El Barbapedana In Milano

This restaurant was such a pleasant surprise! It was our first restaurant in Milan, and it ended up being one of the best dining experiences of our trip. The food is delicious, the service is fast and friendly, and there are great options featuring local cuisine. I would happily come back again and again. My biggest recommendation: order the gnocco fritto platter with both topping options!

Intimate and welcoming atmosphere. The risotto is truly delicious, as are the other Milanese dishes. The place isn't large; reservations are essential.

I don't particularly like it when food becomes too commercialized for tourists when traveling in a city. That is because it turns the food into something "tailored for tourists" rather than focusing on its true essence. This restaurant, which I visit frequently thanks to my Italian husband, is a place where I am always so busy eating that I forget to write a review. The risotto served with the ossobuco and the steak here are truly works of art. To be honest, even though I am not a big fan of Italian food, this is a place where I feel good only after eating until I feel like my stomach is going to burst~♡ The Italian owner's humor and gentleness lift your spirits even before you start eating. Along with the bread served before the meal, they also provide taralli, a traditional Italian pastry. Usually, tourists who don't know any better tend to act like nuisances, demanding balsamic vinegar and olive oil to dip their bread in before even ordering, but real local restaurants don't do that kind of showy setup. (It is on a completely different level from ordinary restaurants that serve balsamic vinegar just to project a tourist image.) I think this is the pinnacle of Milanese cuisine and the place where the best flavors come out. Usually, there are restaurants here and there that discriminate against foreigners, but everyone here was genuinely kind, so I felt great throughout my trip. I was happy to end the day perfectly with such delightful food. Owner, I hope your business prospers for a long time to come!

Super welcoming atmosphere, tasty, quick-prepared typical Milanese dishes. I highly recommend it for a taste of Milanese cuisine, both in terms of food and atmosphere. Compliments to the chef 🥊🥊

A great experience at El Barbapedana! We had mondeghili, saffron risotto with ossobuco, and Milanese pork cutlet, all accompanied by a good wine. Everything was truly delicious, traditional cuisine well-prepared and flavorful. The atmosphere is small, quaint, and very welcoming. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Milanese dishes!

You absolutely must come and eat stewed meat before February in winter. This time I missed it because it wasn't the right season, but everything else was delicious.

Excellent restaurant not far from the Genova metro station, with pleasant and friendly service. I recommend the veal Milanese, which is delicious. Highly recommended!

Came here for risotto which was delicious…but I was more impressed with the fried gnocchi appetizer—it just melts in your mouth. Great folks, and really proud of what they do. Ask them about how they age the lard! 🤯

Served by a sweet old couple, and coupled with the atmosphere you'd feel like being fed by your grandparents!

Excellent risottos and very pleasant service. I recommend it.