Osteria del Treno

A truly excellent dinner out. We specifically made reservations here due to hearing that they had the best Risotto Milanese con Ossobuca. Getting reservations was a small challenge, but it was well worth it. Being our last big meal in Italy before we left, we wanted to make it a good one. We when we arrived the simple nature of the place greets you with the warmth of a home. We were promptly seated in a smaller dining room just beyond the front room containing the bar and what seemed like a main dining room. The five tables in the area gave enough background chatter that our conversation was our own. Our waiter was superb. Josh was absolutely on it all night, meticulously taking care of us, explaining the menu and keeping the table spotless the entire evening. We were never want for anything and he seemed to arrive just when we needed him. His wine recommendations to start the meal were excellent. We started with polpette made from veal, breaded and fried to a perfect crispness accompanied with a puttanesca. Accompanying that, we enjoyed a small plate of prosciutto, salume, and capicola. I had the Risotto Milanese as a primo with the braised beef as my secondo. My wife had the Roasted capon which was stuffed with plum, apple, greens, and chicken liver. Our friends had the capon and Risotto Milanese con Ossobuca. To finish the meal, Josh suggested a pistaccio and peperoncini gelato. Skeptical, I ordered one and asked for four small spoons. Wow, what a great, and unique, flavor combination. The serving that we ordered did not last long. A great meal finished off with a caffe and a local amaro put us in the right gastronomic spot for a nice walk back to our apartment. Josh made the meal an awesome experience, and it would have only been a great meal without him. If you are in the area, make reservations, enjoy some of the best Osteria food in the area, and request his services for your table.

Excellent place to try authentic Milanese food. Although I'm not a big fan of risotto, this one was just incredible!!! Tortelli with braised beef were fantastic as well as slow cooked veal.

Great space, food and team. Dining room is located downstairs and the entrance isn’t super noticeable or easy to find via GPS. Staff was very welcoming, dishes are reasonably priced and everything tasted great. Speaking with the local ladies dining next to us who got the lunch special they said it was such a deal! I had the porcini pasta with shaved white truffles on top which was quite memorable. Will be back for sure!

The service, food and atmosphere here were all impeccable. We were looking for a high-end authentic Milanese restaurant that wasn't overly pretentious, and that's exactly what we found. We started with Milanese meatballs, then had the Milanese risotto with bone marrow and tortelli with braised beef. Dessert was chilli and pistachio gelato and mascarpone with corn. The waiting staff were incredibly friendly and helpful in advising on wines and menu choices etc. Highly recommended.

We came here as a family on our last night in Milan, and it was an amazing experience. This was the best food we had in the city by far and our server was also really great. We tried a bunch of courses and not one was less than wonderful. Make a reservation because the tables fill up quickly!

Tasty choices and a good experiences. Plates were full, but felt slightly short of umami. Would definitely recommend as there were more option that we don’t have enough room in the stomach for. Service was accommodating, fast and friendly. We saw more locals inside then tourist, which is a good sign.

Great place to taste traditional Milanese dishes.

Didn’t know the place, booked for an important lunch with family to have a taste of local kitchen and it was great. Food is good and traditional, portions are right and prices are fair. Service is kind and atmosphere calma and quiet. Highly recommended!

There is one word that describes this experience. It is exceptional. The restaurant was featured on Stanley Tucci - Exploring Milan, Italy. I'm so happy to report that his representation was my experience. The staff was incredibly accommodating. They are very proficient in numerous languages and very friendly. Let's talk about the food. They are slow food aficionados. Each meal was prepared with a focus on quality. The presentation was perfect. Also, the team is very patient and committed to making recommendations suited to each patron. I can't wait to come back!

Staying close to central station and decided to try this spot that is on the eater Milan list. I didn't have a reservation but came right at 730 opening and the staff were able to fit me in provided I finished within 1 hour. I tried to paparadelle with rabbit ragu and the slow cooked veal with vegetables. While to food seemed well cooked both lacked flavor and seemed a bit bland in my opinion. The ambience was nice homey feel to it. ~$40+ without wine for one person. Easy 10 min walk from central station.

