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There is very little atmosphere, and the service is completely disinterested, but the food is exceptionally fresh, and delicious. A literal hole in the wall, Salsamenteria di Parma serves classic, Italian comfort food, with no frills whatsoever - and is thankfully priced accordingly. Highly recommended for a quick, satisfying bite. The lasagna in particular, was quite good.
Food: eggplant parm was very tasty, and then gnocchi was the best I've ever had. The Caesar salad did not have Caesar dressing, it tasted more like a yogurt sauce. Service: good Ambiance: cute and authentic Prices: fair
Another YELP recommendation that doesn't disappoint. Off the mains streets of Milan, this place has a lot of competition from the big businesses around it. It very much looks like a hole in the wall type of place. We stepped in not expecting much. But the waiter provided us we amazing service. First the drinks were very powerful - each one packed a punch and were extremely reasonable. The different spritz are their specialty. The ravioli was astoundingly good. The pasta was paper thin allowing you to taste the contents better. The grilled chicken had little seasoning and paired well with the grilled tomatoes. Anyone can go the places on the Main Street, but the smaller place provide the greatest experiences.
A very popular dinner spot near Duomo in the Centro Storico district that lives up to the hype. Although it wasn't the best meal that I had in Milan, it certainly was memorable. The location of the restaurant makes this place ideal since it's so close to Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Expect to wait for a table here. There are two dining areas; one up front and another area in the back of the restaurant on the lower floor. The hostess took me to the back dining area and I was shocked. From the entrance, you would never guess that there was more dining space. Not so common in Italy, so it was such a nice surprise. It's really a charming spot with a cozy layout. Seems to be particularly popular with larger parties. Service was actually good and attentive. I assume they get a lot of Americans dining here because the service here was similar to what I would expect back home. Their food menu and wine list is grand. I ordered the Polenta Fritta to start, Tripletta di Tortelli, and paired it with a beautiful Italian Pinot Blanc. When I say this entire meal was just mouthwatering... wowza! Get the polenta!!! Your meal will come with bread and a garlicky butter dip which is so tasty, but you have to try their polenta. It's light and crispy. Not like the smooth and creamy polenta that I'm used to, but damn it is yummy. The raviolis (Tortelli) were sensational. The ravioli dish that I had consisted of three different raviolis: herb & butter, pumpkin & butter, and truffle butter. All were delicious but the pumpkin butter and truffle butter were like crack! So friggin' flavorful and melted in my mouth. And the fresh cheese on top was like the icing on the cake. The Pinot Blanc was fantastic and paired perfectly with my meal. It was a recommendation from my server and she was spot on with it. I was definitely stuffed after my meal. It wasn't the cheapest dinner, but at €27 for everything including the nice ambience, it was worth it. I'd definitely come back again.
This was our fourth time eating at this little place. As good as always. In the $2EUR cover per person you get lots of bread and two dipping sauces. As we knew we wouldn't be eating here again this trip we ordered two more. We got the Parmesan, the onion, the artichoke and the mixed veggie. Bread is typical of that served in Italy. All were perfect. And they help out the bread! Our lunch consisted of a Caprese Classica with Tomatoes & Arugula. One has a choose of three different cheeses. We selected the Burrata with Stracciatelle. We dressed the burrata with olive oil(by mistake) and then asked for the balsamic....all good. The creaminess of the burrata center was divine. We then had the eggplant parmigiana and it arrived piping hot and we dove into it. Perfect amount of eggplant to cheese to sauce. And one of the lightest sauces ever. Oh my, these little dishes of food were great. We did not leave a bite of food except for the bread... it was just filler! This is by no means fine dining. You walk into this narrow little place with prosciutto parma hanging and greeted by the staff. All are welcomed. Seems to be loved by the locals. And by Milan food costs it is very reasonable. Service was great. Lunch for two under $30 EUR with soda and water. And will definitely return on our next trip to Milan
Wow! Although there was a line and you thought it was going to be forever since the place looks super small. There is room upstairs and downstairs. The food is excellent! Only weird thing is they serve wine a bowl but I got use it pretty quickly and didn't care since it was amazing
This is a solid three star rating. I liked it. It is located close to the Duomo and upscale shopping. They have a downstairs to eat. The waiter was great. I ordered polenta ragu and bruschetta pesto and pomodorini. Both were very good. The polenta had a nice flavor and ragu was like a bolognese. Equally, it had a great flavor and together the flavors were distinct but complemented each other. I would recommend coming here again.
