TO‘Riccione was born in 1955 and immediately entered the hearts of the Milanese. The historic headquarters in via Taramelli is a safe haven for a loyal and consolidated clientele, who love the composed but relaxed atmosphere. The menu proposals follow the seasons, with particular attention to tradition. The first courses such as seafood carbonara, calamarata with cheese and pepper and lobster linguine are unbeatable.
In the heart of Cesano Maderno (MB), a stone’s throw from the beautiful Palazzo Arese Borromeo, there is an elegant, refined restaurant, with excellent service and very refined cuisine: Mother Earth. The cuisine harks back to the past with recipes revisited in a modern key. Among the dishes to try, raw fish, carpaccio and shellfish, roast beef cooked at low temperature, tagliolini with Cilento ragù.
Peposo it is a true Tuscan trattoria in the Versilia countryside, near the beautiful Pietrasanta (Lucca). The good and friendly chef Manuel proposes a classic Florentine-Tuscan cuisine: bruschetta with sausage, an excellent original stewed stuffed celery, tortelli with meat sauce, fried chicken and rabbit and, of course, a splendid Florentine.
Just inaugurated in Cantù (Como), Tiporto And the temple of the fish. In the large room, you eat among fishing nets, jute bags, old metal boxes and tables that recall the wood of boats. The menu, of course, is based on fish: the raw ones are splendid and “immense” and the fried ones by the meter are much appreciated.
In the heart of the town of Noceto, a few minutes from Parma, in an ancient building, there is Utini Palacea beautiful restaurant that smells of an elegant and recent past, among large rooms, very well furnished. The cuisine is contemporary Emilian in style, lively and dynamic: golden Parma cauliflower, artichoke, Vermouth and sweetbreads, sturgeon with almonds and chard, chicken Cacciatore.
A now historic place: A’Riccione was born in 1955 and immediately entered the hearts of the Milanese. The name obviously evokes the “marine” origins of the founders. Slightly away from the nightlife of the centre, a stone’s throw from the Maggiolina, the historic journalists’ district, but also from Porta Nuova, the nerve center of contemporary Milan. The historic headquarters in via Taramelli is a safe haven for a loyal and consolidated clientele, who love thecomposed but relaxed and discreetly retro atmospherewho returns at least once a week to order “the usual”, but also to be amazed by a cuisine that does not skimp on innovative incursions, always respecting tradition. The proposals on the menu follow the seasons, with the inclusion of specific fish products even for shorter periodsdepending on availability, as happens for example for moeche. Specific characteristic is the particular attention to tradition, with a menu that gives space to great timeless classics such as sole meunière. However, there is no shortage of innovation, such as the introduction of low temperature or steamed preparations which lighten and make even the most classic courses more contemporary. An important role is played by raw productsin which the extreme attention towards excellence and freshness emerges in particular, even if The first courses remain the “workhorse”.. Unmissable on the menu are the seafood Carbonara, the Calamarata cacio e pepe, the linguine with lobster, the Spaghetti with clams and bottarga, true milestones in the history of A’Riccione, to which however the chef gives her own personal touch, making them unique and wanted. Excellent service. Price: around €100.
A’Riccione
Milan, via Torquato Taramelli, 70.
tel. 02 683807.
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Mother Earth, Cesano Maderno (Monza Brianza)
In the heart of the Brianza town, a stone’s throw from the beautiful Palazzo Arese Borromeo, there is an elegant, refined restaurant, with excellent service and very refined cuisine: Mother Earth. You have lunch in a beautiful, modernly furnished room, with a few well-spaced tables and wise lighting. There is also a beautiful cellar from the late 18th century where thousands of bottles from wonderful Italian and French producers rest. The cuisine harks back to the past with recipes revisited in a modern keywith modern techniques and great attention to the raw material: artichoke from Paestum, red prawns from Mazara, white truffle from Alba, porcini mushrooms from Borgotaro. Among the dishes, raw fish, carpaccio and shellfish, roast beef cooked at low temperature, tagliolini with Cilento ragù, octopus parmigiana with aubergines, tomato coulis and mozzarella. But what “seasons” everything best is a smiling, punctual and kind service. Price: around €100.
Mother Earth
Cesano Maderno (MB), Corso della Libertà, 8.
tel.: 0362 1826009.
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Peposo, Pietrasanta (Lucca)
Peposo it is a true Tuscan trattoria in the Versilia countryside, near the beautiful Pietrasanta (Lucca). A warm welcoming room, a few outdoor tables, wicker chairs, solid solid wood tables. The good and friendly chef Manuel proposes a classic Florentine-Tuscan cuisine: bruschetta with sausage, an excellent original stewed stuffed celery, tortelli with meat sauce, fried chicken and rabbit and, of course, a splendid Florentine. An “old Italy” atmosphere, where the marquis sits next to the truck driver; there is a smile and a joke for everyone. The service is pleasantly and pleasantly “pat on the back”. Excellent local and national wines. Price: about €40 excluding drinks.
Peposo
Pietrasanta (Lucca), via Arginello, 24.
tel. 0584 791200; cell. 348 3343715.
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Tiporto, Cantù (Como)
Just inaugurated, Tiporto And the temple of the fishin an environment reminiscent of a sea port, complete with fishermen, camalli and fresh fish counter. In the large room, fishing nets, jute bags, old metal boxes and tables that recall the wood of boats. There is also a delightful private room: Tiporto secret, where you can enjoy a dedicated menu. The restaurant is spread over a space of 500 m2 for a total of two hundred and forty seats, of which 60 are outside. The restaurant is open 7 days a week, for lunch and dinner. The menu, of course, is based on fish: the raw ones are splendid and “immense” and the fried ones by the meter are much appreciated. Friendly and smiling service. Price: around €50 drinks not included.
Tiporto
Cantù (Como), via Milano, 71.
tel. 039 5964844.
tiportorestaurant.com
Palazzo Utini, Noceto (Parma)
In the heart of the town of Noceto, a few minutes from Parma, in an ancient building there is Utini Palacea beautiful restaurant that smells of an elegant, recent past. You feel a bit like you’re in a nice 70s venue, with large rooms, very well furnished, well-laid tables, with white tablecloths and beautiful crockery. The service also reflects this spirit: courteous, punctual, but not excessively formal. In the building, in addition to the gourmet restaurant, there is a bistro, a lounge bar and 15 rooms and suites. The cuisine is contemporary Emilian in style, lively and dynamic. Dishes are offered such as: golden Parma cauliflower, artichoke, Vermouth and sweetbreads, sturgeon with almonds and chard, chicken Cacciatore. Excellent cellar. Price: around €120 a la carte, drinks not included.
Utini Palace
Noceto (Parma), via Antonio Gramsci, 6.
tel. 0521.1521001.
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