As we travelled through Sicily, I was always plotting and planning the restaurants for our next stop.
In Modica, the owner of our B & B was from Milan, so the inevitable question was asked- what restaurant would you recommend in Milan
The answer was Osteria del Binari.
Hiding in the Porta Ticinese area of Milan, this traditional restaurant is worth the taxi ride.
The unassuming entrance is easily overlooked.
As we walked inside, the front rooms were empty so I started to worry but, thankfully, I spotted the table of home-made tarts and knew there was no reason to do so!
I was later told that, in winter, these front rooms are lit by a large fire and are very cosy and warm. As it was a stunning summer night, we were eating outside in the garden. Perfect!
After being seated, glasses of prosecco arrived together with an appetiser of terrine and fresh cruditè
Knowing I would be ordering dessert, I ordered the proscuitto and buffalo mozzarella for antipasti whilst my husband chose the eggplant and cheese mousse with fresh tomato.
The italian menu was far more appetising than my translation!
The decision of what to have for Primi piatti was hard. Choices included homemade pasta with veal ragu and porcini mushrooms, Agnolotti del plin (a piedmontese speciality), calamari with baby scampi, zucchini and tomato or the risotto alla milanese.
Pasta fresca al torchio con ragout di vitello bianco e funghi porcini won. It was sensational!
When in Milan , you must try the cotoletta alla milanese, so this was ordered for secondi – uno per due!!
These are great little words to remember for when you would like to share the dish.
I already knew what I was having for dessert!
My husband continued his quest for the perfect tiramisu. Very close!
We’ll be back!
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Osteria Del Binari
Via Tortona, 1
Milan
Tel: 02 89406753
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Yum! I’ll look for this place when I am in Milan next time.
You won’t be disappointed. Save room for dolci!
The food looks amazing Jenny – and I would happily settle for that delectable lemon tart – but not – uno per due – but uno per uno!!
Thanks Dianne. The lemon tart was delicious! I agree, it’s never uno per due with dolci!
Great post, all the food but particularly the tarts, how did you avoid not having a piece of them all?
Would you advise making a reservation?
I desperately wanted to try them all! The restaurant is very near to a couple of large fashion offices, so because you are in Milan at fair time, I would suggest you do book ahead. Usually only a couple of days notice is required