I'm sad to give this place three stars because the food was pretty good but unfortunately there were a few shortcomings. We ate here on our last night in Milan because gosh darn it I'm a slut for polenta and there are few better places to eat it than in Milan. It is surprising how difficult polenta is to find on menus in the center of town but I was pleased to see it on the menu here and thus this place won our business. There's nothing fancy about this place, it's a down to earth kind of joint. We were seated right by the stairs which wasn't really an ideal location. I was disappointed that we weren't brought downstairs for a more comfortable space. Our waiter wasn't exactly warm and welcoming but I could tell he was running all over the place and maybe that was why. The menu has a nice variety of Italian classics and it was tough to narrow down. You KNOW we came here for the polenta so we both ordered a plate of that. There are two sections where polenta is on the menu, under "Sfizi" where it is described as "polenta fritta" with many options including gorgonzola e pancetta, just gorgonzola, and e mariola. There is a whole other section titled "polenta" which has even more options like "e funghi" "e stracchino", "polenta del casaro con gorgonzola", and many others. I ordered the polenta with gorgonzola and GF ordered the polenta with mushrooms. Unfortunately, the waiter did not clarify what we were looking for and only served me the polenta fritta with gorgonzola instead of the plate of polenta which is not what I wanted. It was absolutely delicious, the outside of the polenta was crispy and it paired deliciously with the tiniest spoonful of gorgonzola on the top but it just wasn't what I ordered. We also ordered a cheese plate, the tripletta del casaro with parmigiano, caciotta, and gorgonzola. The plate was fucking adorable and also came with the thickest balsamic I've ever seen, a jam, and a few walnuts. There was no bread to be had which was disappointing but perhaps we could have asked for it as other tables received bread. I've never had caciotta before and that shit is CRACK. After the polenta mix up I wasn't even sure if GF was going to get hers so I ordered the bruschetta pesto e pomodorini and I'm so glad I did because it was spectacular. The bread was nicely toasted with a creamy and scrumptious pesto that contrasted perfectly with the tart cherry tomatoes. Chef's kiss. For my entree, I ordered the tagliatelle with pesto however I was informed later that they did not have the tagliatelle but instead offered gnocchi which, obviously, I would always accept. The gnocchi were baby pillows of heaven and the pesto, similar to on the bruschetta, was divine. GF's polenta with mushrooms came out but by that time she was too full and couldn't eat much of it. I am not a mushroom bitch so I only tried the polenta part which was very bland and had no flavor whatsoever. I thought maybe the mushrooms provided the flavor but GF tells me the whole dish was bland. For our drinks, we both started with an aperol spritz which was not served in the typical glass but in a rocks glass which, as you can imagine, greatly limits the volume that can be provided. After we finished this in short order, we literally had to flag our server down to order another drink because he certainly did not check in on us in any way whatsoever after we placed our initial order. We both ordered a glass of prosecco which never came. He apologized when I went to pay the bill which was a nice touch because his demeanor made us feel like we were nothing more than an annoyance. For the most part, the food was delicious but the meal definitely could have been much better.
The food here is as authentic as it gets, it's a local favorite, hard to get a table during rush but well worth the wait. Amazing flavors from the bread and sauces to the Pharm to the pasta. Prices are very very decent compared to a lot of other places. If you're in Milan and haven't gone here then you're missing out. Service us great and ambiance is old school restaurant, no frills jist great food!
