Restaurants, tapas bars, brasseries, pubs and bistros. Meet in the local Milanese for Christmas wishes can be glamorous, convivial, elegant or fun, the choice is yours
Our agendas break out at this time and ten days seem to be few to please everyone. Essential share a moment of affection and joy before retiring from the scene to enjoy the winter holidays, but also to deliver small gifts in person. But to wish for Christmas and find the right place for every occasion is a possible mission in the Milan with a thousand proposals. Here then a small selection of ten very different rooms, able to transform themselves into the ideal setting for small celebrations, convivial meetings and carefree appointments.
Fishbar de Milan, all at the sea
Lobster roll, ceviche, tataki of palamita, spaghetti with cheese and pepper and sea urchins and amberjack fishburger. These are our favorite dishes of a menu that tells about fish with open-mindedness and creative flashes. Raw and cooked meet the expectations in an environment where design and atmosphere envelop and invite to linger, thanks also to the new bar corner. Among the most interesting cocktails to accompany the aperitif moments, but also the dinner, the Vintage Bitter (with almond milk and vodka base) and the Sakura which conquers with insistent references to the east. To toast to Christmas, we spotted in Franciacorta Monterossa Blanc de Blanc.
Via Montebello 7
www.fishbar.it
Savini Milan, in the Gallery
The December 15th the Savini Restaurant opens up exceptionally for lunch to celebrate Christmas with gourmet cuisine signed by the executive chef Giovanni Bon accompanied by traditional Christmas songs. Among the dishes proposed for the occasion, the braised veal cheeks on topinambur cream and 100% cocoa, the Milanese risotto, veal ossobuco with mashed potatoes and churros of potatoes and shallots, broccoli guacamole, tomatoes confit and salad of shoots.
The restaurant is located at first floor of the same building that houses the bistro, which lends itself instead to a more informal exchange of greetings in the legendary Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Via Ugo Foscolo 5, corner Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, first floor
www.savinimilano.it
Gialle & Co, desire for London
Informal, fun and tasty. The classic baked potato is the protagonist of the Christmas proposal by Gialle & Co, a local born from a taste of the owners during a trip to London. And if the basis of this delicacy are condiments like butter, sour cream and bacon, this time it turns into the alternative base for a Christmas dish. From December 13 to 20 you can taste the baked potato with liver pate, caramelized onion and toasted panettone, while from 21 to 31 the variant is based on lentil cream, cotechino and creme fraiche.
Via A. Volta, 12
info@gialleandco.com
Rob de Matt, for everyone
Restaurant, bistro, but also inclusive project. Seasonal and local ingredients, simplicity in presentation and attention to detail. Whether you order a plate or a chopping board, do not forget to pay proper attention to drinks. The selection of craft beers, wines and cocktails will ignite the atmosphere.
Via Enrico Annibale Butti, 18
www.robdematt.org
The Milanese refrigerator kitchen, crackling
The spaces once occupied by the ice factory today they are the ideal place to share samples of traditional cuisine from northern Italy. Among the proposals of the chef Marco Tronconi the crispy rice with saffron stand out with calamari, zucchini and sauce of herbs and lemon, the boned ossobuco served in slices with its marrow and crispy rice and speck dumplings in a vegetable ginger broth and prawns . The real strengths are the modern reinterpretation of traditional dishes, but also the fireplace lit. and the candles. Long live the atmosphere!
Via Piranesi 10
www.lacucinadeifrigoriferimilanesi.it
Björk, the brasserie
The inspiration and reference point of this Swedish brasserie is the magical atmosphere that is breathed in the northern countries at this time of year. Minimalism, delicacy and warmth, but also a menu that looks at Scandinavian cuisine with curiosity and attention. To try the wild salmon, reindeer tartare, but also the shrimp soup and elk entrecote.
Via Panfilo Castaldi 20
www.bjork.it
Ghe Sem, with chopsticks
The encounter between the traditions of the ancient Chinese pasta factories and the most gluttonous Italian ingredients invites you to toast with your friends in one informal and chic place at the same time. Steamed cocktails and ravioli to sample, mix, experiment and start from the beginning. To try the shrimp, Sardinian, cheese and pepper and the Roman. But also special recipes with caviar, ossobuco and saffron and scallop.
Via Vincenzo Monti 26
Via Pietro Borsieri 26
www.ghesemmilano.com
Carlo and Camilla in Segheria, on the stars
Restaurant, cocktail bar, but above all project born from the meeting of Tanja Solci, Carlo Cracco and Nicola Fanti. Long wooden tables and crystal chandeliers, but also a drink list not to be missed by the liquid cooking of the bartender Filippo Sisti. A concept that adds to the classic mixing ingredients and cooking techniques from the high cuisine to try with a clear mind to celebrate a special occasion.
Via Giuseppe Meda 24
www.carloecamillainsegheria.it
La Belle Alliance, the pub
The historic Milanese pub pampers beer lovers with 29 thorns and gourmets with a simple and refined cuisine. Burger, shin, pulled pork and salami accompanied by abundant portions of potatoes to be enjoyed at the counter or on small tables immersed in a genuine atmosphere full of history. Guests also have a whiskey bar that offers unconventional labels and great classics, to be dared after an obligatory taste at Pandoramisu, a tiramisu thought with pandoro and imperial coffe vanilla stout.
Via Evangelista Torricelli, 1
www.labellealliance.it
100 Montaditos, the fiesta
Sangria cups, sandwiches at will (the famous Montaditos that cost only one euro on Wednesday evening), patatas bravas, fried fish and the inevitable jamón. Here one of the favorite sports by the Spaniards is practiced tapear. The art of mixing words, spizzichi, sips and morsels with one attitude to happiness which is also ours. An informal place to celebrate the most convivial soul of Christmas.
Via Bergognone, 24
Via Ascanio Sforza, 49
Viale Pasubio, 16
www.100montaditos.com
Osteria with Vista, panoramic
La Terrazza Triennale is a contemporary place to meet, but also look at the city from a privileged point of view. From here you can see the skyline of Milan, but also its castle and new buildings that have revolutionized the appearance of the city. Here you can taste them creations by Stefano Cerveni and Matteo Ferrario offering dishes such as the Piedmontese Fassona Battuta, Orange Powder, Burrata Pugliese Spuma and Caviale Tradition Royal Calvisius, the Linguine Grezze Cavalier Cocco Cacio & Pepe, Tartare di Gambero Rosso from Mazara del Vallo and the Veal Ribs alla Milanese della Tradizione.
Viale Alemagna Emilio, 6
www.osteriaconvista.it
Hug, world veg
In nearby Monza, just a few minutes drive from Milan, a place has been created dedicated to innovative vegan cuisine that respects the raw materials and offers recipes that are accessible to all tastes. Supplì, panelle, stuffed olives, vegan burgers, focaccias and desserts to taste sipping green tea and chia seeds, craft beers or selected wines.
Via Durini 19
Monza
www.hugbistro.it
Fusho, walking
Make wishes, eat something and walk around the windows. Here's how to combine the need for a meeting to buy the latest Christmas gifts! One of the most successful addresses is Fusho, the local that he combined sushi and burrito offering tasty recipes for walks made with raw salmon, fried chicken, shrimp and sea bass.
Via Plinio 5
Via Paolo Sarpi 50
www.fusho.it
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