Restaurants cuisine du monde Lombardy

Simple and good cuisine in a family establishment.

Its situation is ideal because it is right behind the Duomo. A gourmet restaurant, very chic, very class (large white tablecloths, chandeliers, classical music, servers on their 31). An original card with a wide choice of home made fresh pasta (like bread), atypical dishes like the famous pepper crust or more typical, such as the Milanese taste menu. A good wine cellar. Il Rosa therefore offers you a perfect meal, framework and service. Very good value for money!

In a refined setting, restaurant Il Calvi wants to allow the gourmet to taste innovative cuisine but whose essence remains classical. The wine list which presents a very good selection of Italian wines complements a blank array of defects.

Recently opened, a restaurant on the Navigli that immediately enjoyed a great success among Milan intellectuals and young romantic couples. As its name indicates, it is a place where to talk calmly. The kitchen is a mixture of regional Italian and international dishes. Booking recommended.

This restaurant is located in an old post office agency dating back to the th century. A large winter garden surrounds it and hosts a terrace in summer. In winter, you can eat on old tables near three beautiful chimneys and light candles. Try the duck magret stuffed with foie gras, specialty of the Lomellina (region southwest of Milan, see heading "La Lomellina"). The wine list is very rich, with more than 200 Italian wines but also French.

Another renowned pizzeria in Milan. It's perhaps the one where there is the widest choice of pizzas, all very original and tasty.

Select ambience and regional reinvented cuisine.

If you've decided to eat only pasta, you'll find your happiness in this restaurant. An exceptionally varied choice and serving portions more than copious. Meat and fish are prepared for the wood fire.

A pizzeria decorated in the oriental, with green plants and beautiful colours. A nice young place.

Where are the Neapolitan eating in Milan? At Rino. This pizzeria scrupulously respects the Neapolitan tradition and, therefore, serves the best pizza, the most famous of the city, in short, the most fabulous. The secret? It is made by the most decorated pizzaioli in the country.

Exposed beams and some small coffee tables make the garden of this bar a little rustic, but the panini there are delicious and the almost infinite choice: 160 varieties, including panini to fruit!

Excellent cuisine in the Milanese tradition, prepared with great taste and imagination. The atmosphere is very friendly because this restaurant is attached to the Catholic University and therefore frequented by many students.

Close to the green spaces of the stadium and the racecourse of San Siro, Nearco is a true oasis of peace, in a villa surrounded by gardens and ideal for a romantic dinner. Entirely dedicated to Cavalier rider, this huge restaurant serves traditional Milanese cuisine and all varieties of pasta, fish or vegetarian dishes and offers a fine selection of wines from the country. Impeccable service, the lobby with its «Liberty» bar in the reading and relaxation room, the two thematic rooms of the restaurant and its private lounge with billiard room and cigar-house.

This restaurant is located in a th century house with a magnificent panoramic terrace. The kitchen is typical of the lake with fish dishes. An excellent restaurant.

In the purest Neapolitan tradition! The atmosphere is very lively around the large wooden fire, where an army of pizzaioli hastens to manufacture and cook the pizza you chose on a very long list.

Located in the heart of Vigevano, on the first floor of an old palace, this contemporary bistro has turned the page on the past to offer trendy, designer cuisine and surroundings. A fine selection of bottles behind the counter, the menu features traditional Lombardy recipes creatively revisited, with goose(oca) taking pride of place. Other specialties include risotto, duck with orange sauce and a delicious sbrisolona tart. A welcoming and convivial atmosphere, which in season takes up residence on the beautiful terrace.

At the entrance to Robecco, here's an address that for years has been very happy with the appetites of big and small. The specialities of Milanese cuisine are served in a very "Sunday meal" atmosphere. Start with a plate of affettati (local mixed charcuterie), to continue with fresh homemade pasta for asparagus, mushrooms, cheese and truffle. If you prefer meat, you will never be disappointed by the classics, including the Milanese porkchops, served with its small diced tomatoes. 

