Dongio - Menu

Traditional place offering Calabrian specialities. The starters (veggie balls, caponata and stuffed bell peppers) were pretty nice. Afterwards I was a bit disap... read more Traditional place offering Calabrian specialities. The starters (veggie balls, caponata and stuffed bell peppers) were pretty nice. Afterwards I was a bit disappointed that I found only 3-4 little pieces of octopus in my pasta. But apart from that, the service was wonderful and food was good too. The wine recommendation was also great. Definitely a place to rerun.

I have to give credit where credit is due. I have recently visited this restaurant for a second time. During my first visit I ordered the baccala which was flav... read more I have to give credit where credit is due. I have recently visited this restaurant for a second time. During my first visit I ordered the baccala which was flavourful, but my friends who ordered the pasta couldn 't stop telling me how great the sauce was. We also had a 'Nduja bruschetta to start, which was delicious. Considering everything together, food, wine, and dessert the price was great in respect to the quality of the dishes. I recently returned with my boyfriend where we proceeded to oder the Bruschetta con 'Nduja, Alici fritte e insalatina di finocchi, Linguine alla Cafoncello and Spaghetti al Caviale povero di Calabria. I had to come back to understand what my friends were saying from the previous visit. So, to be specific, the Spaghetti al Caviale povero di Calabria was one of the best dishes I have ever tried in my life (I know it is a big statement, but growing up in my Italian family, we have not been short of enjoying our fair share of delicious pasta dishes). The sauce was simple yet flavourful and the pasta was cooked perfectly (al dente). Truly phenomenal, my boyfriend and I almost fought over the last bite. I would also like to note the staff was pleasant, including the woman who served me both times. Truly wonderful and very helpful to answer any questions regarding the ingredients in the dishes. As a whole, this will have to be added to my list of favourite restaurants in Milano. Sincerely enjoyed each of the whole experience and will certainly be back again (and again and again).