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Tuscan cuisine certainly needs no introduction: from the famous Fiorentina steak to ribollita soup, every dish tells stories of tradition and authentic flavours. In Milan, a city with a thousand gastronomic offerings, there is no shortage of restaurants and taverns that bring the soul of Tuscany to the table.
Here is a list of 8 places not to be missed:
1.ToscaNino
A mix between a shop and a restaurant: aperitifs, cold cuts, ribollita and pappa al pomodoro. A welcoming atmosphere in one of the liveliest neighbourhoods in the city.
📍Via Melzo (corner of Via Lambro)
2. Alla Collina Pistoiese
A Milanese classic since 1938. Prosciutto della Garfagnana, pasta and beans, and of course Fiorentina steak, in a setting reminiscent of times gone by.
📍Via Amadei 1
3. Ribot
Located in a 19th-century estate, this is the perfect place for meat lovers: here you can enjoy pici al pecorino, mixed tartares and generous grilled dishes.
📍Via Cremosano 41 (San Siro area)
4. Trattoria Torre di Pisa
Authentic cuisine in one of the city’s most iconic neighbourhoods. Crostini, Lucca soups, Fiorentina steak and desserts with Pisa pine nuts at fair prices.
📍Via Fiori Chiari 21/5 (Brera)
5. Osteria Casa Tua
Exposed brick walls and a modern menu: here you can enjoy testaroli al pesto, cacciucco di Orbetello and excellent appetisers of cold cuts and cheeses.
📍Via Muratori 10 (Porta Romana area)
6. Ristorante Lucca
Historic (since 1922), welcoming and romantic. Don’t miss the pici pasta with Chianti beef ragù and the one-kilo Fiorentina steak.
📍Via Panfilo Castaldi 33 (Porta Venezia area)
7.La Cucina De’ Mibabbo
A contemporary tavern with outdoor seating in summer, offering excellent homemade dishes such as testaroli from Pontremoli, pappardelle with wild boar ragù, and hamburgers with pecorino cheese and caramelised onions.
📍Corso Lodi 19 (corner of Via Papi)
8. Antica Pizzeria Fiorentina
A simple but authentic setting, whose strong points are pizza by the slice and typical dishes such as Fiorentina steak and tripe at reasonable prices.
📍Viale Bligny 41
If you love Tuscan cuisine, these restaurants will be the perfect starting point for a journey of taste.
All you have to do is choose where to start and let yourself be won over!
