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Dining
Clockwise from top:
Fioraio Bianchi Caffè
A unique ambience, a blend of
Parisian and Milanese-style (p.58)
SEMPIONE 42
A formidable team of chefs in
the heart of the Milanese movida,
just a few steps from the Arco
della Pace (p.57)
FIORENZA
Situated against the evocative
backdrop of the Hippodrome (p.56)
home-made and the restaurant has a small outdoor
dining area. Closed on Sat at midday and on Sun.
€€. www.ristorantemistral.it. Viale Monte Nero, 34.
T: 02 55019104. M3 Porta Romana. Map H7
Napoli sulla Martesana – Cusine from the
Campania area and Neapolitan specialities.
Their signature dish is Neapolitan-style “pasta e
fagioli” with mussles. Closed on Sun. €€€. Via G.B.
Sammartini, 21. T: 02 66982666. M3 Sondrio,
M2 Caiazzo. off map
Non solo lesso – Its relaxed welcoming
atmosphere is reflected in its particularly versatile
menu: a la carte food until midnight, €15 menu at
lunch and happy hour from 6.30 to 8pm. Northern
Italian cuisine. Open every day. www.nonsololesso.
it. €€. Via G. Broggi, 13 (entrance from Via F. Redi
corner of via G. Jan) T: 02 36533440. M1 Lima.
off map
Novelli – This trattoria, located on the outskirts
of the city, is a part of Milan’s history. It is, in fact,
the favourite haunt of one of Italy’s most popular
celebrities, the Milanese singer, Adriano Celentano.
Lombardy and, in particular, Milanese cuisine take
centre stage. An absolute “must” are its “risotti”
(order in advance for a minimum of 5 people) and
boiled chicken. Closed on Mon. €€. Viale Padova,
344. T: 02 27207769. M2 Cascina Gobba. off map
OSTERIA DA SALVO – This restaurant, furnished
marine-style, offers Sicilian cuisine. Worth
particular note, among its entrees, are, “maccaruni”
alla Norma and Sicilian seafood “risotto”, followed
by a seafood fry and courgettes. It offers some
twelve desserts including typical fresh Sicilian
cannoli. Sicilian wines. Closed on Mon. €€€.
Viale Certosa, 298. T:02 38005680. off map
Osteria del Binari – This delightful “Osteria”
with its romantic air, also offers its clientele a
charming garden for al fresco dining. Saffron
risotto, “cotoletta alla milanese” and braised dishes
but also vegetarian cuisine. Pasta, bread and desserts
are always home-made. Open evenings only, closed
on Sun. €€€. Via Tortona, 1. T: 02 89409428. M2 Porta
Genova FS. Map C7
OSTERIA la Piola – An authentic “osteria” with
bottles on the shelves, well-spaced tables and good,
courteous service. Serves traditional Lombard and
Milanese fare, starting with saffron flavoured “risotto”.
Offers a good selection of wines. Closed on Sun. €€€.
Viale Abruzzi, 23. T: 02 29531271. off map
Osteria l’è Maistess – Located in a romantic
town in the heart of the country on the outskirts
of Milan, this is the ideal spot for a romantic meal
for two. It has elegant dining rooms, soft lighting
and a magnificent garden for al fresco dining. Its
chef, Cosimo Urso, offers an array of imaginative
specialities of Italian regional cuisine in keeping
with its name which, in Milanese dialect, means
“never the same”. Closed on Tues. €€€. www.
osterialemaistess.it. Via Marchesa Medici, 14
- Gaggiano loc. Fagnano (Mi) T: 02 9085052.
off map.
Pane al Pane Vino al Vino – A real trattoria, ideal
for an evening with friends, it has both a delightful
indoor and outdoor dining area. Service is friendly
and cordial. Serves mouth watering northern
Italian cuisine. Closed on Sun and on Mon. €€. Via
A. Tadino, 48. T: 02 2046300. M1 Lima. off map
Pesa (LA) – If you’re looking for simple Milanese or
Lombard food during your stay in the city, then
this genuine “trattoria” is an absolute “must”. It has
several small dining rooms, red and white checked
table cloths and an outside dining area for warmer
summer evenings. Its wine list is really interesting
and features several superb choices. A truly
delightful atmosphere. Closed on Sun.
www.lapesatrattoria.it. €€. Via G. Fantoni, 26.
T: 02 4035907. off map
PIERO E PIA – Recipes from Nothern Italy and forty
years of history. This small, charming restaurant,
located in the Città Studi district, is the perfect
spot for a romantic dinner. Milan’s famous “bollito
misto di carni” (mixed boiled meats) is served on
Thursdays. Appetizing desserts and an interesting
selection of wines. Closed on Sun. €€€. www.
pieroepia.com. Via L. Vanvitelli, 2. T: 02 718541.
M2 Piola. off map
Ribot – Tuscan menu featuring maccheroni
Montalcino and old or Catalan-style fiorentina. The
former is made in a pan with braised vegetables
while the latter is served with raw vegetables
and balsamic vinegar. Excellent quality meat. The
ambience is pleasant and suitable for business
lunches and dinners. Highly professional service.
Closed on Mon. €€€. Via M. Cremosano, 41.
T: 02 33001646. M1 QT8. off map
rosse (LE) – “Salumi-bar”: this is how the restaurant
describes its particular speciality. Its menu features
dozens of high quality cured meats, excellent
cheeses and dishes of the day featuring pasta,
rice and vegetables. Set in a charming corner of
Milan, in corso Garibaldi, in summer, clients can
eat outside in a Parisian-style courtyard. Fabulous
selection of wines. Closed on Sun. www.lerosse.it.
€€. Corso G. Garibaldi, 79. T: 02 92870416.
M2 Moscova. Map E3
Taverna del Sacripante – Simone Suardi is one
of Milan’s youngest and most talented chefs. A
protégé of the famous Pietro Leeman, chef patron
of the famous Joia restaurant, he boasts creativity,
technical ability and intelligence. At his restaurant,
with its Parisian-bistrot type atmosphere, clients can
savour a mixture of creative, traditional dishes. In
addition to risotto, fish’n chips and fried pizza are his
“must-try” specialities. Always closed
at lunch and on Mon. €€. Viale
Coni Zugna, 52. T: 02 83390065. M2
Sant’Agostino. Map C6
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