L' Arabesque - Milano

After a horrible experience at the tourist trap Bastianello, we went for a good and hot cup of cappuccino and a freshly squeezed orange juice. Discreet and prof... read more After a horrible experience at the tourist trap Bastianello, we went for a good and hot cup of cappuccino and a freshly squeezed orange juice. Discreet and professional service, clean tables and elegant utensils. Nice atmosphere. We didn’t try their mini sandwiches and sweets but they looked delicious. Tables at safe distance from each other. Honest pricing. At the other end, inside, there’s a beautiful book shop. Extremely authentic and atmospheric café. Will definitely come back.

We stopped here for a quick refreshment and got some fruit juice (mine was called Tokio soo good! and coffee. Absolutely enjoyed that it was not crowded at all.... read more We stopped here for a quick refreshment and got some fruit juice (mine was called Tokio soo good! and coffee. Absolutely enjoyed that it was not crowded at all. I guess most people dine here in the evening hours. Recommend this place, but didn‘t try the food though.

Went there for dinner and had sea bass and rissoto. The food was ok, not bad but just ok. The drinks (cocktails) were good. The service was friendly but inexper... read more Went there for dinner and had sea bass and rissoto. The food was ok, not bad but just ok. The drinks (cocktails) were good. The service was friendly but inexperienced. Unfortunately it is incredibly overpriced. When the plates are 25€ it is expected something more in terms of flavour.

I can't think of anywhere else in the world where I've had lunch and dinner in the same venue on the same day. However today we arrived just before lunch servic... read more I can't think of anywhere else in the world where I've had lunch and dinner in the same venue on the same day. However today we arrived just before lunch service was about to end so ordered a quick salad and soup from the menu. Both were excellent. Having had lunch we browsed the collection of design, art and fashion books in the bookshop, then admired the mid-20th c furniture before trying on some of the clothes and shoes in the accompanying clothes shop. We were so impressed by our brief lunch that we decided to return for dinner to sample more of the menu and we weren't disappointed. The food is a beautifully presented and a wonderful mix of fusion flavours that blends the best of Italian ingredients with flavours form around the world. I had a delicious flan of Edamame Beens to start followed by a Japanese-inspired Yellow Fin Salmon with ginger and greens. We just about had room for some desserts which were equally delicious. Thoroughly recommended!

We returned to the restaurant for dinner after shopping in their beautiful store. What a lovely experience. The waiter was helpful and very knowledgeable. He re... read more We returned to the restaurant for dinner after shopping in their beautiful store. What a lovely experience. The waiter was helpful and very knowledgeable. He recommended 2 different white wines based on our menu choices and was spot on! Each dish was artfully presented and filled with layers of flavor. Every bite was delicious. The soundtrack that was playing seemed to be custom tailored to our liking and just added another level to this perfect meal.