Id stick with the appetizers if I come back. I had really high hopes for this new restaurant but o was a little underwhelmed by the food. The inside of the restaurant has a nice bar and then multiple rooms and large tables for bigger parties. I think the ambiance and the decorations inside were nice and classy. I arrived a bit later so my party had already ordered appetizers. The pulpo and the beans with shrimp. Their appetizers were incredible! I thought the octopus was cooked perfectly, the sauce was great and the beans were also not mushy and well seasoned. We were really looking forward to our meal, but I was a little underwhelmed by the main course. The pasta was a bit plain and didn't have any exciting or stand out flavors, and my dad said the lamb shank was also just alright. For dessert, I'm a big panna cotta fan so I got the pistachio panna cotta but it ended up being a bit denser/thick than I like and too sweet for me. I didn't get a chance to try their drinks but the next time I come I'll probably pass on the main courses. read more

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Seafood pasta, beet salad, chicken Parm were delish! I've been trying to come here for a while and my husband was able to do takeout for my birthday. read more

I was very impressed with the ambiance (modern) service was excellent and made the experience enjoyable. The food is great I have eaten several of their item. The Octopus is over the top! read more

I visited this place when it was newish/newer and it was so delicious. Food was generous and well prepared. Place was classy but not overwhelming. The ambiance was delightful. Visited again during the new year and service was slow even though there weren't many patrons. Wine took forever to arrive (about 15 minutes?). Dishes took about 30-40 minutes to arrive. To top it off, after that wait, nothing was good. My chicken madera had ONE piece of sad chicken. Sauce was too salty. Portions were tiny at $31. At $31 I'd literally dine anywhere else. My friends did not enjoy their dishes either (gnocchi, beet salad, and some sort of white pasta that had no seafood in it but was supposed to have seafood in it.) Later found out that perhaps the business has recently been sold. Won't return, sadly. read more

We had the best dinner out at Milan. Everything was fresh and scrumptious. The garlic bread is the best we have ever had. They let me add meat sauce to my gnocchi dish, and it was so filling and tasty. My dinner friends ordered cultures, linguine, pesto gnocchi and the pork chop. Everyone was very happy with their dishes: We loved everything, including the chocolate mousse and caramel cheesecake. read more

Milan - What a great entryway! - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

Milan's service was incredibly friendly. Our server, Jacob, was very charming and helpful. He guessed that we were celebrating a birthday right away without us even telling him! The food was excellent and we had a very nice dinner. The gnocchi was delicious, and we'll be back to try more items on the menu soon read more

We've dined at Milan many times and have usually enjoyed great experiences, but today was a complete disappointment. Despite having a 6 p.m. reservation, we were left waiting over 20 minutes with no table in sight. The manager was shockingly rude, unprofessional, and clearly uninterested in helping. Thankfully, the lady at the bar was incredibly kind and attentive. Noticing our frustration, she served us cocktails and food at the bar, which somewhat salvaged the evening. Still, it's hard to understand the point of making reservations when so many tables were empty but the manager refused to seat us. No one--aside from the gracious bar attendant--bothered to check on us. Horrible service overall. We won't be returning. The new Turkish owners ruined this place. read more

I've had Milan bookmarked for a while, so I decided to knock this one off my list by myself and not wait around for someone to try the place with me. I arrived around 5:30pm on a Sunday. I honestly didn't have any expectations of the restaurant. After reading reviews of the place, I understood that it was classy and upscale. What pleasantly surprised me was that this kind of restaurant was located in an unassuming strip mall albeit one where I frequent for bagels. How I never noticed Milan is beyond me! The restaurant was very pretty. I found my way to the lighted marble bar and sat myself. I thought I was going to have a quiet, solo dinner, but I ended up making a friend with another local woman. She told me how much she adored the restaurant, and I got to experience why. Overall customer service was great. Food came out in a timely manner. Setty was my bartender/server, and she was friendly, attentive, and helpful. I relied on her suggestions, and she really came through on the recs. I enjoyed everything I had. I was going to get a glass of wine, but I couldn't help myself when I saw the cocktail called The Italian Greyhound. Not only was it made by my favorite spirit (gin), but it's named after my favorite breed obviously (I have an Iggy). The drink was sweet and refreshing. The Polpo Alla Griglia had a perfectly grilled octopus over a cream sauce. I also enjoyed the squid ink gnocchi, which were deep fried. The squid ink flavor was subtle, but I loved how it spruced up the gnocchi. The gnocchi were crispy on the outside but soft and tender on the inside, which was a different take to traditional gnocchi. Gnudi E Fungi was my main dish. I figured that this would be on the lighter side as it only had 3 dumplings and mushrooms, but it was more filling than I thought because of its rich sauce. The plump ricotta and parmesan dumplings were tasty and unique. Milan's pistachio Panna Cotta was the best panna cotta I've ever had. Period. The panna cotta cream was smooth and silky. read more

