I previously visited Just Me Milano with my husband and had a fantastic experience, so I was excited to return for my sister’s 30th birthday celebration with a group of 10. Unfortunately, this time around, we were quite disappointed.

As expected, the food and cocktails were on the expensive side. The cocktails, however, were excellent—every single one we ordered was well-crafted and delicious. The food was good—tasty, fresh, nicely presented, and well-cooked—but not particularly exceptional for the price. One notable service touch was the waiter continuously topping up bread baskets before they were empty and refilling both still and sparkling bottled water.

Weeks before our visit, I had arranged a birthday surprise for my sister via email. I was given three options: a birthday cake, a Cavalli Special Dessert (a mix of small desserts and fruit served with sparklers), or a small dessert. I chose the Cavalli Special. The presentation was beautiful—two large dessert platters arrived with sparklers and birthday signs, accompanied by birthday songs. The effort was certainly five-star.

However, when the bill arrived, we were shocked to find we had been charged for two Cavalli Special Desserts instead of the one I requested. I was never informed of a price for the birthday dessert and was under the impression it was complimentary, as no cost was mentioned in the email correspondence. This unexpected charge was frustrating, especially since I had only requested one dessert, not two.

On top of that, we were charged for every bread basket that was continuously topped up without request, the bottled water that we didn’t ask for, and even a cover charge for napkins and cutlery. These hidden charges significantly increased the bill and left a sour taste.

To make matters worse, four of us felt like we were being eaten alive by mosquitoes under the table. We were continuously itching throughout our meal and returned to the hotel to find numerous red bites all over our bodies. Even two weeks later, the bites are still visible and have left small marks. If the restaurant is aware of this issue, they should consider using some sort of deterrent to protect their guests.

Another disappointment was the state of the toilets. For such an upscale restaurant, with beautiful decor, building and gardens, the facilities in the bathroom were below standard, with broken hand dryers that didn’t even work.

We were also told that after our meal, we could attend the club for free (which normally has an entry fee of around €15). However, after leaving our table and asking security how to enter the club, we were told it was closed. Instead, we were directed back inside the restaurant, where the atmosphere was supposed to shift into more of a "club vibe." When we first arrived at 8 PM, the atmosphere was flat, with only a couple of other diners and uninspiring music from the DJ. Things did pick up around 10–10:30 PM as more guests arrived, but overall, the experience was underwhelming.

Unfortunately, my second visit here did not live up to my first. While the drinks and presentation were excellent, the unexpected charges, mosquito bites, poor toilet facilities, and misleading club access made for a frustrating experience. I’m not sure I would return.