It's a strange combination of a children's disco with aperitifo, and a semi expensive restaurant,…read moreso we sat in the noice of a disco, and even though it was non smoking people smoked, we left after main course and found dessert somewhere else. The 2 dishes we got was ok, but not for the price. The bread was from yesterday or perhaps been cut this morning dry and tasteless. The waitress spoke little to no English, and in the middle of our meal the started to take away Parmesan from our table ?? Definitely sub standard for Milan even if the price was 1/2. Would not recommend!

Remember that phrase, "don't judge a book by its cover"? Well, it definitely applies at this…read morerestaurant. You are in for a surprise when you come to Trattoria Toscana. Based on the photos that people have posted of this establishment so far, it looks like a dump. But walk in, walk through the narrow hallway, past the bathroom and the kitchen, and you are transported to an absolutely adorable candle-lit garden-like restaurant with a mini fountain in the middle. So romantic. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Milan; great atmosphere (as described above), good food, good price, and friendly staff. Recommended dishes: -Spaghetti with tomato sauce. Sounds plain... but absolutely divine, and hands down the BEST I've ever had. Maybe it's because I haven't tried a lot in Italy... but no matter. Trattoria Toscana does it great. -Pesto lasagna. Not your average lasagna but the pesto is really good! The seafood spaghetti was not the best I've had, but it was solid. I also got the sea bass to share with my friend, and it was pretty bland and passable. They do good pasta, but everything else is mediocre. And everything is priced extremely reasonably! Average plate of pasta is under 10 euros. The staff here are really nice and accommodating. My friend was indecisive about two dishes, and the waitress just let him have one for free, "so we could all try it, *wink." So nice of her! Highly recommend this place for a group dinner (there is a lot of seating), or a romantic date!

Outstanding family owned and run, upscale restaurant in the historic Jewish Ghetto area of Turin…read more The food was high quality and delicious, Piedmont style. The service was prompt, elegant and friendly. Get the house wine, from local wineries. Enjoy!

First time in Torino and on our first night decided to try this place near our apartment. It is a…read morefamily run place with friendly service. The current owner who is the son-in-law of the original owner took our order. I ordered the pappardelle Raghu with rabbit and my hubby ordered the braised veal. The veal came with a side of pickled zucchini. I ordered a Da Mauro special salad which was radicchio, tomato, and Parmesan shavings. The salad had no dressing. The cheese was the dressing and it was good. The veal was tender and the tomato sauce was tasty. My pappardelle was good not quite al dente but the sauce was good and the meat was tender. Tasted like chicken ;-) For dessert, I ordered the seasonal fresh fruit with gelato and hubby had wanted a port which they did not carry but the owner recommended something similar but better he said. He tried it but at first thought it was sweeter than he'd liked but after the 2nd sip, it started to grow on him. The food was pretty good and the atmosphere friendly with the servers chit chatting with customers like old friend.

I am a Director of an upscale travel agency, I have traveled extensively since the age of 12, and I…read moreconsider myself a demanding consumer. And yet I don't think I can add to the countless 5-star reviews that the extraordinary Denise and her exceptional staff have earned at this renovated castle. The renovation retained all the ambience of a 900-year-old castle while adding the amenities essential to a luxurious stay. However, it is the services that make the difference here. The daily itinerary is carefully planned by people who know the wineries, restaurants, and experiences like cooking classes intimately. And everyone is courteous, happy, and well trained, carefully attending to every detail of the property and services. Yet most mind-blowing is the dinner. For whatever reason, the restaurant doesn't get the one or likely two Michelin stars that I know it deserves. The menu is based on regional ingredients but uses Denise's expertise and creativity that I couldn't find at any of the many other tradition-bound restaurants we tried while in Barolo and its neighbors. I have read several reviews that rate a dinner at the Costello the best of their entire trip to Italy. So stop reading. Make your reservations!

