One of the best meals I had in all of Italy. Authentic delicious Milanese cuisine with very…read morefriendly service. Veal Ossobuco with Milanese Risotto (€32) - On the pricey side, but so good. The veal was so incredibly tender and the risotto was in a delicious creamy sauce which I had never had with risotto before. Tagliolini con Porcini (€18) - Very solid quality pasta with truffle and mushrooms. Cannoli (€8) - A very interesting deconstructed cannoli. Unique presentation with yummy ingredients. Panna Cotta (€8) - A tasty classic. The staff were all super friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a pretty big seating area and while it was empty when we arrived around 7:15pm, it definitely filled up later in the night. Overall, highly recommend La Vecchia Lira to anyone looking for top notch Milanese food in Milan.

Good food. Terrible, arrogant waiter!! And poor service and attention. Had to ask for plates,…read moreoil. Not once but multiple times.

This hidden place doesn't look like much from the outside - you have to ring the bell to be let…read moreinside! Had a reservation here for 8pm, which is the earliest they open for dinner service. For a Friday night, it was not very crowded but would not have ever walked by this place had it not been planned. This place focuses on their risottos, so much so that at the end of your meal they give you a small booklet of their risotto recipes as a gift! Each risotto takes 25 minutes to make and requires you to order a minimum of two portions per risotto (bring a friend!). The appetizer was top notch - it was all vegetarian and had great flavors and textures. The star of the show however was the risotto. I could smell the red wine in the risotto (as well as see it), and it made the flavor of the dish so rich. The sausage was a great addition to the dish as well. Ended the night with some espresso; I'm not an expert on this but it tasted solid to me. Service was great as well; it was a very intimate experience since there were only three tables being served total while I was there, and they closed up the restaurant after I left. The amount of tables served definitely is not indicative of how good the food is! If you're looking for a wide selection of great risotto, this is a great place to go!

We had a long layover in Milan, and decided to check out what Milan was best known for: Risotto…read more This place was a few blocks from our hotel, so we decided to check it out. We went on what was clearly a packed night, and there should've been no way we would get a table. The staff however told us that if we were willing to wait outside for half an hour or so, they should be able to squeeze us in. The area is nice, so we took a short walk and came back, where we were promptly thanked for your waiting and given a table. The first thing the waiters will tell you is that if you would like to order risotto, there's uusally a 25 minute wait time, as they make it fresh to order. The second thing they'll tell you is that you should really try the risotto. So we did. We ordered the risotto Milanese with ossobucco, and the cassouella to nibble on while we waited for the risotto. Cassouella is a typical northern Italian cabbage stew that's usually eaten in wintertime. This one included sausage and veal as well, both of which were extremely tender. I'd tried this dish before, but something about the way this restaurant made it, made the flavors just blend so well together. The Risotto and Ossobucco were phenomenal. The risotto itself was just so much more flavorful than you'd expect a risotto to be, but combined with the juices from the Ossobucco it was on a completely different level. The Ossobucco itself was perfect. It wasn't too tender, and had just enough of a chew to it to counteract the soft texture of the risotto. To top everything off, the owner came by at the end of our meal, and handed us a small 5 page recipe pamphlet. He said that he gives them away in case anyone wants to try making his risotto at home. What a wonderful experience

We saw the TripAdvisor reviews and decided to try this place on a Saturday at 7:30pm. No…read morereservation needed. The friendly owner, despite speaking little English, was very helpful in recommending dishes. Some dishes on the menu had English translations. After 8:30pm, more customers started trickling in. The homemade ravioli was the highlight of the meal. Pasta is al dente and perfectly tossed in tomato sauce. The most expensive item we ordered was the Fiorentina steak. At over 40 euros, the dish fed 3 people. Meat was tender but we liked the pasta dishes more. Overall, authentic food, friendly owner, and family atmosphere make this a good choice for a down-to-earth dining experience.

