La Baia In Milano

08/06/2025: Superb experience. Great food and excellent service

08/06/2025: We moved to the area a couple of months ago. On our first Friday of the move, tired and hungry, we dropped by SPQ - fairly late. We asked if they were still serving and a very kind waiter who spoke perfect English (because our Italian is terrible) looked in the kitchen and then said “certo!” As we were sitting down, we saw that they were stacking chairs in the back of the restaurant. Despite that it was clear they were getting ready to close, our waiter gave us the best service, joked around with us, and made excellent suggestions. Our starting plate of taglieri and gnocco fritto was the most amazing dish for a tired and hungry family. The lardo on top of the warm gnocco fritto- it just melts and wow! My son ordered the baby ribs and loved it. IT's the only thing he orders now when we go. The pastas? Perfetto every time. What also keeps me returning besides the delicious food, is the service. I was so impressed the first time at how welcoming the staff was even though it was so late. We’ve had the same waiter every other time too and he’s patient and lets us practice our terrible Italian. Grazie! SPQ is our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood and our go to spot for a great meal.