Il Cairoli Bar & Restaurant

We had dinner at Il Cairoli Bar & Restaurant on our third night in Milan, and we were not disappointed. We decided to go for the Milan Experience tasting menu, which featured local specialty dishes, and it was an excellent choice from start to finish. The ossobuco risotto was absolutely incredible rich in flavor, perfectly cooked, and beautifully balanced. It truly captured the essence of Milanese cuisine. For the main course, we enjoyed a cotoletta alla Milanese that was an absolute treat crispy on the outside, tender inside, and clearly prepared with great care by the chef. Every course was presented with attention to detail, and the pacing of the meal was just right. The staff were exceptionally attentive and genuinely friendly, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Their warm service complemented the high quality of the food perfectly. Although the restaurant is mentioned in the Michelin Guide, we were still completely blown away by how good everything was from the atmosphere to the impeccable service and the outstanding food. If you’re looking for a refined yet authentic Milanese dining experience, Il Cairoli is an excellent choice.

We had the beef tartare with tzatziki for a starter and it was delicious. They provide complimentary bread with olive oil as well which was lovely and warm. The three tomato pasta was wonderful but was outshone by the clam egg pasta. It was honestly one of the best pastas I have had in my life. It had a lovely bite to it and was very lemony in the best way but not overpowering. Tiramisu was very classic and delicious, highly recommend. The ambience was lovely, beautiful decoration and great music. The only let down was they charged €5 for standard bottled water, a little ridiculous. Everything else was very deserving of the price tag.

Very pleasant staff, Cozy atmosphere, very reasonable prices for the high quality of the dishes. I highly recommend this restaurant! And I would like to emphasize once again the friendliness of the staff!

Amazing restaurant 💕 with excellent food, service and decor. Special thank to Luigino, Antonina and Joshua for giving me unforgettable dinning experience. I arrived the restaurant a bit earlier than opening hour and enjoyed a gin cocktail at the bar. I also highly recommend everyone to try it! I was not very hungry this time.. only tried the signature risotto with tiramisu.. I look forward to try other dishes and the set menu in my next visit to milan! Amazing! Thank you 🙏🏻

Delicious restaurant with excellent service. We got the risotto and the beef milanese both very good. The bread to start was also delicious. Service was great, food took about 40 minutes to arrive on a Monday at lunch

Service was really good, but the food wasn’t impressive. The cotoletta itself was fine, but the potatoes on the side were soggy and cold, and the rucola didn’t look fresh. Not sure how it’s in Michelin guide. The atmosphere is modern and nice, but it felt more like a hotel lobby.

Very tasty food, we had octopus and risotto. Nice atmosphere. Professional service. Good selection of wines by the glass.

Amazing restaurant. Reasonable prices, for a fantastic meal. Luigino and the staff was attentive, comfortable and funny. The food was fantastic. The best beef tartare i’ve had, with tatziki. Wonderfun gnocci. Really worth a visit. Will they get a Michelin star soon?