Trattoria Milanese
What the experts agree on
This timeless Navigli trattoria nails classic Milanese cooking—saffron risotto and seasonal minestrone shine—in an elegant-yet-welcoming setting that feels refreshingly unchanged after decades, all at reasonable prices.
“An elegant but well-priced neighbourhood restaurant in the labyrinth of ancient streets a ten-minute walk west of the Duomo.”
– Rough Guide
"This local institution just around the corner from the main post office does just what it says on the box: It offers great, down-home Milanese cuisine in an upmarket trattoria setting."
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"The risotto alla Milanese, with saffron and beef marrow, not surprisingly, is excellent, as is the minestrone that's served hot in the winter and at room temperature in the summer." Full review
"Seemingly unchanged in 50 years, this warm trattoria is refined yet inviting." Full review
"For a time-warp take on the classics in an atmospheric white-tableclothed dining room, make for central Trattoria Milanese, where dishes include saffron-infused risotto with osso buco or..."