La Balera dell'Ortica In Milano

The beating heart of the Ortica neighborhood, it's worth it!

We recieved a very warm welcome and thoughtful touches upon arival. We ate and drank, and we had access to the reserved area where a band playe Italian classic.

I don't understand the negative reviews, but I had a wonderful evening! The menu also had vegetarian options, the service was very fast, there was plenty of wine, the music was upbeat, and the staff were friendly. I paid with my card without any problems. I'll be back!

I went on Friday night for dinner and live music, with a group of 26 people. The place was packed, but despite that, the service was excellent and the dinner was delicious. The band is SUPERB. They're phenomenally friendly and get everyone involved, regardless of age. I highly recommend them for parties, too. In fact, there were some girls celebrating a bride-to-be. If you're looking for a fun and carefree evening, book and go. You won't be disappointed.

Average quality food, ok service, the positive thing is that you can dance and this may be worth the price paid for the menu which is not exactly cheap for the quality of the food and wine.

IT FEELS LIKE A COUNTRY FESTIVAL GOOD FOOD, LOTS OF WINE, AND FUN

Farewell dinner for a colleague, good food and drinks at reasonable prices. This is a historic venue with a clientele over 60, and we've significantly lowered the average age. Recommended even in late autumn.

Just a dance hall 😞..if you don't go in a group....I don't recommend it

Once a sacred temple of bocce, today it's a hangar-sized trattoria. A gigantic warehouse at least 60 years old, which doesn't hide it... rather, it proudly displays it. The "decor" is minimal: a practically endless row of tables (about thirty, maybe more) where each table seems ready to host an extended family reunion: from 10 to 15 people without batting an eyelid. The concept is clear: people come here to eat heartily and in good company, with a fixed price that includes a first course, second course, dessert, and the inevitable wine and water already lined up on the table like toy soldiers. The evening is enlivened by live music, sung and danced by everyone(!): customers, waiters, maybe even the tables. Everyone gets involved, no survivors. At midnight, curtain falls: everyone goes home, because tomorrow is work.

This place beats 90% of the other places in Milan in terms of price. The food is often reheated, but that's okay. In the summer, even though it's scorching hot, the outdoor dance floor is truly enjoyable and a lot of fun. In the winter, the indoor dance floor might not be the best, but with the right companion, it's definitely fun.