This place is criminally underrated imo because this was by far our favorite meal in all of Italy…read moreacross Rome, Florence, and Milan. We wandered over to this spot as an easy walk from our hotel without a reservation and were lucky to snag table. The back patio is gorgeous and the ambience is incredible. Cozy, green, bright, inviting. Foodwise we did a shared cheese plate, my husband had the osso bucco, and I had the eggplant gnocchi. The cheese plate was SO GOOD. Like each bite was delicious and we literally fought over the last few cheeses left on the plate. My husband demolished his osso bucco and I adored the eggplant gnocchi. So so so tasty and I would absolutely get it again. Service was friendly and drinks were delicious; the desserts definitely did not pale in comparison either. I had the chocolate cake which was delectable. I would put this on your "must try, must eat at" list and definitely swing by if you are in Milan. This will be our go to, never skip spot from here on out and we are absolutely planning on grabbing a reservation next time to make sure we can dine here.

I made our dinner reservation (a must!) at the recommendation by 2 different friends and I was so…read morehappy that I did. First of all, the waitstaff were very professional and courteous. They served us a basket of bread with pate. Then they served us from the chef a couple of slices of mortadella. My husband and I shared some salad. He then have a veal cutlet and I had osso buco with risotto Milanese. Both dishes were so delicious. While my husband then had ice cream with berries, they gave me a plate of assorted cookies with my coffee. What an experience!

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.

Exceptional food. Exceptional service. Saffron risotto is to die for. Top tier ambiance with classy…read moredecor once you enter and a high end feel to what they do. Would definitely be visiting again.

I would have given this a 5 start if the service was better. I told the staff we didn't have a…read morereservation and they sat us right beside what seemed to be a taxi drop off, stating this was the only spot available. 5 minutes later, another customer told the hostess he did not have a reservation, and she seated him on the patio without issue. I found this odd. It took a while for the staff to take our order. Food was good and worth it for the price. I ordered the veal pasta with truffle - it was very good.

Very good overall - the ravioli w pear was excellent , the Gorgonzola polenta was yummy and big ,…read morethe orecata pasta w meatballs was very good , cheeseboard was very good and generous . The pumpkin ravioli were also fantastic . A great experience overall !

A hidden gem, recommended by my daughter. All the staff are most accommodating in a pleasant…read moreenvironment. A great selection of wines, but also check their specials for just a glass. Had the Iberian pork (schnitzel) and risotto which were huge in portions and quite tasty. The rolls were just as good. You will need to accept the graphics of nudes on the walls, but hey this is Italy!

When in Milan! This…read moreis a quaint Osteria. A "Slow Food" restaurant. So 100% a place to take your time and enjoy your food! Do make a reservation in advance can get really busy real quick. It has amazing Milanese cuisine, local traditional recipes and fresh seasonal ingredients. They have an extensive wine list and great prices. My husband and I had one of the best meals in our lives here. We had: Veal with tuna sauce Risotto alla milanese with bone marrow Duck roulade cooked at low temperature with sautéed chicory Dark veal cheek with mashed potatoes Service was amazing and the team serving us was awesome...we ended the night with some espresso and grape'

Staying close to central station and decided to try this spot that is on the eater Milan list. I…read moredidn't have a reservation but came right at 730 opening and the staff were able to fit me in provided I finished within 1 hour. I tried to paparadelle with rabbit ragu and the slow cooked veal with vegetables. While to food seemed well cooked both lacked flavor and seemed a bit bland in my opinion. The ambience was nice homey feel to it. ~$40+ without wine for one person. Easy 10 min walk from central station.

The food is just amazing ....and consistent since we've eaten here twice. The ambiance is rustic…read moreand welcoming, especially when you extend yourself to the waitstaff. They consider you family and are always willing to take the time to explain the dishes and offer recommendations. No rushing you here despite tables filling up quickly with obvious regulars. Definitely must try!

During summertime there are also nice outside dining options, with well-spaced tables. Friendly and…read morefast service, with so many courtesies, such as the tomato bruschetta and tomato pizza offered just seated! Extensive menu: it's hard to choose with all the interesting proposals of pasta, risotto, meat and fish, all of them with great quality and at very honest prices.

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.

It's a great place. Typical Milano food and menu. Well prepared. There was a live guitar on…read moreSaturday night. Service was good.

We had a great dining experience at Ronchi. We opted for their prie fix option including several…read morecourse. For appetizer, we had the meat, cheese, and jam board. The meats included prosciutto, speck, and a couple salamis. The cheeses were soft but not sharp or moldy. Overall, it was a pleasant and mild board. Next, we had the Milanese risotto with saffron. I prefer the rice to be a little softer; nevertheless, the flavors were delicious. Our main course was steak over arugula and parmigiana cheese. It was a small portion but good. I would have prefer the steak to be cooked a little rarer with more sear. For dessert, we had these chocolate pieces. It has the same granulated yet solidified texture as halva. It was excellent.