Bistrot — Restaurant in Milan

Very fancy, pretty expensive - the food was very much a let-down. My veal medallions were cold and just plain weird (I ate them - because I was someone's guest and because I'm not a foodie and figured this might be some fancy way of making this dish, but mainly because I'm a moron). My host, meanwhile, returned the Bavarian entrecôte uneaten, because - you guessed it - it was cold... We were charged for the uneaten entrecôte, but, to the restaurant's credit, it was deducted from the bill after we protested. Other people at our table had seafood, which they said was OK. All in all - we were expecting a much better dining experience for that kind of money (or ANY...

Upscale/Local (If that's a thing..) So yeah, the ambience is upscale (white tablecloths, efficient service, higher prices, etc.), but at the same time, extremely "local" - most everybody you see there is from the local neighborhood. The staff is friendly to a fault, the service is efficient but not clinical, and in all, it's a place worth going back t. Oh, did I mention, the food...

Pier52 Milanoffers a sophisticated seafood dining experience in the heart of the city. The modern, sleek interior complements the restaurant’s upscale menu, with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. The seafood platter was incredibly fresh. The attention to detail in both presentation and flavor was evident...