5 trattorias to experience authentic cuisine in Milan
1) Trattoria Madonnina
Returning to this inn from the early 1900s, with its authentic popular atmosphere, is always a pleasure. Antique interior and a small terrace outside. The menu is reassuring, with simple dishes and main courses of meat, which is boiled, stewed, and braised, as well as the typical veal Milanese, of course.
![interior Trattoria Madonnina](https://images.the500hiddensecrets.com/2019-02/milan-eat-la_madonnina.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&h=1080&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1920&s=dcb72b6604fccf14943b0b7f719440a8)
2) Masuelli S. Marco 1921
The sight of white tablecloths, 1930s chandeliers by Venini – designed by Giò Ponti – and Thonet chairs from the 1920s has been a familiar one for customers of this ‘historic shop’ for three generations. Just like the flavours of Lombardic-Piedmontese cuisine that chef Max Masuelli reinvents here, with a contemporary twist. Try the bone-in veal Milanese.
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3) Orma Bruna
This is a modern trattoria where the dishes are inspired by the tradition of central Italy, more specifically from the regions of Le Marche and Abruzzo, but with a contemporary twist and with great respect for ingredients and preparation. Chef Achille Esposito is young and talented, and the location has a simple, almost minimal look, with lots of thought given to the interior design. Try the Milano-Abruzzo risotto.
![Set table with wine and pasta dishes at Orma Bruna in Milan](https://images.the500hiddensecrets.com/2022-05/89344623_508041303236084_1117101249724940288_n.jpeg?auto=format&fit=max&h=1080&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1920&s=2f96ff4de3078520d55d00f792e0c3b4)
4) Trippa
Founded by Diego Rossi – who previously worked in the kitchens of Norbert Niederkofler and Alfio Ghezzi, who have 3 and 2 Michelin stars respectively – serving a neo-trattoria cuisine. The two rooms are welcoming, from the counter you can see the kitchen and the chef’s naughty (and slightly hipstery) moustache.
![interior Trippa Milan](https://images.the500hiddensecrets.com/2019-02/milan-eat-trippa_milano.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&h=1080&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=65&w=1920&s=8aedb1b7ef647edcb6efa201c90275e5)
5) Osteria Novelli
A real institution (since 1927), this osteria is situated on the city’s fringe, at one end of Via Padova, the multicultural heart of Milan. An old-fashioned trattoria with wood panelling, chequered tablecloths, that serves simple Lombardy fare. Gianni Versace famously used the restaurant as a backdrop for a photo shoot.
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