One of the best meals in the streets of Milan. If you're visiting Milan, the heart of the city leads you to the Duomo. Across the Duomo is the malls and major tourist attraction. As suck meals in this area are expensive. But for an amazing view of the church outside, there is none better than Duomo. Nestled right on the street this eatery has an amazing drink menu. Many people just choose to have their drink and enjoy the people watching around the museum. The drinks were amazing to start and I highly recommend you do a Spritz to start. The cocktails are strong and well done - you won't need too many to get a buzz. Stay for a while and eat as the food is very well done. They offer all meals, but I recommend going light and drinking and enjoy company. The service was amazing and while due to the location, the price is a bit high, it will easily be one of the best meals you have. read more

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La Motta Milano 1928 is a good restaurant in the Galleria in Milan. I ordered the Caprese salad and the veal cutlet. My husband ordered the pizza and wine. The veal cutlet was very tender. The Caprese salad was fresh and tasty. The pizza was also very good. Overall it is a nice restaurant to have lunch in the Galleria. read more

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We had Rignello sandwiches with mozzarella cheese and ham on Focaccia bread. Yummy!!! The bread was light and airy and the ham was flavorful and soft with a little hint of salt. It was a grab and go spot but so worth the stop. It is in the heart of duomo shopping. You must try this sandwich shop! It also has sweet treats available for purchase. read more

Motta - Assortment of Motta sandwiches - Cafes Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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Excellent burger I really excellent burger and a big french fry potatoes. Oh my God they're so good. And the Sprite soda taste different taste more fresh like a fresh taste. read more

During our trip to Milano, we ending up eating lunch here twice and would gladly return. The outside patio is located at one of the main shopping area entrances, so there is congested. Both times the food was great, fresh and flavorful. It was a wonderful place to people watch and we were cautioned by the staff to mind our bags due to local thieves reaching in to grab them. The pasta, burger, salad and pizza were awesome. It's located near the Duomo and it was a quick walk to the metro. Stop by and give them a try and enjoy! read more

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Unless you're desperate to grab a bite and drink, I suggest going elsewhere. This place seems ideal as it's right next the the duomo, but the service is close to awful. For a restaurant being in the smack center of the most tourist part of Milan, the staff sure like to "pretend" they don't know any English. It was an extremely hot day and we were looking for a shady spot to grab a quick bite and hydrate. We quickly wished you went elsewhere. The food wasn't awful, but wasn't much to it. read more

Motta - Caprese salad & Beef tartare - Cafes Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Highlights: * Tourist Restaurant at the entrance of Galleria close to Duomo * Steady stream of tourists gives them no incentive to provide great food or service We were hungry at the Galleria, just wanted to eat an early lunch before the crowds lined up. Motta looked ok. We had a Margarita Pizza and a Cotoletta, the Veal Cutlet that Milan is famous for, along with some wine and Aperol Spritz. Shortly after we arrived the restaurant was overwhelmed with a line of hungry tourists waiting to get in. Servers were polite but too busy. Better pizza could be found anywhere and the Cutlet was very unimpressive. It was all edible but if you're looking for great Italian food, as you might expect in Italy, stay away from the tourist places, or do your research first. We are foodies, we think life is short and only want to eat exceptional food, so our fault. We didn't do our homework and let our hunger get the best of us. read more

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This restaurant's location is across from the Duomo in Milano. It's located in the shopping arcade outside. When the weather is nice it's perfect. I loved my food I ordered the Osso Bucco with risotto. The only reason I didn't give this restaurant 5 stars is the service was just ok. read more

Motta - Ossobucco risotto - Cafes Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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Don't bother. Food was terrible as was the service. Give it an F. Would give zero stars if I could.

Ambience and service were great. Was expecting fresh porcini mushrooms, rather than the pickled ready made mushrooms on the funghi pizza. The salad was rather bland, the chicken could've been seasoned better and grilled properly. Tasted more like boiled chicken slices. I did like the mix of salad greens and healthy sized cherry tomatoes. Can spend hours looking out people watching in the galleria. The vino list and prices were great! read more

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Delicious scallops and shrimp ravioli & carbonara. This is conveniently located in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, so it can get really busy. The service was quite nice- we were seating immediately on a busy night and the food came out pretty quickly. The ambiance is very modern and upscale but this is a touristy area, so it's OK to dress casually. read more

The lady who helped us was kind friendly and informative. The my lemon torte was delicious the cappuccino was perfect and it was a nice quiet place to start the morning even with people walking by in the plaza. read more