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Firstly, Liz was an amazing server. Super sweet and attentive. 10/10 The interior of the restaurant is absolutely perfect for date night. Kudos to my King for choosing this for our 4 year anniversary dinner on 9/21. Romantic, chic and just beautiful. I would add some elegance elements to the verbiage as well. I loved the food. I loved everything honestly. I will start off with the starter of the rolls and the olive oil w/ balsamic vinaigrette... that's the only thing I didn't really touch because I wanted to have a great experience with the food. 3/5 The appetizers, in love with the Burrata absolute perfection. The calamari not being so overly battered and still tender, one of my top 10 calamari choices. Both 5/5. Liz, thank your for being patient with us before firing our entrees as we were taking our time to finish the apps. The Gnudi E Fungi, this was amazeballs! The truffle was not overpowering and just the experience of having the opportunity to try this, I wish I could have it every day. 10/5 But OhEmGee, the Linguine Alla Polpo E Gamberi, if I could I would marry this dish. Sorry to my BF, haha. The Octopus was ridiculously tender and shrimp cooked to perfection without the rubbery feel. The linguine pasta itself.. the absolute best al dente cooked pasta EVER! I'm already wanting to come back ASAP! This is what you call ... "Chef's Kiss"! 20/5 If I was a wine drinker, I know I would have enjoyed the parodying with our meals. Sadly we don't drink. Nonetheless, the experience was just amazing. Lastly our desserts the Formaggi was perfect ending. I love that my BF was open to learning about how choose what cheese and topping options to pair it with. He's not much of a sweets dessert person but the thought that was touching. Also, I had the Affogato for dessert , this is my bliss of pure happiness. 5/5 I'm going to come back soon and enjoy my more of your dishes. Thank you Milan for having us this past Saturday. read more

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Our server Jacob was simply amazing ! Friendly, upbeat and made sure we were taken care of throughout the entire sitting. Food was incredible from our starters (crab cakes) until the glass of port! Highly recommend trying Milan's and hopefully Jacob is your server! read more

I got carbonara! It was tasteless and took an hour to get a food. Bacon were long strips chewy. It was not pancetta. It doesn't taste like carbonara at all. $24 for tasteless pasta? Warn you I'm craving carbonara. Nope I'm not craving as in pregnancy. I'm just having foods craving. I might go there for a drink if I'm close by the restaurant. I didn't order any drinks here. But the inside decor is nice for catching conversations with drinks. That's all. read more

Milan - Carbonara $24. I had few bites. No flavor at all. Chewy long strips of bacons. Not pancetta. - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

Leaving this review while I sit here because this is kind of wild. We have come here before (in the last year) and really enjoyed our self, but tonight (a Sunday) we have had the worst service. We had a reservation, but when we walked in, were greeted by a confused woman eating meatballs at the counter. She asked if we were here with the "party" and said she was eating her dinner and it wasn't ready yet. We're not sure what that meant because then a man came out, asked us how many we had, and sat us at a table. They have since, forgotten one of our drink orders and forgotten to take our main course order. When we finally asked to order, she came and took 5/7 of our orders and then walked away. She came back a few minutes later and said "oh sorry, I forgot you guys." LOL WHAT. They're also out of balsamic vinegar (so no oil for the bread) and basil (so some of their cocktails aren't able to be made). There's literally no one here so we're confused as to how everything is going to poorly. The music went from Elvis to Italian opera to Enya. The waiter called the Pappardelle "papparini," and my salmon had bones. The two stars are purely for the crostini appetizer. read more

The food was delicious. The atmosphere was great. Our server Jacob was absolutely the best! We will definitely be going back! read more

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Similar to another nearby venue, I'm surprised to find restaurants like this in a strip mall along Meridian Ave. We had a totally normal and pleasant dining experience and the ambience was warm but modern. Reading some recent views I was curious how service would be but it just fine - attentive and food came out quickly. For a Friday evening it wasn't busy we had a reservation but didn't need one. The burrata with truffle crema was probably my favorite even if an appetizer. My main was linguine with poached octopus - good not fantastic - the sliced garlic was basically raw. Drinks were typical and not remarkable. The Italian amber beer was more enjoyable than the cocktail I ordered. I'd come try this place again. read more

