RESTAURANTS that JEAN-YVES and JOHN like

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1 RESTAURANTS that JEAN-YVES and JOHN like

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3 Introduction As usual, we would like to share with you a few places that we have personally tested and that we found of interest for a relaxing evening after a very busy congress day. In Milan, you will find the archetype of Northern Italy, which means that sophistication, tradition and modernism mingle, with a more or less successful outcome. In Milan, you will find plenty of small, inexpensive, unpretentious pizzerias and trattorias for which you cannot expect much more than you will pay. Compared to the sunny terraces that you will find in Rome or in Southern Italy, be prepared for greater elegance (to be reflected in dress code) where innovation enters into traditional Italian preparations. We have selected a few places that we feel worth a visit. We tested them personally and sometimes on more than one occasion. They are all good, unpretentious while for some of them upscale, with a reasonable value for money. They all are rather trendy so book in advance and let yourself be pampered by people who really care and, hopefully, will make your evening as memorable as the WCO Scientific Sessions. John and Jean-Yves

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5 Ristorante Trussardi Alla Scala Within a few steps from La Scala and the Duomo, a modern and very trendy restaurant, located on the first floor of the designer Trussardi s flagship store. Italian gastronomic culture revisited in a modern way by a Chef which likes raw products. Innovative recipes are traditional with a contemporary twist. The tasting and vegetarian tasting menus are great treats but are only served for the entire table. Book in advance. Piazza Della Scala, 5 Phone: Price range: medium to expensive

6 Al Pont De Ferr A very strange example of a rustic, barely sophisticated, friendly and attractive Michelin-starred restaurant, in the lovely Naviglio Grande area. Probably the best example of what a modern tavern can represent in Northern Italy. Original variations around classical dishes, revisited by a young Chef which refuses a snobby attitude to privilege the satisfaction of his customers. The surrounding area is trendy and ideal for a night cap after a delicious meal. Few taxi drivers know the place so you might have to keep your eyes wide open not to miss the low profile entrance, along the canal. Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 55 Phone: Price range: medium

7 Antica Osteria Cavallini A huge minimalist restaurant, recently re-opened, proudly exhibiting a few pieces of modern art. The food is classical, Northern Italian. Do not miss the pastas and risottos. The extensive menu will also make fish and meat lovers equally happy. The wine list is extensive, particularly for Northern Italian wine and reasonably priced, which is not always the case in this high-heel city. Due to the size of its main room, this restaurant is particularly appropriate for large tables and groups but you will also feel comfortable if you visit with a smaller party. Service is smiling, unpretentious and very dedicated. Via Mauro Macchi, 2 Phone: Price range: reasonable to medium

8 Vun at the Park Hyatt We do not often recommend a restaurant located inside a major chain hotel. However, Vun, with its direct entrance on the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, at 300 meters from the Duomo Cathedral well deserves an exception. They describe themselves as a sophisticated gastronomic experience which fairly reflects the quest for innovation, within the framework of Italian gastronomic tradition. The young-napolitan Chef might surprise you by mastering the new techniques, used in top restaurants around the world but being a little daring will help you building nice memories. Service, wines, surroundings are what you reasonably expect from one of the best hotels in Milan. If you cannot finish your bottle, the staff will be glad to recork it so that you can take it home with you. Via Tommaso Grossi, 1 Phone: Price Range: medium to expensive

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10 Daniel Canzian Definitely our hidden jewel. An open kitchen commanding a white and yellow design in the room. A new concept of cuisine, focusing on what really matters and excluding from the plate all unnecessary ingredients. All this results in an aerial cuisine with symbiosis between the product and the preparation. The Chef does not forget his training years with Gualterio Marchesi, the most acclaimed Italian Chef of the last 25 years but revisits classics of Italian cuisine with simplicity, freshness and enthusiasm. You can bring your own bottle and pay a reasonable corkage fee but the wine list is so reasonably priced that it might not really be useful. Via San Marco (angolo) Castelfidardo 7 Phone: Price range: reasonable

11 Savini Ristorante A Milano trademark as Cipriani in Venice or Sacher in Vienna would be. One of the most prestigious and delightful locations, in the middle of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II makes you feel like one of the numerous stars who have visited this place over the last 170 years. To be honest, do not expect here any real gastronomy but feel the magic, look at the elegant furniture, sip a Vermouth and look at the crowd moving from La Scala to the Duomo, stopping by the marvellous shops that fill the Galleria. Trust the most classical and less adventurous suggestions of the menu and be prepared to pay a price for the history. A smart option is a glass of wine and a light fare, downstairs, on the heated terrace of the Savini Caffè where you can, at any time of the day, take advantage of the outstanding location, without embarking on the full historical journey. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Via Ugo Foscolo, 5 Phone: milano.it Price range: Savini Restaurant - expensive Savini Caffè - reasonable

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