Sbunda Colonne — Restaurant in Milan

Through the Airbnb Experiences app, we came across a booking ($10.58 each) to sample multiple items from the Calabria region of Italy in the heart of Milan. We did this on a Saturday evening and were led to Sbunda where we met the owners. The shop feels like a deli with specialty food items from the Calabria region to purchase.

I started with a white wine with grapes from Calabria. We were then given a charcuterie board full of different cheeses and meats. Before each item was served, we were educated on what it was. It was nice to understand that although Italy may be known for pizza, pasta, cannoli, risotto, and more, there are certain regions of Italy with completely different foods!

Overall, the food served was just okay. It will fill you up like a full meal, but the highlight is more the education of the Calabria region of Italy while being in Milan. At the end of the night we were charged an additional fee ($25+ each) for the food, so be prepared for this. For a couple, you will end up spending close to $65 for the...

We had the perfect taste of Calabria here — everything had that homemade feel, with high-quality ingredients that really stood out. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff were absolutely amazing: kind, helpful, and genuinely passionate about what they do. It’s the kind of place where you don’t need to plan or prepare — just drop in, relax, and enjoy great food and wine. A casual gem that...

Excellent sandwiches and super friendly service. The man serving took us through the whole menu and explained it all in English. Brilliant vegetarian and meat options, all with local and fresh ingredients from the region. The Caulonia (aubergine parmigiana) is superb. Highly recommend if you're in Milan.

I'm so sad we found it on our last day, we may have to come back later today...