Chic'n Quick Trattoria Moderna In Milano

Review made when the place was called Chic and Quick. The atmosphere was anything but chic, and the service was anything but quick. Upon arrival, our table wasn't ready despite our reservation, but setting it up only required moving glasses and cutlery from another free table. After being seated, we waited at least 10 minutes for the menus (paper) and the wine and beer list (on a tablet). Unfortunately, the only craft beer on the list wasn't available. After taking our orders, we were brought an entree consisting of a cream puff filled with tuna tuna sauce (not a typo) and a mini spritz. Then the first orders arrived (already an hour after we arrived). The raw fish dishes were very good, the orecchiette were decidedly too al dente, and the pepper risotto was good, even though it included a herb not listed on the menu. Among the main courses, the cutlet was excellent (less so the cutlet), and the octopus alla Luciana was good. Among the good desserts, the chestnut parfait and the tiramisu (though it had very little of the tiramisu aspect), were delicious. The dark chocolate soufflé with pistachio cream was disappointing: the pistachio cream was a small green pond, not at all creamy, and the soufflé was dry and a bit bland. We were then offered a small glass containing a piece of Colomba cake dipped in the custard. The Bomba Carta bitters were good; we asked for them when we saw them on display, but they didn't offer them (when we asked for a bitter, we were offered the usual ones). The decor was a bit dated and lacking in cohesion. Service was a bit slow, and above all, one of the waiters was argumentative and pedantic. Prices were perhaps slightly above average.

Incontri by Sadler is the evolution of the Chic n Quick bistro by Michelin-starred chef Claudio Sadler. It's a contemporary venue, starting with the ambiance. A symphony of cream and beige tones with understated yet trendy furnishings, like the tables set with impeccable matching placemats and the comfortable seating, perfect for relaxing. Large windows let in generous amounts of light. This venue is now open for private events, cooking classes by the Michelin-starred chef, and themed evenings (such as the one on white truffles, a four-handed sake evening with sommelier Mario Ippoliti and Marius Dumitru...) every evening, accompanied by dishes perfectly prepared by Claudio and his right-hand man Andrea Giannella. My wife and I decided to cook in this beautiful venue on a Saturday evening to entertain about twenty friends. The evening was one of the most beautiful we've ever spent (thanks to the wonderful people we met and the impeccable service provided by Francesca and the entire staff). Highly recommended venue.