This is a true hidden gem that is open late in the area (or at least until 10 PM) on a Friday. Lots of parking, so no worries about that. The restaurant is really beautifully designed and decorated, with the main attraction being the bar seating. I noted that they have a summer menu so it looks like they change some menu items seasonally! The plating of the food is very beautiful. Portions definitely smaller, but we ordered 3 dishes, left full and satiated. 2 glasses of wine + 2 cocktails + 3 dishes was ~$200 AFTER tipping. Polpo alla grigua (octopus with squid ink gnocci) - 5/5 stars. I had this dish in Winter 2023 and it was just as amazing the second time around. The octopus is perfectly grilled and not chewy/slimy/fishy. Definitely a must-try! Crostini di bistecca - 3.5/5 stars. The steak was ok to me, but the toast was amazing! I've had burrata at other places and didn't like it, but I definitely loved this one more because there was so much more flavor all together. Pici e coda - 5/5 stars. This was a truly amazing dish. I loved the flavors and kept grabbing more of this. The pasta was cooked just about right and the sauce was delicious! Service - 5/5 stars. Extremely nice wait staff and they were really fast with serving us drinks & food. Overall 4.6/5 stars. Would definitely come again and try more menu items. read more

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This place hands down beats anything in the area ! Great food ! Great service ! The food is fresh , portions are perfect . I'm only upset I just found this place as I'm a willow glen native. Hands Down the best Italian spot in San Jose . read more

First- it's the way they make you feel. Everyone looks like they want to be there. Second- Jacob is the happiest waiter I've ever experienced. He's engaging without being pushy. Always smiling and eager to please. Third- The food is outstanding, and for the quality you receive priced well. Love this place and highly recommend it. read more

Milan is an upscale Italian restaurant with a stunning interior and wide selection of delectable appetizers and pastas. The travertine bar is a statement piece in itself as it extends to take up the majority of the restaurant space. The bar space is thoughtfully adorned with high end, aesthetic wine and liquor bottles. The high ceilings, stunning chandeliers, and Italian themed art work just adds so much to the graceful ambiance. The menu offers a wide range of shareable appetizers like charcuterie, calamari, and meatballs. For drinks, they have an extensive selection of wines, cocktails, and more. We came to celebrate my dad's birthday and we had a very pleasant experience. We made reservations ahead of time and were seated about 10 minutes after our reservation time. Everyone from the host, waitresses, and runners were all very nice and friendly. To start off the meal, the fresh bread basket wets your palate. The bread is warm with a fluffy soft interior that pairs well with the accompanying olive oil and balsamic vinegar. * Calamari - This is definitely one of the best calamaris I've had in a long time. The calamari has a nice thin batter that is seasoned well and especially tasty with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice. The texture is perfect, not too chewy. * Meatball appetizer - This is a great starter. The meatballs are tasty and the marinara sauce pairs well with the meat. The baguette slices were just ok, i would rather enjoy this dish with their bread rolls. * Grilled octopus- The octopus was perfectly cooked, tender and snappy. The seasoning was kept very simple with a strong lemony kick. *Gnudi e fungi - I have never had a ricotta dumpling like this before so I was pleasantly surprised. They remind me of mochi icecream in a way. The skin is thick and chewy with a dense creamy filling. The truffle essence adds this subtle earthy tone to each bite. This dish feels quite heavy so I would rather get this and share with a couple of people. * Pistachio panna cotta - The kind staff brought this dish out for my dad's birthday so we were so grateful. The panna cotta itself is pretty average since it is so dense and heavy. The dessert is strong in pistachio flavor though. We had such a pleasant experience here and would come back again to try more dishes. We were looking forward to trying the crab cake but it seems like the menu rotates every now and then so it gives you something to look forward to every time. read more

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Happy Hour: Everyday 4:30-6:00pm. This is a real happy hour that has a great selection of discounted cocktails and appetizers (not $2 off beers like a lot of restaurants do these days). We had 1 of everything on the appetizers menu and everything was great. Ambiance: Dressy casual to full dress up date night. Located in a shopping center, we were pleasantly surprised by the classy vibes. Parking: Plenty of parking and ADA spots available close to entrance. Dinner menu: We had the specials and everything was great. (See pictures). Cocktails: Really good cocktail menu. Some old favorites with their own special twist. We had just about everything on the HH menu and liked them all. Service: Excellent service, very friendly and attentive. Angel at the bar was great, she also makes off menu cocktails per request and those were as good as their signature drinks. They also had a private party in a separate area while we were there. Seemed like everyone was having a good time. read more

