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 "Al Mercante" Restaurant
Since the 1950s the restaurant, Al Mercante, has been located inside the fifteenth century Palace called "Casa dei Panigarola" in the medieval Piazza dei Mercanti. Divided into two dining rooms on two different floors it welcomes its guests in an environment of classic styles with sobre colours and matching furniture. Guests may enjoy traditional Milanese dishes which have been slightly modified for modern times by expert chefs offering a blend of tastes and flavours reminiscent of the ancient delight in trying dishes and delicacies that are normally hard to find. Together with the preparations, the selection of wines that accompany the dishes gives you a truly unique tasting experience.

 "Antica Osteria Rampina" Restaurant
A beautiful osteria built inside the stables of an old sixteenth century farmstead, considered a bulwark of Lombard tradition. The furniture is characterized by classic wood tables and simple straw chairs. Along with the outside side armour distinguished by bricks and mortar dating back to the seventeenth century they create the perfect setting, giving that particular atmosphere of a typical country osteria. The careful selection of raw materials brings out the dictates of local tradition with typical dishes, homemade desserts, cold cuts and cheeses from the area. In order to create culinary poetry and bring out the flavours of the dishes served, particular attention has been given to the choice of wines, carefully selected from Lombard production, ranging in area from the Oltrepò Pavese area to the borders of Mantova. The classical Regional specialties such as tripe, "riso al salto" (crunchy rice patty), "pasta e fagioli", "pesciolini", fried frogs, "stracotto" (stew) and "resumada" made with barbera wine are prepared by the chef's expert hands.

 "Aragosta d'Oro" Restaurant
Built on the outskirts of the city where trams do not go any further and where it is easy to find local flavours. This is the place where well known Milanese dishes continue to be served and tasted, expertly prepared by the restaurant’s kitchen. In this restaurant it is easy to satisfy the most demanding of palates and requests that guests may have. A sobre, quiet and friendly place where the owner’s advice, suggestions and conversations with guests about gastronomical choices form an integral part of the whole.

 "Belvedere" Restaurant Hotel
Ever since the 1920s this refined restaurant has been located inside Villa Monti Robecchi. The elegant furniture perfectly combined with the high-class profile of the surroundings, makes the environment very cozy and reserved, giving it a sobre touch of intimacy. Inside the restaurant guests may enjoy a spectacular view which was described by Manzoni in his book "I Promessi Sposi" (The Betrothed). Thanks to the large party room, the restaurant is able to hold special events such as banquets and ceremonies. Even the dishes, perfectly in keeping with the historical background of the area, are made with the freshest of ingredients and prepared following the traditions of the culinary culture of Lombardy. The main dishes of Milanese specialties include "risotto alla Milanese", "cassoeula" and "resumada" (cream made with mascarpone cheese, whisky, sugar and eggs). Thanks to the decennial experience of the owners also the 60 labels on the wine list are at the same level as the menus created to satisfy the most refined of palates.

 "Caffe’ Panzera" - since 1931
It is one of the most famous restaurants in Milan. Ever since its inauguration in 1931 it has always been managed by the Panzera Family. Awarded with the "Bottega Storica" it stands out for its typical Milanese dishes and for its delightful Milanese atmosphere. A lively environment, always filled with international clientele and with a menu boasting dishes such as "risotto with ossobuco" or "Milanese style cutlet". These dishes determine the continuity of an experience with flavours, tastes and a journey into healthy and selected ingredients, the results of Milanese cooking "know-how."

 "Calabrone" Restaurant
A restaurant located a short distance away from the Duomo. It has a large and brightly lit dining area allowing its guests to taste traditional Milanese dishes in absolute comfort. The informal and friendly atmosphere invites guests to set aside the time needed to experience downtown Milan through the skill and expertise that the restaurant’s kitchen is able to offer. The large selection of wines and homemade desserts guarantee that this place is the right choice for a true culinary journey into the Milanese territory.

 "Casa Fontana 23 risotti" Eating House
Rice is the undisputed main ingredient of this trattoria's menu, from appetizers to dessert, it offers dishes made with this well known grain. In this cozy and welcoming environment the preparations that are proposed together with the most suitable and pleasant of wines are combined with ingredients of the season. There are, of course, the typical Milanese dishes that the owners personally prepare in their kitchen.

