Al 16 - SAMARATE

I'm so glad we'll find al on the last day of my Italian trip. as new yorker has eaten in a lot of high-end restaurant, al is really a hidden gem. we order court... read more I'm so glad we'll find al on the last day of my Italian trip. as new yorker has eaten in a lot of high-end restaurant, al is really a hidden gem. we order court and a desert, all court. in good technology from the cook including desert. I wish I could stay here more days to try all dishes in the menu. the restaurant is small and cozy, no hurry and romantic for couples, I and my man enjoy our dinner with the smiles throughout the meal. not to forget the service by the only server in the restaurant (martinez, I hope I spell it right) is excellent. no English menu, but the server explains to us every dish. the bill comes with a bottle of wine is, I will fly to mailand to have dinner here, is how good it is.

If they are waiting for their flight and looking for a perfect Italian lunch or dinner, they can visit this special place! good service, good price, good wine!... read more If they are waiting for their flight and looking for a perfect Italian lunch or dinner, they can visit this special place! good service, good price, good wine! special guest: ravioli alla carbonara!

With other friends. good wine list and interesting menu. there is something for people who prefer meat or fish. I chose risotto and brunino. Just fantastic. lea... read more With other friends. good wine list and interesting menu. there is something for people who prefer meat or fish. I chose risotto and brunino. Just fantastic. leave them space for dessert for the tiramisu. just a few minutes from the airport malpensa, od milan. worth the mini trip. parking is also easy. go back.

TL;DR- great place that’s worth checking out if you’re in the area. Ring the doorbell to get in. All in all, the best meal I had in Italy. With a small refineme... read more TL;DR- great place that’s worth checking out if you’re in the area. Ring the doorbell to get in. All in all, the best meal I had in Italy. With a small refinement, I’d put this as equivalent or better than 1 Michelin star places I’ve been elsewhere in Europe. The quality of the dishes for the price is excellent. Wine is also reasonably priced. You have to ring the doorbell to get in. The location isn’t great, so plan for a cab, or be ready to embrace walking around areas that don’t feel super comfortable. I did the tasting menu. The licorice tuile with chorizo was refreshing and a very pleasant way to start the meal. The veal was some of the best I’ve ever had. I’m a tiramisu purist, but the zabaglione approach, with slightly crunchy lady fingers, was a great way to reimagine the dish. A few dishes were slightly heavy on salt, but it worked when eating all the elements on the plate together (thinking about the apple pork dish). The saltiness of the pork was sufficiently balanced by the apple and corn chip, but the pork alone was aggressively salted. There were one or two times where I wanted just a little more from the dish, a spice, or another savory element, something to really make it stand out. That said, it’s a meal I won’t forget for the right reasons.

Absolutely unmissable Everything was perfect read more Absolutely unmissable Everything was perfect