Antica Trattoria della Pesa

Our favorite place to visit everytime we are in Milan. Food is incredible, place gives a hint of nostalgia. Definitely will come back for years to come

I love eating at Antica Trattoria della Pesa in Milan. It’s an authentic and charming dining experience steeped in tradition. The restaurant’s vintage decor and cozy atmosphere transport you back in time, enhancing the enjoyment of classic Milanese dishes. The ossobuco with risotto alla Milanese and cotoletta are insane. The menu showcases the best of Northern Italian cuisine. The attentive service and high-quality food make each visit memorable. The exceptional culinary experience and nostalgic ambiance make it well worth a visit for those seeking traditional Milanese flavors in a historic setting .

We were the first to arrive and the welcome was quite cold and off. Placed at a table to the back of the establishment. Menu in both Italian and English so this was a plus at least. The food was very tasty, cannot fault for that, but it was very pricey. The staff first brought over these little meatballs which were very nice. I had the Milanese fried veal which is what it is - did not come with anything! I ordered some mash potatoes - this was divine, super soft and buttery. My mum had the tomato pasta and this was nice. Dad had a roast veal with lemon and capers, which the staff pre-warned is a cold dish - Dad was very happy with the meal. Unfortunately, the waiter kept lingering around us which was slightly intimidating. The atmosphere was very cold, quiet, and awkward to begin with. Slowly throughout the meal more people arrived and livened the place up, but it would have been nice if we had this feeling from the start.

Delicious food and good service. It’s also very expensive .

Dated back to 1880, one of the oldest restaurants in Milano offering traditional dishes from the local tradition. They are well prepared and of a good quality. I ordered handmade cappelletti and a good and tasting ossobuco with the classic risotto milanese. Very nice and friendly staff. If you visit Milano I recommend to book a table at this restaurant.

The restaurant is traditionally decorated and the food was great. The stew was exceptional and the meat was so tender. I'd highly recommend for a very good classic Italian meal. The restaurant was quiet at around 20:30 but completely packed 21:00

Delicious food, welcoming staff, and relaxing environment for dinner. walked over 44 mins from Loreto and it was so worth it. The ossobucco with risotto and the short pasta with tomato basil were divine. the whipped egg cream with wild berries js a must !!

A wonderful place and atmosphere with tasty food and wine. See in the pictures below what I tasted and it was OK for dinner. Expensive but good quality and special service! Definitely Recommended!

We had been given the names of two traditional Milanese restaurants, and we tried both... This one was slightly more traditional and maybe slightly better than the other (you'll have to stalk me to find out the other!) We started with a couple of non traditional Milanese antipasti - the carciofi salad and the eggplant parmigiana - both were absolutely fantastic. I had the risotto milanese which was probably the best I've ever had and my husband got the osso bucco - again, totally traditional and fabulous. We were able to pair with a "local" Lombardia wine at a pretty reasonable price. Finished off the meal with the zabaione - which seemed to be something everyone was getting (when in Rome... or Milan...) So if you are headed to Milan and want a traditional Milanese meal - definitely make a reservation here! You'll be sorry if you don't!

My favorite spot in Milan. Casual yet quality service and food, everyone always loves whatever they order. I get the same thing every time because it's that good! Short pasta with tomato basil. Friendly staff!!

I was a little concerned due to some of the reviews claiming this place is a tourist trap, I'm glad to say they are dead wrong. Truly traditional Milanese cuisine executed perfectly from start to finish. Prices are slightly above the local average (which is low to begin with if you are visiting from any coastal US metropolis), however I feel they are justified.

Food was delicious. Service good, a bit slow. One waiter for 20 people. But he was pleasant and helpful. . A little crowded and overpriced as it is a key tourist location.

Two "traditional" Milanese restaurants were on our schedule. This was by far the best. Its a small busy restaurant. Open since 1880 and lots of the decor indicate it. Service was spot on - welcoming but not fondling. I started with a garlic gorgonzola bean soup that was terrific. Then a great osso bucco. Dessert was a caramel custard with berries. All with excellent regional Italian red wine. Good solid food and perfectly prepared.

One of my favorite places to eat on my recent trip to Milan. For my 100th review of the year I wanted to pick a special place to review! Hooray! The food is absolutely incredible here. We made it after a day of work at the Monza F1 racetrack. We came in and were seated to a large table in the middle of the room. The setting is old-world Milan. Think 1800's. Beautiful oil paintings on the wall. Antique furniture. Such ambiance! We started with a plate of prosciutto. To complement it, we had a bottle of CA' del Bosco Curtefranca red wine (a blend of Cabernet, Carmènere, Merlot, Barbera and Nebbiolo). Next, for round one, I had the most fantastic homemade pasta. I wish we could do it like this in the states! For the main dish, I devoured the steak fillet tossed in a balsamic glazed over greens. Holy Cow! One of the best dishes I've ever eaten! So good!! Finally, to round out the dinner, we ordered dessert. I opted for the lemoncello, since they were sold out of the zabaglione. Next time, right?! It was sweet and tart but all in a good way. If you ever make it to Milan, this is a must stop restaurant!

Big restaurant serving excellent Italian food for a challenging price! The restaurant is big and get noisy when crowded. The food is really good and the service is really good too even if they are not really speaking English. The boss is really friendly and speaks English, he translated the entire menu for us and recommended really good wine for a reasonable price.

This restaurant was recommended to me by a local Italian taxi driver. He was right. Everything was delicious. We had Caprese with buffalo mozzarella and Grilled Vegitables as appetizers, and pasta dishes Spinach Gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce and Fettuccine with lots of porcini as the main. Everything tasted like what I expected.

If you are looking for an authentic milanese experience, this place is your place. I had the pleasure to come with some collegues during Expo time and I want to surprise them with speciality of north Italy, not very famous abroad. Ossobuco, risotto alla milanese and typical Lombardy's starters were just perfect.

American living in Italy here. My Milanese friends wanted to take me for a traditional and nice italian meal. It was just that and wonderful. I had a salad appetizer (don't remember it's name) and then the veal kidney main. The salad was amazing it was just some sort of green with a salty (I think fish) topping it. So yummy. The veal kidney was a new experience for me. I don't know if It was the preparation or just how kidney's are but it was gross. Just remember what functions a kidney does.

Very good homemade pastas and a better than average wine list. Service was friendly and helpful. What you expect from a Trattoria in Milan. Quaint, not rushed and a memorable meal!

I was there yesterday. Shall I comment for my American fellows or for the Italian friends? First of all, I hate reviews based on price. Was it good or not. Well nothing special. I was back again tonight. I shall take one star off down to two