Already when they opened the red door with a smile we understood it would be a fairytale evening.
I'm not sure I'll be able to describe the incredible journey of flavours, colours, aromas and memories that a dinner at Bu:r evokes.
We asked Carlotta for advice (she brightens up the evening making you feel at home) and we were accompanied "by the hand..." by the chef with an amazing wine pairing.
Surprising dishes from appetizer to dessert. Something that if you don't try them you can't describe and I regret not having taken photos. Chef Eugenio Boer is a druid who knows how to do magic.
I don't know if we will wait until the next anniversary to visit you again ❤️
elisa galli
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13 Agosto 2024
10,0
My experience at Bu restaurant
in Milan it was absolutely unforgettable. The quality of the food is excellent. We chose the "Per Mano..." menu and were really satisfied. Each dish offered surprising flavors and pairings, leaving us more than full and very satisfied at the end of the meal.
The service was dreamlike. Carlotta, the head nurse and wife of the chef, manages to make you feel at home and at home despite being in an elegant and formal environment. The sommelier and waiters who served us were also impeccable, helping to make the experience even more pleasant.
The atmosphere of the restaurant is another highlight. As soon as we entered, we were struck by the elegance and attention to detail of the furnishings. The soft lighting creates an intimate and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a special dinner. The tables are well spaced, offering a good level of privacy, and the dining room staff is extremely professional and attentive without ever appearing intrusive.
The quality-price ratio is justified by the quality of the experience. It's true that you spend a lot, but considering the quality of the food, the combinations, the flavors and the overall experience, it's an investment worth making for a special occasion. If one can afford it, I highly recommend this restaurant.
A particular aspect that made the evening even more special was the celebration of my wife's birthday. The restaurant surprised us with a delicious chocolate and blackberry cake, accompanied by a candle to blow out. A much appreciated gesture that made the occasion even more memorable.
Finally, I can only praise the commitment, dedication and passion that Eugenio, Carlotta and all the staff put into their work every day. Let's just wait for this restaurant to get the well-deserved Michelin star to recognize the extraordinary effort made.
In conclusion, Bu:r is the ideal place for those looking for an extraordinary dining experience in an elegant and welcoming environment. Absolutely recommended for those who want to celebrate a special occasion with a touch of class and refinement.
Marco Ferrario
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11 Luglio 2024
10,0
Favorite restaurant of all time. I’ve been to 5 Michelin restaurants before this one, so I had a little experience before visiting.
To be honest there was not a single dish that left me dissatisfied. Actually I’m writing this review almost a year after going so I can’t go into details about the dishes. However what I can tell you after 1 year, is that I haven’t found another restaurant that impressed me this much, and I have two dishes from this restaurant stuck in my head.
One is the pasta con le vongole… Who knew you can elevate such a simple Italian dish to such heights.
Second was the body temperature raw deer. Said like this it doesn’t sounds great, but the whole point of this dish was to awaken the primitive instinct by eating raw delicate meat at around 36 Celsius. If I remember correctly the dish only comes with a black edible looking net on top. A dish that I forever think about.
Incredible I can’t wait to revisit!
Amerigo Valenti
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18 Giugno 2024
10,0
This a wonderful restaurant with innovative cuisine and excellent service. There are only 7 tables in the restaurant, so we made a reservation a couple of weeks in advance. A husband (chef) and wife (general manager/maitre de hotel) team run this restaurant. I chose the classic tasting menu which focused on meat. For starters, I had a deer course and an egg/eggplant course. My main courses were a fantastic veal dish and a rich, earthy risotto. Dessert had meringue, ice cream and honey. My wife ordered a la carte and had two fantastic pasta dishes, one with a lamb ragout (to die for) and another with morel mushrooms. She chose a strawberry and rhubarb dessert. Carlotta did a wonderful job with the wine pairing - I tasted some new wines, which I truly appreciated. The service was top notch and the atmosphere was contemporary. We truly enjoyed this experience and would return if we are fortunate enough to get back to Milan.
MLHart521
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10 Giugno 2024
10,0
Eugenio and Carlotta together with their staff have created a unique, welcoming and delicious place in Milan.
The cuisine is refined while remaining "from the gut", delicious and beautiful to the eye.
Not an obvious wine list, full of small vignerons. Special labels that meet everyone's tastes.
The location is elegant and refined.