Recommended by our hotel, we tried this authentic Italian restaurant away from the crowds. What a…read morepleasant surprise. Friendly staff and chef, with only one speaking some broken English. They were very attentive and made it a fun experience. We appreciated the fresh ingredients and homemade dishes. I enjoyed the Gnocchi, one of their specialties and the best I've ever had. For dessert, the mint mouse was light, fluffy and very tasty. I would certainly recommend Trattoria Rondine when in Milan for some real Italian delights.

Our last night in Milan we went to this fine establishment. It serves many types of meats,…read moreincluding wild boar. A basket of breads and a bowl of olives were served to us by our waiter, Fabio. I asked his recommendation for a nice red wine that was smooth. He chose a delicious wine, perfect for the main dish beef I planned to order. My husband ordered a wonderful fizzy water that we hope we can find at home. I am celiac, so no bread for me. However, my husband said the pillowy focaccia was his favorite out of the selections in the basket. Let me tell you about the olives: they were the best green olives I have ever had, popping with garlic flavor, and their texture was perfect. They tasted home-made to me! We started the meal with a selection of cheeses which came with a pot of honey and a pot of a caramelized red onion-reduced in red wine and sweetened with a little sugar. The onion condiment was divine. It was best when topped on the truffle cheese. Main courses arrived later. My steak fillet was the softest beef I have ever eaten. In fact, it was truly the best steak I have ever eaten. Cooked to perfection! My husband ordered the sea bass and grilled veggies. We split the veggies. For dessert my husband selected a flan-like dessert that was smooth and silky while I chose a green apple sorbet that had a French Norman brandy (Calvados) on top. This was a sensational pop of flavors. Ending the meal with coffee, we promised ourselves to return on our next trip to Milano. Thank Fabio for excellent service and for making our last dinner in Milan a meal to remember!

I can't believe I've never reviewed. Been coming here every year for at least a decade. Always in a…read moregroup. We share a few pastas to start. Depending on what I've eaten that week, I have either the branzino or loupe de mer Fabulous

Overall so so. Our least fav meal in Milan. Kinda obvious…read morethat the staffs don't really care about foreigners so save your energy there are so many options in Milan! Octopus appetizer - good but nothing wow. Gnocchi - basic nothing special. Tortelli - quite salty nothing else. Grilled Vegetable - basic side.

Great restaurant. Didn't have reservations on a Tuesday night but they let us in anyway, but would…read morerecommend reservations. Great food and service. My wife and I are from US, but most folks were Italian. Local restaurant hang out.

Authentice milanese food, we tried the osoboco with milanese risoto; The entree was pricey, feels…read morelike a tourist trap; it was great cultural experience. located near Duomo, walking distance.

This was an amazing dining experience in Milan. I loved my meal. I had the veal. The serving was…read morepretty big. Enough for sharing.

Delicious food in the less crowded corner of the neighborhood. Food was very well crafted and…read moredelicious! Small portion but just enough to fill you up without stuffing up. It's an intimate restaurant that makes you feel like a local diner.

Excellent neighborhood trattoria Friendly helpful staff…read moreGreat chef and food that unique

Lots of Michelin star stickers on the front door…read more Playlist music is bomb. Upbeat faster beat of love songs that are usually slower Bread they give you was the most moist I ever had. Airy and light. Serving sizes small. Linguine alla marzamarota: 4/5 flavorful! Fish roe was salty and good. Pasta chi sardi a parlermitana: 3/5 a little fishy, lemony, and herbally. Spaghetti con i ricci di mare: 1/5 flavorless. Smallest serving size probably because there was uni in it. Cannoli: 5/5 subtle sweetness and crunchy.

Having the best pasta I've ever had! (Rigth now) Started of…read morewith the calamari - perfectly cooked served with citrus fruits. Then the pasta alla norma, and the ricotta is so amazing, I had to close my eyes to really take in the flavour. Again, perfection