One of the best meals I had in all of Italy. Authentic delicious Milanese cuisine with very…read morefriendly service. Veal Ossobuco with Milanese Risotto (€32) - On the pricey side, but so good. The veal was so incredibly tender and the risotto was in a delicious creamy sauce which I had never had with risotto before. Tagliolini con Porcini (€18) - Very solid quality pasta with truffle and mushrooms. Cannoli (€8) - A very interesting deconstructed cannoli. Unique presentation with yummy ingredients. Panna Cotta (€8) - A tasty classic. The staff were all super friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a pretty big seating area and while it was empty when we arrived around 7:15pm, it definitely filled up later in the night. Overall, highly recommend La Vecchia Lira to anyone looking for top notch Milanese food in Milan.

Good food. Terrible, arrogant waiter!! And poor service and attention. Had to ask for plates,…read moreoil. Not once but multiple times.

Lots of Michelin star stickers on the front door…read more Playlist music is bomb. Upbeat faster beat of love songs that are usually slower Bread they give you was the most moist I ever had. Airy and light. Serving sizes small. Linguine alla marzamarota: 4/5 flavorful! Fish roe was salty and good. Pasta chi sardi a parlermitana: 3/5 a little fishy, lemony, and herbally. Spaghetti con i ricci di mare: 1/5 flavorless. Smallest serving size probably because there was uni in it. Cannoli: 5/5 subtle sweetness and crunchy.

Having the best pasta I've ever had! (Rigth now) Started of…read morewith the calamari - perfectly cooked served with citrus fruits. Then the pasta alla norma, and the ricotta is so amazing, I had to close my eyes to really take in the flavour. Again, perfection

They have an interesting menu at affordable prices with different specials all week long, except on…read moreMondays. After 11pm, they have a late night alternative menu with burgers and easy dishes to cook. Laid back dining area to the right when you walk in. In the center, you have a bar that serves micro brewries products like the Psycho, blonde beer with 9% alcohol; tasty! On the left, you have a dance floor reserved for tango and waltz dancers. Nothing too involved but older people are actually here for dancing. It really makes this place charming, with the music, dancing, drinking and eating in a quiet and respectful environement. You'll find paintings of local artists on the walls. Cheers!

We stumbled upon this place as we strolled along Lake Lugano. The service was great. The beer and…read morecappuccino was very good. We also had a meat tray that was excellent. The price was very expensive, by American standards. 7 Swiss Francs for a beer, 4 for a small beer.

The food was good, very small amount. The service was lacking, no one in the restaurant but we…read morewaited for a drink, food and no one asking if we would like anything!

Amazing ambiance, food and wine. Alessandro & his staff were awesome and we were thrilled they fit…read moreus in. They clearly enjoy what they do and were a great way for my friend and I to end our 10 day trip. Highly recommend reservations.

Inexpensive food. I never thought I would be so happy to see a vegan place full of yoga posters and…read moreyin yang decor. Food is by weight but reheated, so it's not ultra fresh, but has about 1000 times more fiber than the average Italian meal. They use seasonings that are a little odd (caraway tasting), but it's good value for money. My only complaint is that their plates are disposable. There is no wifi.

Amazing!!!!!!!! Milano needs more of this. Even though the place is small and busy and everything…read moreis re-heated, it's still so tasty and flavorful. It's a little buffet where you choose your sides to create your meal and pay by weight. It isn't huge but, trust me, if you're into veggies and healthy vegan food there will be planty of choices you'll love.

Five full stars, I fell in love with this place!…read more Really cool and cozy place, almost unnoticeable if you just walk by. If you come for the aperitivo, you don't get the usual buffet: they serve a couple of dishes per person instead. And, boy, they are good! Cheese with honey, tarts, ham, mini-burgers, mini-meatballs, cous cous, mashed pumpkin... Name one tasty thing and you have it there! And just when you start thinking that some pastry would be nice, there you go, a delicious slice of chocolate cake materializes in front of you! Now, as if it wasn't enough, a special mention goes to the cocktails. Very few, but very thoroughly made, with a crazy attention to details and presentation. If are you like me and enjoy having the aperitivo with something wine-like but stronger, don't think twice and get the Maffei 75: prosecco, gin and lemon, it's really as good as it gets! I'm coming back here as soon as I can!

The words of love I have for this small, home-owned bar on the outskirts of Milan could not begin…read moreto explain one of the most amazing experiences I had in Italy. After reading the review of a fellow Yelper, my date, and I made a reservation at this bar for Aperitivo, the happy hour of Italy. New to the scene, the general concept being, you buy/order a drink, and you get complimentary snack, food, munchies, etc. Reservations - easily made on yelp. We made our reservation early, and got there 20 minutes late, not realizing how far the walk was from the train station to Prog, halfway there we almost gave up, but glad we didn't (only because it was cold). After getting there, we received a warm welcome, and they seated us immediately. We ordered our first round of drinks, and although I do not remember the names of the drinks, they were, by no exaggeration, the BEST COCKTAILS I HAVE EVER HAD. Presentation was a 5, taste was a 5, and the time taken to make each cocktail was nothing short of a masterpiece. The bartender was such a sweetheart, and it was amazing to watch him make his art! Aperitivo: TO DIE FOR. It was dissimilar to other aperitivos I have come across, in that it was basically like a 3 course meal = so AMAZING. We got some chips first, then a plate of assorted cheeses, assorted tuna appetizers, and a ham like tostada with dipping sauces that were interestingly complimentary. Second we got the 'main course' - which was little mini burgers, with a side of mashed sweet potatoes, cornbread and potatoes. My date is a pescatarian, and the wonderful lady was more than helpful, and offered him a fish main dish instead of the mini-burgers. He was delighted, and I was so happy that they were so accommodating. Lastly, a chocolate crumble cake for dessert, which was mouth-watering, but we were so full, we couldn't even finish it! Halfway through the main course we ordered more drinks, two lychee flavored drinks that were delicious as well! (You can see all the pictures below of our fantabulous meal). Note: All the food is homemade so it was delicious! Originally we had plans to go 'Aperitivo hopping' - but this was our first and last stop, and it was thoroughly amazing! The food, the drinks, and the service was impeccable from top to bottom. I cannot recommend this wonderful little cocktail bar enough! Don't miss it! Tip: If you check in on Yelp, you get 20% off! Normally drinks are 10Euro, but we got them for 8! Where else can you get a full 3 course meal, and 4 drinks for 24 Euro!