Damm-atrà Ristorante Milanese — Restaurant in Milan

I have been specifically excited to write this review, since it is personally one of the best restaurants not only in Milan but ever for me in terms of overall experience, so where should I start? It was recommended to me by a friend who lived in Milan for a long time, the location is great near the Naviglio Grande. You will need to book in advance, as it is usually full. Let me be clear this restaurant has a really cozy warm romantic atmosphere, that is best suited for couples, maybe families, but definitely not very suitable for kids. They have a wide collection of wines, from the basic ones to the very fancy types. I went with my family, we were greated warmly, and we ordered a mixed fried plate as a starter to share which had fried polenta, bread, potato skins and a Gorgonzola cheese dip, it was phenomenal as it makes you drool, waiting for next dishes to come. We ordered cotoletta alla Milanese di vitello which is a fried veal cutlet served with salad, fillet mignon with jacket potatoes, and the famous ossobuco di vitello con risotto alla Milanese which is their signature dish I believe, a veal cut served with bone marrow and lemon risotto. Everything tasted incredible, and the portions were decent. I would definitely recommend the ossobuco dish with risotto, as I found it the perfect meal there. The beef mignon came rare cooked and it would still easily melt in your mouth. The veal cutlet had the perfect thickness and crunch to it and it was huge. For dessert, we ordered Tiramisu and torta contadina, again very tasty and such an amazing treat towards the end of dinner. The prices are of course slightly on the expensive side, but I was never happier to pay for and appreciate such great food. If you are in Milan, do yourself a favor and give this...

Damm-atrà is much more than a restaurant; it’s an experience. The establishment boasts a simultaneously warm and cozy yet refined and romantic ambience—but here, you come for the food—and I’m not exaggerating when I say these dishes changed my life. Where do I start? My first taste of the ravioli de zucca was one of the most heavenly bites of my life. Al dente pasta gives way to a creamy, mildly sweet, and buttery pumpkin filling, delicately counterbalanced with Parmesan and savory bits of crispy pancetta. Wildly addicting and absolutely unskippable. The ossobuco di vitello con risotto alla Milanese is another must-try: veal shank nestled in a bed of velvety risotto in a saffron and lemony remoulade. I cannot describe how tender, succulent, and luscious the veal was; you could’ve convinced me it was braised for hours by the gentle hand of Jesus. Crowned as per tradition with a trove of indulgent, umami bone marrow, this dish is a true Milanese classic turned mind-blowing by the geniuses in the kitchen. We wrapped the night up right with the best tiramisu I’ve had in Milan, and probably my whole life: it was delicate and not too sweet with layers of whipped mascarpone that were especially light and fresh. Just divine. We paired this all with a bottle of the house red wine, which was exquisitely dry and mild. If you’re looking to revel in authentic Lombard specialties, I urge you to stop by. Damm-atrà is serving up the Platonic form of Milanese cuisine. Trust me, a meal here will make you fall in love with Italy just a...

It’s a nice restaurant. The people were nice. Food was fine. The 28 euro schnitzel was fine. Waitress never checked in on us and my wine pour was laughably small, while everyone else got normal pours. I don’t know why I got a half size pour, but when I pointed this out to the waitress she did offer to give me another wine, at least. Still, ridiculous something like this happens in Italy. To be stingy with wine.

Edit (in response): I wish the owner would tell their side. The reality is, the female waitress gave me a small pour. Lack of experience? The male waiter who poured everyone else’s in the room gave them a nice big pour. I explained it very nicely to the waitress and she said “so you want another wine?” which I thought was a little rude… but maybe language barrier. No that is not what I want. An apology would have been a good start or a recognition of the mistake. It’s a good restaurant, I just had a poor experience with an inexperienced waiter, that’s it. Food 4/5,...