Awesome little restaurant in Milan! I would say the best cotoletta milanese I have ever eaten but…read moreto top it off the risotto I want more! I went on a short break with my girlfriend who is a bit of a fussy eater but when it comes to italian food she is happy. I booked this place hearing some of the reviews and seeing some of the photos and it was definitely worth it. The service was fantastic (even with my awful attempt at ordering in italian she let me have a go) and quick for the fact it was really busy! The atmosphere is nice and romantic but not over the top so allows for a relaxing date and warm feeling. The food was not cheap but nothing in Milan really is! The portions were great and the size of the milanese is as big as it looks - filling to say the least! However the risotto alla milanese, a specialty I tried in a couple of restaurants, was the benchmark that never got beaten during our trip! We fought over the last few bites and I was tempted to order another one but the rest of the food was so great we kind of just wanted it all! If I end up back in Milan this will be up there with places to go back to!

After so many years Traveling to Italy, I finally…read moreexperienced a traditional and typical Milanese meal...with the locals! Located in the Navigli neighborhood, we walked along the canals for about a hour in the freezing cold and worked up and appetite. This isn't one of those places along the canal with employees inviting you in for "happy hour" or aperitivo. As soon as you step foot inside this place, you'll feel cozy and welcome. We drank the house wine, shared an antipasto Misto (mixed appetizer plate of traditional Milanese items- fried bread, potato skins, pickled nerves... Totally strange item but worth a try, Salumi and cheese. The appetizer alone was a feast! For dinner, the Milanesa was a must! I ordered it extra thin with a side of mashed potatoes. Take note- the portions are enormous! I barely ate half. My man ordered the risotto Damm-atra. (Saffron risotto served with a sausage and bean stew) both dishes were awesome. Super rustic and totally traditional. The service as friendly, the atmosphere is humble and the food delicious. Anyone looking for an adventure outside the high trafficked Duomo area Will enjoy this spot.

Love this place! Feels like a locals tavern. Amazing gnocchi and the goulash was heavenly! The…read morefamily that runs it seems amazing even though my Italian is poor. Save space for the killer tiramisu!

Osteria della Lanterna in Milan is a charming restaurant with delicious Italian cuisine. The cozy…read moreatmosphere and friendly staff make for a wonderful dining experience. Dont miss their homemade pasta dishes! Grazie mille!

Servers were very sweet and accommodating when I walked in alone at 1:15pm and got me a table…read morewithin 10 minutes. Risotto con l'ossobuco was melt in your mouth and comforting. Tiramisu excellent. Casual but attentive service and atmosphere. So glad I found this place on my one day in Milan biking around. Make reservations!

Simply superb from start to finish!! Exquisite food, gracious hosts, every dish and glass of wine…read morewas perfection. Cannot recommend highly enough, A++

Provato un po' per caso, cercavo un ristorante in zona con cucina milanese che non fosse uno dei…read moremiei soliti sui navigli. Posto carino, molto piccolo e caratteristico. Cameriere molto gentile e indaffarato. Sfortunatamente siamo capitati in un momento con una tavolata di 15+ ragazzi stranieri che hanno fatto un casino della madonna, ridendo e schiamazzando tutto il tempo. Acustica pessima, veramente fastidioso. Comunque, cibo buono nella media, risotto alla milanese buono, stranamente filava, cioè prendendo la forchettata faceva i fili di formaggio. Strano, non mi è mai capitato di vederlo, anche nei risotti molto ricchi di burro e formaggio. Flan di crescenza buonissimo, mai assaggiato prima, mi è piaciuto molto. Mondeghili buoni, molto morbidi, di solito in altri posti sono più asciutti e "insieme".

ordered octopus , beef tongue+mushroom as appetzer, ox tail ravioli as main, a bottle of champagne,…read moreabout euro 45 x3. the octopus was grilled, tasty. (5 star) dressing/sauce was rich n creamy (the thickiness is not my cup of tea). (chef: if this were octopus salad, will be a more welcoming appetizer) the beef tongue was cooked well, tender. (3 star) (chef: but if it was charcoal grilled + savory gravy, that will taste better) the mushroom that came with the beef tongue in deed was surprisingly tasty, wanted more!! (5 star) (chef: if the mushroom + green sauce is a dish in the menu, will be a great n tasty vege dish) the ox tail stuffing taste good, not superb, a bit dry ravioli. dressing was not impressive. (3 star) (chef: would like to have choice of sauce , tomato base or cream base, this will accomodate different customer's appetite) ** if u r a fan of light salt but heavy/rich cream, this is your place to go. ** the champagne was good though, sparkling n not too sweet. worth trying!

What an amazing restaurant, unpretentious gem in Milan. Our experience was great, with the host and…read moreeverybody being so nice. The food was very delicious, from the foie gras, to the octopus, the tagliata to the pasta with white truffles and yummy deserts. Also the wine menu is amazing. We will definitely come back.

Risotto with tender meat on bone was excellent with good recommendation of red wine. Service is…read moregood and quick. Ambiance is like at home trattoria but more sophisticated and modern. Good spot in the center of Milano! Grazie Mille!

For most of my dining experiences, I do a bit of research. The result is that most of my reviews…read moreare either good or very good. Testina was a delightful surprise. Our dinner on a Friday night was a simply outstanding amount experience: ambiance, service, food, and wine. Testina's menu is concise: 3 to 4 selections for each course: appetiser, pastas, Secundo, and desserts. There is also a prix fixe menu using these same selections. The all Italian wine list is extensive with red and white wines from all regions. I guess there over 50 bottles from which to choose. There all also 75cl bottles of craft beer available. We went in May, 2016. Having already had a pre-dinner Happy Hour, we had pasta, dessert, and a delightful Italian Red. Overall, we had a fantastic meal: food, ambiance, and service.

June 24, 2019 Monday - 8:15 PM for dinner 4 Adults and a…read moreteenager Atmosphere - 4 stars Food - 4 stars Service - 3 stars Background - Walked the Naviglio, and found most places were all you could eat bars. We were not feeling that. Atmosphere - Rather old place with lots of charm. Lots of small little areas in the dining area. Making it feel like you were there by yourself. Food Drinks - Bottles and bottles of water for the group. Dinner - Having another classic Italian pasta, the ravioli. The beef raviolis hit the spot. I was surprised by the large amount of raviolis on my plate. I was surprised that fresh grated cheese was not offered. Actually the only additional cheese was already grated in a little container that you could self-serve. Service - It was alright, at times it seemed that we were bothering them. Future - Sure

Authentice milanese food, we tried the osoboco with milanese risoto; The entree was pricey, feels…read morelike a tourist trap; it was great cultural experience. located near Duomo, walking distance.

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!