A very traditional osteria serving classic northern Italian preparations…read more We sat in the garden area which I highly recommend as it's more intimate and inviting. We started with the mixed salumi and formagio plate which came with prosciutto, truffled mortadella, soppresatta, coppa, two types of cheese and giardiniera along with freshly baked bread. It was more than enough for 4 and very reasonably priced. We split a spaghetti with bottarga while our friends had the seafood risotto. Both were very good. This was accompanied by a nice bottle of Pio Ceasare Barbera. For my secondi I had the traditional osso buco which was very tender and served with a rich Espangole sauce. For dessert we split the zabaglione which was the only item that was outstanding as it seemed to gave been sitting. Service was very attentive and prices are good considering the portions and quality.

You can't beat the ambiance. The outdoor back patio is wonderfully decorated and very comfortable,…read moreeven on a brisk winter evening because of the many heat lamps. The ceiling is made of vines and twinkling lights which gives a great "secret garden" vibe. The service was good, they were trying hard, a mishap with plates, a few long pauses after menu or food requests, but overall was acceptable. We ordered the artichoke salad and the mushroom tagliolini. Would not recommend the artichoke salad but enjoyed the tagliolini. We also ordered the sea bass fillet ( needed salt) and the steak (which was very good). We finished our meal with the crème brûlée which was perfectly creamy. There was one odd thing here about the bathrooms. They were basically co-ed bathrooms with some urinals completely exposed with no privacy. Just something to be aware of before opening the door. Very glad we dined here. There were a couple of food items that could have been a bit better, but overall, this was a very good meal.

The food here was amazing. We had already been in Milan for a day prior to coming here and when I…read moretell you that the food we had the first day was lackluster at best, I hope that seriously underscores how much was riding on our lunch experience at a'Mare. Thankfully, a'Mare did not disappoint. I love a good seafood pasta and they delivered!! They had this special - seafood carbonara - which was truly chef's kiss. The seafood was all cubed up into small pieces and the sauce was exquisite. We also ordered a pasta with mussels and that didn't disappoint either. The round of Aperol spritzes was also amazing but they offer a lot of wine as well (which probably would've paired equally well with the pasta, but my heart was set on Aperol spritzes for my Italy vacation). Service was good - bathrooms were clean but tiny and could be better in my opinion. You also have to pay upstairs at the register rather than at your table. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're close by and visiting the Duomo. It's approximately a 5 min walk away and worth it!

A'Mare is an Italian sea food restaurant located about 1/2 a mile from the Duomo in Milan. They…read moreserve incredibly fresh sea food in an up scale environment. Antipasta polpo (18€ = $20 USD) - The octopus was perfectly grilled and had a firm texture. It was a great appetizer to start the meal. Taglioni pistachio gambino 16€ = $17.50 USD) - This spaghetti type pasta was prepared al dente and served with a creamy pistachio sauce that paired well with fresh shrimp. Grigliata mista (26€ = $28.50 USD) - I enjoyed the variety of freshly grilled fish this dish had to offer which included salmon, shrimp, and white fish. Fritto calamari gambino verde (22€ = $24 USD) - This consisted of lightly fried calamari, shrimp, and julienned squash and zucchini. The vegetables were so addicting and I appreciated that everything was prepared in a light batter. Overall, I really enjoyed the sea food here and the variety of offerings. I can see why this is a popular sea food spot!

The food was decent but unremarkable. Unfortunately, gnats were flying around our table throughout…read morethe meal, and our server made things awkward by pressuring us for a tip at the end -- a real low note to end on. The atmosphere felt geared toward tourists rather than genuine diners. Hard to recommend.

Came by as we had just finished a group tour and this place was recommended by the local tour…read moreguide. We sat in the patio. There's lots of mosquitoes in the area, we got bit a few times during dinner. We all got the risotto but in different flavours. I got the mushroom risotto, very flavourful. Got the Campari drink as it seems to be the popular choice. They do charge a sit down free and as well as for water. This was probably one of the more expensive meals I've had while visiting Milan. Server was amazing, she was so attentive!

Food - I don't think it could have been better. Excellent temperature and preparation. Fresh and…read moredelicious. The shrimp ceviche was perfectly acidic and chilled to perfection. The sea bass was light and flaky. Not overly seasoned or sauced. Service - Really amazing. I watched the staff interact and it was flawless. The manger was running a tight ship. Ambiance - Very chill and not a bit pretentious. It was a relaxed and perfect place for lunch after walking for 2-3 hours. I will return on my next trip to Milan.

