I have documented a few restaurants that I’ve been to in and around Europe. I have left a short summary of what’s HOT and what’s NOT so hopefully you find the beauty before the blemish.
Berkshire, England
The Nawab
location: 18 Cheap Street, Newbury (Berks. RG14 5DD)
Tel: +44.01.635.550875
Rating: 9/10
Cost: 20£/person
Comment:
For being so far from India, this place rocks! Apparently the name comes from the Muslim nobles so expecting anything less than excellence is unheard of. From the spicy sauce glazes cooked in a clay oven to the hint of coconut flavor in the curry, I would highly recommend it.
Milan, Italy
California Bakery
Location: Viale Premuda, 44
Tel: +39.02.76011492
Cost: 20 €/person (brunch)
Rating: 7/10
Comments:
Great place for a Sunday brunch after a morning of mountain biking. The price gives it a lower rating, but the americanized food and coffee percolator add a touch of nostalgia. Note: book in advance for brunch! (12-4) If it’s before 12, then reservations are not needed.
Shambala
www.shambalamilano.it/
Location: Via Repamonti, 337
I haven’t eaten here yet but it has come highly recommended
Dongiò
Location: Via corio 3, Milano
Tel: +39.02.551.1372
Cost: 40 €/person
Rating: 9/10
Comment:
This place is fantastic. Home of the peperoncino, the cheif has mastered the intricacies of delevering a dish with just the right amout of zing to make you want more. The environment is rustic, warm, and welcoming. I would recommend the tasty and substantial cream-based spicy sausage. NOTE: make reservations at least one day in advance.
Fabbrica Pizzeria
Fabrica Pizzeria con Cucina
Location: Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 70 Milano
Tel: +39 02 8358297
Cost: 18 euro (average)
Rating: 8/10
Comments:
All I can say is “Tortufa Pizza” You MUST try this pizza! The atmosphere is fast paced, up-beat, with an modern style interior decor.
ASMARA
Ristorante ASMARA
Location: Via Lazzaro Palazzi, 5 Milano
Tel: +39 02 89073798
Cost: 18 euro (average)
Rating: 7/10
Comments:
I went here with a few friends from my Italian lessons class and the cuisine is African. You eat with your fingers and the portions are huge! We shared two plates between six people. The meal was prepared for us on atop a bed of African bread. I’m not sure what they call it but it reminded me of thin pancakes with a spongy feel.
Capoverde
Capoverde
Location: Via Leoncavallo, 16 Milano
Tel: +39 02 26820430
Cost: 23 euro (average)
Rating: 8/10
Comments:
I went here with some buddies from the office after kitesurfing on Como and with an empty stomach I was ready to eat! I forgot the name of the pizza I decided on but it was the last one on the pizza menu which absolutely floored me. I upgraded it to include mozzerella di bufula and it already had picans and the flank of a calf. (forgot the name in Italian) SOOO GOOD! Topped it off with to glasses of the house vine and finished with turtufa gelato. yum!
This is a must if you want to show your friends what real Italian pizza tastes like. The atmosphere was also pleasent with a ‘garden’ like feel. Lots of plants and friendly wait staff.
Be prepared to read Italian… no English menus.
UTZ
UTZ – Food and Motion
Location: Via Solferino 48 (next to the Anteo Movie Theatre)
Tel: +39 02 6551180
Cost: 35 euro (average)
Rating: 6/10
Comments:
For such an exceptional website, I was expecting more when I arrived. From the website, it looked as if the chef spent hours taking pictures of the main course meals. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff… but slow (domani!), food and dessert was great.
This was a Thursday night right a BA meeting at the office. We had a group of 8 including colleagues from France, UK, Corp., and Italy.
Trattoria Toscana
Location: Corso Di Porta Ticinese 58
Tel: 02.89406292
Cost: 30 euro
Rating: 6/10
Comments:
Trendy place near the Columns of Lorenzo. Aperitivo till 9:30. After 9:30 the bar starts crankin up the volume with some techno. The entrance is subtle but inside is fashion. Have a seat on the steal sofa that looks like a pair of lips.
I was here with Pauline and Lucas, two of my friends from the Italian course I’m taking in Milan at International House. I highly recommend this school for anyone interested in learning Italian is a very short period of time.
Obika
Obika
Location: Via Mercato – corner Via Fiori Chiari (save this one in your GPS)
Tel: +39 02 86450568
Cost: 40 euro (above average)
Rating: 9/10
Comments:
woah! do you guys like Momozzarella di bufala?!? I sure do and that is this places speciality. I would recommend a brunch/lunch with colleagues who you are trying to impress. The prices are a bit steep (like all of Milan), but if your a mozzarella conoisseur than it’s a must!
This place was initially discovered by Tizzy who then introduced it to me and now I’ve managed to show numerous other people. They all seem to like it… except the price.
Ristorante Pizzeria “il Capriolo”
il Capriolo
Location: 20080 Pasturago Di Vernate (MI) – Via L. Einaudi, 1
Tel: 02.9055483
Cost: 10 euro per lunch (avg)
Rating: 5/10
Comments:
Not bad over all but the atmosphere was too fast pace… reminded me of chain food
Roberto and I went to this place for lunch for an out of office meeting which turned out to be really productive. Possibly a good place to take coworkers/potential customers?
Premiata Pizzeria
Premiata Pizzeria
Location: Via Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 2
Tel: 02.89400648
Cost: 10 euro per pizza (avg)
Rating: 7/10
The first time I went to this place was last year (06) with Jaime. This is probably one of the better Italian restaurants I like to take guests to. It has an authentic taste and atmosphere for pizza. The wine however is from a giant barrel and doesn’t have much flavor.
