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TAVERNA DELLA TRISA – Cuisine from the Trentino
Alto Adige area, just a short distance from the RAI
television studios and Fiera Milano City. Some
of the typical house favourites include polenta,
soups and stewed capriolo. Good service and
food. Among the desserts, the apple strudel is
definitely worth a try. The wine list features wines
from the Trentino area and high quality grappas.
Closed on Mon. €€. Via F. Ferruccio, 1. T: 02 341304.
Map C2
Ti ricordi – Boasting a large, luminous dining
room, this restaurant is ideal for a dinner with
friends. It serves typically Southern Italian cuisine
but also a number of Milanese specialities.
Highlights include a wood-fired oven for
sumptuous pizzas Always open. €€. www.
tiricordiristorante.it. Via G. Murat, 32. T: 02 69311398.
M3 Maciachini. off map
Torre del Mangia – Quick reliable service and a
pleasant atmosphere. This Tuscan restaurant serves
fish dishes like seafood spaghetti and sea-bass with
potatoes and onions but also meat dishes including
their renowned “bistecca alla fiorentina”. Closed on
Sun evening and on Mon. www.torredelmangia.it.
€€€. Via G.C. Procaccini, 37. T: 02 314871. Map C2
TRATTORIA MIRTA – A real “trattoria”, interpreted
in a modern-day key. The restaurant is owned by
Cristina Borgherini and her talented, chef husband,
Juan Lema, a native of Montevideo, who has lived
SPOTLIGHT
Eating Kosher
Although fried onions and
potatoes are by no means
typical Italian food, at Denzel,
they are so utterly delicious
that Where Milan’s editor could
not resist sharing the secret
with his readers. Situated in
via Washington, just a short
distance from the Teatro
Nazionale (home to Italian
musicals) and La Feltrinelli, one
of Milan’s largest bookshops,
this is one of the few options
in Milan for Kosher diners. Its
meat dishes are also highly
recommendable.
in Italy for over 20 years. The menu features cold
cuts, sweet-bread, home-made pasta (freshly made
every day), tagliatelle al ragù, baked buckwheat
“crespelle”, tripe with potatoes, beans and saffron,
suckling pig and tarte tatin or chocolate cake.
Closed on Sat and Sun. €€. www.trattoriamirta.it.
Piazza San Materno, 12. T: 02 91180496. M2 Udine.
off map
TAVERNETTA DA ELIO (LA) – A favourite with VIPs,
it offers Tuscan specialities beautifully prepared
and served by its owner, Marco Piccoli and his wife
Monica. Enjoy dishes like “crostini”, a choice of cold
cuts, “ribollita”, “panzanella” (aTuscan bread and
tomato salad) and the superb “cioncia di Collodi
con fagioli all’uccelletto” (stewed veal). The meal
ends on a perfect note with “cantuccini”, typical
Tuscan biscuits. Closed on Sat at lunch and on Sun.
€€€. www.tavernetta.it. Via Fatebenefratelli, 30.
T: 02 653441. M3 Turati. Map F3
TRONCO (AL) – In the Garibaldi district, just near the
new Palazzo della Regione Lombardia, you will
find one of Milan’s temples of Tuscan cuisine, run
by the Zini family. A warm, friendly atmosphere
and a variety of good food. “Crostini”, “prosciutto”,
hand-cut with a sharp knife, “ribollita” and “pasta
e fagioli” and a selection of grilled meats, inc beef
entrecôte. Mushrooms in season. As at all Tuscan
establishments worth their name, the meal ends
with “cantucci”. Closed on Sat at lunch and on Sun.
€€€. Via G.Thaon de Revel, 10. T: 02 606072. M3 Zara.
off map
Valtellina – A warm ambiance, reminiscent of
mountain resorts (“Valtellina” is a wonderful valley
situated in the middle of the Italian Alps and a
favourite Milanese holiday destination) featuring
typically Alpine-style decor. Serves regional dishes
from the area, with platters of cold cuts and rich
starters. Closed on Fri and on Sat at lunch. €€€.
Via Taverna, 34. T: 02 7561139. off map
International & Ethnic Cuisine
AFFORI – An elegant, contemporary restaurant, it
offers a selection of first-class fish and seafood
dishes, either raw or cooked, tuna tartare with
vegetables, salmon salad with oranges and
radicchio, squid with potatoes, apple strudel and
chocolate pie with a traditional balsamic vinegar
sauce. €€€. Closed on Mon. www.ristoranteaffori.
com. Via M. Novaro, 1 corner of via Astesani.
