Casa Fontana - 23 Risotti

This was the absolute best way to end our time in Milan. They were very accommodating to some special needs that we had, chose a fabulous wine for us and were gracious in every way possible. The food was amazing too. This came recommended to me and I highly recommend it to anyone.

My wife and I found this little gem of a restaurant on our one night stay in Milan, and this place made the stay even more special for us. From the time we entered without a reservation, they aimed to make sure we had a great experience. Our meals were fantastic and the service was just as good. If we are ever fortunate enough to return to Milan, we will surely make this place a priority to return to.

I used to visit 23 Risotti often in the '90s and early 2000s, and recently returned for my mum's 70th birthday lunch - it was just as exceptional as I remembered! The risottos are beautifully balanced and full of depth, each one a reminder of why this place has stood the test of time. Roberto, the chef and owner, is as warm and gracious as ever, his professionalism and passion shine through in every detail. A true Milanese treasure.

After 3 days in Milan I have to conclude that Italian food is the most overrated food in the world. The people who find this food tasty have simple pallets. When you've eaten authentic Asian food, Italian food is bland in comparison. The risotto was okay, but I make better rice. The apple dessert was disgusting and was soaked in alcohol, which isn't stated in the menu. The cannoli wasn't very nice, the panna cotta was okay, though not really different from the panacotta sold in supermarkets. Avoid.

I will rate this place with a 5/5 according to my scale. Food quality: 2.6/3 Ambiance of the place: 0.3/0.5 Authenticity/ innovativeness of the place: 0.5/0.5 Value/Price of the place: 0.4/0.5 Service of the place: 0.3/0.5 Total: 4.1/5 We ordered the risotto with tomatoes, saffron and mushrooms (all Antica) and the pistachio pana cotta. The risotto was delicious and the best we had in Italy so far. The panna cotta was also tasty. This restaurant is cute and great for any occasion.

amazing food, service and ambiance. homey, local, you can feel a little secrecy in being there. excellent wine choices. the main/head chef/owner came to our table to greet us and even take our order. they called a cab for us in the end. beyond excellent experience.

Had a great meal and enjoyed the hospitality here with my dad. The Chef gave recommendations of his favorite items and all of the dishes that came were beautiful. We had 2 antipasti, risotto to share and a bottle of vino della casa. Read previous reviews that the items were pricer than competition. We understood why when we arrived, they have a Michelin recommendation for 2023. Yet with this accolade, they remain modest and personable. The combination of everything above is the perfect recipe for the great dining experience. Ps. They gave us their risotto recipes at the end

Really nice dinner! 😊 the risotto was very tasty and the service amazing! If u can't have gluten or lactose just tell the waiter: they'll bring gluten free bread and use lactose free butter in the risotto! I definitely would recommend it (but remember to reserve a table!)

This hidden place doesn't look like much from the outside - you have to ring the bell to be let inside! Had a reservation here for 8pm, which is the earliest they open for dinner service. For a Friday night, it was not very crowded but would not have ever walked by this place had it not been planned. This place focuses on their risottos, so much so that at the end of your meal they give you a small booklet of their risotto recipes as a gift! Each risotto takes 25 minutes to make and requires you to order a minimum of two portions per risotto (bring a friend!). The appetizer was top notch - it was all vegetarian and had great flavors and textures. The star of the show however was the risotto. I could smell the red wine in the risotto (as well as see it), and it made the flavor of the dish so rich. The sausage was a great addition to the dish as well. Ended the night with some espresso; I'm not an expert on this but it tasted solid to me. Service was great as well; it was a very intimate experience since there were only three tables being served total while I was there, and they closed up the restaurant after I left. The amount of tables served definitely is not indicative of how good the food is! If you're looking for a wide selection of great risotto, this is a great place to go!

We had a long layover in Milan, and decided to check out what Milan was best known for: Risotto. This place was a few blocks from our hotel, so we decided to check it out. We went on what was clearly a packed night, and there should've been no way we would get a table. The staff however told us that if we were willing to wait outside for half an hour or so, they should be able to squeeze us in. The area is nice, so we took a short walk and came back, where we were promptly thanked for your waiting and given a table. The first thing the waiters will tell you is that if you would like to order risotto, there's uusally a 25 minute wait time, as they make it fresh to order. The second thing they'll tell you is that you should really try the risotto. So we did. We ordered the risotto Milanese with ossobucco, and the cassouella to nibble on while we waited for the risotto. Cassouella is a typical northern Italian cabbage stew that's usually eaten in wintertime. This one included sausage and veal as well, both of which were extremely tender. I'd tried this dish before, but something about the way this restaurant made it, made the flavors just blend so well together. The Risotto and Ossobucco were phenomenal. The risotto itself was just so much more flavorful than you'd expect a risotto to be, but combined with the juices from the Ossobucco it was on a completely different level. The Ossobucco itself was perfect. It wasn't too tender, and had just enough of a chew to it to counteract the soft texture of the risotto. To top everything off, the owner came by at the end of our meal, and handed us a small 5 page recipe pamphlet. He said that he gives them away in case anyone wants to try making his risotto at home. What a wonderful experience

We came by this place on a recommendation from a local friend of ours as I wanted to try the best risotto in town. I know, how boring. He instantly came back with this place and the next night we came in for some food. We ended up getting risotto Milanese and an appetizer. The appetizer might be the best single item I've had while in Milan. It was perfectly cooked eggplant with this parmesan crust on top (very similar to apple crumble) which gave it this crunchy texture with a burst of cheese flavour. It was also surrounded with this fantastic tomato and basil sauce. I'm tempted to go back and order a few of these just for dinner. They brought us a spoon of some risotto topped with wine to cleanse our pallet and the main was coming out. The risotto was cooked in saffron with some grated Romano cheese on top. It was some of the best risotto I've had! It also came out with a side of bone marrow in some fantastic jus. This tasted great with the risotto and the marrow was extremely creamy! This wasn't the best Italian restaurant I ate at on my trip but I can't imagine better eggplant and the risotto was really good, even though risotto is kind of a boring meal. I wanted to try some Milanese dishes and this was a great start. This restaurant definitely earned their Michelin rating.

If you like risotto, this is the place. Very good! Quaint. If you're looking for other menu options, this is not the place.

This was the best food I have ever had, I loved the little family restaurant, everyone was so friendly and true Italian. I would love to visit again

A delightful little restaurant specializing in risotto. I have been coming here for many years. The food is prepared to order so grab an appetizer and relax as your risotto is being made. Every time I come here I find a new favorite. Try the Ossobucco! Located in a residential neighborhood a quick cab ride from Centrale Station, the restaurant is small and calling for reservations for either of their two evening services (7:45, 9:45) is highly recommended (don't worry, they speak English...). Tips: (1) if you arrive early for the 7:45 seating, just ring the bell to the left of door and they will open up for you (2) don't trust the transit maps - the public transit shown actually runs on an overpass and it is a tricky walk to get to the restaurant and (3) when you are finished and contentedly full they will be happy to call you a cab....

Best service and food i have ever experienced for this price range. Ordered a fungi lasagne and a risotto, damn so tasty. And the service and decor was amazing!

Sooooo good. The prices were reasonable. The service, excellent. We had Ossobucco, Risotto Milanese, Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms and Zucchini flowers. All were flavorful and delicious. We have discovered this gem and I'm so happy that we decided to walk around this neighborhood.