Cafe Milano

We ordered melezane for an appetizer. The basil was fresh, and the eggplant was cooked well. However, the cuscinetti de pollo (day special, according to the owner) was too salty. The grounded chicken in the pasta had a pungent odor and sticky texture, which means the meat was not fresh. We also ordered a fettucini con pollo, but it was very oily and salty, too. Chicken slices also had the same odor. I was very looking forward to trying the desserts (tiramisu) before ordering, but after eating the food, I had lost all my appetite. Will not return again.

I thought I was back in Italy! Absolutely amazing from the food to the service to the Italian to the live piano music to the known locals coming in! I enjoyed the fettuccine con Pollo, my son loved the steak and fries, the pizza and pasta e fagioli soup, and the pasta/seafood dish. What a great night!

Had an absolutely great time here with the wife for a nice dinner after a hectic week we both had. First off, the atmosphere was great. They clearly pay attention to detail as everything was spotless. There was a live piano performance the entire time, which added a very nice touch! Wine recommendation was spot on for what we wanted. Food wise, the bread and nice balsamic oil mix tasted good, the caprese was refreshing, and the Fettuccine Milano was delicious. I had a minor issue with my mushroom risotto, which was addressed in a very thoughtful and professional manner. Their tiramiso was probably the best I have had, and they served delicious capacinnos and desert wine. Above all else, the service was great, with a good mix of attentiveness, professionalism, and humor. I look forward to visiting again when in the area.

Food - 10/10. Best lasagna l've ever had. Best minestrone soup l've ever had. Excellent Italian wine menu. I could eat here once a week if I could. Service - Everyone seems to get a long and work together to get the job done. All servers spoke to me instead of just one. People constantly checked on me. I will say that when I first entered I waited about 5 minutes before anyone spoke to me and even when I sat down it took another 5 minutes before a menu was given to me or anyone speaking to me. However, I contribute it to everyone being busy. Nevertheless, everyone was pleasant! Ambiance - it's a very cozy restaurant. I loved how simple but well decorated everything was. It was a warm environment. It's perfect for a cute date night or just a family dinner one Sunday evening. The live pianist absolutely contributed to the overall experience.

Amazing authentic Italian dining. Great ambiance with live Piano music while you dine. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back again !!! Thanks to everyone and their hospitality

We ate an early dinner here and were impressed with the open, cheery atmosphere as well as the attention we received. The food was excellent and appropriately priced for the portion sizes. We would recommend to anyone in the La Jolla area for lunch or dinner.

Cafe Milano was a great little spot to pop in and have lunch. It is home made Italiano cuisine. Each dish had a very authentic flavor. We did request our dishes to be made spicier and they were happy to accommodate. My favorite part was the Chocolate Truffle! It was picturesque and mouth watering. We would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a very reasonably priced, freshly prepared meal, in a cute inviting atmosphere.

This is a hidden gem in San Diego! Must try will definitely come back! Owners were on the field working keeping the place live absolutely loved here. You are blessed if you experience live piano music ❤️