Always crowded, the Bologna has long attracted a local clientele that goes there for traditional Bolognese dishes in a beautiful setting. It's not a local restaurant, but the ingredients are tasty, the portions are plentiful and it's one of the only places in the center of Varese where you can eat well and for a reasonable price. As far as accommodation is concerned, it is a little more impersonal. However, the hotel's rooms can be used for one or two nights.

Here's a downtown trattoria with plenty of character. In the brick-arched dining room, tables with quaint checkered tablecloths, a grand piano, violins everywhere and a large portrait of Giuseppe Verdi. And after the tribute to music, it's the local culinary tradition that's celebrated: polenta with boletus mushrooms, Cremona cured meats, bollito and its mostarda and, to finish, a fine selection of cakes.

The restaurant, based on the site of a former monastery, high up on a hill, enjoys a beautiful panorama. A charming and suggestive place. A large terrace overlooking the swimming pool allows you to enjoy the view and the tranquillity of the countryside. The menu offers a wide choice of dishes, from international cuisine to regional recipes from the lake. A cuisine of quality, based on local products such as the excellent olive oil produced by the owner and his family, one of the pluses of the place!

In the minimal and chic universe of Armani, a Japanese restaurant could not miss… In the heart of the Quadrilatera de la Mode, in the concept store of the Milanese designer, it is the ideal place for a sushi break (but also tempura, sashimi and bento) after a day of shopping. Stop on the ground floor and enjoy a drink at the «designissime» bar-lounge. 

Situated on the shores of Lake Como, in a quiet area on this small lake island, this restaurant is a little bit special.... At La Locanda, only one menu is served, the same one since 1947, the opening date of the restaurant. A change of scenery is guaranteed. The menu includes wine, service and all taxes. It starts with a tomato salad and various raw vegetables accompanied by a glass of wine. Then, grilled salmon and chicken before cheese and dessert: fruit and cream. Not to be missed.

If you are looking for authenticity it is by the Rasiga that you will need to pass. A traditional wooden chalet, once a sawmill, which offers a fixed menu at fixed prices. Under your eyes, dildo défilent of cold meats, soup of barley, inescapable pizzoccheri, stuffed pasta, deer civet, pork chops and its potatoes in the oven and a variety of desserts, from pie to apple strudel, cheese and final coffee. 35 €, but really well spent!

Don't be discouraged by the rustic appearance of Piedigrotta. In spite of appearances, here we eat the best pizza in town. The Neapolitan managers brought their recipes and ingredients to this alley in the centre of Varese. The buffalo mozzarella is well melted and the dough is tender and crunchy as it should be. Moreover, the presentation is original, with each pizza accompanied by a small glass of sauce placed in the middle. The youth of Varese, fond of "good and cheap" addresses, has made it one of its favourite haunts

This restaurant is an old railwaymen's canteen, a meeting place for employees of the nearby Stazione Centrale. Today, it serves tasty cuisine based on the culinary traditions of various Italian regions, such as spaghetti with sardines or goose in prune sauce. Special mention goes to the cheeses and charcuterie. The address is also famous for its Art Nouveau setting, in particular the Salle Liberty, a large function room that hosts monthly tango evenings.

Nice atmosphere in this friendly downtown restaurant. One sits in a stone-vaulted room, an old 17th century barn, to savour well-presented regional specialities (with a clear tendency towards the gastronomic refinement of a great chef) and accompanied by the best local wines. For example, why not let yourself be tempted by the antipasti of Valtellina cold cuts, followed by the traditional pizzocheri and a small roast lamb? Forget about your figure and discover the regional gastronomic heritage!

The restaurant is close to the historic centre. You can settle in one of its three magnificent rooms with exposed stones. The cuisine is Mediterranean and creative. A Michelin star, you're warned!

5 km southwest of Varese, here is an address that should not be missed if you have a vehicle. Not far from the lake, this beautiful 1928 th century building has been in operation since, when Annetta (the grandmother) served local cuisine for passers-by. Since then, the service, the frame and the table have been refined thanks to the good care of the family, without losing the taste of authentic flavours. A romantic and charming setting to taste regional specialities, meticulously revisited.