Motta - Cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Felt like a tourist trap. Antipasto aid main (second course) came out at the same time. Wine was warm. Just seemed like they were trying to cater to Americans instead of giving an Italian experience. read more

A touristy cafe at the entrance of galleria Vittorio Emanuele coming from Piazza Duomo, Motta is an institution in Milan. We got coffee (caffè in Italy is always espresso) and a marocchino, basically a macchiato sprinkled with cocoa powder, and a torta della nonna, a soft baked pastry shell filled with pastry cream. Coffee was average, not the best you can find in Milan, the torta was delicious, a very yummy treat! Service was ok, not particularly amazing, but not rude, and price was a bit expensive, which was too be expected. Don't go if you're on a budget. 4* is a bit of a stretch, but I feel that 3* would be too low. read more

Motta - Marocchino, not the best espresso around - Cafes Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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Contrary to a lot of the Yelp Reviews, I thought the food was decent but the service was poor. There were only 2-3 waiters and a gruff woman sat us down for a table of 2, with no smile or greeting. However, I really enjoyed their spaghetti frutti di mare and saffron risotto. Note that the saffron risotto is a Milan classic but it's literally just risotto, no extra clams or other toppings - just the rice. It's a super convenient location and what I personally think is one of the better restaurants in the Galleria if you're looking to stay closeby. Prices were more compared to Florence ($23 for spaghetti frutti di mare, $18 saffron risotto, $16 pizza diavola). Also the salami on the diavola could have been seasoned better but overall delicious. read more

Motta - Spaghetti fatti in casa e trafilati al bronzo allo scoglio con pomdorini e frutti di mare ($23) - Cafes Near Me - Milan, Michigan

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Located in the famous luxury good shopping center to the left of the Duomo. Price was decent for this area and definitely lower than my expectation. The food were great. The Waitress can speak multiple languages and she was very attentive. We all had a great meal! read more

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Our first stop in Milan, Motta Caffè Bar Milano was a great introduction to the typical espresso bar! Located on the ground floor of Il Mercato del Duomo and facing the left side of the cathedral, Motta is the perfect place to pop in for an espresso and a sweet treat after shopping in the Galleria and around Piazza del Duomo. The modern art deco interior design is quite stylish with lots of royal blue and old gold accents. The place begins filling up around 9:00 but the line moves quickly, so you can easily be in and out within 5-10 minutes. In the front portion of the cafe, you can order sweet pastries, sandwiches and espresso. In the back, you will find their full-service sit-down restaurant. Restrooms are on the third floor, accessible by stairs and elevator - don't forget to ask your cashier for an entry ticket. read more

Motta - Cafes Near Me - Milan, Michigan

The staff is typically Italian and extremely rude, and they openly do not allow children in their restaurant.

Stopped at Motta near the Duomo to have a good meal at the outdoor patio adjacent to the plaza. After waiting 15 minutes we were seated and waited for service. After around 10 minutes our server appeared and immediately appeared disinterested in helping us in any manner. We asked for cocktails and he immediately started picking up our menus when we hadn't decided on what we were going to order. He seemed annoyed in having to accommodate American tourists. When we decided on an appetizer and main course we had to get his attention since he was lavishing attention on some younger at another table. We ordered mussels and clams and then a double filet of branding for the main. He immediately told us the fish was sold out. We then ordered salmon and finally got our drinks delivered. We got other the appetizer and main delivered simultaneously which is never a good thing but we didn't complain. However the main course didn't look like salmon and my girlfriend asked me to try a small bite to see what it was. It was a filet of beef under a sauce so we called over the waiter who immediately went into defensive mode by claiming we did order beef and since had taken a bit6 would have to play for the meal. My girlfriend went to the front desk to discuss the situation; after discussing the situation with a manager the salmon was ordered and the beef taken off our bill. No one ever came to check on us or ask us if we needed anything else. Very disappointing meal but the food was decent. Can't recommend Motta because of the lousy service. read more

Chicken club sandwich = ZERO carbonara = ZERO Overpriced, unorganized, and terrible service, and a manager that keeps tucking in his shirt in by stuffing his hand down his trousers. Eat anywhere but here. read more

The waitress was rude. My husband and I stopped in for a drink while our friends finished shopping. They came in to meet up with us and were told they had to order 1 drink per person. Our friends are not big drinkers so it forced them to leave. Mind you there were roughly 20 open tables unoccupied. It is a beautiful location right by the cathedral but I would support some of the surrounding bars before this. read more

Right at the edge of the pavilion facing the Duomo, this place offers classic Milanese recipes that are well executed, and generous portions. Good Fragolino and Aperol spritz read more

