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Milan Travel Guide

Milan, Italy — Restaurants

Da Claudio

It may be a landlocked city, but somehow Milan manages to get some of the freshest seafood in the country and Da Claudio knows how to prepare it! Affordable and stylish, this is one of Milan's finest fish eateries. Most popular is the mixed pate, consisting of raw tuna, sea bass, salmon, red snapper, sturgeon, shrimp, prawns and cod which is eating standing at the counter with a free glass of presecco(sparkling wine). Open Mondays from 11.00am to 8.00pm and Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 9.30pm. Closed Sunday. Reservations not accepted.

Food Type
Seafood
Price
3
Style
Trendy
Address
Via Cusani
City
Milan
Website
www.pescheriadaclaudio.it

Ponte Rosso

With small tables dotted along the banks of a canal, this trattoria serves simple, hearty and unfussy fare. Guests can sample some Triestino cuisine by starting off with a mixed platter of cured meats called salumi friuliani,from the region famous for the most delicate prosciutto in Italy and the minestrone soup is to-die-for. Other favorites are Triestino sarde in saor(vinegar-kissed fried sardines) and for the carnivores, the manzo in salsa verde(beef in a herb sauce). Closed Sunday lunch and Wednesday dinner. Reservations recommended.

Food Type
Italian
Price
3
Style
Romance
Address
Ripa di Porta Ticinese 23
City
Milan

Il Verdi

This trendy Milan eatery earned itself the distinction of spawning the city's first yuppie scene in the 90s. The clientele are still young but the menu is much more diverse, offering something for just about any taste. Favorites on the menu include risotto with pears topped with a drizzling of balsamic vinegar, and the crabmeat and avocado salads are fabulous. Diners will find the right wine to ccompany their meal as the wine list is just about as varied as the menu. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted.

Food Type
Italian
Price
2
Style
Trendy
Address
Piazza Mirabello 5
City
Milan

Premiata Pizzeria

One of Milan's most popular pizzeria is bustling from early dinnertime until the night owls pop by for a late-night snack. The restaurant exudes a wonderfully rustic ambience with exposed copper pipes tracing across the ceilings of rooms overflowing with laughter and long, raucous tables. The wood oven pizzas are excellent while the menu of pastas and meat dishes is equally as appetizing. Open Wednesday to Monday for lunch and daily for dinner. Reservations recommended.

Food Type
Pizzeria
Price
2
Style
Trendy
Address
Via E. De Amicis
City
Milan
Website
www.premiatapizzeria.it/

Da Giacomo

Giorgio Armani and other trendy fashionistas frequent Da Giacomo restaurant, and its elegant dining area was put together by world-famous interior designer Renzo Mongiardino. The menu features a selection of traditional Tuscan cuisine such as grilled turbot, or linguini with scampi and zucchini flowers. Open for lunch and dinner daily, reservations essential.

Food Type
Italian
Price
4
Style
Trendy
Address
Via Pascale Sottocorno, 6
City
Milan
Website
www.giacomomilano.com

Trattoria Milanese

Established in 1933 and located down a narrow lane in one of the oldest sections of the city, the Trattoria Milanese has a three-beamed ceiling sheltering its long, communal tables. Serving traditional local cuisine such as risotto alla Milanese, with saffron and beef marrow, and an excellent minestrone soup, this is a favorite with locals. Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner, reservations essential.

Food Type
Local
Price
3
Style
Trendy
Address
Via le Gorizia
City
Milan
Website
www.trattoriamilanese.it

Cracco Peck

Linked to the Peck Store, adorned with beautifully modern décor and with masterchef Carlo Cracco at the helm, this is a fantastic choice for a night of fine dining. Serving first class starters and mouth-watering mains, this restaurant was voted one of the world's top 50 by Restaurant Magazine.Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Friday. Mondays and Saturdays the restaurant is open for dinner only. Closed on Sundays.

Food Type
International
Price
4
Style
Trendy
Address
Via Victor Hugo 4
City
Milan
Website
www.ristorantecracco.it

Armani/Nobu

This eatery is the place to be seen! As part of a worldwide chain of exceptional restaurants, this is where trendoids can sample such famous dishes as black cod in misu sauce, as well as sushi and sashimi, while sipping on sake with gold leaf. Closed for Sunday lunch. Reservations essential.

Food Type
Asian
Price
4
Style
Trendy
Address
Armani World, Via Manzoni 31 (restaurant entrance at Via Pisoni 1)
City
Milan
Website
www.armaninobu.it

Anema e Cozze

Famous for its Neapolitan pizzas topped with the freshest selection of seafood, such as clams, mackerel, mussels and sardines ,Anema e Cozze is a firm favorite in this neighborhood. It may not be Milan's most stylish restaurant, but it serves tasty affordable food and the fish infused pastas and other antipasti are also delicious. Bookings advisable.

Food Type
Italian
Price
2
Style
Business
Address
Via Palermo, 15
City
Milan
Website
www.milanomia.com/anemaecozze.htm

Al Pont de Ferr

'Good cooking is the friend of living well and the enemy of a hurried life' is the welcoming quip you'll find as you open the menu. Known for its tranquil setting overlooking the canal with tables set out on the flagstones, Al Pont de Ferr is famous for its delicious fare. The paste e fagioliis a taste explosion with bits of sausage, and the tocchetti di coniglio(oven-roasted rabbit with potatoes), is a must. Or for those with a taste for cheese, order a tavolozzaselection of excellent cheeses accompanied by a great selection of half-bottles of wine. Closed Sundays. Bookings recommended.

Food Type
Italian
Price
3
Style
Romance
Address
Ripa di Porta Ticinese 55
City
Milan