Perched on the hill, this recently opened restaurant is not lacking in assets. The view of Brescia is breathtaking, and the food is delicious, with a platter of cold cuts and cheeses to whet your appetite before continuing with grilled meats from the region.

Wide choice of pizze. The taste buds are., and that's what counts.

A pizzeria among the best known of the Navigli. Pizza, very fine and wide, is enough to satisfy the most ferocious appetites. Several types of pizzas are proposed, some adapted to various intolerances: white pizza (without tomato sauce), gluten free pizza, lactose-free, and even pizza flour.

In the fourns for twenty years, a sympathetic couple of Trieste, great collectors of cutters and small liqueur glasses whose copies adorn the rooms. Their cuisine vogue between Milanese tradition with a French touch and Italian regional specialties. The atmosphere is young and very friendly.

A pizzeria with terrace and convenient prices. There are good pizzas, but also fish from the lake.

A few steps from the Roman ruins of Via Moriggi, an ancient osteria dating back to the 1920 s with its original home. It sounds in a cellar, which is true because this place is mostly a oenothèque. There are also exceptional Italian sausage plates and a few hot dishes like the traditional maccheroni al.

A small room, once a dairy, now converted into a bistro and now the kingdom of Chef Arturo. A very busy place, especially for journalists from the neighbouring Corriere della Sera . A family run business that offers daily traditional dishes such as stewed pasta, bean soup, but also a lot of vegetables such as this cauliflower served with rice, and roast veal with zucchini juice. The organic wine can be drunk well; a reproach, its position in the heart of Brera has let the prices on the menu go up somewhat.

Once a canteen and meeting place for fishermen, it is the best known restaurant of the lake, specialising in fish, especially lavarello. Available rooms.

A tasteful decor, fast service and a tempting menu make this pizzeria a sure bet in Milan's Porta Venezia district. It always sells out, especially at weekends, so be sure to make a reservation. The Neapolitan dough pizzas, made with quality ingredients, are succulent and well worth discovering. We particularly like the giolina, a pizza with eggplant and parmesan. At the end of the meal, we recommend you indulge in a tiramisù, which is delicious here.

At Miscusi's, the pasta served is fresh, and you can admire the pastry chef at work! You will be asked to choose the type of pasta you want(trofie, tagliatelle, paccheri...) , and your sauce before adding any ingredients such as burrata or crushed nuts. And if you prefer to rely on the know-how of the cooks, take a look at the specialities of the day on the slate. A friendly atmosphere and very affordable prices, we can only recommend. Four other addresses in Milan, including one at the Stazione Centrale.

This small restaurant, a stone's throw from the cathedral, is a specialist in cicchetti, a Venetian specialty, snacks made with the chosen ingredients (meat, fish, vegetables). The menu, on the other hand, is inspired by Emilia-Romagna and changes regularly according to the seasons. Excellent dishes are offered. A few tables, a good welcome and an excellent cuisine make it a well-known and well-frequented address. Another specialty of the house is its collection of gins, which attracts many people for an aperitif, among others.

On the side of Cimitero Monumentale, a nice gourmet stop for those who would like to escape from the culinary world. The tradition of ramen (a soup of Japanese origin) is offered here in all its splendor. However, the ingredients are all Italian, sourced from small producers. Thus the fine and soft noodles of the ramen are prepared by hand with wheat of the Botte. Cooked in beef broth (or seaweed for vegetarians), the result is divine. Another specialty is gyoz (Japanese ravioli) with pork and fermented cabbage.

Here's a contemporary kebab with a vegan spirit, but not only. On site or to take away, it serves hearty wraps filled with seasonal salad, eggplant, pomegranate, tomato, hard-boiled egg and mayonnaise, accompanied by fries. This is followed by falafels, humus, babaganoush, salads and other carefully prepared specialties from the gastronomic lands of the Mediterranean. You can also personalize your sandwich by choosing the type of bread, sauce and filling. Place your order at the counter and wait for a call to collect your meal.

