15/09/2025: We live in the Veneto region, but I'm originally from this area, and since I was passing through on a business trip, I finally planned to visit this restaurant, which I'd been following on social media for some time. I must say that what they promise and advertise on social media and their website actually matches what I actually found. The local appetizer, the risotto "homage to Gualtiero Marchesi," and even the thick Milanese cutlet were exceptional! The mondeghili disappointed me only because I found them a bit dry, made with lean meat, but my point of comparison was the ones my grandmother used to make with leftover boiled meat. As far as I know, they're a dish made with poor leftovers; here, however, they were made with excellent ingredients, which somewhat distorts the concept, but I'm probably biased. Unfortunately, the desserts disappointed us, so I couldn't give the cuisine an excellent rating. The two waiters were extremely knowledgeable and professional, and the wine selection by the glass was spot on. If I really had to suggest improvement, I'd suggest keeping the red wine at a controlled temperature, not just at room temperature. It was 25°C (77°F). We were assigned a table on the enclosed veranda, which was tastefully decorated and furnished, but it was still a veranda. I would have preferred one of the rooms I'd seen on the website and which I saw in person yesterday, going to the bathroom. These rooms were very beautiful and in keeping with the idea of a traditional trattoria. For this reason, I can't give the atmosphere an excellent rating, but I certainly would have if my table had been inside. I hadn't seen any photos of this veranda on the website or on social media, otherwise I would have specifically asked to sit in one of the inside rooms. Unfortunately, we happened to be there on an evening where there was a table with four adults and three children unaccustomed to this type of environment. They created a bit of a disturbance for everyone with their tantrums and running around, embarrassing even the waiters, who later apologized. I realize this is a sore point: choosing whether to forgo families to ensure a certain type of atmosphere. It's difficult to reconcile the idea of a romantic venue with a family-friendly atmosphere. I urge the management to think about it, and perhaps even state on their website what type of clientele they're aiming for so as not to disappoint anyone's expectations. In any case, I can't wait to have the opportunity to return again!
14/09/2025: It's certainly among the best restaurants in Saronno, and depending on your personal tastes, it might even be the best.
Traditional Lombard cuisine in a very welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. Very courteous and attentive service, the wait is anything but long, and they even offer a small house appetizer as soon as you sit down.
Highly recommended is the ossobuco with risotto, undoubtedly their signature dish, extraordinary. Alternatively, you can't go wrong with the cotoletta.
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