FASHION CITY - Where Milan
FASHION CITY - Where Milan FASHION CITY - Where Milan
Dining which is the speciality of the house. For dessert: chocolate sorbet. Closed on Sat at lunch and on Sun. €€€. Via Sacchi, 8. T: 02 862100. M1 Cairoli. Map e4 Emiliana Tortellini – This tiny restaurant, originally famous for producing and selling fresh pasta, only has a few tables. The young patronne, Nadia Magnani, had the idea of placing a few tables in her shop where, at lunch, clients can savour a number of fabulous pasta or other dishes. Good service and a very interesting selection of wines. Always closed in the evening and on Sun and Mon. €€. Via Ariberto, 17. T: 02 58109707. M2 Sant’Agostino. Map D6 Fico d’India – True Sicilian cuisine in Milan: Messina-style capon, “maccheroni alla Norma”, tuna fillet with onion sauce and fish cous cous. Closed on Sat at lunch. €€€. www.ristorantealficodindia.it. Via R. Bonghi, 11. T: 02 84892887. off map GIANNI E DORINA – This charming, romantic restaurant boasts a feminine touch thanks to Ester, its talented chef, and Dorina Chionna, patronne and renowned sommelier. Traditional dishes, wonderfully genuine ingredients and menus designed especially for vegetarians, vegans and celiacs. Closed on Sat at lunch and on Sun. €€. www.gianniedorina. com. Via G. Pepe, 38. T: 02 606340. M2 Garibaldi FS. Map E1 Girarrosto – An historic destination in the heart of Milan and a celebrity favourite. Must-try dishes include “penne” with Tuscan chicken livers and Florentine tripe. Closed on Sat and on Sun at lunch. www.algirarrosto.com. Corso Venezia, 31. T: 02 76000481. M1 Palestro, M3 Montenapoleone. MAP G4 and paintings of marine subjects for one of the best fish restaurants in town at affordable prices. Shellfish hors d’oeuvres, fish pasta dishes, followed by grilled fish or mixed seafood frys. No credit cards accepted. Closed on Sun evening and on Mon. €€€. Via Trivulzio, 26 corner of via Fontanesi. T:02 40071445. M1 Gambara. off map Malavoglia – Typically Sicilian cuisine. A historic venue and one of the first to be know for its Southern fare. House specialities include fresh fish, its famous pasta con le sarde (pasta with sardines) and its tempting cannoli and cassata. Open evenings only. Closed on Sun. Booking advisable. www.ristorante-imalavoglia.com. €€€€. Via Lecco, 4. T: 02 29531387. M1 Porta Venezia. Map H3 MASUELLI SAN MARCO – Milanese, Lombard and Piedmontese cuisine at this historic Milan-based trattoria which is still run by the family. The restaurant has been welcoming customers in the same way for almost a century and the menu, as was customary in those days, still offers several fixed dishes. Monday “boiled meat”, Tuesday, “tripe”, Thursday, “cassoeula”, Friday cod. One of the house favourites is the classical “risotto alla milanese”. Great selection of wines. Closed on Sun and on Mon at lunch. €€€. www.masuelli-trattoria. com. Viale Umbria, 80. T: 02 55184138. off map Matarel – Time has stood still in this restaurant with its antique furniture and fabulous food in SPOTLIGHT which Milanese cuisine takes centre stage. Worth a try are risotto alla Milanese, breaded cutlets and roast veal. Closed on Tues and on Wed at lunch. €€€. Via L. Solera Mantegazza, 2 corner of Corso Garibaldi, 75. T: 02 654204. M2 Moscova. Map E3 Matteoni (I) – Run by the Matteoni family since 1924, it has always been a favourite with writers, poets and academics. A prevalently Tuscan menu inc soups, meat and mushrooms. Closed on Sun. www.imatteoni.it. €€€. www.imatteoni. it. Piazza Cinque Giornate, 6 corner of viale Regina Margherita. T: 02 5463520. Map H5 Mela Verde – Pugliese cuisine and wonderfully fresh fish. The restaurant has a slightly pizzeriastyle informal atmosphere and serves fabulous Catalan-style prawns, fried anchovies and home-made pasta like Tarantina-style orecchiette (tomato, mussels and clams) or super seafood spaghetti and classic fish grills or mixed fried seafood platters. Closed on Wed and on Thurs at lunch. €€€. Via Monviso, 36. T: 02 33600971. Map D1 mistral – Originally established as a delicatessen in the 60’s and later transformed into a trattoria, this small charming venue in the heart of Milan offers a traditional menu based on the best home-cooked cuisine. It has a good selection of fresh fish and an interesting assortment of vegetarian dishes. For a real taste of Milan, its risotto dishes are an absolute “must”. Pasta, bread and desserts are all Giulio Pane e Ojo – A taste of Rome in Milan (but also in other cities such as Munich and New York). Always crowded and patronized by a young, trendy clientele, it offers the best recipes of Roman tradition. This restaurant is popular on account of its good quality food, friendly atmosphere and fair prices. Closed on Sun. www.giuliopaneojo.com. €€. Via L.A. Muratori, 10. T: 02 5456189. M3 Porta Romana. MAP H7 Isola dei Sapori – A good place to take a break from shopping. It offers all the flavours of Sardinia with fresh fish dishes and roast suckling pig (order in advance). Closed on Sun and on Mon at lunch. www.ristoranteisoladeisapori.it. €€€. Via Anfossi, 10. T: 0254100708. off map L’ALTRA ISOLA – A stylish though simple trattoria and a real “home from home” thanks to the food and welcome given by its patron, Gianni Borelli, boasting over forty years of experience in the business. Milanese and Lombardy recipes executed to perfection. In addition to “cassoeula”, which is the speciality of the house, cold cuts, “risotto”, tripe, “ossobuchi”, “stracotto” (pot roast) with polenta and “zabaione”. Closed on Sat at lunch and on Sunday. €€€. Via E. Porro, 8/b. T: 02 60830205. M3 Maciachini. off map LEO – Three intimate dining rooms featuring a pleasantly demodè air, trattoria-style furniture Dining on a Tram Much more than panoramic, this is itinerant! The restaurant that offers the most complete view of Milan is nothing other than a beautifully restored vintage tram called ATMosfera, a play on words combining the company’s acronym ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi – local public transport company) with the idea of an atmospheric setting. In addition to the sophistication of its décor, it offers three types of menu (meat, fish and vegetarian). The tramrestaurant leaves every evening (except on Mon) at 8pm from piazza Castello, corner of via Beltrami, to which it returns after about 2 hours of relaxed sightseeing by night. During the tour, dinner is served at a set price of €65. Booking is essential: ask your concierge or call the toll-free number 800.80.81.81 (Mon 9am- 12am; Tues-Sun 11am-7pm) www.atm-mi.it. 50 W H E R E M I L A N I NO VEMBER 2010
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