First impression of Don Lisander: Look at that fancy restaurant…read more Second impression of Don Lisander: It's even more fancier and romantic looking at night. Third impression of Don Lisander: Tourist trap. From afar, Don Lisander is like an oasis in the desert. It separates itself from the busy shopping district by being tucked away and blanketed by beautiful plants. It has an outdoor seating area and walking by you will wonder what it is like to dine there. Looks divine! It is also one of the few "nice" restaurants in the area. Hours later and desperate for a meal, we found ourselves back at Don Lisander. The restaurant looked empty (just a few patrons) and we were able to snag ourselves a table in the garden patio. It was definitely a romantic setting and seemed promising. We ordered the risotto con gamberi e ristretto di pescato and il petto d' anatra all' arancio e pepe sichuan. The food came out well plated and with small portions. The duck was absolutely delicious with hints of orange, was extremely tender and juicy but the risotto fell flat and can be described as "nothing special". It was found that my thoughts on the risotto were also supported by our neighboring table after having a friendly chat. The risotto was a thin layer of rice over a few pieces of shrimp. The broth was neither rich nor flavorful. It would be rather depressing to almost compare this dish to a plate of oatmeal but that's where I would head if I were to continue talking about it. Throughout dinner, I noticed that people would come in without reservations. The staff seemed annoyed even though the restaurant was empty. Even by the time we had left, the restaurant was still relatively empty. We were rushed throughout dinner and when it was time to get the bill, it took forever. People were panicking as they were trying to make a show at Teatro alla Scala. I also noticed that with the tourists who could not understand the menu, the staff was not very patient or friendly. If you do not speak Italian, make sure you can quickly google on your phone what some of the dishes are. On top of the very expensive meal, Don Lisander charges a hefty cover charge. It's a shame. The restaurant is beautiful and in a good location. However, the food experience and ambiance is not worth the lukewarm and mediocre service and high price of the meal. I don't think any tourist left completely satisfied. Just with lighter wallets.

Seems we got lucky based on the other reviews, as I found my meal quite pleasant. Yes, I was lured…read morein by the cute patio. We walked in on a Friday and made reservations for the next evening. The host/hostess were pleasant and it was easy to make a reservation. When we came for the meal, we were given a table inside (wish it would have been outside), but it was just fine. We had the Osso Buco and the Veal Milenaise. Both were good. I liked the veal better, and it was good enough that I would consider coming back again.

It was my first time. I read good reviews and decided to go. Although the setting is pretty service…read moreis not adequate. We waited one hour to receive our risotto. Wine was mediocre (vino della casa). Food was ok. With so many excellent choices in the area I won't go back here.

This place is amazing! Incredible attentive stuff and the food is really fresh and really good, we…read moretook our mom here for her Birthday and they gifted us a bottle of wine to celebrate it. The restaurant itself reminds of an older large chalet with wood ceilings. Just great people and great food. Highly recommend it.

Would highly recommend this restaurant! The food was amazing! Our waiter was very kind and made us…read morefeel really welcomed by providing a great service! He went above and beyond and even offered complimentary sample items. The ambiance is also great-we sat in a beautiful outdoor seating area on a nice fall day.

The service here was really fast and efficient and people were really friendly. They speak English…read moreand 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.

Good food, quick service, cozy atmosphere, and good English speaking... not much more I could ask…read morefor! 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.

My family and I had lunch here as part of a large group. The restaurant was able to accommodate all…read moreof us, but I definitely recommend calling ahead if you have a larger party. We also submitted our meal orders in advance, which made everything run smoothly. I had the pasta, and it was delicious. I also ordered the sea bass. The portion was smaller than what I'm used to in the United States, but that's pretty common throughout Europe. The portions tend to be lighter, which is probably one reason people eat differently than we do back home. Even though it wasn't a huge serving, the food was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. One thing I really enjoyed was the wine service. The staff came around with different wines and took the time to explain their recommendations based on your taste preferences. It made the experience feel much more personal. The only part of the meal that fell a little short for me was dessert. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't memorable. I was hoping for something that really wowed me, but it was just okay. Overall, the service was very good, the restaurant handled our large group well, and the food was enjoyable. I'd definitely recommend it, especially if you're dining with a group. Just be sure to call ahead.

The whole block is owned by Armani. They have the hotel, the clothing store, the house store and…read morethe restaurant. Very classy restaurant and it has some patio seating with a privacy fence, the waiter was very friendly and accommodated me in a space near a heater. Brought olives and almonds to share before serving drinks and food. I had the aperol spritz and it was delicious, will definitely come back!

Casa Lodi is a reasonably priced restaurant/deli located just a short walk from Milan's Duomo…read more Rick Steve's (European travel guru) had highly recommended this place. They offer patio seating as well as several tables in the inside. My group settled on several dishes. Veal with tuna cream (€15 - $17 USD) - Perfect for a hot day, tender slices of veal were served with a tuna cream and provided for a truly memorable experience. Saffron Risotto (€18 - $20 USD) - This is probably their most popular dish and with the saffron flavoring it really elevated the flavor profile. Fusili Pasta - (€12 - $13.50 USD) - This pasta was prepared al dente and tasted great with the pesto and pine nuts. Overall everything tasted great. The dishes were unique and refreshing!

Honestly folks, we've never truly had risotto until we done in Italy and Casa Lodi's preparation is…read moreoff the charts Delicious!

Great food and nice environment... Chef was very nice and made me a soup off the menu. Highly…read morerecommended

Unbelievable! Can't believe it wasn't listed on yelp! Do yourself a favor and eat here, drink here,…read morerelax. Food perfect! Staff perfect! The owner was incredible and a huge desert selection