January 2024. It’s the perfect time to refresh the list of delicious places in the northern cities of Italy, Milan and Verona. Let’s dive in!
Places in Milan
Osteria da Fortunata
Two restaurants in Milan offer authentic Roman pasta. The unique part is that the pasta is made right in front of you by the window. We chose the location on Moscow Street, which has a higher rating and shorter lines. As a complimentary gesture, they serve bread at the table.
Service or Coperto: €3 per person
Bill: €53
Editor’s choice:
Carbonara €18 — Strozzapreti pasta made with a classic recipe
Carciofi €18 — Strozzapreti pasta with artichoke, bacon, Pecorino, and Parmesan cheeses.
Il piccolo Milano
A cozy and stylish small establishment with perfect service. It opens early, which is a big plus! As a complimentary gesture, they serve bread at the table.
Coperto: €3 per person
Bill: €49
Editor’s choice:
Mondeghili con pure €10 — two homemade patties with puree, like home
Risotto alla Milanese €15 — Milanese risotto made with saffron, always a yellow color
Risotto del giorno €15 — daily risotto, mine had porcini mushrooms
Bar Luce
A bar with a unique touch from famous director Wes Anderson and the Prada House. There’s a recognizable pink interior with an 80s retro vibe. Delicious sandwiches are served after 12:00 PM. Before that, you can visit the Prada exhibition in the nearby building or explore the city center.
Coperto: 15% of the bill (for table service)
Bill: €32.45
Editor’s choice:
Torta €6 — the iconic pink cake from the director’s films, resembles the Swedish green Ikea “Princess” cake
Latte Macchiato €1.6 — a decent cup of latte, though not the best
Cappuccino €1.6 — a large cup of cappuccino, highly recommended
Caffè Shakerato €4 — double espresso with sugar and ice, served cold in a martini glass. An acquired taste
Anubi sandwich €7.5 — a tasty sandwich with mustard, honey, sun-dried tomatoes, soft cheese, and porchetta.
Extasy sandwich €7.5 — a cool sandwich with capers, tuna, Parma ham, Brie cheese, olive pâté, and tomatoes.
San Mina Via Edolo
An affordable restaurant offering both pizzas and pasta. They provide bread to tourists, which is added to the bill.
Coperto: €2 per person
Bill: €32
Editor’s choice:
Calzoni €6 — a folded pizza
Pappardelle Porcini €11 — savory pasta with porcini mushrooms
Tiramisu €7 — a very small portion of homemade tiramisu in a jar
Luini
A local bakery with a street food type: fried Milanese “cheap bureks.” Also known as small calzone or closed pizza.
Editor’s choice:
Panzerotti €3 — with onions and olives, with zucchini and mozzarella
Starbucks Reserve
A limited edition, grand Starbucks: a café, a shop, and a working coffee-packaging facility with equipment and staff on the ground floor. On the upper floor, there’s a bar where besides coffee and desserts, they also make their own cocktails.
Bar Coperto: €2 per person
Editor’s choice:
Smoke Butterscotch Latte €6.5 — delicious latte with smoked butterscotch, mildly sweet
Infused Vanilla Affogato €8 — Milanese farm ice cream served with espresso in a sauce pot for mixing; very unique and mildly sweet
Pour Over Puerto Rico Yauco €7.5 — rare beans in filter coffee
Nitro Tea Tropical €6.5 — cold tea with bubbles and sweet juice. An acquired taste
Nitro Latte €7 — cold latte with bubbles. Strange
Strawberry Pie €7.5 — strawberry pie
Brioche con Crema al Caffe €6 — a bun filled with the creamiest and finest cream with a thin layer of caramel
Tartalette di Frutta €5 — tart with raspberries, not sweet
La Via del Té
Remarkable chain of tea shops from Florence. Notably, communication with the seller is minimal: glass jars with over 250 types of tea are available at the entrance, and visitors can test them at their leisure. Finally, you approach and order by number! Simple and convenient.
Editor’s choice:
110 — Cookie Oolong — green oolong with a cookie scent, a popular choice
150 — Piccolo principe €7.5 — nuts and green tea
306 — White Christmas €8.3 — black tea with raisins, nuts, and spices
Places in Verona
Trattoria alla Colonna
A large restaurant frequented by local workers and residents.
Coperto: €2 per person
Bill: €54.7
Editor’s choice:
Polenta €8 — cornmeal appetizer with prosciutto, brie cheese, and Parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Carbonara €10 — a very unusual carbonara
Cotoletta alla Milanese €20 + side dish — Italian schnitzel, thinner and fried in clarified butter, also known as “Elephant’s Ear” due to its shape
Gaston
A small local coffee shop with tasty desserts. A pleasant stop on the way to the train station to support small businesses. Gingerbread cookies are given with coffee in a branded package.
Coperto: 0
Bill: €7
Tips for all restaurants:
- Avoid tourist streets and places; bills will be higher, and quality — not guaranteed.
- Check the opening hours. Many restaurants close for siesta from 15:30 to 19:00.
- Observe the service charge immediately in the menu. It will automatically be included in the check. These are local obligatory tips.
- Enjoy yourself! You’re in Italy.
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