The ideal place to enjoy a moment for yourself.
Cristina Pavone
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25 Maggio 2024
10,0
Food is a matter of choice. Something was really good, something very mediocre. We took set of 7 dishes where 2 were desserts. But MUST to know that due to some specific of the building there is a bad smell in the restaurant either from old canalization or from mold. Windows kept closed and so from time to time they spray some “air refreshing” stuff with artificial flavor (kind of citrus) what is really annoying and spoils experience. I understand that it’s difficult to fix, but i will never come back again, neither three of my friends we’ve been with.
Kirill Chu
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14 Aprile 2024
6,0
Pranzo domenicale super. Bellissima esperienza. Cibo di altissima qualità. Personale preparato e accogliente. Personalmente lo ritengo ai livelli di altri ristoranti stellati. Molto interessante anche la carta vini con ricarichi corretti
Odyssey40687197664
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13 Aprile 2024
10,0
Good food, nice experience, but I wouldn't go back. This is because the food was good, but I wasn't crazy about it. All deliberately complicated, intellectual, but a pinch of extra flavor was missing. And they definitely need to work on desserts. The first courses, however, were very good, especially the lamb & artichoke pappardelle. Excellent wine list, especially for Gravner.
Alexandra Dascalescu
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22 Marzo 2024
8,0
We are in via Mercalli, I knew the street for work reasons, I passed this restaurant very often, always during the day, thinking "I have to come there in the evening": I'm not exactly passing through, so we waited a bit before going .
The wrought iron door suggests that you are about to leave via Mercalli and enter another world, have faith: it will actually be like this. You will be welcomed with great hospitality by the staff, including the chef's wife, you will immediately feel at ease: thanks to a warm, welcoming, but at the same time intriguing, interesting environment, with sometimes exotic details (we will also find this in the dishes).
To make you understand how well you can feel in that environment, 2 of us ate at a long table for 6 people, jokingly at the beginning we defined it as "presidential": we didn't perceive for a second any sensation of discomfort (as it could be in other places).
First positive note: the wine list, rarely in restaurants of this caliber can you find the combination of a well-stocked list with prices without stratospheric increases. Super appreciated.
Let's move on to the menu: three menu proposals (one also vegetable, super 👍🏼) + one based on the chef's sentiment of "let yourself be guided".
Alternatively, two further possibilities: choose 2 courses + dessert or 3 courses + dessert. You can also make tasting menus individually (what a rarity!), this choice is also very appreciated, the objective is clear: the guest must be at ease.
I believe the menu can be summed up as a journey through the life and various stages of the Chef. You will find the contamination of the Nordic countries in the calibrated use of beetroot or foie gras from Corte dell'Oca, but also the Mediterranean sun in the use of burnt liquorice powder or in the freshness of grapefruit, as well as the tropical notes of cocoa, of chocolate.
Chef Eugenio Boer was born in 1978, has been in the kitchen since he was 12 years old and evidently still loves playing with the elements of the garden and therefore you might happen to try Belgian endive as a dessert and enjoy it together with almond ice cream ; It could also happen that you put a tiny piece of broccoli soaked in an evidently phantasmagoric vinegar in your mouth: a pure explosion of flavour.
There's no shortage of butter, don't worry, it's here too: the "variation" proposed is interesting. Sophisticated indeed, it once again lets the attention to detail shine through. Details together with elegance are the true common thread of the entire evening, you will find them in the dishes as well as in the detail of the napkins or paper used.
A truly special evening, decidedly high quality service, despite some initial difficulties: present, but never intrusive, friendly and always available for explanations.
In conclusion, the chef in the dining room gave a pleasant greeting to the guests. Always welcome.
Negative note: I would have expected perhaps something more on the coffee, more in line with the rest of the dinner, something particular, together with sugar or sweetener.
Absolutely recommended, I don't understand, frankly, how it doesn't have a star: it's definitely superior to many other starred ones - on the other hand, they'll forgive me, it's better this way, I'll still be able to enjoy it at really advantageous prices. :)
We hadn't been to Bu:r for years, since it was called Essenza....
Evidently the experience has made him make giant strides!!
The venison was all really excellent, its iconic dish, unique and difficult to find in other restaurants, very good veal, and a very good sommelier.
We will definitely be back
Roberto Cohen
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08 Marzo 2024
10,0