Al Posto in Milan's Porta Venezia runs Vito Bonanno's neo-trattoria carte from 2021, with rotating seasonal Italian plates priced at trattoria levels.
Signature dishes: Risotto, Pasta of the day, Tartare
Must order: The risotto of the day and the seasonal pasta; the beef tartare is the steady carte signature.
Tip: Bookings open one week ahead. The lunch carte at 25 euros is the cheaper way in; dinner runs longer.
Address: Via Lecco 4, 20124 Milano
Manna in Milan's NoLo district is Matteo Fronduti's modern-Italian neighbourhood room since 2008. The seasonal pasta and slow-roasted pork shoulder anchor the carte
Signature: Seasonal pasta, Pork shoulder, Tasting menu
Order: The seasonal pasta of the day, the slow-roasted pork shoulder and the tasting set.
Tip: Bookings open one week ahead. Lunch carte is the cheaper way in; the natural-wine list runs deep on small Italian growers.
Altatto Bistrot in Milan's Porta Venezia is Alessandra Cozzolino and Sara Nicolosi's vegetable-led bistrot, the lighter neighbourhood sister to Altatto restaurant.
Signature: Seasonal vegetable plate, Tagliolini with herbs, Tasting menu
Order: The vegetable plate of the day, the herb tagliolini and the seasonal tasting set.
Tip: Bookings open ten days ahead. The chef's table for four overlooks the open kitchen; vegan option on request.
Casa Camperio in Milan's Centro Storico is a neo-bistro a few steps from the Duomo, opened 2022 with a focused modern-Italian carte. The risotto and the tartare anch
Signature: Risotto, Tartare di carne, Tasting menu
Order: The risotto of the day, the beef tartare and the seasonal tasting set.
Tip: Bookings open ten days ahead. The bar counter is the walk-up seat for early diners; service starts at 19:30.
Manna in Milan's NoLo district is Matteo Fronduti's modern-Italian neighbourhood room since 2008. The seasonal pasta and slow-roasted pork shoulder anchor the carte
Signature: Seasonal pasta, Pork shoulder, Tasting menu
Order: The seasonal pasta of the day, the slow-roasted pork shoulder and the tasting set.
Tip: Bookings open one week ahead. Lunch carte is the cheaper way in; the natural-wine list runs deep on small Italian growers.
Bu:r in Milan's Porta Romana is Eugenio Boer's modern-Italian fine bistro, the Dutch-Italian chef's flagship since 2018, holding one Michelin star.
Signature: Tortelli with herbs, Beef cheek, Tasting menu
Order: The Bu:r tasting set; the herb tortelli and the slow-braised beef cheek are signature plates.
Tip: Bookings open three weeks ahead. The lunch carte at 65 euros is the cheaper way in; vegetarian tasting available with notice.
Mater Bistrot in Milan's Porta Venezia is a modern-Italian neighbourhood room with a focused weekly-changing carte and natural-wine list. The seasonal pasta anchors
Signature: Seasonal pasta, Risotto, Beef tartare
Order: The seasonal pasta of the day, the risotto and the beef tartare.
Tip: Bookings open one week ahead. Lunch is the calmer service; the natural-wine list runs deep on Italian growers under 30 euros.
Dongio in Milan's Porta Romana has cooked Calabrian southern-Italian since 1980, the city's reference for 'nduja and Calabrian peppers. The 'nduja pasta and the carp
Signature: 'Nduja pasta, Beef carpaccio, Caprese
Order: The 'nduja pasta, the beef carpaccio and the Calabrian peppers as antipasto.
Tip: Bookings open one week ahead by phone. The Calabrian wine list runs deep on Magliocco and Gaglioppo producers.
