Great local spot with delicious pancakes and coffee options! And, they know a little English (thank…read moreyou)! I ordered the americano and pancakes with maple syrup and fruit. Delicious!

We really went on a shopping spree at Alessi across the courtyard and then needed to catch our…read morebreath. The closest restaurant was this incredibly stylish, unique, Italian eatery... Complete with a beautiful garden and the finest of arts, we thought... time to rejuvenate! Our assorted meat appetizer was heaven in the sliced form. Salami and prosciutto and everything nice. Only in Italy can the preserved meat-form reach taste sensations like this. Add a bit of bread and extra virgin and you have reached the pinnacle of appetizers. Then, my Cesar salad took fresh organic lettuce, raw egg, anchovies, and perhaps a touch of Worcestershire, salt and pepper, combined in an emulsion of wonderful to bring taste to a whole new level. Even more, the taste was propelled by Grana Padano, the second best cheese on the planet - all due respect to Parmigianio Reggianio. Topped off with espresso, our two hour lunch filled us with energy to renew our shopping excursion. We look forward to returning!

Great lunch spot in a funky, quiet courtyard hidden from the craziness of the Duomo area outside…read more There is a nice outdoor patio in nice weather and a large inside space for the colder months. Don't expect much more than prepared sandwiches and burgers, but they are very good and worth the stop.

The best in Milano. So good, that friends and family (all italian) outside of Milano ask us to…read morebring them some, specifically the polpette (meatballs) and cotolette (mini breaded veal cutlets). Whenever I want to make a whole roast chicken I make sure to come here. It's just not the same and my bf can always tell the difference even if I try to fib! Our family loves to use the polpette to make mini hamburgers. Only one of the guys speaks a little English, so I suggest prepping your Italian or better yet grab an Italian to help you. The place is tiny and often has as least a couple people in line, be prepared for a wait of up to 15 mins. Their also pricey and only accept cash. But it's all worth it!

It is a must on your visit to Milan. Slightly hidden away, but so close to the "main area". We…read morewalked from the Duomo to this place. The food is sensational. Try the black cabbage! If we were not leaving tomorrow we would for sure be back!

Very tasty Italian food with several vegetarian/vegan options. Food is fresh and very flavorful. I…read morereally liked the pastas and the Bolognese sandwiches that you can eat as appetizers. Customer service is very friendly.

Best food of our trip! Service was excellent! Highly recommend it. Wine list is very good.read more

We visited Osteria Via Pré after it was suggested to us by our host in Milano as one of the finest…read morerestaurants in the area. Even though we were pretty late (around 10pm when the Osteria is originally scheduled to close) we were kindly greeted and served. The restaurant is situated in a lovely street that branches right off Porta Genova. The street is filled with small restaurants and cafés and was teeming with people at the time. Also, there's the river promenade at Naviglio Grande just a mere couple 100 metres away. Osteria Via Pré itself fits right in there because it is a small, cozy restaurant with only a couple of tables and a bar inside, while most of its chairs and tables are located outside, facing the street. We had a very attentive, nice waiter who conversed with us in Italian, English and German and generally gave us the feeling that he was there for us whenever we wanted something. For appetizers we shared a Foccaccia which was filled with molten cheese. Absolutely delicious though the serving was a little small for two people. In any event, I think it's a positive thing that the appetizer actually left us craving more (food). For the main course both of us ate Lasagne alla Genovese. Frankly, I've never had Lasagne with pesto this green and refreshing. As far as pestos go, this one was absolutely amazing. Rich with herbal aromas, not to oily but just the perfect consistency. The lasagne was housemade and also perfectly al dente. The housewine we had (red one) was to our liking though by no means spectacular. Even after we had finished, the waiter kept an eye on us and our needs, served us a free bottle of water and chatted with us about this and that. In this regard, the mediterranean kind of mentality and atmosphere were really carried across positively. In terms of prices, Osteria Via Pré falls right into the Milano standard. Good restaurants in nice locations like this always demand prices like this in Milano, so I think if you're in Milano and you want to have a good meal, it's not reasonable to skip this one. It's as pricy as most others, offers great food, service and the location is probably more lovely and romantic than most of the crammed city center.

One of the stops on our beer and food tasting tour, Il Panzerotto is where I learned about…read morepanzerotti. It's similar to a calzone but smaller and hand-held. Made to order, we met the owners and sat in the small joint for a while to enjoy our food. Neat little spot that is perfect for a break from a night of drinking. You know how we tend to hit up a Waffle House after a bunch of alcohol? Well, this is the Italian equivalent. No, it's not a waffle in case you're thinking. Fatty, greasy, cheesy delicious. A bunch of cheese and tomato sauce wrapped in dough and fried. They'll make it spicy, too. And if you need a beer to go with it, then they can help you with a few bottled beers and also some sodas/waters in their cooler. [Review 10679 overall, 447 of 2019.]

Maybe my expectations were too high because Milan isn't known for panzerotti and I've had them in…read morePuglia, but...it says on the sign out front that the panzerotti are fried when you order, but instead they are just heated up in a grill. The taste is pretty good, but nothing exceptional and I felt like the panzerotto was too small.

Drinks were good, while food is acceptable. Cost is 10€ each and we had a great time.read more

I had been several times to the Slice, and it's definitely the best place in Milan for happy hour…read moreand aperitivo. In many other bars, the happy hour is just some sandwiches and salads: that's not the case of the Slice. For 8 euros you get a drink and access to a gigantic buffet, with pizza, gnocchi, pasta, bread and nutella, fruit, fries and many other things; and you will never run out of food, since waiters keep replenish the buffet with new things. I strongly suggest to get there at 7-7:30 pm, especially if you are a large group, since the place is small and you might wait some time before getting a table.