Romano Conte, Head Concierge at Hotel Principe di Savoia, shares with U his favourite places to dine in Milan...
Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan
Hotel Principe di Savoia is the true spirit of Milan, an exceptional experience of hospitality and ease. Dominating the Piazza della Repubblica, the landmark neo-classical building has been the natural home for international travellers and cosmopolitan society since the 1920s. The hotel directly overlooks the new business district of Porta Nuova and offers guests elegantly furnished rooms and suites, a spa and fitness centre, two sensational dining options at Acanto and Il Salotto, and Principe Bar, one of Milan’s most popular bars, particularly during Milan Fashion Week.
Il Principe di Savoia’s private restaurant Acanto, offers a perfect fusion between tradition and modernity, beautifully created by the young and talented chef Alessandro Buffolino. Set within a beautiful room with Murano glass chandeliers and a veranda overlooking the hotel’s Italian garden, chef Buffolino uses experimental cooking methods to bring to life his very own interpretation of classic Italian dishes using only the highest quality products. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner sittings and provides guest with two menus, a lighter lunch option and delicious delicacies for dinner.
This traditional Italian restaurant has a rich history which spans over 50 years. It offers simple yet authentic dishes beautifully prepared using only the highest quality produce of the region. The menu is accompanied by carefully selected wines, offering complex pairings. The restaurant offers a refined atmosphere where ingredients of the finest quality, a great selection of wines and contemporary artworks offer guests a unique dining experience.
Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone is found within the Bagatti Valsecchi building at the fashion centre of Milan. A piece of Milanese history, the restaurant has long been a favourite with Milan’s society and has been handed down within the Travaini family for 50 years. The seasonal menu offers guests traditional Italian classics from the famed delicatessen, café bistrot or celebrated restaurant.
Set within the Naviglio region, Langosteria offers visitors sensational fish and seafood dishes surrounded by a vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant’s traditional Italian cuisine includes homemade pasta dishes such as ‘Paccheri with Squid or Sea Bass’, and ‘Tagliolini with Lobster’. Their seafood takes pride of place on the menu and the restaurant offers an extensive and excellent wine selection to compliment every dish.
Il Ristorante "Antica Trattoria della Pesa"
Situated in amongst art galleries and studios where great artists once roamed, "Antica Trattoria della Pesa" offers guests great Lombard and the Milanese cuisine in one of Milan’s liveliest districts, Garibaldi. The restaurant’s decor is simple and refined with a red and grey terrazzo floor and the beautiful majolica tiled stoves reflect its historical past. Located outside the restaurant are the rectangular iron scales or "pesa", which gave the restaurant its name 130 years ago.
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