Al Porto In Milano

I've been wanting to try this historic Milanese restaurant for a long time, and today I finally had the chance. It's located in a truly picturesque location, right behind the Darsena, in Piazzale Cantore. The atmosphere is unique: elegant without being overly formal, with attentive service and meticulous attention to detail. The fish is incredibly fresh. I started with a raw fish dish that to call excellent is an understatement, then moved on to a dish that literally won me over: tagliolini with sea urchins and zucchini flowers, simply unforgettable—I've never eaten anything so good, I swear! I finished with a light, fragrant, and dry fried fish dish, unlike anything you've rarely tasted. An experience I'd repeat without hesitation. The price? Sure, you pay for quality... but here, you really do it with pleasure.

Unparalleled kindness in the service, wonderful food and an extremely pleasant atmosphere...

Service, food, people everything is top, thank you!

Seafood pasta was so fresh, al dente just right, maybe the best part of the night. Then grilled fish, also tasty, like from the sea the same day, I keep thinking about that flavor. Inside was warm, bit crowded but not too much, people talking, laughing, it felt real italian not some fake tourist place. The waiter told us about a local white wine, he spoke a lot, but was nice, it matched well, I liked it. Prices... yeah not cheap, but not crazy either, felt ok at the end, left happy, maybe would return.

A happy accident finding Al Puerto, nearly a year ago my father and I had the most amazing dining experience! Turns out, there was a really interesting area near our hotel that had loads of great restaurants called Darsena del Naviglio, the gateway to Naviglio Grande & Naviglio Pavese - two of the five canals of Milan. I set our sites on one destination as we spontaneously chose the first restaurant we encountered: Al Puerto! This was a wonderful chance for dad and I to enjoy some amazing seafood in a creative and traditional fashion. Everything was meticulous, and I’ve never seen waiters work so, so, so hard! We were on a second story mezzanine of the restaurant and every turn of food was brought up and down those stairs. One of the most impressive displays of service I’ve ever seen, hands down! This restaurant puts every waiter in Vegas, NYC, Paris and Rome to shame. This phenomenal dinner is owed mainly in part to our server Luigi (in the photo with my father and I) as he ensured the best service, quality, and flavors in all of Italy. He went above and beyond what I would ask any waiter for, and yet, his service kept surprising my father and I as he also brought out fun treats and special flavors that we wouldn’t even know to ask for. In addition to this, the aesthetic of the restaurant was beautiful, rustic, and thematic from all angles. I wish we didn't eat so quickly so I could've taken better photos, so we will have to return soon! In addition, Signore Cico and Signore Lorenzi were incredible gentlemen of class and passion, both elevating our experience and encapsulating the memories with incredible service, history, information, insight, amicability and quality. This experience is worth passing on to others, even a year later, this was the most memorable dining experience of all Italy and in all my travels. Please keep up the impeccable quality that you bring to the world, it's an honor to dine here! You easily see, smell, and taste every flavor from beginning to end! Go, book a reservation, & explore with an open palate!

A table of about 15 people, an incredible dinner, excellent fish, a delicious seafood spaghetti for the starter, shrimp cocktail, sweet sea bass, and so on. I think one of the best seafood restaurants here in Milan! Highly recommended, excellent waiters!

Excellent seafood and elegant dining in Milan We had a fantastic dinner at Al Porto during our visit to Milan. The seafood was incredibly fresh — especially the grilled fish and seafood pasta, which were cooked to perfection. The presentation was elegant, and every dish was full of flavor. The atmosphere was classy yet relaxed, with attentive and professional service that made us feel truly welcome. As visitors from Malaysia, we were impressed by the warm hospitality and the high standard of food. Highly recommended for anyone looking for top-quality seafood in Milan!

Excellent seafood restaurant near the Navigli area. The raw fish and pasta dishes are high-quality (€65 per person). The service is attentive and competent (in my experience, if you're a regular, the service can be even better). We'll likely return.

Beautiful nautical theme restaurant with a wide variety of seafood dishes. Everything is fresh and cooked at your request. Service is amazing! Great choice of deserts.

Ristorante storico di Milano, qualità del pesce di altissimo livello. Ambiente classico ma piacevole. Piatti molto buoni degni di nota i crudi. Servizi cordiale e preparata. Prezzi altri ma la qualità si paga…. Da provare almeno una volta…