Hotel Mulino Grande

Simply arriving in Cusago near Milan, where the imposing castle dominates the attractive centre, puts you in a good mood. At Da Orlando, the menu is equally balanced between top-quality fish dishes such as the “bollita di mare” and meat-based dishes that will delight food-lovers, such as snails with trumpet mushrooms and duck breast with ginger. Two elegant dining rooms are the perfect setting for a romantic evening, while the attractive outdoor space comes into its own in summer. A good restaurant with over 40 years of history.

On a charming piazza presided over by an elm tree and a seventeenth-century church, tables in two of the three dining rooms overlook the scene, while the contemporary elegance of D’O unfolds inside. Chef Davide Oldani, now a defining figure of Italian cuisine, crafts dishes that distill twenty years of work and formative experiences, including memorable stints with Marchesi and Ducasse. Creative ideas rooted in Italian taste, impeccable technique, and presentations that are both essential and playfully pop: as exemplified by the Cuttlefish in its ink with pickled porcini and dill. Among the ta

Olmo takes its name from the large elm tree that stands in the centre of Cornaredo’s small square, a symbol of the town’s pedestrianised area. This new restaurant opened by chef Davide Oldani has just three tables, which can be pushed together to accommodate a maximum of 14 guests, plus an open-view kitchen. The tasting menu here showcases the chef’s creative, modern dishes which focus on seasonal ingredients, balance and an attractive play between texture and temperature. Riccardo Merli is the young, talented resident chef who, having gained experience in renowned French restaurants as well a

Housed in a majestic historic farmhouse, this small friendly restaurant boasts intimate dining rooms and attractive “shabby-chic” style furnishings. In summer, the delightful outdoor space in the internal courtyard offers an idyllic setting. Traditional Milanese cuisine is the star of the show here, including specialities such as risotto with roasted bone-marrow, mondeghili meatballs and delicious breaded veal cutlet, also available in an “imperial” version for sharing.

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