la cantina di manuela di Via Poerio In Milano

I had higher hopes for this place. I booked it for my father’s 60th birthday (which I included in the reservation, so I was expecting some sort of better attention) - by all means it’s not bad, but not very good either. Starters: the one with prawns was incredibly small Like, two tablespoons in total small - the favors very deep here and nicely served! Tartare: salmon - catch of the day: I was hoping a Mediterranean fish. Salmon is not native here….very, very bland :( 1st dish: excellent raviolo pasta: the only thing I really enjoyed. Mules: bland, overpowered by additions too. Mains (we tried 4 different): the quality was definetely not the same in all the dishes. Squid we would recommend! The rest - not really. Rather boring flavors, lacks depth, lacks additions. Nothing stood out. Desserts: usually, Italy’s best - here nothing special. Chocolate cake was the best. Service : not super welcoming. Waiter was professional, but I had to ask him to told me about the wine, also another one was serving us in the meantime - who was much warmer btw. Big wine selection - absolutely. Personally, I wouldn’t come back. The food has quite a long way to go, so I’m quite sad I chose this place actually.

Very good restaurant, excellent welcome and atmosphere! Great wine list and good recommendations. Thank you very much!

I stopped by with a friend for a quick dinner. We found a seat right away and, not being particularly hungry and rather hot, we ordered two tartares (present only as appetizers). Very good. I had already been there in the past and will definitely return.

Wine selection was excellent, but food a bit of a disappointment, especially the starters and prima piatti (we had beef carpaccio, squid, and risotto milanese). My octopus was good, but nothing special.

A classic, a guarantee of quality

Great location to try traditional Italian specialties from Lombardy. Incredible wines to try. For an Italian living abroad these are moments that remind you of typical flavors of your homeland and make you feel a bit nostalgic.

What can I say? For me it's home but the professionalism, the kindness, the quality of the products offered and as far as I'm concerned the friendship, makes the Cantina one of the most iconic places in Milan and this thanks to the "uncle" Maurizio, the three "Valentini", Daniele, Salvo and last but not least the chef Silvio.

Perfect for a spring day, delicious white wine and ravioli. Recommend!