Dropped in for lunch since we had reservations to see Leonardo's Last Supper nearby, and I wish we…read morewent somewhere else. It's our fourth day in Milan and I can definitely say I've had better pasta and service. It wasn't anything bad, but it wasn't anything spectacular either. The bread they served were plain with no olive oil to dip it with, and their pasta did not taste like it was homemade. If you're in a rush then it's ok, but there are so many other places nearby as well, just sayin.

I love that you can go out in Milano at 10:30 pm and restaurants are still crowded, even on a…read moreMonday. Great Neapolitan style pies (slightly wet in the middle as typical) with ample choices for less than 10€. Wine by the glass or carafe in addition to bottles. Slightly raucous crowd at the time in addition to the manager belting out orders but that was part of the charm.

- Locale Destination - It's on Via Ascanio Sforza and Via…read moreGiuseppe lagrange in Milan, Italy. I walked straight up from Milan central station to come to this - while passing cathedrals and all, you can come here (4 mile walk). Try not to pass by. Sign isn't too obvious. Ambiance: very casual. Both inside and outside. Menu: short and sweet. English is ok! Service: minimal, but chef brought my pasta! - Gluttony Expedition - Lunch half & half ravioli: Lemon & saffron ravioli (yellow) was very light and gentle fragrance. spinach one was light and tasty. Both a bit harder than I'd like but cooked well. Very tasty and big portion for me. - Conqueror's Deduction - 4.5 stars. I walked all the way from Milan central station for this! Very homey yet tasty fresh pasta! The looks are a bit unassuming, but they do offer great pasta!

I found this hidden gem on Yelp when I was looking for a quick bite before my Last Supper…read morereservation. We walked up to this tiny location to find one table for two available. We were provided menus that were quite simple. Two types of pasta were available (long or short) and they were able to be prepared a few different ways. I had the long pasta which resembled Alfredo noodles with black pepper and parmesan cheese. The dish was simple and the pasta was fresh. They offer a short list of beer and wine to compliment the pasta. During my time there I saw many people attempting to get in but the place was full. Several parties waited to get a seat. The service was good, the food came out quick and was exactly what I needed before my reservation. The food was also inexpensive. I noticed a disclaimer when I exited that this location is "not a restaurant" but serves a sampling of a larger restaurant. 4.5 stars!

Made a reservation (after seeing so many reviews recommend) at 8pm on Saturday and the restaurant…read morewas pretty empty when we arrived. We got the grand riserva risotto and pork concehetta. The conchetta was quite dry and bland. Just a thin pork cutlet breaded that needed salt and/or a dipping sauce. And by the bone, still very raw. I informed the server, but they just dismissed me and said it's normal. Is it really normal to serve raw pork?? For it being their "signature dish", I was hoping for it to be better. Risotto was al dente and pretty good. We got 2 portions but when serving, we saw them save a portion for a table that didnt order any risotto. Nice, for that table. but it seems like we didn't get the full 2 portions.

Exceptional, friendly, and knowledgeable staff made this dining experience memorable…read more I wish I took a photo of the amuse bouche, which was also very savory. Our meal of 2 glasses of red wine, beef carpaccio, 2 risottos each with veal, Swiss chard, and tiramisu was about €120. We were able to get a table without a reservation by arriving at 7, and agreeing to be done before 9pm. Lovely, fun interior with cheese and meat refrigeration prominently on display.

Just had a late lunch here and loved it! My husband, son and I arrived at about 1:45 (Sunday) and…read morethere was still a line about 4-5 parties deep in front of us. Usually we would never stand in line for food/drinks but I really wanted to try this place and so we decided to gave it a few minutes to see how the line was moving. This was worth the 20-25 minute wait (especially since most of the area was shaded... had it not been I know we would have decided on a plan B). We were told our table was on the second floor so headed up the cute narrow staircase in the back where we were immediately greeted by the servers up there. I loved how all the servers greeted you as you walked through the restaurant. Loved the ambiance upstairs too with the brick walls, balcony windows open and the fairy-lights intertwined with branches covering the ceiling. Red checkered tablecloths covered all of the tables and it was very cozy (tight). We ordered the set lunch. The starter, main plus side runs 25 Euros. The main plus side was I think 17 or 18 Euros? They have a limited menu so everything came out quickly (maybe 3 minutes after our server took our order)? Honestly this was a lot of food... we ended up taking one whole main dish to go since my husband and son both got the coteletta (Milanese pork chop) and we all ended up sharing with each other. I got the porchetta and it was so rich and flavorful. The grilled veggies and the roasted potatoes were also excellent. My son thought his salad was a bit too salty for his taste though. The tiramisu served in a mug was very delicious. When we asked for the check we were told we were table 15. We were a bit confused but ended up getting clarification that we were to tell the cashier downstairs our table number in order to check out at the register. Overall we had a lovely lunch!