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Nice local Italian spot with a nice bar. My daughter enjoyed the seafood pasta. We did a pick up order. Next time, I'll definitely eat there and check out the scene. read more

Visited Milan on a weeknight after making a reservation the day prior. My expectations were exceeded and then some! Food: 5/5 - Will provide details below. The highlights of the night were the octupus (Polpo Allá Griglia) and the Pici E Coda! Service 5/5 - Our server was attentive and helpful! She also made the best drinks :) Parking: 5/5 - The parking lot was very spacious. The restaurant is located in a plaza of other businesses and many of those businesses were closed by the time I'd arrived. Location: 3.5/5 - There aren't similar restaurants or bars within the same complex but Downtown Willow Glen isn't a far drive away. Interior: 4/5 - Very cute! Loved the lighting Food: - Polpa Allá Griglia ($23): Truly amazing. Perfectly seared and the bagna cauda sauce was fantastic - Calamari ($17): Really delicious! - Pici E Coda ($26): This was by far my favorite dish of the evening. I requested extra oxtail and I'm so glad I did. I definitely recommend. - Chocolate Mousse ($12): Yummy! Great way to end a great meal - Drinks: - I unfortunately didn't get a picture of the drink menu but I ordered the Basilico and the Bellagio and both were fantastic. I'd definitely recommend trying the Basilico! I can't wait to return! read more

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Food was very good for our birthday lunch however...Only one person working. He was the host, the bartender, the server, the busser (and probably the cook!) was totally ridiculous and the music was SO LOUD that our table of six could not hear each other. Food was very good but will not go back. read more

Came here for a Monday date night. We didn't make a reservation, but there was plenty of open seating. Service was good. We ordered the special spinach salad (with candied pecans, strawberry, orange, yellow nectarine and fruity dressing) to share. They divided it into two plates for us. We each were able to get a pretty decent portion! It was, however, underwhelming. Didn't taste elevated for such a pricey restaurant. I could have made it for myself at home. None of the ingredients were anything special. I actually think I do have all the ingredients in my own fridge if I wanted to make it at home. For myself, I ordered the lobster basil pasta with vodka sauce (which was also a special). It was excellent! The pasta was al dented, the lobster pieces were delicious, and the sauce was flavorful but not too heavy. The portion sizes were very respectable and larger than I expected for a fancy restaurant. Since I only tried specials, I think I would come back to check out the regular menu. And they have warm bread upon request!! Loved that. It was served with some olive oil and balsamic. read more

Milan - Spinach salad (special) - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great italian thats open on Mondays and delicious. Superb dining room too. Everything tastes fresh and the flavors and recipes all authentic

Celebrated a girlfriend's birthday here! The restaurant was nicely decorated for valentine's day. The vibes were very cozy & romantic. A good spot for date night or special events. We got several apps & pasta dishes to share! The apps were average. We got the Burrata and Calamari. Both were yummy but something special. The pastas were decent. The entrees that stood out were the Risotto Alla Diavola, Filet Mignon, and Spaghetti Carbonara. I'd recommend you to try one of these. Overall, decent Italian food with great vibes & attentive service. Wouldn't be my go to if I'm craving Italian but also wouldn't mind coming back if I needed a place with cute ambiance. read more

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FYI this is Americanized Italian, but we still enjoyed the flavors! Service is very kind and accommodating (we brought an infant to dinner), but if you're looking for authentic Italian this is not it and nobody working there on Friday night was Italian lol. Crowd was as expected for a quiet suburb plaza in Willow Glen. Enjoyed the experience! read more

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Went to Milan this week for a friends birthday - and if you are looking for a super cute Italian restaurant with awesome service this is the place for you! The interiors here are super cute and parking was quite plentiful. Once our party had gotten here, we all sat down and got: * beef carpaccio - this was the special that day and came with toasted bread and thin slices of juicy beef which was awesome * burrata pugliese - this was a yummy cheesy plate of awesome goodies - the cheese was fresh and came with really fresh beets which I loved. The sauce in the bottom was also delicious! * spaghetti carbonara - this was very light and yummy but I felt it was missing something a little! Overall though, creamy and flavorful * seafood special - we got this seafood special pasta with salmon, shrimp and calamari, and this was yummy with squid ink pasta! Portions were good as well, however this was $40! So if you are getting a special worth asking the price! Overall, really good service and a nice spot to visit if you are craving yummy Italian food! read more

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Very good service and food. Our company had a dinner at Milan in January and my husband and I went back a couple of weeks ago. He really enjoyed it and now we're taking our good friends tonight read more