 "Circulin" Tavern
The surroundings of the Milanese province and the name given to this restaurant immediately bring to mind flavours and experiences tied to the Milanese culture which can definitely be found in Osteria Circulin. Dishes such as Milanese style risotto, "ossobuco" and tasty soups give visitors the chance of satisfying hidden feelings tied to flavours and rare gastronomical experiences. The cozy environment guaranteed by the warmth of the owners and by shades that recall the brush strokes that colour the landscape of the Milanese province allows you to trace the outlines for a painting made of unforgettable flavours.

 "Da Andrea" Eating house/Pizzeria
The unmistakable atmosphere created by a welcoming environment provides the best possible setting for tasting the classic dishes of Milanese cuisine. The owners provide those who wish to look for dishes that exalt the flavours of the land of Lombardy with the chance to satisfy their most particular and refined culinary desires. Advice regarding the best wines to accompany the food tasting ensures a satisfying gastronomical experience made up of special tastes and atmospheres.

 "Del Nuovo Macello" Eating House
The name of this 75-year old trattoria refers to its location which is between the Milan city and vegetable market. Once inside the restaurant, a welcoming atmosphere of warm colours and simple but tasteful furniture embrace the guests in a cozy environment making them feel right at home. The dishes, faithful to the more traditional flavours, can suddenly turn into creative masterpieces able to combine products of the Milanese culinary culture with sought-after ingredients of a new and lighter world. The restaurant respects the natural flow of seasons offering, from the warmth of its heart, dishes which are carefully planned and created making the gourmet feel right at ease.

 "Del Ponte" Restaurant
The restaurant dates back to the 1930s and today it is a true meeting place for lovers of good cooking. Since its creation it has continued to offer traditional Milanese and Lombard dishes with a strong family-run management that has now reached its third generation. Located in a building surrounded by a ditch dug out by the canal, with one brightly lit dining room with white walls and raftered ceilings it has a warm and friendly atmosphere perfect for all seasons. Amongst the specialties the ones to definitely try are the risotto, the stews and typical Milanese dishes created through years of searching those culinary elements that only the Milanese culture is able to offer.

 "Dell'Acquabella" Tavern
Located on a small street in downtown Milan close to Porta Romana this place dates back to the mid-1950s when the trattoria was turned into an osteria, offering its delicacies to true flavour seekers. Delicate and careful hands give life to classic Milanese dishes such as the ossobuco with Milanese style risotto, tripe, “pasta e fagioli” (pasta and beans) and other culinary treasures. All this can be enjoyed whilst comfortably seated at wooden tables in an informal setting, taking in the richness of the old photographs hung on the walls that recall the old days of the area. To complete the meals there homemade cakes typical Lombard desserts. The wine list boasts 230 labels that, together with the delightful dishes, offer a warm welcome to guests who love to dine late at night or for wine lovers.

 "Dell'Ancora" Inn
Located in a seventeenth century building in the historic centre of Cassano d'Adda, the restaurant has a typical Lombard atmosphere characterized by frescoed vaulted ceilings, antique mirrors and furniture. The dishes, expressions of the owner's culinary know-how, include local delicacies that vary with the seasons. The restaurant is representative of the local culinary tradition, and with dishes such as Milanese risotto with crunchy sweetbreads or “cotechino” (pork sausage), it provides customers from all over the province with an oasis of typical Milanese dishes, in the midst of a huge assortment of the usual restaurant offerings. The carefully-selected wine list, with over 150 of the most well-known labels, completes the picture of a friendly restaurant that guarantees an opportunity to relish Milanese delicacies.

 "Il Giardinetto" old Tavern
Located inside an old twentieth century building the restaurant has three dining rooms, one of which is reserved for smokers. A warm and sober place framed by brick arches that intersect the rooms. It also gives guests the possibility, during the summer months, to enjoy Milanese specialties outdoors in the restaurant’s garden. The wine list, complemented by over 40 labels of wine, which accompany seasonal dishes such as Milanese risotto, veal cutlet or Monza style risotto (rice and sausage), gives life to a delicious journey into Milanese cooking.

 "La Pesa" Eating House
Red chequered tablecloths greet customers in this restaurant, one of the oldest in the city, as is born out by the photos of Milan in the last century which decorate the walls. The menu proposes typical Milanese and Piedmontese dishes, as well as homemade desserts and a wide choice of cold meats and cheeses available until late.