Il Cairoli Bar & Restaurant — Restaurant in Milan

Came for dinner for two, had four dishes, a non-alcoholic cocktail (mojito), & red wine (chianti). Very delicious dishes, the front and back of house made sure to take extra care as we had informed them in advance about the food allergens we had and they were very accommodating.

The risotto was well seasoned, paired really well with the ossobuco — personally would like some fresh herbs on top. The different components made the dish interesting, with a new taste whenever you take a bite with the different components. Sea bass was good & well seasoned — moist fish and crunchy skin, but the vegetable was too soft. Really nice sauce from their tomatoes. The virgin mojito paired well with both dishes, nice and refreshing.

Gnocchi was well cooked and their sausage brought it up a level. I didn't like the fats I saw but they came from the sausage so, I used the bread to soak it up and eat it — delicious. Veal costoletta was huge. Crunchy exterior and juicy interior, paired well with the rocket and potatoes — could use more rocket in my opinion as the veal on its own was massive. The chianti definitely helped with the veal, good pair.

We were well taken care of, the staff were more than happy to answer our questions about the dishes and suggest some potential drinks to pair.

Atmosphere, in our opinion, could use better lighting. Some tables of the restaurant were too bright while others were dark, more ambient and warm lighting could be used and kept consistent across all tables. Table lamp was a nice touch with a little plant to keep us company.

We will definitely return if we were back in Milan again. Special thanks to Rhean for making sure our night was great, we loved the service and the food was as...

A fine dining restaurant situated within Hotel Cusani Milano, Il Cairoli Bar & Restaurant delivers a warm dining experience. This restaurant is perfect for slow eaters who take their time but eat larger delicious portions.

Their dinner starts with the usual bread and a portion of olive oil. Unlike in some places, the bread served here is tasty.

My wife and I shared orders of the risotto (very good) and costoletta, to which the waiter, without asking, split the risotto in two and gave us each a plate for the costoletta. Stellar hospitality.

Two complaints: One is the long wait between the two orders. Both my wife and I started to get full by the time the costoletta arrived. Another is the costoletta was a bit on the dryer side. I wish it was served with more tomatoes so help its juiciness

The good things: Ambience was conducive to talking to your table mates. It felt much more private and the large room helped dissipate noise from the other tables better Food was generally very good apart from the costoletta that could use a bit more juiciness Pricing felt worthwhile for a restaurant of this calibre and even more so for stayers in Hotel Cusani Milan who get a discount Service...

We had dinner at Il Cairoli Bar & Restaurant on our third night in Milan, and we were not disappointed. We decided to go for the Milan Experience tasting menu, which featured local specialty dishes, and it was an excellent choice from start to finish. The ossobuco risotto was absolutely incredible rich in flavor, perfectly cooked, and beautifully balanced. It truly captured the essence of Milanese cuisine. For the main course, we enjoyed a cotoletta alla Milanese that was an absolute treat crispy on the outside, tender inside, and clearly prepared with great care by the chef. Every course was presented with attention to detail, and the pacing of the meal was just right. The staff were exceptionally attentive and genuinely friendly, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Their warm service complemented the high quality of the food perfectly. Although the restaurant is mentioned in the Michelin Guide, we were still completely blown away by how good everything was from the atmosphere to the impeccable service and the outstanding food. If you’re looking for a refined yet authentic Milanese dining experience, Il Cairoli is an...