I wanted authentic risotto and cotoletto Milanese but couldn't choose where to go. I ended up…read morefinding a blog post listing some of Milan's top spots for them. Yes there was a long line down the block for their 20€ set lunch, and everyone in line is blowing cigarette smoke in your face, but it was worth it!! My cotoletto was pork (not veal in this case) and the delightful crispy coating was enhanced by a squeeze of lemon and sea salt. The risotto was rich and creamy with the familiar buttery aroma of saffron. Massive massive portions. When people ask me what the highlight was of this Milan trip, honestly I have to say this epic lunch!

Honestly, I was pretty disappointed overall. Both the food and service were poor…read more My husband ordered the risotto and I had the zucchini shrimp pasta. Both tasted like they'd been frozen beforehand and were among the worst meals we've had in Italy. What made it worse was the service. We were completely ignored the entire time. When we did get served, it was no eye contact and just staring at us to tell the server what we wanted (and that was after I had to wave them down!) At first, I thought they were giving us privacy, but everyone around us had their tables cleared and were offered dessert while we sat with our finished plates for at least five minutes. When we finally got up to leave, they stopped us to offer dessert, which was a nice gesture, but by then, the experience had already soured. There was no music playing either, making the whole meal feel awkwardly silent. With so many great options in Milan, I wouldn't recommend this one.

not your typical italian spot, but one of my favorite meals i had in italy! their carbonara is…read moredelightfully creamy with crispy bacon pieces. their ribeye is unforgettable with the flavorful sauce and soft texture. they even nailed their salad with soft slices of octopus. we tried many dishes and enjoyed them so much that we came back two days later. beyond the food, the service is amazing! the employees are extremely friendly and gave us several items on the house. i would come back to milan just to come here again.

An excellent dining experience awaits you at San Mina! My wife and I had great meals over the past…read more2 weeks in Italy and for our final dinner in Milan we chose San Mina based on Yelp reviews. And we were not disappointed! The food was simple and delicious - we started with a Caprese salad, very nice, followed by bread that was super fresh and a heartier flavor than we had at other restaurants. For entrees we decided on seafood after so many pasta and pizza meals - we tried their grilled tuna and grilled swordfish, and both were outstanding. The tuna had a nice salt/subtle seasoning and was prepared perfectly, seared on the outside and rare on the inside. My wife's swordfish was also nicely prepared, and the portion was huge - twice the amount she expected (see photos)! And the generous portion of veggies were tasty. For dessert my wife had tiramisu and said it was among the best she had on our entire trip (and she had many!). I had a wonderful pistachio dessert with almonds on the outside that was great (forgot the name), but highly recommend it. Service was professional and prompt (no hovering, a pet peeve). As we ate, the restaurant filled with locals who all seemed to know the staff personally, creating a friendly and comfortable atmosphere with a nice family feel. We walked to the restaurant so I can't comment on parking, but the neighborhood was clean and the restaurant exterior is well-lit. So, if you like excellent food at reasonable prices with great service, try San Mina!

Friendly service, great price with local food yummy . We came to a surprise with this very close to…read moreour hotel and we enjoy very music

I was recommended this place and the staff at my hotel endorsed the recommendation that A Santa…read moreLucia cooks food very well. It appears that this is the Sardi's of Milan - portraits of Italian celebrities cover the wall all over and the food passes muster to match the star power. I was first brought a basket of bread but no accompanying olive oil. The bread was basically good but i waited until I had plates to scrape up sauce and oil from for the bread. My first dish was a Spaghetti with anchovies which was quite delicious. The pasta may have been a tad bit *too* al dente even for me, and I like it al dente! My second dish was the Veal Piccata with Artichoke. They brought me a Veal Piccata with Olives instead - which was not on the menu....but in my confusion I found that an earlier verison of the menu had it Pizzaola style - tomato-sauce with olives. That's not on their current menu though so when I asked them where the artichokes were, pointing to an image from their digital menu, they said no more and removed the plate and in a few instant minutes later brought me exactly what I ordered. The artichokes were broiling hot, obviously they rushed this together but it was tasty. I finished off with a Pasteria Napoletana from the dessert display case. It was all good. I don't know if I'd necessarily come back though as I had higher expectations of the food and the service, though. But worth trying once!

Wife and I ate here at the recommendation of our host at Duomo Collection Hotel. It was…read moreoutstanding. We ate pizza, salad and dessert. The food was great, the service one could not ask for any better and the place was super clean and nice. We will eat there again! Highly recommend

Loved, loved, loved this place so, so much. I had never been to Italy before and stopped by Milan…read morefor less than 24 hours on my way to London for work. I couldn't leave without trying what Milan is known for, their Milanese risotto and also pasta. I was originally going to go to Risoelatte based off Yelp reviews but they were fully booked for the day and I had to catch a plane in an hour so I walked down the street to Locatelli Milano and I'm so glad I did! Everyone was Italian and dressed impeccably in perfect fitting suits and each person had a glass of wine with their lunch on the table. There were no other tourists there (except for me). I ordered two first courses (which the waiter double checked and said, "Sorry, excuse me. So you want TWO first courses?" I said "YES!") and got a crispy saffron risotto and spaghetti with uni and black garlic. JUST AMAZING! I will never be able to eat risotto in NYC (where I'm from) ever again.

Wonderful dinner in Milan！Great meal and impressive service. The waiters are very friendly and…read morecute. Don't miss it.