Warm and friendly atmosphere. We were a little early so we're seated right away…read more I had the sea bream which was excellent. I tasted the risotto it was excellent as well.

El Brellin is in the Hipster area along the canal on Navigli. We had originally dismissed this area…read moreas it appeared to be more of a Instagrammer spot, but our concierge recommended it to us so we gave it a try. The service was excellent, as was the wine list. The food was good but not great. Beautiful room, however the French and Italian diners forgot their inside voices at home. The place roared like we were in the US.

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.

Really great place to get Greek food in Milan!…read more Located in the heart of Navigli, amongst a number of cafes and eateries alongside the main canal. You order at the register before you get your meal which is nice, because we all know waiting for the bill in Italy is timeless torture! I love veggie platters and a freshly made basket of falafel, but this time I decided to try a new-to-me dish, Feta Saganaki (pan-fried feta cheese drizzled with honey!) Oh, was it delicious! It was the first time I heard of this dish and hope I can try it again at a Greek restaurant in the future. It came with a nicely dressed side salad as well. My friend orders tzaziki for the table and thankfully it came with oiled pita bread triangle to help with dipping. I would go here again and again whenever I get bored of pizza and pasta. A diversified diet is a good thing, right?

Opa! If you can't…read moreget to Greece because you're stuck at the Navigli in Milano. No problem! This is one of the best Greek places I've gone too. They have all types of Greek dishes, platters, feta, yogurt, baklava, you name it! If you're looking to eat chicken, meat or want to be "light" or are vegetarian, this is the place to go to. The best part is you can add any extra ingredient (such as kalamata olives) for only €0.20! If you're a feta lover (like me!) it's only €0.50 more. The prices are very reasonable and the flavors explode in your mouth. Everything is made fresh to order. When you arrive (this place is always packed) you can sit indoors or outdoors. Once you have your table and choose from the menu, you get up and order at the register. The best part is after this, you just go sit back down, sip on a Greek beer, and wait for your food to be served to you. We had a great time, and will be definitely going back again! The chickpea pita is to die for! Also, make sure to try both the white and spicy sauce, soooooo good!

Our first meal in Milan and it did not disappoint! The place has an upscale vibe and the staff is…read morevery friendly. They were able to accomodate us without a reservation and were seated next to their gorgeous wine cellar. We started with the house wine and ordered the tasting of the house as an appetizer. For our main, we got the ossobuco with milanese risotto House Red- It's a dry, full-bodied red. Lots of flavor and a hint of sweetness at the end. Tasting of the House- You their house bread which is fluffy and crusty on the outside. It's paired with anchovies, cantabriche, caper from pantelleria, and taggiasche olives to get that savory palate going. Balancing it out are a variety of cheeses: D.O.P semi-matured goat cheese, and Pecorino. Definitely try the bread with their spiced olive oil! Ossobuco with Milanese Risotto- The veal is cooked to perfection and has the most buttery marrow. The saffron is tender with a delicate flavor. Finished with a grating of aged cheese. Wonderful experience overall!

Simple but large menu of pizzas and meats. Offered low carb crust which was good. They have…read moreAmerican hot dog pizza. Not sure why but my son liked it. Also balsamic vinegar in a spray bottle which makes it real easy to use in salads etc. very nice staff and menus in English. Good for families and fair prices.

Randomly came in to this hole in the wall at the time where every place was closed, ordered the…read morecheapest one in the menu (panino doner kebab), my taste bud was surprised with the taste and crispiness of the meat, the condiments were generous, and the bread was warm and soft, for €3.5 my wallet and tummy are happy!

Such a pleasant, hidden gem. It's not really hidden, but it's on a small street away from the…read morebustling cafes in Brera. Super friendly staff, truly outstanding food in a calming, quiet, gorgeous space. Would come back again and again.

Super friendly staff, great atmosphere (we were there on Friday night during summer so not many…read morepeople were there) but the food is a hit and miss. Hummus was ok, we had some kind of eggplant lasagne (or what looked like it) which was delicious, and then wok chicken which was oversalted and some kind of variation to the Milanese shnitzel, not fried, which gave it a bit of a strange texture. The chocolate desert was great. With a bottle of very nice house wine, the total bill was 50 euros each, a bit pricey considering the quality. But it's in Brera so understandable. Not sure if I'd come back though.

I was watching tv and a setting took place at this restaurant. I pinned it as the restaurant has…read morebeen around since 1696. Wow. Over 300 years old! I had the shin of veal (osso buco) with risotto. The veal was absolutely well cooked and perfectly seasoned. The risotto on the other hand, I was a little disappointed. Perfectly seasoned but super under cooked. Trust me, I know Italians like al dente but this was practically raw (too too al dente). I had to let it sit for a while to let it still cook while it was hot. This is place can be pricey; however, service was amazing. I still recommend to try it out as they could have had an off day and to try something historic.

My favorite restaurant to visit in Milan. Best ossobucco and…read moreMilanese risotto! Service is impeccable and the food is excellent.

"Decent food but overpriced (€21,-) The dish was average and lacked wow factor, especially for the…read morehigh price."

We stayed in Isola and a lot of the local recommendations were closed for August vacation. Anche…read morewas quite busy in the early evening so we decided to try it. The meal was very satisfying, ordered the saffron risotto which was unctuous and shared their classico milaneze dish and it was twice the size of my head. Leftovers were taken home it was so yummy!