Cantine Milano

If you are looking for an experience pairing fine food and great wine, Cantine Milano in the heart of Isola is the place for you. Here wine takes centre stage: unlike usual dining rules, the dishes are paired with the wines and not vice versa, with over 300 Italian labels setting the pace for refined, inventive cooking.

The menu offers five different tasting journeys built around wine, the undisputed star of every pairing: ‘I vitigni aromatici’, ‘La Valpolicella’, ‘Il Sangiovese’, ‘Gli autoctoni’ and ‘Il metodo Classico’, each paired with its culinary experience. You can also order à la carte from a menu celebrating seasonality and quality, offering dishes that speak of the Mediterranean, with a few international twists. Starters include the Polpo alla plancia su fonduta cacio e pepe con patate, pomodorini confit e porro croccante, the Tartare di scottona con crema zola e tarallo pugliese, and a rich ‘Parmigiana’ di melanzane with melted caciocavallo.

Moving on, the first and second courses reveal the kitchen team’s care and creativity: from fresh paccheri with lobster, shellfish bisque and fresh basil, to a delicate carbonara di mare. For fish lovers, do not miss the Tataki di tonno in crosta di sesamo with purple potato cream, while vegetarians can choose L’orto di Cantine Milano, a medley of vegetables on seasonal velvety purées. Grilled meats, strictly outdoor-reared Limousine beef, are tender and full of authentic flavour.

Everything takes place amidst elegant Canaletto walnut, green marble and raw iron furnishings that create a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. The main dining room greets guests with well-spaced tables and a communal bar for those who fancy a cocktail in a relaxed setting. For more intimate moments, the ‘Wine Secret Room’ offers a private dining room with a glass-fronted wine cellar.

Cantine Milano is truly the realm of wine, where every glass tells a story and every dish completes it, ideal for a special evening or simply rediscovering the pleasure of a fine pairing.