One of our favorite restaurant experiences by far! We were warmly greeted by Lees, our waitress, who was so sweet and attentive. While inquiring about our baby shower, we had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Arkan, who is truly a sweetheart and made us feel so comfortable about hosting our event here. The food was spectacular from start to finish. We enjoyed the Caesar salad, calamari, and bruschetta--all incredibly fresh and full of flavor. For our main courses, we had the Milan pasta, salmon piccata, and chicken Marsala. Each dish was beautifully presented, and the flavors were spot on. If you're on the fence about coming here--don't hesitate. And if you're looking for the perfect event space, this is it! Thank you, Milan, for such a wonderful experience read more

Milan - Italian Near Me - San Jose, California

Excellent surprise in Willow Glen Caught up with a colleague and landed on Milan in Willow Glen. Hadn't heard of it, but very glad we visited. Had the Burrata, Ossobucco, Pappardelle, Tartufo, and Panna Cotta between us. Prosecco for her, as well. Everything was well cooked and food quality was enjoyable. The pork and porcini in the Pappardelle elicited "mmmm"s. My Ossobucco was cooked perfectly with the marrow flavor in the shank just right. The truffle mousse was very nice. A quiet gem not to miss... read more

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Came here for the first time for our friends birthday and we all loved it! We had a bigger group so they put us in one of the private rooms without us asking. Rare for everyone in a big group to like all the dishes. Jacob was our waiter and went above and beyond. Had such good energy and was really helpful! read more

Great food, good drinks, amazing ambiance! We had a reservation but it wasn't too busy. Sat at the bar and the bread they give you while you wait was sooo soft and yummy! I wanted to ask for more when it was all gone, possible the best complimentary bread I've had at a restaurant. I really enjoyed the pasta here but my friend favored the chicken dish she got. We got the panna cotta for dessert and it was delicious!! All the staff were very amiable! Inside is so pretty it's definitely an instagramable location. read more

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Milan was mi-yum! Tasted totally delicious and homemade The bread was fresh, soft and made of only 4 ingredients! Food was hot and served together pork chop was tastefully cooked. The waiter was very attentive and kind. read more

This was our first time at Milan. They made a great first impression. I liked the indoor decor and the tables were well spaced out. The food flavor and portions were delicious and plentiful. We enjoyed the linguini and clams, fettuccine Milan and tortellini stuffed with beef short ribs. Service was friendly and professional. We'll be back! read more

The seafood linguini was delicious. The service was excellent. Thanks to Jacob we have a very pleasant and welcoming experience dining here for the first time. Definitely will come back. read more

The first time we went we made a reservation and unfortunately they didn't have a table for us. We were able to grab seats at the bar, so the evening was saved and the food was good! We decided to try it again on New Year's Eve. Once again we made a reservation. This time they did have a table. There were multiple open tables but despite the many open spots they put us next to the busy front door. We asked to be elsewhere but they said no. They brought menus and to our surprise it was not their normal menu. It was a New Years menu with far fewer options and double the price per entry. Between the horrible seating, the reduced menu and the jacked up prices we were dismayed . We decided to leave and we were so glad we did. Overall I think this place has good food, loud ambient noise and questionable service despite making a reservation. read more

Took my girlfriend here on a date. She loved it so much, from the beautiful bar to the white linened tables. The restaurant did an amazing job in making an elegant experience for their guests. The food was unforgettable. From the richness of their sauces to the variety in their noodles. The price of this restaurant is on the lower side of exquisite restaurants and yet it gives more than most fancy restaurants I have been to. read more

We were a party of 13 for a birthday celebration and had the private room with a big screen for karaoke. The food was delicious , the service on point, the hospitality amazing. The restaurant is new and beautifully decorated with a gorgeous bar and outdoor seating perfect for sipping Aperol Spritzes when the weather is warmer! read more

Very Classy place to eat , white tablecloth, great ambiance, staff very attentive, excellent wine selection, Mark the owner is around introducing you to their specialties, n very accommodating ,menu has excellent choices to make n just prized right for the fresh ingredients being use . For a great Italian dining ,i highly suggest try n enjoy your evening night out here . Highly recommend this place in Willow Glen area . read more

Delicious food and a gorgeously designed restaurant. Went for dinner with my parents- we ordered the calamari as an appetizer and each ordered a main, 2 pastas and the chicken. The calamari appetizer was phenomenal, super well cooked and very tender. The seafood pasta my mom ordered was a little fishy for my taste, but not too bad overall. My biggest complaint is the chairs, and the horrendous screeching noise they made every time they were dragged across the floor... This needs to be fixed before I would consider returning :/ read more