€€Contemporary, Modern Cuisine
Tucked beside the deconsecrated church of Sant’Agostino, a beautifully kept cloister ushers guests into the culinary world of chef Mauro Brina, a young talent with a stated preference for meat, yet one who truly comes into his own with seafood. Little wonder, then, that we recommend his marine preparations: the pisarei with shellfish or the fish soup brimming with tomato, crustaceans, mussels, cuttlefish, and the day’s catch. In fine weather, make a point of securing a table on the terrace, an evocative setting steeped in history and the timeless charm of the ancient convent.
€€Emilian, Traditional Cuisine
A historical restaurant whose name recalls the origins of one of its earliest owners. Today this venue offers simple, traditional Piacenza cooking, where guests can enjoy excellent cured meats accompanied by vegetables from the restaurant’s own garden, fresh homemade pasta dishes, and main courses that also include offal preparations. Not to be missed are the fried veal brains: crispy on the outside, ultra soft within.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.9/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Gries, Osteria del Trentino - Da Marco specializes in traditional Emilian cuisine. Based on 80 reviews, it holds an average rating of 4.9/5. Food quality is the most praised aspect (mentioned 61 times), with guests highlighting fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and generous portions, particularly noting sublime fried items and pastas. Service (39 mentions) and atmosphere (26 mentions) are also commended, especially Chef Gaetano’s personal hospitality and the lovely outdoor canal setting. Minor criticisms focus on meal pacing, specific seafood dishes, and a negative New Year's Eve experience, but the consensus remains highly positive for those seeking a cozy, authentic dining environment.
Ideal for diners seeking authentic traditional flavors and warm, family-style hospitality.
€€Seafood, Traditional Cuisine
This classic-style restaurant with a recently renovated dining room is situated on the street that runs through the village of San Nicolò. Although the menu features some meat dishes (on Sundays in winter, this includes specialities such as boiled meats, preceded by anolini pasta in broth and ending with typical desserts such as ciambella cake with zabaione), it is particularly renowned for its wide selection of fish dishes. At lunchtime during the week, there’s a choice of simpler recipes, but if you ask, staff will be happy to offer you the longer evening menu.
TripAdvisor review sample · 3.6/5 · 80 reviews
Trattoria la Colonna specializes in traditional Milanese cuisine and seafood, holding an average rating of 3.6/5. Positive reviews highlight fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and the owner's warm hospitality, with some praising the daily changing menu and pleasant atmosphere. Negative feedback focuses on inconsistent service, including difficulties with reservations, rude staff attitudes, and poor meal pacing. Critics also note a limited menu selection and high prices relative to the value offered in central Milan. While the food quality is frequently commended, the overall experience is mixed due to service issues and pricing concerns.
Suitable for diners prioritizing authentic flavors over consistent service.