12/04/2026: A discovery that leaves a lasting impression. Entering Manna is like crossing the threshold into a world apart. The setting is meticulously designed: elegant furnishings, well-calibrated lighting, and an atmosphere that manages to be both elegant and welcoming. The staff lives up to the occasion: professional, attentive, and never intrusive. Each course is presented with passion, and the pairing suggestions are always spot-on. The dishes amaze with their creativity and thoughtful combinations: unexpected flavors that work. You can sense a cuisine that dares without losing balance, where each ingredient has a precise meaning in the story of the dish.
Manna is a complete sensory experience. The chef deserves to be better known; he may seem too "serious," but I think it's interesting to chat with him between courses. :)
27/03/2026: This place is so good. The relaxed nature, the decor, the disco ball in the toilet. It's just cool. There happened to be a lightening storm outside which made the place pop every couple of minutes and added to the experience as thunder rattled down the road.
The food is next level. The best fine dining Italian I've ever had, arguably 2 of the most memorable courses I've ever had. The amuse bouche was a foccacia with pumpkin puree and rosemary, top class. Next I had the lamb ravioli, an absolute masterclass. So much flavour in each element from the filling to the 'oyster herb' to the dark fruit puree. Just so good. Couldn't come here and not try the famous rice dishes, though having not done a tonne of research I wondered why a slice of cheese on rice was so well loved, well that's because its not cheese. It's solid beef marrow which as you reach for your cutlery begins to melt before your eyes, each bite with a different mouth feel as the marrow melts through. Amazing. Finished with the highly reccomend Tarte Tatan and I understand why its reccomend. Crispy, chewy, bitter, sweet, hot, cold, sticky. Delicious.
Service was great, all very friendly and accommodating.
I have 0 idea why this place hasn't got a star. I'll 100% be back, even if its the reason that brings me back to Milan.