10 months ago
The service here was really fast and efficient and people were really friendly. They speak English and they deal with a high influx of tourists so it's kind of in and out. They only have one bathroom in the whole restaurant so keep that in mind lol. The food itself wasn't super spectacular, we got the truffle ravioli and it was OK. The charcuterie and cheese wasn't anything special either, you can kind of go to the supermarket and just procure the same things. I think the best thing that we ate was probably the chocolate salami as it's this fudgy biscuit with whipped cream on the side. That was something I've never had before and it was unique and worth trying. read more
11 months ago
Good food, quick service, cozy atmosphere, and good English speaking... not much more I could ask for! I was craving good lasagna, and I think the lasagna here is about as good as it will get in Italy. They don't use as much meat or tomato sauce as Americans do, but this was able to hold me over until I got home. We were served very quickly and able to finish our bread, drinks, and lasagnas within 30 minutes door to door on a Friday night.... Other tables were enjoying their time, so that is totally acceptable as well. Overall a great meal. read more
Salsamenteria di Parma is a casual Italian restaurant offering reasonably priced food options in the popular tourist area of Milan. The restaurant has 3 floors of seating, so it's able to accomodate quite a few patrons. There is a small cover charge to cover the cost of bread and water. Chicken supreme with peperonata €15.50 ($17 USD) - This dish was bland and the most disappointing dish of the night. It consisted of strips of chicken sautéed with some red peppers. Roast beef Al parm €11 ($12 USD) - This was basically slices of deli roast beef served with parmigiana cheese. Caprese di burrata €11.50 ($12.50 USD) - the burrata here was excellent and creamy. Tripletta di tortellini €15 ($16.50 USD) - The tortellinis here were filled with 3 different types of vegetables and were perfectly prepared. Tiramisu €6.50 ($7 USD) - This tiramisu was well exectued and reasonably priced. Doppietta del goloso €6.50 ($7.50) - this consisted of sliced chocolate salami (chocolate mouse made with biscuits), cake and cream. It was unique and a great way to end the evening. Overall while some of the food items missed the mark, I enjoyed the pasta and desserts here and rounding up my overall rating to 4 because of the pricing. read more
There is very little atmosphere, and the service is completely disinterested, but the food is exceptionally fresh, and delicious. A literal hole in the wall, Salsamenteria di Parma serves classic, Italian comfort food, with no frills whatsoever - and is thankfully priced accordingly. Highly recommended for a quick, satisfying bite. The lasagna in particular, was quite good. read more
2 years ago
Food: eggplant parm was very tasty, and then gnocchi was the best I've ever had. The Caesar salad did not have Caesar dressing, it tasted more like a yogurt sauce. Service: good Ambiance: cute and authentic Prices: fair read more
Another YELP recommendation that doesn't disappoint. Off the mains streets of Milan, this place has a lot of competition from the big businesses around it. It very much looks like a hole in the wall type of place. We stepped in not expecting much. But the waiter provided us we amazing service. First the drinks were very powerful - each one packed a punch and were extremely reasonable. The different spritz are their specialty. The ravioli was astoundingly good. The pasta was paper thin allowing you to taste the contents better. The grilled chicken had little seasoning and paired well with the grilled tomatoes. Anyone can go the places on the Main Street, but the smaller place provide the greatest experiences. read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
A very popular dinner spot near Duomo in the Centro Storico district that lives up to the hype. Although it wasn't the best meal that I had in Milan, it certainly was memorable. The location of the restaurant makes this place ideal since it's so close to Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Expect to wait for a table here. There are two dining areas; one up front and another area in the back of the restaurant on the lower floor. The hostess took me to the back dining area and I was shocked. From the entrance, you would never guess that there was more dining space. Not so common in Italy, so it was such a nice surprise. It's really a charming spot with a cozy layout. Seems to be particularly popular with larger parties. Service was actually good and attentive. I assume they get a lot of Americans dining here because the service here was similar to what I would expect back home. Their food menu and wine list is grand. I ordered the Polenta Fritta to start, Tripletta di Tortelli, and paired it with a beautiful Italian Pinot Blanc. When I say this entire meal was just