Autem Milano

We had a truly wonderful evening at Autem*. From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed by a friendly, attentive, and competent service team that accompanied us flawlessly throughout the night. The cuisine was original, surprising, and full of character – a true fine dining experience. Each dish impressed with its depth of flavor, creativity, and precision. The tastes were simply delicious, fresh, and the overall menu felt thoughtful and inspiring. The wine pairing was perfect and highly creative, elevating every course in a harmonious and exciting way. One absolute highlight was the pigeon: incredibly flavorful, wonderfully prepared, and executed with remarkable creativity. We also enjoyed one of the best salads we have ever eaten, as well as the most creative pasta dish we can remember. Every plate told a story. The restaurant itself is cozy and elegant, creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. In a city with an overwhelming number of dining options like Milan, Autem* truly stands out – a moment of pure happiness amid the vast culinary landscape. The price–performance ratio is, without a doubt, the best we have experienced in a long time. The entire evening was a beautifull experience. This is exactly how fine dining should be. Highly recommended, and we very much look forward to returning on our next visit to Milan!

From the moment I step inside, I felt this contemporary Italian restaurant in Milan felt alive with warmth, confidence, and creativity. The space was very elegant, setting the stage for food that was both rooted in tradition and joyfully forward-thinking. I thought each dish was very intentional and expressive—classic Italian flavors reimagined with a highly modern touch. Every dish I tasted was impeccably prepared and beautifully presented. The special pigeon dish Chef Luca Natalini chose for me was spectacular! (My photo probably doesn’t do justice. I was so glad that he did and I was open-minded; I wouldn’t have chosen it if the selection was up to me.) At the heart of it all is Chef Natalini, whose personality seems to radiate through the food and into the room. Genuinely personable and refreshingly present, he and his team took time to connect with guests, shared stories behind the dishes, and made everyone feel like part of the experience rather than just a customer. That human touch elevated this restaurant from excellent to truly memorable. I left not only impressed by the food, but buoyed by the feeling that I really discovered a place driven by passion, hospitality, and a real love for contemporary and creative Italian cooking. Grazie mille! P.S. - I was blown away by the magnificent selections of petits fours at the end of the meal…

Wow! What an amazing experience. Food was absolutely delicious and beautiful. service was impeccable and atmosphere was great. We will definitely come back to this restaurant when we're back in Milan.

Had the 4 portion tasting menu and wine during lunch with my husband, the top restaurant of our trip (we also went to langosteria and Andrea aprea). Please put this on your itinerary. Also wine pairings were top

Wonderful lunch, excellence service. They have proved how simple things can be the best. The best salad I’ve ever had - amazing dressing with an Asian touch that balanced so well with mackerel The best pasta I’ve ever had - an unassuming “plain” pasta that tasted nothing plain. Prawns and fish are made delicately with no extra expensive crazy hype for the socials. That’s what good should be. Plates are also simple, white but matches like an art to the dishes. See photos below. This is one of the top 10 on my review list.

Such a wonderful good experience. Beautifully flavored food is the base but it is supported by vision and Chef Luca participates all aspects of the experience both back and front of the house. My favorite dishes had pate in them. It was balanced so well. I had the 4 course tasting Menu but chef and team generously provided two additional courses so I could try his signature dishes. The surprise flavor combination that I loved was lemon gelato, caviar and popping candies from my childhood. The experience felt interactive. David and the front of the house staff were awesome. The staff is comfortable with English. I will come back if I visit Milano again.

I went to Autem by Luca Natilini 2 sundays ago. From entrance this was one of the best meals I have ever had. The presentation of everything was perfect, with the hand written plates on entrance to the delicate meal that we had with the Convivium lunch menu I could not recommend it enough. Will certainly be back. Thank you to the chef and his team for a fantastic lunch experience.

This was probably the best meal I have ever had. Chef Luca and team were absolutely lovely from the minute I entered the door, service was attentive and personal, and the food was of the highest caliber imaginable. I did the full 6-course tasting menu. Every single course flowed well into the next, flavors were magnificent, and the wine pairings were delicious. The sommelier was actually out when I was there (apparently he had an accident), but Chef Luca picked great accompaniments for the meal. To exemplify the quality of the meal, I will call two courses into attention. First, pasta in bianco: plain pasta. Yes, you read that right. One of the dishes was a plain pasta cooked in an aged (bone?) broth and dressed lightly with a homemade vinaigrette. It was absolutely stunning, and a testament to the simple elegance at Autem Milano. When I spoke with Chef Luca after the meal, he emphasized how Autem strives to showcase delicious, simple cooking with quality ingredients under the spotlight, rather than complex recipes. The main course, an entire pigeon, prepared in several styles, was absurdly good. The breasts were cooked to absolute perfection, and every other part was cooked in a way that perfectly complimented its natural flavor. Even the bread — accompanied by homemade butter and olive oil was delightful. Thank you Autem Milano team! I will be back. ————————— Also of note: I didn't arrive in style — I had spilled espresso on my dress pants earlier in the day, changed into jeans, and was running 15 minutes late from my office in Milan. I was very stressed about getting turned away at the door, but the entire team was welcoming and friendly the second I entered. No comment was made about either my tardiness or my strange ensemble of blazer and jeans. I hugely appreciated that despite how luxurious Autem is, they didn't have any of the the posh/ pretentious attitude that is sometimes associated with Michelin star restaurants.