T: 02 66208629. M3 Maciachini. off map.
Alacena – The best of Mediterranean cuisine and
Spanish gastronomic tradition at this restaurant
located inside the Hotel Meliá. €€€. www.meliamilano.com.
Via Masaccio, 19. T: 02 44406. M1 Lotto.
off map
Bbq – A perfect choice for those who love chargrilled
or barbecued meat: rib roasts, chops, lamb
and steaks. The starters, chalked up daily on a
blackboard and varied each day, are also definitely
worth a try. Signature dishes: “pappardelle with
porcini mushrooms and “bistecca alla Fiorentina”
(T-bone steak) with potatoes. Great choice of
desserts. Closed on Sat and on Sun at lunch. €€€.
Via P. Sottocorno, 5/a. T: 02 76003571. Map H5
boccino (IL) – Located in the new fashion and
design district amidst photographic studios,
showrooms, fashion and advertising agencies,
it has an intimate, welcoming atmosphere and
a magnificent spacious terrace on the first floor.
Menu includes meat and fish dishes. Closed on
Sun. €€€. www.ristoranteboccino.it. Via Tortona,
21. T: 02 89415562. M2 Porta Genova FS. Map c7
Centro Ittico/Raw Fish Café – A highly original
atmosphere for a great fish restaurant. Excellent
raw fish inc all types of shellfish and seafood and
top-notch grilled and fried dishes. Closed on Sun.
€€€€. www.rawfishcafe.it. Via Martiri Oscuri, 19.
T: 02 26143774. M1 Rovereto. off map
Compagnia Generale dei Viaggiatori
Naviganti e Sognatori – Japanese-style
ambience and cuisine. Savour sushi, sashimi
and a wide variety of uramaki (rice, fish and
algae rolls) while sitting on Tatami mats. A
novelty this year are: harumaki shrimps, i.e. five
fried shrimp and vegetable rolls served with a
hot sauce and a special teryaky-based sauce.
Open evenings only, closed on Mon. €€€.
www.compagniageneralemilano.com. Via P.
Sottocorno, 27. T: 02 5516154. off map
Convivendo – A characteristic restaurant in the
heart of Milan. Recently restructured, it is the
ideal spot for those who wish to try the flavours
of good Italian cuisine set against the romantic
backdrop of an old Milanese courtyard. It has
two dining rooms to guarantee a peaceful,
relaxing meal. Traditional and upgraded dishes.
Closed on Sat at lunch and on Sun. www.
ristoranteconvivendo.com. €€€. Viale San Michele
del Carso, 7. T: 02 48519944. M1 Conciliazione.
Map c5.
Corte (LA) – Located on the outskirts of Milan, in
a skillfully restructured typical early twentieth
century farmhouse, this rustic, though elegant
restaurant features beautifully laid tables and
courteous service. Imaginative, high-quality
cuisine with interesting upgraded classical
recipes. Excellent selection of wines. Closed on
Tues. www.ristorantelacorte.com. €€€.
Via Cusago, 201. T: 02 4597474. off map
Dal Bolognese – This restaurant also owes its
fame to its “twin” in Rome. Here, as in the capital,
the restaurant is a favourite with VIPs, managers
and business men. Great cold cuts and mixed
boiled meats washed down with a selection of
fine wines. Closed on Sat at lunch and on Sun.
€€€. Piazza della Repubblica, 13. T: 02 62694845.
M3 Repubblica. Map g2
Ditirambo – Delightful restaurant in the romantic,
historic Isola Garibaldi district with a good
atmosphere and creative, traditional Italian
cuisine, prepared with passion and flair by chef
Paolo Noè and his young assistant Yury Martoscia.
Closed on Sat at lunch and on Sun. €€€. www.
ditirambocafe.it. Via Garigliano, 12. T: 02 69006955.
off map. M3 Zara
Don Juan – Not far from the Navigli, Don Juan is
considered one of the best places in town to
eat Argentinean cuisine in Italy. The setting is
an elegant reproduction of a “casa de campo”
featuring the classic “Parrilla”, an open barbecue
grill. Meat obviously features big but so do
fabulous hors d’oeuvres, empanadas, cold
cuts, sweet-breads, various potato side dishes
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