mouthwatering... wowza! Get the polenta!!! Your meal will come with bread and a garlicky butter dip which is so tasty, but you have to try their polenta. It's light and crispy. Not like the smooth and creamy polenta that I'm used to, but damn it is yummy. The raviolis (Tortelli) were sensational. The ravioli dish that I had consisted of three different raviolis: herb & butter, pumpkin & butter, and truffle butter. All were delicious but the pumpkin butter and truffle butter were like crack! So friggin' flavorful and melted in my mouth. And the fresh cheese on top was like the icing on the cake. The Pinot Blanc was fantastic and paired perfectly with my meal. It was a recommendation from my server and she was spot on with it. I was definitely stuffed after my meal. It wasn't the cheapest dinner, but at €27 for everything including the nice ambience, it was worth it. I'd definitely come back again. read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
Seriously good food, lots of excellent choices, including polenta dishes which you don't find everywhere, friendly service, cute interior, my favorite meal in Milan. read more
This was our fourth time eating at this little place. As good as always. In the $2EUR cover per person you get lots of bread and two dipping sauces. As we knew we wouldn't be eating here again this trip we ordered two more. We got the Parmesan, the onion, the artichoke and the mixed veggie. Bread is typical of that served in Italy. All were perfect. And they help out the bread! Our lunch consisted of a Caprese Classica with Tomatoes & Arugula. One has a choose of three different cheeses. We selected the Burrata with Stracciatelle. We dressed the burrata with olive oil(by mistake) and then asked for the balsamic....all good. The creaminess of the burrata center was divine. We then had the eggplant parmigiana and it arrived piping hot and we dove into it. Perfect amount of eggplant to cheese to sauce. And one of the lightest sauces ever. Oh my, these little dishes of food were great. We did not leave a bite of food except for the bread... it was just filler! This is by no means fine dining. You walk into this narrow little place with prosciutto parma hanging and greeted by the staff. All are welcomed. Seems to be loved by the locals. And by Milan food costs it is very reasonable. Service was great. Lunch for two under $30 EUR with soda and water. And will definitely return on our next trip to Milan read more
Wow! Although there was a line and you thought it was going to be forever since the place looks super small. There is room upstairs and downstairs. The food is excellent! Only weird thing is they serve wine a bowl but I got use it pretty quickly and didn't care since it was amazing read more
1 year ago
This is a solid three star rating. I liked it. It is located close to the Duomo and upscale shopping. They have a downstairs to eat. The waiter was great. I ordered polenta ragu and bruschetta pesto and pomodorini. Both were very good. The polenta had a nice flavor and ragu was like a bolognese. Equally, it had a great flavor and together the flavors were distinct but complemented each other. I would recommend coming here again. read more
4 years ago
I'm sad to give this place three stars because the food was pretty good but unfortunately there were a few shortcomings. We ate here on our last night in Milan because gosh darn it I'm a slut for polenta and there are few better places to eat it than in Milan. It is surprising how difficult polenta is to find on menus in the center of town but I was pleased to see it on the menu here and thus this place won our business. There's nothing fancy about this place, it's a down to earth kind of joint. We were seated right by the stairs which wasn't really an ideal location. I was disappointed that we weren't brought downstairs for a more comfortable space. Our waiter wasn't exactly warm and welcoming but I could tell he was running all over the place and maybe that was why. The menu has a nice variety of Italian classics and it was tough to narrow down. You KNOW we came here for the polenta so we both ordered a plate of that. There are two sections where polenta is on the menu, under "Sfizi" where it is described as "polenta fritta" with many options including gorgonzola e pancetta, just gorgonzola, and e mariola. There is a whole other section titled "polenta" which has even more options like "e funghi" "e stracchino", "polenta del casaro con gorgonzola", and many others. I ordered the polenta with gorgonzola and GF ordered the polenta with mushrooms. Unfortunately, the waiter did not clarify what we were looking for and only served me the polenta fritta with gorgonzola instead of the plate of polenta which is not what I wanted. It was absolutely delicious, the outside of the polenta was crispy and it paired deliciously with the tiniest spoonful of gorgonzola on the top but it just wasn't what I ordered. We also ordered a cheese plate, the tripletta