Da Ilia In Milano

02/06/2026: The interior is well-decorated and welcoming, but unfortunately it was too crowded. The chairs were pushed together with those of adjacent tables. The noise inside made it very difficult to talk to each other at the table. Paradoxically, we could hear what was being said at other tables; let's just say we're nosy. Let's start by saying that we had high expectations, and we were treated to an appetizer with ordinary, unexciting flavors, consisting of mondeghili (fried pasta), which on its own was unimpressive; if you paired it with sauce, it tasted even better. The charcuterie board featured industrial-quality fried gnocco and other cured meats. The Milanese cutlet was good, very large, and flavorful; the breading didn't come off the quality meat. The staff was very attentive, friendly, and empathetic. Credit to their hard work and dedication, but I expected all-round quality.

01/06/2026: We returned several years after our first experience at this restaurant (I think it was 2019) because we had fond memories of it and were hosting relatives who wanted to bring something traditional. We confirm our excellent impressions: exceptional food, fair prices, and a great atmosphere. The ossobuco and cotoletta were truly incredible, and the selection of appetizers was also very interesting. We'll definitely be back!