If you're in the area it is worth a stop. Really nice food and good butcher shop. Nice selection of wine for the bar style meal even in winter.
I would recommend to a friend.
Sure it would be even better to take away in the summer.
Biggar Ferguson
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27 Dicembre 2025
8,0
The Best Experience in Milan
Macelleria Popolare is one of those places that defines the Milanese experience. No airs, no pretensions, just incredibly good food, an authentic atmosphere, and fair prices. It's half traditional butcher shop, half popular restaurant, and that's precisely where its magic lies.
The quality of the meat is spectacular: fresh, expertly prepared, and with a flavor you can taste from the first bite. The paninis are amazing, especially the tongue, pastrami, or tartare ones—generous portions and full of character. Everything tastes homemade, honest, as if someone who loves their craft were cooking just for you.
The atmosphere is 100% local, relaxed, with shared tables and people enjoying themselves at a leisurely pace. Ideal for going hungry, ordering wine, eating well, and letting Milan unfold before you, especially if you get a table near Navigli.
Fast, friendly, and straightforward service. You come here to eat well, not to be sold a bill of goods.
Sergio Ponce
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16 Dicembre 2025
10,0
From Giuseppe "Il Maestro" what can I say, MOVING Michelin star
Alessio Stefanini
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04 Dicembre 2025
10,0
Great meat prepared on the grill right at the butcher's counter, accompanied by a fantastic selection of wines. Definitely worth a visit. The best tiramisu. Everything fresh. On a stand, but served with love.
Katerina Abtova
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02 Dicembre 2025
10,0
Macelleria Popolare is located in the market area on the Darsena, with the option of eating right there at the counter.
The kitchen is open to the public; you choose what you want and the chefs prepare it for you right there.
The chefs take care of every detail, a care you wouldn't expect from a butcher's shop.
I tried:
- Genovese sandwich: very soft bread, almost like a bao. Genovese wasn't bad, not as strong as I expected; I preferred it less watery.
- Messinese: good, no complaints.
The prices, however, are a bit "unpopular." €4 for the Messinese, which is a real bite, and €16 for the Genovese, with the sandwich being a bit small.
Probably justified by the location and the expertise of the staff involved.
I'd like to try something else and update the review.
Lusio
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01 Dicembre 2025
8,0
Unbelievable must try in Milano.
Rasim Adali
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26 Novembre 2025
10,0
Quality meat that you can eat at their bar or take home for cooking. One of my favorite spots in Milano.
Michael Sprung
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15 Novembre 2025
10,0
Exceptional!!
A artistic meat-based culinary experience wrapped into a casual offer!
Loved everything. Cant wait to be back!
JohnTsikoudakis
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14 Novembre 2025
10,0
A place of the heart. A place of culture. Thank you, Giuseppe, for existing.
Thomas Guindani
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14 Novembre 2025
10,0
The best street food in the area. Lots of meat and offal to choose from, from the familiar to the unexpected.
Delicious. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.
The wine is also great.
Just a great place.
Максим Коновалов
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08 Novembre 2025
10,0