Trattoria Trippa — Restaurant in Milan

We came here one evening on the recommendation of a friend. I had a wonderful experience, the furnishings and aesthetic are really well put together, and the staff are very friendly (and very good at up-selling :P). The three of us shared 5 dishes between us.

To begin with we had the vitello tonnato - thin slices of veal covered in a creamy sauce that has been flavoured with tuna. The combination was wonderful and I will definitely be having this piemontese dish again! Next we had the trippa fritta - fried tripe, another dish I had never had before and will make sure I encounter again. The dish was crisp to bite yet soft to chew and reminded me of pork scratchings. The next dish I can't remember the exact name of, it was a special if I recall correctly, it had elements of pollo calciatori (basically chicken wings) in a pasta dish. It was delicate yet packed a punch. Next up was the trippa of the day (tripe of the day) which was a different gustatory experience to the fried counterpart, the stomach was nice and tender. Finally, the main star of the show - the bone marrow, probably the only dish we had that night that I've had before, and it was simply superb!! Seasoned just right with salt pepper and rosemary, I will most definitely be returning to have this dish again.

If I could give this restaurant 6/5 I would, not only was the food beyond my expectations, the service is one of the best I've experienced in my time in Milan, never did we have to ask for more water, more bread, or had to wait for the next dish to come. The waiting staff were as friendly as they come, and with a direct view into the kitchen I could tell that the team really gets along with one another and have a passion for the food they're crafting and serving.

TL;DR : I highly recommend this restaurant, you will not be disappointed - just make sure to make a reservation way in advance (or if covid rules still apply - reservations open at 12 pm for the day after, and is often fully booked...

Trippa was my favorite meal in Milano.

First I will discuss logistics as the reservations do not come easy, although they are attainable. They open 3 weeks in advance at 12:00 PM local time, meaning I needed to ensure I was awake before 6:00 AM EDT to join the virtual queue on their website. There is no need to refresh the page on your mobile as you will automatically see your spot in the queue move closer to the front of the line. I was at least 5th in the queue when I joined, but still obtained our desired reservations for 4 people on a Friday night.

The food and dining experience were exceptional. We are not heavy eaters but ordered 6 savory items and a dessert to be enjoyed family style and had more than enough. My favorite dishes in order were: Tagliatelle - simple, delicious, and not to be missed. This type of pasta is why one travels to Italy. Veal tuna (Vitello Tonnato) - we first had this dish in Rome on a prior trip and were mind-blown. At Trippa we felt the same way. Fig and tomato salad - refreshing and flavorful, a perfect appetizer. Deer ragu - tasty Fried Tripe - one of their signature dishes. Fun to try, although my ignorant self thinks i would have enjoyed it more with a red dipping sauce.

As you can see, that accounts for 5 of the 6 savory items we ordered! The only dish not mentioned was the cod, which was fine although next time I would skip or replace.

They have a strong wine selection although we were perfectly happy with the liter bottle of house red for under 30 EUR. The service was friendly and attentive and the vibes were warm. If there is one meal in Milan not to be missed,...

What a highlight of my Milan trip!

The hardest part about this restaurant is definitely just trying to snag a seat. I got my reservation about a month beforehand ~ although the tables didn't seem to sell out instantly, it was definitely all full by the week before.

Coming to the restaurant isn't too tough and close to one of the metro stops. Coming into the restaurant, they had a bin for umbrellas and took my coat. The interior was super cozy and very tan. Loved the random little touches like the guitars to the side and Chef Diego Rossi's items like his cookbook. I got one of the spots facing into the kitchen which was really cool and got to see Chef Rossi cook as well as go around the restaurant to explain dishes and speak to patrons. The service was great and friendly. The vibe was pretty chill and laid back // not overly loud.

I had several items!

*Fried tripe: Saw a lot of people recommend this item and could definitely see why. Rich in flavor. Really had that chicharron texture. Super simple and loved the sage aroma. *Pumpkin tortelli butter and sage: One of their seasonal items - I personally love pumpkin and here - thought the pairing with the tortelli was wonderful. The tortelli's texture was perfection and again, that sage really helped elevate the dish. *Panna cotta with figs, vincotto, and hazelnuts: Had a wonderful texture and that fig sauce was heavenly. A great way to end the meal.

I also got one of the 'dealer's choice' white wine drink that was from a bottle of the server's choosing which was delicious.

A terrific restaurant through and through that is both memorable in both the...