Motta - Cafes Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Wish I could give zero stars. Food was basic. Service was absolutely horrible. Asked for a table for 4. Three of us sat while the fourth was finishing shopping right next door. The man ripped the entire table away from out third guest and shouted " you said four guests! ". I understand the fourth guests was a bit late but I have never seen a person act so unprofessional in my life. The price you pay for basic food was not worth the attitude you get. Go one door down to Biffi and you will have much better food and service. read more

A perfect patio to sit and watch everything in the Piazza del Duomo! The staff was attentive yet let us sit at our pace while we drank an incredible cocktail called Hugo and a simple Campari and soda and ate a simple but delicious Prosciutto and Mozz and a salad! read more

Motta - Cafes Near Me - Milan, Michigan

This place brings sooo many memories. We will meet with my sister here grab some coffee or panino and then catch a train to see my parents. This is what coffee should taste like, their panini are always fresh and full of delicately shaved meats. The smell coming from the bar/kitchen area is amazing and of course it has the beautiful Duomo right next to it. Motta is motta, come on, what else should I say :) read more

Motta - Cafes Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Let me start by saying I am not hear to business shame this business. I have eaten all around the world and am very much a food connoisseur so I was excited to eat here as it was next to the Duomo. Upon arriving, the staff was rude and didn't pay us any attention. We ordered quite a large meal and it was horrible. Everything was dried out and over cooked. Even the bread was so bad you had to soak it in olive oil and balsamic to even bite into it. Not a place to go when spending €100 for 2 people. read more

I was so looking forward to my meal at this lovely restaurant - close to the Duomo. It had decent reviews on Yelp - and I was excited to experience some pasta upon my arrival to Milano. The waitress was lovely - and my order was taken promptly. I was amazed how quickly my food arrived. Unfortunately - I was disappointed. The pasta was not properly cooked - and seemed to have stayed under warming lights for far too long. When I mentioned this to my waitress - she sent over the manager. He was VERY dismissive - and not at all helpful. I respectfully asked if they could replace the dish - or I could order something else. He argued that I had eaten part of my meal - and he would happily get me something different at my expense. He knew I was American - as my Italian was not great - but took obvious advantage when he surmised I was a tourist. What a shame. Think twice about eating here. The negative experience impacted my entire day. No one likes being taken advantage of. There are too many other simply WONDERFUL restaurants with owners and management that bend over backwards to assure a wonderful experience. ONE STAR - only because the waitstaff seemed embarassed at managements actions. read more

We visited during lunch on a Tuesday. Not crowded. Everything was delicious! Service was great. read more

Motta - Saffron risotto, chicken salad & pizza - Cafes Near Me - Milan, Michigan

ordered milanese salad + "mottamisu" (a saffron mousse rice dessert), (water+bread basket) about 33. love the salad , fresh n good quality mixed green, generous amount of sweet cherry tomato. i drizzled olive oil n balsamic on top. delicious. the "mottamisu" beautifully seating at the counter window, i ordered simply because of it beauty. the tast did not disappoint me, saffron aroma, sweet n smooth mousse, unexpected risotto. it was a bit dry stuffed alone in the center of the dessert. "loney" because it did not blend well with thr mousse. read more

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If I could give it a zero I would! Terrible service, terrible waiters, they are all RUDE! AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL! Do not waste a minute of your vacation on this place! read more

Went here specifically for Osso Buco with risotto with saffron. I was very disappointed. Both were tasteless. Asked for butter with our bread and was told they could not serve butter since covid. Seems our hotel in Milan had not gotten the email. read more

My friend and I ordered a very simple dish, spaghetti carbonara. It arrived and looked fairly good. After two bites I could tell that it had been over cooked, with lots of scrambled egg in the middle which indicates too much heat. The meat had been thrown on top as if to be an afterthought and the spaghetti had been over warmed so it was all stuck together and very difficult to separate without a knife. I asked the waiter to take it away. He offered another dish but I had no trust in this restaurant. When the bill came they did not remove it from the bill as I requested. The manager came over and said that I had taken two bites so that he could not take it off my bill and immediately swiped the chip on my credit card charging me US$42. He did this over my protest so fast that I could not stop it. Heed my warning and stay far far away from this restaurant. Two blocks away from the tourist area and you will find many great Italian restaurants that know how to cook the basics. read more

Motta - Spaghetti Carbonara - Cafes Near Me - Milan, Michigan

Great location adjacent to Duomo, had a delicious burger and Mohito, I would recommend