del casaro with parmigiano, caciotta, and gorgonzola. The plate was fucking adorable and also came with the thickest balsamic I've ever seen, a jam, and a few walnuts. There was no bread to be had which was disappointing but perhaps we could have asked for it as other tables received bread. I've never had caciotta before and that shit is CRACK. After the polenta mix up I wasn't even sure if GF was going to get hers so I ordered the bruschetta pesto e pomodorini and I'm so glad I did because it was spectacular. The bread was nicely toasted with a creamy and scrumptious pesto that contrasted perfectly with the tart cherry tomatoes. Chef's kiss. For my entree, I ordered the tagliatelle with pesto however I was informed later that they did not have the tagliatelle but instead offered gnocchi which, obviously, I would always accept. The gnocchi were baby pillows of heaven and the pesto, similar to on the bruschetta, was divine. GF's polenta with mushrooms came out but by that time she was too full and couldn't eat much of it. I am not a mushroom bitch so I only tried the polenta part which was very bland and had no flavor whatsoever. I thought maybe the mushrooms provided the flavor but GF tells me the whole dish was bland. For our drinks, we both started with an aperol spritz which was not served in the typical glass but in a rocks glass which, as you can imagine, greatly limits the volume that can be provided. After we finished this in short order, we literally had to flag our server down to order another drink because he certainly did not check in on us in any way whatsoever after we placed our initial order. We both ordered a glass of prosecco which never came. He apologized when I went to pay the bill which was a nice touch because his demeanor made us feel like we were nothing more than an annoyance. For the most part, the food was delicious but the meal definitely could have been much better. read more
2 years ago
Very nice place to enjoy the food and wine of Parma. The colleagues are so friendly. You may have the experience to enjoy the wine served in Bowl. Amazing read more
9 months ago
3 years ago
The food here is as authentic as it gets, it's a local favorite, hard to get a table during rush but well worth the wait. Amazing flavors from the bread and sauces to the Pharm to the pasta. Prices are very very decent compared to a lot of other places. If you're in Milan and haven't gone here then you're missing out. Service us great and ambiance is old school restaurant, no frills jist great food! read more
2 years ago
A good place to try classic Emilia-Romagna dishes. Service is friendly. Good ambience. After tasting of all these meats, you can purchase it at the deli that shares same location. read more
2 years ago
The food was super good, chill place, good interior, very kind staff, near all the shops and duomo read more
11 months ago
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3 years ago
The sweetest little cafe with delicious cheese, freshly made pasta, and wine. A friendly team and the authentic ambiance really added to the experience! After we stuffed our bellies with great food, wine, and dessert... we weren't overly full or tired. The portion sizes are perfect! We hope you enjoy this wonderful little restaurant as much as we did - read more
2 years ago
The place is very crowded. The service was excellent. Serves popular Italian dishes. The food was very delicious. I recommend eating there. read more
1 year ago
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3 years ago
Quaint restaurant with lots of hidden seating. We ordered the ragu polenta and the Tagliatelle with wild boar ragu. Both were delicious and served within a few minutes of having been ordered. We were given complimentary bread as well. Others around us ordered large platters of salamis that looked very good. Highly recommended! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Food was fabulous, it was so yummy that we had dinner here 2 days in a row. Highly recommend this restaurant. 10 mins walk from Duomo. read more
8 years ago
I absolutely loved this place. It's small, and off the main road, and it's just such a cute restaurant. The service was excellent. They serve you wine in bowls! Like ummm yes please! And the wine I had was perfect. For the meal, I ordered three types of raviolis-pumpkin, spinach and truffle, OMG all three were delicious. The prices were also super reasonable. If ever in Milan, definitely try this place out. read more
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I loved the location of this restaurant; a very short walk from lots of shopping stores & the Duomo. The tomato and pesto bruschetta was THE BEST I've ever had, please do yourself a favor and order it. Pasta was okay, I've had better, I ordered the tortelli Al tartufo. Service was okay, waiter came by just once to fill up our water. Inside has plenty of seating. read more
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