. It's great for intimate or large parties. Reservations is recommended. read more
Highly recommend coming here if you have a short time in Milan: 1) They have two standard Milan dishes in one order: Osso Bucco and risotto for 28 euros 2) Portion size is good enough for two people (my wife and I shared) 3) Good price 4) Close to the city center (about 15-30 minute walk) 5) Staff are really nice and welcoming Coming here was such an encouragement because we had such a mediocre dinner the night before. Inside looks like an upscale restaurant and we felt very comfortable inside thanks to the workers. read more
1 year ago
Our hotel was able to get us this reservation. It is a distance from the Duomo area. Take a taxi. Very worth the time and ride! Great seafood. Great service. The carbonara is one of the best we ever had. All dishes excellent. Highly recommend read more
9 months ago
A few of us from the Northeast United States had a great dinner in early January. The food and wine were wonderful. What made it best was the service and recommendations from our server Mimmo. He provided suggestions that made our night better than we expected. Thank you read more
4 months ago
From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted, seated, and attended to. Thank goodness our waiter Mimmo humored my attempts at speaking Italian. The house red and Prosecco were pretty good. The raw Parma ham (prosciutto) with the melon was like a slice of heaven. I have tried to reproduce this at home but cannot include the most important ingredient, being in a Italy. The filleto di Branzino alla griglia was flakey and rich - done to perfection. The mulberry dessert was unique. We tried deconstructing it but couldn't and before we realized, it had disappeared! Even if you are not a big dessert person share it, it is super light, many layers and not too sweet. My spaghetti con scampi e pomodori freschi was incredible. Truly the best meal I have had in Milan. We can't wait to come back and see our favorite waiter Mimmo! read more
11 months ago
10/10 recommend!! Some of the best seafood we had in Milan with an incredible team cooking & serving. The server recommended a shrimp appetizer that was so fresh and cooked perfectly. Then we got the carbonara and the baked seafood pasta. Both were cooked Al dente with so much flavor read more
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11 months ago
We had dinner here for the second time, 5 years later. The food quality and price was just as we had remembered! Highly recommend the Milanese and Margherita pizza. We will definitely be going back again! read more
5 months ago
Fantastic meal for our first night in Milan. The service was your typical Italian service but very friendly. Definitely more of a language barrier here but everything on the menu was also in English. None of the appetizers jumped out to us so we just told the server we wanted to start with something before our pasta and he pointed at something and wrote it down, which was perfect. It ended up being a salad topped with shrimp and it was delicious! I had the traditional Carbonara and I loved it. My coworker pointed to a picture on Yelp which she couldn't find on the menu and the server had no problem sending it to the kitchen. Our server then brought me over to a clear refrigerator to pick one of their gelato desserts which was also delicious. This was one of our favorite meals on this short trip. read more
2 years ago
Amazing! My first stop once I landed and my only regret: everything to follow may be a let down from staff to food! This place feels like I imagined an Italian establishment would feel being from the states. read more
I was in Milan and came across this restaurant with pretty good reviews. I walked in and was seated immediately. The ambience of the restaurant was very clean and fancy. I ordered the seafood pasta and it was delicious. All of the ingredients and seafood were fresh, one the best pastas I've ever had. For dessert, I ordered the tiramisu and it tasted really good and fresh. My waiter Mimo was very welcoming and kind. He offered me a shot of limoncello and it was so refreshing and good! read more
My husband & I had a wonderful dinner at this quaint restaurant. We were looking for a local place off the beaten path where we could experience true Milanese cuisine. According to Yelp, this was the place to go for Osso Bucco - wow, it didn't disappoint! We started off with bufala campana (fresh mozzarella) with tomatoes, Parma ham and melon . We both ordered the Osso Bucco with risotto and 2 glasses of red wine. The portions are large and oh, soo good! The service was outstanding! We loved our server, Mimmo! read more
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Pro-tip: Make an online reservation to ensure to problems to get seated quickly. Otherwise you could be turned away. Service: 4* Ambience: 4* Taste: 4.5* Value: 4.5* My family and I found this place on Yelp and Google and walked from our hotel (Excelsior) by the central train station. Easy walk over in some brisk temperatures. We were greeted promptly and were seated. We ordered the house white wine (2*) and house red (4*). Ordered a mixed fish salad with olive oil and lemon. It was excellent. Some mussels, some clams, some calamari, a couple shrimp, and some octopus. Very lightly dressed and it was fantastic. So good that I didn't even take a picture! :-) My partner ordered the seafood spaghetti, it was fantastic, well seasoned and amply portioned. Our family member had the Milanese style pork cutlet, he really liked it it was juicy and well seasoned. For those that may not know, this is akin to schnitzel in Austria or Germany. It was a great experience. We would return. read more
2 years ago
Great food !! Service outstanding and spoke English. Place is very quiet and great ambiance. read more
1 year ago
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