Fushbar de Milan - walked 15 minutes from Duomo. I had it marked on my Yelp page to visit and here…read morewe are. Not too many seafood restaurants and this place fit the bill. Thanks Yelpies for the nice photos. We opted to sit at the patio by the street. They made it little better by putting a facade between the street and the sidewalk. No smokers but that didn't last long. In Italy, outside seating means someone will be smoking next to you. Guaranteed. When we got here, thr waiter started shaking his head when I said no reservation. After conferring with another waiter, we got seated and things started rolling. Bread was brought out and asked for bottled water. To my surprise, cuperto was free and Pellagrino was only €3.50 Chilled vino bianco was delicious with the two items we shared. I got the grilled octopus served on top of the mashed potatoes. (POLPO CROCCANTE Purè, pomodorini semi dry, paté di olive nere) It was a large serving and grilled to perfection. The fish soup (ZUPPA DI PESCE Pomodoro, calamari, polipetti, seppie, gamberi, cozze, vongole, crostini di pane) had flavor that I wasn't use to. Salty, thick soup base? Definitely better to dip with scarpetta. Wasn't happy that one clam and one mussels didn't open up. Our waiter were on top of everything till we were ready to go. Guy next to us rolled a cigarette and started smoking and I was ready to roll out of there. Took while to get the bill after repeatedly asking for it. Overall, we only scratched the surface and love to come back and spend exploring other items like raw fish platers. Inside!

Found this place here on yelp. It has a great atmosphere and location. We chose to eat inside…read morebecause it was still kind of warm outside. The interior location was very nice and you get to watch the bartender as he mixes drinks. We ordered the margarita pizza. My daughter said, " this crust is really good". We also ordered the Osso Buco because of other recommendations here on yelp. It was so delicious. The risotto was creamy and yummy and the lamb was falling off the bone. So good! My son ordered the carbonara. It was so creamy and the bacon inside is so delicious. The bruschetta .... Ahhhh!!!! That was to die for. The toast was so crunchy and the tomatoes tasted so good. I'm still thinking about it! I highly recommend eating here if you're ever in Milan

The restaurant is located along one side of the waterfront adjacent to the canal so it's a great…read moreplace to eat food while people-watching. We ordered the pesto pasta and the sliced beef with vegetables. Both dishes were presented beautifully and tasted even better! Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the Navigli neighborhood of Milan!

This was a lovely place. We had a large group (11 of us) we squeezed in upstairs in a private area…read more It is meant for 10 max but 1 extra person decided to crash our party! The more the merrier we say. Food was pretty good however there was a consensus that the beef carpaccio lacked flavor. I was also surprised to order the octopus but barely found any octopus in the dish, it was more of a shrimp dish which was not described in the menu at all. This is why I took 1 star off. All in all - we had a good time, the staff was friendly and patient with our large group.

I called a number of restaurants to reserve a table. None answered. We were out for a walk and…read moredecided to give Al Mercante a try even though its focus on tourists made us a bit wary. But it was a few blocks from our AirBNB, it looked lovely, and we were hungry. To our surprise there was an available table. You can study restaurant reviews all you want, but sometimes you just have the good fortune to wander into a wonderful restaurant. And that was exactly our experiences at Al Mercante. We ate on the beautiful terrace which faces the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana art museum. The small piazza where Al Mercante is located was very quiet at night. The interior of Al Mercante is quite elegant. While the majority of the clientele were foreigners, there was small wedding party a couple of tables over. We had the very good fortune to be waited on by Angelo, a professional waiter who loves his job (23 years at Al Mercante!) and who ensured that we had a fine dining experience. Angelo speaks beautiful Spanish and we were able to have a more complete discussion than usual about the menu. I've managed to forget the details of the wonderful food we ate so I hope I. don't commit any serious omissions as I reconstruct our meal. We had an appetizer which I cannot recall. I think it was some sort of raw fish (crudo sounds better) with just a hint of citrus almost like an Italian version of ceviche. Our primo (shared) was wonderful: porcini mushrooms on roasted potatoes. What great taste from two simple ingredients. The secondo (also shared) was salmon coated in sliced almonds and a wonderful lemony sauce. Quite simply it was perfect. We had a terrific white wine that might have been a vermentino. Angelo didn't have biscotti with vino santo so he suggested sbrisolona -- another kind of dessert biscuit. -- that seemed to be homemade -- and a digestivo. In between all of this were wonderful amuse bouche. Here's what I'd like you to know: this was a wonderful, elegant meal served by a very professional waiter in beautiful surroundings. Al Mercante provided a delightful meal on our last evening in Milan.

Food was incredible!…read more Small and exceptional service It appears to be local, wonderful dinning experience

Our last and final meal in Italy and it was fantastic. Definitely a local spot with a language…read morebarrier with the servers but the food menu is also in English. The server brought over 3 different Cabernets to choose from which helped us since the wine menu was all Italian. The bread was brought out and we loved it. They even refilled the bread when they noticed we were dipping it in our sauce from our pasta. We both loved our pasta dishes and completely cleaned our plates. When they brought our bill, they brought another complimentary dish full of little cookies and treats. Definitely recommend this spot!

Excellent service the way it was very attentive and funny. We had typical Milanese cuisine very…read moregood.

One of the best Italian meals I have had in my life. Proprietor was friendly and gave great advice…read more Can't wait to go there again