We found this gem online while looking for a place to stay during a 4-day visit to Piemonte for…read morewine tasting. Located in the tiny residential village of Sinio its a little island by itself up on a breezy hilltop. Since this is a restored castle dating from the 12th century the stone walls are thick and windows are tiny to keep out medieval marauders and the rooms are all unique. We stayed in room 7 on the 1st (2nd the way we count) floor at the end of the hall featuring a large bedroom and sitting area that was a few steps below the hallway. It also had two small twin beds in a loft above so this room would be a good choice for family groups. The staff opened the wrought iron gate and greeted us at the top of the drive along with the owner. While the owner, Denise (who is American) checked us in and provided an extensive orientation while we sipped prosecco, the luggage was taken off to our room. One of the features of the property is an immaculately landscaped courtyard bespectacled with colorful blooms-an oasis of tranquility and beauty in an otherwise unremarkable village. The hotel also has an amazing restaurant open only to guests and we opted to try it our first night-oh my God! It turns out Denise is also the executive chef-perhaps her primary love-and we enjoyed a memorable 2-hour meal seated in the open-air Terrace tasting exquisite delights. We started by sharing the "into the garden pasta"-handmade ravioli artfully displayed with bits of shaved garden vegetables and herbs followed by a most delicious sole perfectly crispy on the edges and succulent with al dente vegetables and a beautiful sauce of lemon and passion fruit. Words just cannot describe how good this restaurant's food was. In fact, the dining is reason enough alone to stay here for anyone who enjoys the culinary experience of a master chef. We followed the meal with a decadent chocolate and cherry mouse cake that was the perfect finale to a beautiful evening. All in all a nice place to stay Positives: -great staff -unique, comfortable and quiet rooms with great AC -great restaurant - fantastic dinner Challenges: -tiny shower in our room (loft suite)-size of old time phone booth -breakfast NOT included and at 14€ per person per day it adds up -onerous cancellation policy (perhaps they've had an issue once people arrive to this small isolated town) -location a bit off the beaten path and very few other places to eat in tiny village-one pizzeria nearby that was nice

Fantastic food and service! You pay a little extra for the food compared to the restaurants in the…read morenarrow streets but you get soooo much more for the money!

This place has definitely got a cool vibe. The ambiance is unique with hanging meats to a display…read moreof jams. The sandwiches are delicious and they make vegetables taste good. The service is quick and attentive. Seems like a local spot.

Needed a quick snack. These type of sandwiches are popping up all around Los Angeles but can be…read morevery pricey. Mortadella, tomato, burratta on fresh/homemade focaccia. Simple meal - simply delicious- AND half the price of the places around Los Angeles. Snack away..

Excellent food! Can't remember what I ate but pretty sure tomatoes and pasta. The wine was nice as…read morewell.

Amazing, fresh, and authentic food! Great little spot ! Family owned! A recommendation from a…read morefriend who lived in Milan 20yrs ago and we were happy to tell him that the owner and food were great! Giovanni, the owner, remembered him immediately! If we come back to Milan we will definitely be back!

This place is legit. Dowg, Krueg, and I wanted authentic Italian food while visiting Milan…read more Giovanni, our waiter, was great, so I hit him with a €50 spot. So he brought out a round of limoncello. We had about 5 more rounds after that and stayed up drinking limoncello until around 2:30AM. Highly recommend.

Again, this was an amazing experience. The service was not what it should be for such a great place…read moreto eat, but I would consider moving to Milan to eat here a few times a week. presentation:5 Quality:5 Quantity:5 Taste:5 Aroma:5 Service:3 Atmosphere:5 Wine:4 Desert:5 Parking:N/A Value:5 Exceptional experience. Amazing value for the dinner.

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.

Food was delicious and staff were very friendly and helpful. They have a great variety in their…read moremenu- not just pasta and pizza but meat and vegetables as well. Loved eating here, would highly recommend

If staying at the Hilton or Four Points, this restaurant is extremely convenient. In addition to…read morethe standard pizza and pasta, they have a variety of vegetables/salads and meats enabling several options for a dinner on the healthy side. The prices seemed less than all the restaurants just around the corner down Vis Gustavo Fara.

Best in Milan. The service is excellent as is the food. Great vibes. Get the red bean risotto!read more

Il Montalcino brings quality to the table. I had the pleasure of trying the Risotto as well as the…read moreMushroom Pizza and they were both excellent choices (recommended by the waiter) The location has both outside and inside sitting, and I would say it's more of 2 $$ than $$$$. It's odd but people who sat in the outdoors were smoking, which may affect your dinning experience if you're a non smoker. The staff spoke English and made great recommendations. Overall a solid experience.