Zibo was born a few years ago as a food-truck, before becoming this charming little restaurant not far from Sant'Ambrogio. The menu changes according to the season, and features traditional Italian recipes, often revisited, and always prepared using traditional methods. On our visit, we particularly liked the squash, amaretti and mostarda ravioli. The setting is warm and inviting, with seating for around 30 and an open kitchen, and the service is friendly. An address to discover in the neighborhood.

Just a stone's throw from the Navigli (a ten-minute walk), you'll find this genuine Milanese canteen, which welcomes local employees and regulars every lunchtime. A local address where prices are low but quality is high: what more could you ask for? On the other hand, it's best not to be in a hurry, as the queue can get pretty long. The atmosphere is friendly, almost family-like. The homemade desserts are particularly delicious. Make sure you're still hungry, as the portions are generous!

A historic pizzeria in the Chinatown district, on Via Paolo Sarpi. Here you'll be served the famous "pizza al trancio", a slice of pizza fresh from the oven. This pizza, very different from the well-known Neapolitan pizza, is so hearty that it's sold by the slice. The locals love it! At Giuliano's, the base is always a margherita. You can enjoy it as is, or add ham or olives, which are available as extras... To eat in or take away, it's a must in Milan!

Without any doubt an address to remember, just in front of the Bosco Verticale. The kitchen, open non-stop from morning to night, mixes Spanish and French influences and honors quality Italian products. The menu changes every day according to the season. The trendy industrial decoration makes it a pleasant place for a break at any time of the day. And if you're around early in the morning, you can also have a sweet or savory breakfast.

As the neon sign at the entrance indicates, Biga serves "Milano Fashion Pizza". Behind this flashy slogan lies an excellent pizzeria! The aim here is to combine what's good with what's beautiful. In a restaurant with a trendy decor, the menu appeals to the great Neapolitan tradition, serving both traditional pizzas and those "a ruota di carro" (thin and crispy). The "al padellino" pizza, cooked in a small pan and originally from northern Italy, is also on offer. The address is a success, and rightly so!

A great value address, just 5 minutes from the Duomo. The menu features pasta, gnocchi and, above all, two risottos : the famous risotto alla monzese (with sausage) and risotto alla barolo (red wine). Prepared on the spot, risotto must be ordered for at least two people, and it takes around twenty minutes to be served. To tide you over, there are several antipasti on the menu: charcuterie and local cheeses, as well as baked vegetables. The only downside is that service is efficient but a little cold.

In a quiet, refined setting, the La Bergamina restaurant offers eminently Italian cuisine based on regional products, and local produce such as homemade bread and pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven. On the menu, a myriad of options: homemade pastas, salads and starters based on fresh produce. Meat and fish, vegan options and delicious risottos. A fine cellar of wines (mostly from the region). The desserts are not to be missed! The address is also a four-star hotel, with 40 comfortable rooms.

It's a twenty-minute drive from Como to discover this unique address in Lomazzo. And the journey is well worth it. Recently opened by a team of young cooks working under the guidance of promising chef Davide Marzullo, this hip cantina with its industrial setting and wide-open kitchen is a fresh, contemporary interpretation of the trattoria. From A to Z, it's a feast for the eyes and the taste buds! Audacity - even provocative - and innovation are the key words. Don't forget to take a look at the toilets. A star well deserved!

For a taste of Neapolitan savoir-faire in the Lombard capital, head for Starita with its succulent pizzas - starting with the margherita. The fritti, or appetizers, are also delicious: try the zucchini flowers, for example, or the fried mini-pizza with ragù sauce. Finally, there are a few desserts to end the meal on a sweet note: from traditional tiramisù to angioletti fritti, small pieces of fried pizza dough covered in chocolate! For a good, inexpensive pizza, Starita is a safe bet.