The best traditional restaurants in Milan
The top 3 according to 32 votes from people: Antica Osteria del Ronchettino · Osteria dell'Acquabella · Ratanà. (Updated May 19, 2026.)
Saffron risotto, cotoletta and ossobuco: the historic trattorias and osterias of Milan recommended by guides and locals.
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Top 10
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1
Antica Osteria del Ronchettino
Historic osteria in an old farmhouse.
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2
Osteria dell'Acquabella
Home-style Milanese cooking in Porta Romana.
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3
Ratanà
Contemporary Milanese cooking in Isola.
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4
Risotteria Melotti
Risotto specialists on the Navigli.
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5
Trattoria del Nuovo Macello
Trattoria near the old slaughterhouse, famous for its cotoletta.
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6
Da Giacomo
Fish and classic cooking.
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7
Osteria Conchetta
Osteria near the Navigli.
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8
Al Garghet
Country trattoria on the edge of the city.
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9
Trattoria Arlati
Historic trattoria with live music.
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10
Antica Trattoria della Pesa
Since 1880 near Porta Garibaldi.
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11
Trattoria Masuelli San Marco
Family trattoria since 1921.
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12
Trattoria Milanese
Trattoria in the historic centre since 1933.
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13
Trattoria Madonnina
Trattoria dei Navigli in the Porta Genova area, with pergola and traditional Milanese dishes.
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14
At Matarel
Historic trattoria in the Brera-Garibaldi area, classic Milanese cuisine with yellow risotto and ossobuco.
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Comments (3)
Mancano Al Matarel e la Trattoria Madonnina.
Risotto alla milanese con ossobuco, l'unico modo di mangiare a Milano.
Trattoria Masuelli, cotoletta da sogno.