When in Milan! This is a quaint Osteria. A "Slow Food" restaurant. So 100% a place to take your time and enjoy your food! Do make a reservation in advance can get really busy real quick. It has amazing Milanese cuisine, local traditional recipes and fresh seasonal ingredients. They have an extensive wine list and great prices. My husband and I had one of the best meals in our lives here. We had: Veal with tuna sauce Risotto alla milanese with bone marrow Duck roulade cooked at low temperature with sautéed chicory Dark veal cheek with mashed potatoes Service was amazing and the team serving us was awesome...we ended the night with some espresso and grape'

And he has like a family room restaurant. Bustling lunch crowd. Not a long wait, but larger groups should definitely consider making a reservation. I was hoping to try the Ossobuco, but it was not on the lunch Menu. I decided to go with a lighter fare, mix salad and the Milan mixed cold platter. Not my normal route, but I only had a day to eat through Milan. Simple but everything with executed well. Milan cold platter consisted of minced head cheese, cream-like fondue cheese, zucchini stuffedwith an onion jam, and select cured meat. Very local . I believe I was the only tourist. The waiters speak limited English, and there is no translated menu. However, the staff were very accommodating. 8 minute walk from Centrale station.

First meal in Italy! And a mostly good one. We came here famished last night, and also severely jet lagged, so the quaint and unfussy atmosphere was a welcome balm. They sat us earlier than our reservation, and all the staff were kind and helpful. Is it "slow"? Sure, but not egregiously. We started with a bottle of fruity white wine as well as their goose breast salad and veal tonnato first courses. Both dishes were extraordinary. The crispy goose on the salad was basically like bacon--it was so greasy and salty and wonderfully crisp--paired with the quail eggs and mache (? or watercress?). The veal was also insane with the tuna sauce on it, and of course the accompanying bread was perfect. Our mains, we are sad to report, were nowhere near as good. The osso bucco was tough, and the sauce was bland--we were in shock to realize that we've had better versions of that dish in the States; the accompanying saffron risotto was fine. The biggest disappointment was the veggie entree course that had three components that had sounded so interesting on the menu but ended up being duds. None of them tasted very fresh--more like items that had been reheated and broiled up. The cabbage on the stuffed roll was a bit undercooked and one of the items had a sweetness to it that neither of us appreciated. Our kiddo got these milanese meatballs for her dinner that were interesting: kind of almost like a very finely ground meat situation that's fried. They were good. Fortunately dessert was back to being stellar. The triple chocolate cake was as good as it sounded and we loved the unique flavor of the white chocolate saffron ice cream with cacoa beans. That was definitely something special, so at least the meal ended on a high note. While our main dishes should have been the stars of the show, but clearly weren't, we did have such a lovely time as a family there, so we're landing on four stars.

It's a "Slow Food" restaurant - with everything good that is implied therein. Impeccably sourced local ingredients, local cuisine done brilliantly, and inexpensive to boot (seriously - thats part of the "Slow Food" movement). The staff ("G" used to be around half the time, but has since retired, though the others are just as good!) mans the front of the house brilliantly, seemingly constantly on the move, but still attentive to everyone's needs. The rest of the (small) wait-staff is friendly to a fault. Put your fate in their hands, they'll take care of you We''ve been coming here for *years*, and are still constantly surprised at how *good* the place is - no mean feat!

Fantastic institution in Milan. Simple, plain Milan food at an extraordinary price in a beautiful space with a fresh courtyard, that ignores decoration trends. It sets its own rules. Nicely served. Perfect spot as you arrive by train (5 min from the train station).

Great food. Great service. Beautiful setting. We loved this place located on a quiet side street close to the train station. Go! Might need a resy at night...even weeknight.

Stanley Tucci should be ashamed for recommending this place. Some of the worst food I have ever eaten. Could not eat it. Poor ambiance as well. DON'T go there!

Food 4 Value 4.5 Service 4 Décor 3.5 This is an old co-op with extremely reasonably priced meals. Come before 12:30 for a short line. Extremely rustic decor. Pictures of trains everywhere. There are 1st and 2nd courses, side dishes and desserts. Their desserts are quite sweet but delicious. Lentil soup was very good.

I really enjoyed my dinner here. The bread wasn't very good but everything else was spectacular. The service is excellent and we arrived at 8pm with no reservation but they definitely had room outside for us. Would not hesitate to come back here in the future.

After many way overpriced and sub-par meals during our short stay in Milan, we tried the L'Osteria del Treno and I cannot recommend it enough. We arrived at 9pm with no reservation and I was worried we would not be seated, but the owner was so friendly and insisted we stay. He recommended a white wine (Sotsere Bianco) that was crisp and grassy, it was a wonderful accompaniment to our meal. The fennel salad with citrus doesn't sound exciting but with the mild vinegarette and fresh ingredients, it was so flavorful and refreshing. We both ordered handmade tortelli that just melted in your mouth- mine with apples and cheese, my BF's with the butter, sage and rabbit liver. For dessert, the pistachio ice cream with chili pepper was fantastic- delicious with just touch of heat on the back of the tongue, but didn't compete with the flavors of the ice cream. All in all, I would highly recommend it, and remarkably, it was our cheapest meal at 60 euros including appetizers, entrees, wine and dessert. Wish we had tried it sooner during our trip because we would definitely have come back.

