Cracco

"The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the most iconic sights in Milan and as such it is apt that it is home to this star of Italian cuisine, whose professional career is one of the most impressive in Italy with influences that include the culinary master Alain Ducasse and wine expert Giorgio Pinchiorri. Together with owner Carlo, resident chef Luca Sacchi creates top-quality cuisine with impeccable technique. He showcases his dishes on a carefully composed tasting menu and an à la carte, with references to contemporary Italian cuisine in dishes such as the open ravioli and reinterpretations of classic favourites, such asvitello alla Milanese(breaded veal cutlet). The wine list is an experience in itself, offering one of the best and most comprehensive selections of French wines in Italy, as well as an excellent choice of wines by the glass. Guests also have the opportunity to taste wines from the organic Vistamare estate, owned by the chef and situated in the Romagna hills. The most popular tables are those by the window with views of the Octagonal building – these should be booked well in advance." - Michelin Inspector

Café Cracco

"The bar-pasticceria in Milan par excellence, this café run by the famous Michelin-starred chef (his gourmet restaurant is on the first floor of the same building) also makes a pleasant choice for food, with a menu which moves easily from Milanese specialities to international dishes, including pizza. The display of sweet options at the dessert counter is a feast for the eyes and the palate. This extraordinary corner of Milan’s famous Galleria also offers outdoor tables." - Michelin Inspector

Who Is Carlo Cracco, the Italian Chef on ‘The Finale Table’? | Eater

"A Milan fine-dining project launched in partnership with the owners of a prominent delicatessen; it earned two Michelin stars before the chef assumed full ownership and later renamed the establishment to bear his own name." - Greg Morabito

‘Healthy’ Margherita Pizza Causes Uproar With Italians | Eater

"After introducing a 'healthy' revisited margherita pizza, the Milanese restaurant provoked strong backlash from locals who view tinkering with traditional recipes as sacrilege; one critic declared that nobody would seek out the new pie except curious foreign punters. Diners also balked at the €16 price, arguing it is outrageous compared with Naples—where, critics note, the same money could buy zeppole, panzarotti and a large beer—and some locals urged the chef to 'come down from the stars' and operate more like humble Neapolitan bakers selling €2 pizzas. Many observers linked the controversy over the pizza to the restaurant's downgrade from two Michelin stars to one in the 2018 guide, and the uproar has been amplified on social media by accounts that viciously target chefs who alter iconic Italian recipes." - Chris Fuhrmeister