Bentoteca Milano

We had a wonderful dinner with my wife. The place is cozy, ideal for couple. Special excellent note for the service: informal, elegant and very attentive we really appreciated it. Food quality is very high, you immediately feel ingredients selection. We recommend to start with tuna, while midollo and duck must have. The cheesecake my personal recommendation from the dessert list. We will be back soon.

I visited recently and the experience the team at Bentoteca provided was nothing short of astounding. I felt very welcome and well looked after. If you enjoy the theatre of watching the chefs at work, then reserve a seat at the counter which faces into the kitchen! I opted for the omakase menu and the sommelier selection wine paring. Everything I was served was brilliant. Artfully plated, with the quality of the ingredients shining through from start to finish. Be prepared, as the omakase is a LOT of food but if you have a decent appetite, it’s entirely worth going for this. Grazie mille for the superb experience!

Overrated and expensive for what it is. If you're a food connoisseur, this restaurant will likely disappoint. I’m genuinely confused by the 5-star reviews and its inclusion in the Michelin Guide. We came for an à la carte dinner and ordered several popular items as suggested; three starters, two mains, and four wines. Unfortunately, the dishes were overly salty, and lacked freshness. The so-called “seafood” udon was undercooked and had minimal, shriveled bits of seafood that I had to dig for - very misleading. Portions were small, and while the service was friendly, it was also quite slow. For the price, the experience feels unjustified - the quality simply doesn’t match the hype or the cost. If I’m paying a premium price, I expect premium food.

Bentoteca used to be “the” restaurant for me and my ex boy and now even if he is taking someone else there you know what it is fine because Bentoteca remains delicous. Since before covid theory they yolk consistencies and textures such as that of marinated cow heart and tuna chiai (in picture), or that of bone marrow and fermented shrimps, as a strong part of their process. I also really appreciate the use of every part of the tuna in many cuts, I had the tuna head with giardiniera is really a sweet treat. The price is Milanese price. It is a satisfaction to go eat there. This is the place I suggest to friends but also where I go when I want to gift myself a dinner. Thank you!

Always a good experience. I am happy that the chef seems to have gone back a little to his “michelin starred” origins, I prefer this to the “bistrot spirit” that he tried a couple of years ago. Exquisite tasting menu, for a competitive 90 Euro price. Good service. Impressed by the puff-pastry soup and by the salad - super lovely. The 5 variations on tuna are of course superb. The japanese sandwich is a lovely surprise. Yes, a really good experience.

One of the best places I’ve tried in Milan. The cuisine here is a mix of traditional Japanese cuisine and a modern cuisine by using great ingredients to create that umami taste. We were three people and we had many different dishes from the menu to share so had the opportunity to try many plates. Service was well organized and accurate, we had a great experience

I’m ABSOLUTELY amazed by this restaurant !!! All of the staff are friendly, welcoming and professional for asking my food allergies in advance. The atmosphere is relaxing and even for dining alone (not all Michelin restaurants are friendly and good arrange to solo diner) The nature wine pairing is awesome as some bottle of them are not easily found in Milan. Overall, it’s way more higher than the average. I been trying a lot of Michelin restaurants and few could make me not feel greasy, the chef’s pairing from first course to dessert are totally fresh. Best Japanese restaurant I ever had in Milan, love it so much🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

It was a great dining experience here! We had the omakase menu and every dish was chef’s kiss! The 2 rounds of starters were fabulous! We love every tuna dish and the chicken & eel skewer too! Service was really remarkable, very personable and friendly! Will definitely visit if I am ever in Milan again.