What to order at Giacomo Arengario

Must order
Risotto alla milanese and cotoletta with the Duomo view; the spaghetti alla chitarra with prawns is the altern
Signature dishes
Risotto alla milanese, Cotoletta alla milanese, Spaghetti alla chitarra
Editor tip
Bookings open a month ahead; ask for the terrace. The aperitivo sitting at 18:30 is the cheaper way to use the view.
CuisineLombard, Modern Italian
Price€€€€
Neighborhoodcentro-storico
Last verified

Signature dishes: Risotto alla milanese, Cotoletta alla milanese, Spaghetti alla chitarra

Must order: Risotto alla milanese and cotoletta with the Duomo view; the spaghetti alla chitarra with prawns is the altern

Tip: Bookings open a month ahead; ask for the terrace. The aperitivo sitting at 18:30 is the cheaper way to use the view.

Location

Address: Via Guglielmo Marconi 1, 20123 Milano

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