Horrible Service, tasteless food. After the reviews we expected Michelin style food, but were completely disappointed. It was more like system catering. The amuse bouche were tasteless and the focaccia was stale. The "Bitto cheese, potatoe, free-range Valtellina organic egg and black truffle" was basically raw, cold potato stripes with low quality truffles that had no taste. The sauce of the osso bucco was probably made from sauce powder. The crumb breaded veal cutlet Milanese style looked like it came from the freezer into the oven and had no taste at all. The fries that came with it were again raw and cold. Service was also a disaster. Had to ask for olive oil three times, only to get it then myself. No refill of water or wine. Our mains were sitting on the serving table, getting cold, while the waiter was chatting to two pretty ladies next to us for five minutes. On the bill, they wanted to charge us for two bottles of water, although we only had one. Second Star for the excellent...
Read moreI often travel to Italy and specifically to Monza, such a great city. My must is having a meal at the Derby grill, it is locally sourced products focused and the passion that is put into the chef's creation is incommensurate! Love the daily menus, prix-fix and a la carte for lunch, as well as the extensive wine list, the dessert cart and one of my favourite: liquor cart. Let Roberto and Antonio, the maitre d's, taking care of you and suggesting the right dish for your mood with the perfect wine pairing and let them help you with the perfect after-meal liquor to end up in style, you won't want to leave! Of course, regards are to be paid to the Nardi family who owns the little gem as the Hotel De La Ville in Monza is and ensure the perfect and...
Read moreMy husband and I are once again in our favourite hotel in Italy, Hotel De La Ville, Monza. Always an environ Of gentrified tranquility and now we have discovered an absolutely beautiful addition, The Veranda. It is a completely glassed in dining area plus bar, with access to the main dining room and sitting beautifully surrounded by palm trees, bamboo and white orchids. The dining experience is superb, under the direction of chef Fabio Silva. He is heralded and accomplished, one of the most renowned chefs in The area, and presents beautifully, cuisine of traditional Italian, Mediterranean. The dining staff are reserved and follow the service of "old world tradition". The dining area has a hush of elegance,...
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