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Saffron risotto, bone-in cotoletta and slowly braised ossobuco offer three distinct tastes of Lombardy. Rice and rich meat dishes anchor this small collection.

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Antipasti: starters · Primi: pasta, rice & soups · Secondi: mains · Contorni: sides · Street food: breads & snacks · Dolci: desserts

Creamy rice topped with sliced mushrooms, grated cheese and chopped herbs in a black handled panPrimi

Risotto ai Funghi Porcini

Porcini give slowly stirred risotto an earthy flavor, with butter and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano making the final coating soft and creamy.

Golden saffron risotto on a white plate with a small green herb garnishPrimi

Risotto alla Milanese

Saffron colors this Milanese rice dish gold, while broth, butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano give it a soft, flowing texture.

Creamy pale risotto with crumbled sausage pieces, grated cheese and a fork on a round platePrimi

Risotto con Salsiccia

Crumbled pork sausage flavors slowly cooked risotto rice, with white wine, hot stock and an off-heat butter-and-cheese finish.

A broad golden breaded veal cutlet with a visible rib bone, lemon slices and mixed salad on a white plateSecondi

Cotoletta alla Milanese

A bone-in veal chop gets an egg and breadcrumb coating, then fries in clarified butter for a crisp golden crust.

A braised shank with a central marrow bone in red tomato sauce, topped with bay leaves in a dark panSecondi

Ossobuco alla Milanese

Bone-in veal shanks braise until tender in wine and vegetables, finished with bright lemon, garlic and parsley gremolata.

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