šMilan Ā· Michelin-Recommended Restaurant Under ā¬30 Per Person!
This is the oneāDongiĆ², an Italian restaurant operating since 1987, consistently featured in the Michelin Guide, specializing in Calabrian (Southern Italian) cuisine. Located near the Porta Romana metro station (Yellow Line), itās super popularāmake sure to book ahead! Two of us (male students) ordered a feast for just ā¬35 per person, though Google Maps lists the average at ā¬20-30. What We Ordered: ā Appetizer: Bellecotto Sliced Italian red sausage with turnip greens purĆ©e bread and mashed potatoes. The sausage was tender and juicy but slightly greasy. The turnip greens bread is a classic Southern Italian flavorāfresh with a subtle bitter note. The mashed potatoes were savory with a hint of leek umami. Rating: 7/10 ā” Pasta: Spaghetti al Caviale povero di Calabria Spaghetti with "poor manās caviar" (spicy sardine roe), a Calabrian specialty. The sardine roe had a mild kick, balanced by seafood richness and a touch of fennelās herbal freshness. Rating: 7/10 ā¢ Main Course 1: Coscia di Faraona pancettata (Guinea Fowl) A masterclass in roastingāthe thigh was stuffed with chicory and Italian sausage, wrapped in bacon, and roasted to a perfect golden crisp. The guinea fowl was incredibly tender, while the sausage, bacon, and chicory added layers of texture. Absolutely delicious! Rating: 9.5/10 ā£ Main Course 2: Filetto di manzo alla Normanna (Normandy-Style Beef Fillet) The MVP of the mealāMichelin-recommended steak for a reason! Cooked to a perfect medium-rare, it was unbelievably tender, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth, with rich flavor and effortless chew. A must-try! Rating: 10/10 ā¤ Dessert: Tiramisu Chilled, silky-smooth cream with a strong coffee aromaālight, sweet, and not cloying. At just ā¬6, itās cheaper than most places, and every table orders it. Rating: 10/10 Final Verdict: Must-order: The steak and tiramisu. Highly recommended: Guinea fowl. Others? Up to your mood! Key tip: Book ahead! š Name: DongiĆ² š Google: 4.4 (1,300+ reviews) š° Avg. cost: ā¬20-30 š®š¹ Milan Ā· 100 Restaurants, 1,000+ Reviews Project (79/100) *(A personal challenge: reviewing 100 Milanese restaurants with 1,000+ Google reviews, prioritizing those rated ā„4.3 and focusing on signature dishes.)* #Milan #ItalianCuisine #RestaurantRecommendations #HiddenGems #FoodieDiary
