Nui — Restaurant in Milan

Scusi, non parlo Italiano.

We had to swing by the consulate, and saw people setting up for lunch at Nui. I'm so very glad we did.

The Affogato is one of my "list items" that I have to try wherever I see it. Seriously, we're missing out in the United States even though Austin Texas has some amazing food. The creaminess of the Gelato is unparalleled.

We tried both the cream coffee ice cream (almost like a shake) and then the traditional American affogato which is the ice cream and coffee poured over it. I don't know which I enjoyed more, but they were both magnificent.

We also had the chicken strips with roasted potato fries which were very good and not over flavored with salt like I would have expected in an American version of an Italian dish. Google Lens came in clutch for translating the menu.

Lastly, I have to mention the staff and how helpful and kind they were. Not just to us, but I always watch how others are treated... I assume we are treated a certain way being obviously American and here to spend money, so when locals are treated with kindness and respect it's so lovely to see. Our waitress, much to my surprise, spoke pretty decent English, Portuguese, and Italian. That's my comprehension of choice, in that order, so it was truly a help to have that translator. In other places in Milan, few people speak English including the police.

We needed a charger, and I don't know if he was the owner or manager but he was eager to accommodate and we were anxiously scrambling for a charge so that was very helpful.

Overall, excellent establishment I would certainly recommend a...

Ho fatto la fila per ordinare e ci ho impiegato 20 minuti, il problema è che alla cassa non stavano prendendo ordini ma la cassiera stava facendo ben altro (non entro in merito ma tra chiacchierate con i colleghi e gente che portava gli zaini da lasciare dietro al bancone etc).

Al mio turno vengo ignorato e aspetto un’altra decina di minuti e a quel punto inizio a essere in quasi in ritardo al mio appuntamento. La cassiera poi mi ignora e passa alla persona dietro, che gentilmente le fa presente che era il mio turno e che stavo cercando la sua attenzione. Non mi chiede neanche scusa e mi serve scocciata. Decido di andarmene senza consumare, c’è un bar esattamente attaccato, non capisco per quale motivo autolesionistico dovrei fare colazione in un luogo che mi considera una seccatura. Non mi si dica che è un mestiere pesante perché ho fatto lo stesso mestiere per anni in un ambiente ancora più pieno. C’è seria necessità di efficienza, non è possibile che anche al tavolo per ordinare ci si impiega 10/15 min perché c’è un solo cameriere che ordina e fa fatica a digitare su una tablet verticale e riesce a prendere un ordine ogni 7/8 minuti.

Se volete fare colazione la mattina...

Wonderful place! It seems like you're really into a jungle! Nice music, not too loud, very kind staff. All the place is so rural and clean too. And the jungle-themed toilette is just awesome! Most importantly, coffee and other options (for a snack, a toast, or ice cream etc.) are simply delicious! I recommend this place if you want to relax with some friends...