Rovello 18 In Milano

Food was amazing - especially the Wagyu and wine list and team were just incredible

Nice environment and food are good.

Let’s start with the manager. She proudly stated we are full all the time - a high boast indeed. So I told her I will tell her afterwards. Well no tables so Akber and I sat at the bar in full view of the kitchen. Rafaello the head chef slid over for a chat. Uff had I batted for the other side he could have had me in a heart beat. He was charming, funny and controlled his kitchen like a true professional, overlooking every dish before it was served. Hats off matey. Simple restricted menu and a decent wine list if rather expensive. Primi was Cacio e Pepe. Best one ever oozing with pecorino and pepper. That boy can do pasta like it’s no one’s business! Simple yet Sublime! 10/10. I asked for bread to stop me from licking the plate - “fare la scarpetta” LOL. Next the Ombrina deftly handled by Sofia. Perfectly cooked flakes falling off the crispy skin cooked 90% on the skin side and turned over. Cooked a-point to finish on the plate. Serviced with grilled/fried zucchini which was not oily at all and matched the fish perfectly. The emulsion was finger licking good which the bread mopped up nicely. Scarpetta again hahaha. Damn that fish was good and the skin oooh la la Not full we went for the tagliatelle a la ragu de bra (veal sausage ragu). No breasts were involved in the making (bra geddit - oh Nevermind). It was spicy and was like a typical tagliatelle with Ragu. But a super duper version. Mopped that up in no time. Wanted to try the Txuletta but didn’t have the space nor the budget. But will be back to try it. I wonder how it compares to Donostia? The way it was cooked and served meant it matched the San Sebastián version so watch this space! Finally sated, the basque cheesecake arrived. Nothing like cheesecake. It was a slightly wet centred slice of perfection on a plate. No sauces to detract from the simplicity of the Basque dessert delicacy. Only a coffee (I’m sorry it was a cappuccino not an espresso so please don’t judge). Anyways we shared the meal and I can honestly say that it was the crowning meal of our time in Lombardi specifically Milan I’m going back for lunch and that is the greatest accolade I can give. I even went to the manageress, doffed my cap and said Vero - she had been absolutely right in her boast! Just come here and enjoy great food at reasonable prices and service. You’ll be glad that you came.

Excellent in every way. Sat at the counter with my daughter, two excellent primi pasta dishes followed by an excellent piece of meat. Simple, quality ingredients cooked to perfection!

Amazing dinner experience. Food was delicious and dishes were curated according to the season. We sat in the bar, which allowed us to see how the staff prepared the dishes, a beautiful and entertaining scenery to accompany the meal. The only thing I would point out is that the portion is rather small for the price point. Besides that, the environment is cozy and welcoming, and the staff is kind and friendly. We ordered the linguine with the vongole and the pappardelle with the funghi porcini, along with a small snack as a starter and four bottles of water, spent €80. Would revisit for a special occasion. Very nice place.

Fantastic food and kind staff! Really buzzing spot and a great menu

A really nice restaurant. We had lunch here, and dinner here would probably have been even nicer. There were not many people at lunch. The food was truly delicious, and the staff was friendly and helpful. A place I would recommend and return to.

Amazing food, watching the cook prepare risotto is a pleasure!

Abbiamo cenato al Rovello 18 e ne siamo rimasti entusiasti. I piatti fatti in casa erano deliziosi, preparati con ingredienti di alta qualità e grande cura. Un’esperienza gastronomica autentica e raffinata. Il servizio è stato impeccabile, grazie alla gentilezza e professionalità di Corina, che ci ha fatto sentire davvero benvenuti. Torneremo sicuramente con molto piacere!

Ambiente elegante y acogedor, con un servicio muy atento y profesional. Nos sentamos en la barra y fue una experiencia totalmente recomendable. Probamos dos platos que estaban deliciosos, y nos quedamos con ganas de seguir explorando el resto del menú, que tenía propuestas muy tentadoras. Sin duda, un lugar al que nos encantaría volver en nuestra próxima visita a Milán.