The Osteria is a quaint place, a classic of regional cuisine and local tradition. The decor is true to the name, it really feels like the dining area of a train station, with the liquor bar at the entrance and two trattoria-style rooms: wooden tables, dim lights, almost rustic feel. The opposite of a tourist trap, and that's good. Loved the menu: simple, daring and unique. Goose ham?!? Cabbage and sausage fettuccine? Sausage-stuffed chicken with confit? The selection is unique, every dish is well thought through, as if to highlight the heritage of a cuisine rooted in the connection with the land. They embrace the Slow Food movement and it shows. Personal favorite, the cheese platter. If you're a cheese cognoscenti, you'll find some local classics. If you're just happy to try whatever, regardless of what it is, then go for it, and leave the central piece dipped in oil for last, can't think of a better way to end an exquisite gastronomic journey. Waiters are friendly but they don't exactly bend over backwards to check if everything's alright or if you're finished or just waiting to order dessert. Slow food indeed. Well, who cares, really, as long as they provide good insights into the best food combinations or suggest the right wine pairing, that's all that matters. Credit cards are accepted, but no Amex.

This is an amazing restaurant! Being raised Italian, I've had many great Italian meals and this is one of the best! The menu reflects Lombardy's history and celebrates a cuisine that has a strong Austrian influence which is coupled with great locally sourced ingredients. Therefore there was not a tomato based dish on the entire menu! We started with a mixed plate of cheese, pate and sausage, followed by vegetarian lasagna with talleggio cheese and spaghetti with duck ragout. Main dish was a Milanese speciality of rolled pork with cheese and ham on a bed of creamed potatoes. Topped off by Puff pastry with ricotta cheese and orange chantilly sauce. A very memorable meal to say the least and highly recommended!

My dinner at l'Osteria del Treno was life-changing. It is true that the restaurant was hosting an event for Slow Food, the international organization of which it is a member, yet given that the chefs preparing the meal are regular employees, the food was likely representative of that served during normal business hours. As you pass through the door of the restaurant, you enter a foyer lined with dark wooden cabinets and black-and-white tiled floors that together make diners sentimental for another era. The dining room just beyond the entrance hall boasts a high ceiling, culminating in a (potentially fake) fresco in the center - a reminder that you are in Italy. The lighting is just dim enough that you do not feel as if you are straining your eyes to see your plate. Despite the fact that most Italians are hesitant to fuss with their tried and true recipes, the meal contained a few, subtle reinventions of classic preparations. The dinner began with a selection of four salumi, each of which was different and flavorful, and was augmented by the plate of slightly picked vegetables with which it was served. As a primi, we enjoyed obviously fresh tortelli, which is similar in size and composition to ravioli, with Vezzena cheese and apples. The following dish consisted of duck prepared in a way that I had never seen before: served on top of white polenta of optimal creaminess, the duck breast was encrusted in juniper. The meat, itself, was juicy and cut-with-a-fork tender, and continued to shine through the fragrant juniper. Although the addition of several whole peppercorns overwhelmed some bites, the dish was phenomenal. Consistent with its Slow Food roots, the Osteria subsequently served a plate of local cheeses, one of which was the only cheese in the world that was not produced with salt. Again, each possessed a distinct flavor profile, and was easily consumed without other accoutrements like bread - except perhaps the sweet and tart, jam-like mostarda that accompanied the dish. Finally, as if the four preceding courses were insufficient, a pistachio and peperoncino gelato was set in front of us in dainty, wine glasses. Half of the table had seconds. Of course, a white and red wine were served to keep pace with the meal. The first, a white, almost tasted of sage and had a smoky aftertaste. The only way in which we could describe the second, a red, was that it tasted like fire in a glass. Not only would they be delicious individually and separate from the meal, they mixed with and showcased all the flavors within the meal. Successful wine pairing is the acid test of a good restaurant, and l'Osteria del Treno suceeded.

10:00 pm on a Saturday night and they turned us away saying the kitchen was closed... Even though hours on Yelp! Say they are open until midnight. Wouldn't try again. Can't speak to the service, but they said "no" to four of us that would've likely dropped well over 100 Euro.

Relaxed (plastic garden furniture in the outside part) and unassuming this place has great value, excellent quality food. The service was friendly and not pushy (sometimes it can feel like a waiter is trying to nudge up your bill by offering extras constantly) and my waiter happy to translate the menu. From the outside it looks like the place is closed / empty. Go in and find people hidden away at the back.

Went here on Monday night at 9 pm there where a few empty tables but was turned away as the chief was going home !!!!! Seeing that all Europe Eat late at 9 to 10 pm was very disappointed