Contraste In Milano

Dinner with the Riflesso menu. A crazy, incredible, mysterious, playful, and fun journey. Rich in Italian flavors with modern touches that are absolutely strange and absurd to hear and think about, but fabulous and incredibly tasty on the palate. The service is by super young and equally well-prepared, professional, kind, polite, and friendly staff. It's absolutely worth its star and deserves more. An absolutely positive experience. We came home very full, but appropriately so, happy, and super satisfied with the dinner and the taste. With every dish, we always said it was our favorite! Try it! Amazing!

"Reflessioni" is a menu of wonderful contrasts. The chef's goal is to take familiar and unfamiliar ingredients and bring them together to create totally new flavors. From what we saw, most diners went for their traditional menu instead, so it was cool to see what everyone was getting at different tables. The space is really neatly designed so that while you could see some nearby diners and tables entirely, most were partially obscured by the divisions down the length of the room, which created a fun mystery atmosphere. The staff clearly love their jobs, and were very engaged in the dishes and the pairings, but not overly serious or stiff. We laughed with them and chatted, which was a really nice experience. We also got a blind pairing of wine and non-alcoholic drinks, which also enhanced the fun. The coolest part for me was really enjoying some ingredients I don't particularly like (such as seaweed) because of how they were paired (in this case, with strawberry). We left feeling very happy and not too full after our four-hour dinner, but were rather very satisfied; I think this is a must-go for adventurous eaters!

The dinner was full of surprises/ as the menu promised. Unexpected marriages of fruits, veggies, meat, fish, coffee notes… made this dinner an unforgettable experience. Service was impeccable, attentive to spacing between dishes, we never felt forgotten. Recommended if you want to experience „something else”.

Entering Contraste isn't simply crossing the threshold of a restaurant: it's entering a parallel world, where cuisine is language, play, and provocation. Forget the traditional menu: here you dine "in the dark," completely entrusting yourself to the chef, and embark on a gastronomic journey without fixed coordinates. As soon as you're seated, the atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed, with an artistic touch that's also reflected in the furnishings. The staff is young, enthusiastic, and highly knowledgeable. You never feel intimidated, despite the Michelin-starred restaurant. The tasting menu proved to be a true dialogue between the kitchen and the diners, filled with surprises, contrasts (as the name suggests), irony, and profound technique. Each dish arrived accompanied by a minimal, almost cryptic explanation, leaving the palate to decipher. Among the most memorable dishes: A "fake" burrata that, when cut, revealed a liquid and intensely flavorful filling. An unexpected explosion. A reinterpretation of deconstructed veal with tuna sauce, where each element was recognizable but radically transformed in texture and temperature. A dessert inspired by childhood memories, served in a toy box: not only delicious, but exciting. The service was impeccable: present when needed, discreet at just the right moments. The sommelier suggested a natural and surprising wine pairing, perfectly paired with the dishes, with some rare labels and bold choices. Contraste is not for those seeking a reassuring or conventional dinner. It's for those who love to be surprised, think outside the box, and have food tell a story. The price is in line with the experience (experimental haute cuisine): high, yes, but justified.

A wonderful experience! We tried the Riflesso menu. It's wonderful to be guided through the menu. We appreciated the choice of wine tasting options. The staff, food, and atmosphere were all perfect!

It was an interesting dining experience. Came here with some friends for dinner on a Monday might. Food was nice and it was good that they tried to combine traditional Italian dishes with a unique twist. If you've been to Italy a lot and would like to try something different. This restaurant is worth a stop. Service was a bit cold, but then again we were the loudest ones in the room as there were 8 of us. But I would definitely recommend this place.

I've been fortunate enough to dine at Contraste several times, and I always return with great enthusiasm. The approach is fun, and the food is very good. The service is pleasant, and even if there are a few small mistakes every now and then, they're handled very well. I wish the dishes changed more often or that previous customers' visits were taken into account, because unfortunately, it's common to get a second helping of a dish from one visit to the next. I'm particularly thinking about the dessert. The only negative for me is the wine selection. The menu is very long but places too much emphasis on biodynamic and natural wines, leaving little choice for those who don't drink them.

A superb experience where gastronomy and service form a formidable duo. We had the "riflesso" menu, a surprising and tasty pleasure.

Refreshed throughout, the menu takes you on a journey through experience and flavor, guided by the expert guidance of our waiters. The service is impeccable. The rose cake is the perfect finale, but each dish is a play of flavors and textures.

A 1-Michelin-star restaurant to treat yourself to. I personally didn't like the decor at all, but I suppose that's part of the concept. The service was impeccable throughout. Of the two current menus, they recommended the more traditional Riflesso, as it was our first time at the restaurant. They were considerate enough to adapt several dishes to suit my companion, who doesn't eat cheese. We found the tableware, especially that of the starters, to be very well-prepared. As for the food, there were some very tasty dishes and some we didn't like as much, but we both agreed that it lacked a certain amount of surprise, as although the presentations were innovative, the flavors seemed quite traditional. I'm not including photos so as not to spoil the blind experience they offer. I would return to try the other, more avant-garde menu.