Trattoria California In Milano

We had dinner with excellent pizzas... really super desserts... service provided by young but very polite and prepared guys... truly an excellent place

12:00 PM. We stumble upon this place—unbelievable! An old Niguarda farmhouse, preserved and renovated, that watches passersby with consummate discretion on Via Ornato. We choose the €10 tourist menu with various options. We order penne with tomato sauce and arrabbiata sauce, a grilled salami, a mixed salad, and French fries. Water and half a glass of red wine are served, followed by a caffè corretto (a strong espresso). Total: €19. The place is packed, but the young women at the tables (both Italian and foreign) are very kind and quick. This trattoria, obviously in its category, is very competitive; it also offers pizza. But the added bonus that surprised us is the charm the old farmhouse exudes, as if time had stopped in the 1950s (an older gentleman with a Stalin-style mustache looks at us slyly after our sumptuous meal). Popular cuisine and distinctly Italian raucous fare in one of Milan's most distinctive areas, almost a mockery of the high-end, radical chic restaurants so popular today. Timeless, reasonably priced, and more than decent food. It's worth returning in the evening when the shadows lengthen and the feeling of déjà vu intensifies.

Good pizza and welcoming atmosphere

The place is modest but welcoming. I had a good risotto.

First time in Milan, congratulations! Excellent food, truly delicious pizza, fast service, and very friendly staff. Congratulations. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend trying it!

I had a great time. Excellent food, home cooking, friendly and attentive staff. Reasonable prices, excellent value. They do make excellent pizzas. Recommended.

4 because the prices are unmatched in Milan, yes you eat quite well, easy-going place, nice

Near the terminus of tram 4, Parco Nord, weekday lunch menu €10. Excellent evening meal on holidays around €25. I recommend it.

Typical trattoria, good food and friendly staff, also ideal for families

Great for a relaxing stay, the managers are polite and the quality/price ratio is excellent.