Joe Barretto In Monza

Also recommended for a business lunch

From the cute name, I expected to find a sort of trattoria. I found a very welcoming place, and it's immediately clear that it's definitely more formal than a trattoria. The menu is quite limited (not that that's a bad thing). We had a mixed appetizer, linguine with joe and scarpetta, and guinea fowl. All the dishes were good, but I thought the guinea fowl was fantastic. The dishes weren't abundant, but they weren't gourmet-style either. I definitely left feeling full. The €4 cover charge was a bit intimidating at first, but it actually includes a welcome prosecco, a pizza sample, breadsticks, homemade focaccia, and a pleasant tasting of two types of olive oil. So I'd say the €4 is definitely reasonable. The waiters were really attentive and friendly. It might be a bit more than average, but I honestly think it was money well spent. A place to definitely return.

They try, but unfortunately they don't succeed. They certainly use quality products (which is a big plus), but unfortunately they fail to showcase them. It's clear that the chefs are trying to innovate, but in my opinion, they fail to make it apparent, and the result is soulless dishes with fairly neutral and disjointed flavors. It's a shame, because they have potential.

I recommend it, everything is great, Italian cuisine

Nice, well-maintained place Professional, friendly waiters Decent food: appetizer and main course very good, but the first course was subpar compared to the rest. The entrée (fried broccoli on a bed of mayonnaise) was devastating. A must-try restaurant.

I've been frequenting this place for years during my lunch break. The food is excellent, and the staff is always friendly and willing to accommodate even the most demanding customers. Highly recommended! P.S.: Michele is the jewel in the crown!

Highly recommended! Fast and very helpful service. Simple but not boring atmosphere; on the contrary, attention to detail is paid (see dishes, plate and saucer service, etc. below). Excellent quality of ingredients and elaborate dishes. Excellent value for money. Definitely worth returning. 🌸

Well-prepared dishes and excellent quality. The staff is friendly, fast, attentive, and thoughtful. A truly excellent restaurant.

A refined restaurant, offering olive oil tastings and unique, delicious dishes. Highly recommended

Excellent dishes, served with elegance. Very friendly staff. The only flaw was the desserts, which we found weren't up to par with the other dishes.