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Trattorias and restaurants on Milan's Navigli
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| Milan's Navigli are famous for their night time vibrancy and the wide variety of venues that overlook the canals. Here are the address of places not be missed, including old trattorias that have remained unchanged through time as well as new, fashionable restaurants. The first offer traditional Milanese dishes whilst the latter are venues that indulge in rituals such as Happy Hour and Sunday brunch. |
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Overlooking Naviglio Grande on the picturesque Vicolo dei Lavandai, the restaurant is located where women used to go to wash their clothes until the Sixties. Thanks to the deviation that links Naviglio Grande to the Olona, this point sees the formation of a current which is ideal for washing out laundry. Set out on two floors, the inside rooms are warm and welcoming; the walls are covered with wallpaper depicting ancient games.
Specialities: typical Milanese cuisine. All of the recipes are homemade, using genuine seasonal products: from the classic Risotto alla Milanese to cutlets, ossobuco and "cassoeula" - a Milanese dish featuring pork ribs, sausages and cabbage served with polenta in the coldest months.
Wine cellar: a varied and well-chosen wine list subdivided between DOC Lombard wines such as Franciacorta and Barbera dell'Oltrepo Pavese, and wines from other regions including those from Piedmont, Trentino, Veneto and Tuscany.
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Address: vicolo dei Lavandai, corner of Alzaia Naviglio Grande
Tel: +39.02.89402700
Closed: Sunday
Capacity: 190
Prices: from 35 to 45 Euros
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One of the most fashionable venues in Milan. Restaurant and pizzeria, it is given over to the new aperitif and brunch rituals. Located in a large L-shaped loft, it is so vast that it contains a balcony under a sloping roof with wooden beams. It is ideal for continuing the evening after dinner by sipping a cocktail. When the weather is good one can sit out in the open air in the garden.
Specialities: the brunch counter, which proposes a wide variety of deli meats, pies and desserts.
Wine cellar: a good selection of labels without any pretensions.
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Address: Alzaia Naviglio Grande 12
Tel: +39.02.89422261
Closed: Monday
Capacity: 120
Prices: from 18 Euros
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An informal style typical of Milanese inns in brick with wooden walls and tables. Not by chance is it one of the most legendary trattorias in the Navigli: for the last 12 years, the chef has proposed an unvarying menu featuring Milanese traditional cuisine, with just one dish that changes every evening. The dishes are unusual and create a perfect combination of Milanese cooking and innovation. The proposals not on the menu are well worth trying, particularly the cheese trolley.
Specialities: first course pasta dishes, such as pappardelle with aubergines. The pies are also excellent.
Wine cellar: over 300 labels from all over the world, in particular California, Australia, Chile, France and New Zealand. The Italian wines are represented by the small vineyards that aim for quality rather than quantity.
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Address: Ripa di Porta Ticinese 55
Tel: +39.02.89406277
Closed: Sunday
Capacity: 50
Prices: from 25 to 40 Euros
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Coffer ceilings and furnished with an eye for detail, this inn has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Mediterranean menus are served as well as classic dishes that the chef personalises with skill for the more refined palates. There is also a degustation menu available for guests.
Specialities: Traditional dishes. The cheeses, deli meats and pâtés, capably chosen from the best in the region, are a must.
Wine cellar: the wine list offers a wide variety of fine labels mainly originating in Piedmont and Trentino.
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Address: Alzaia Naviglio Grande 6
Tel: +39.02.58106646
Closed: Monday and Saturday lunchtime
Capacity: 60
Prices: from 20 to 40 Euros
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Half-way between a bistro and a trattoria, this venue proposes typical Milanese dishes that are cleverly mixed with traditional dishes from the region of Friuli. The walls display a collection of period glasses, tin toys and bottle openers. The menu is seasonal and changes every day.
Specialities: the soup of the day, meat second courses and homemade desserts are worth trying.
Wine cellar: more than one hundred whites, reds and sparkling wines that range from Tuscan Brunello to house Merlot.
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Address: Ripa di Porta Ticinese 23
Tel: +39.02.8373132
Closed: Sunday and Wednesday evening
Capacity: 50
Prices: from 20 to 40 Euros
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