Langosteria
Milan
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We were a party of two, with a reservation made in advance — everything went smoothly on arrival. An iconic place that’s well worth a visit, especially if you love seafood. The food was exactly what I expected: very fresh seafood, pasta cooked perfectly al dente. We also received an amuse-bouche from the chef — a clam in tomato water, served with bread — and a small farewell dessert, both complimentary. Lovely touches. The staff were very kind and attentive, perhaps too attentive: they came by very often to check the table and our plates, and my wine glass kept being topped up before I’d finished it, with pours more generous than you’d expect at a place of this level. It ended up feeling stressful — I couldn’t enjoy the meal at my own pace. A little less hovering would completely transform the experience. One note on the wine: I asked for help choosing from an impressive wine list, mentioning a budget of around €60, and the waiter recommended an off-menu bottle, a Poggio al Lupo Vermentino at €70. The wine was fine, but rereading the list afterwards, I noticed that at exactly the same price there was Michele Satta Costa di Giulia — a far more renowned Bolgheri producer, and precisely the aromatic profile I had described. For a restaurant of this caliber, I would have expected a recommendation from the list, ideally from a sommelier, rather than a bottle “about to be added to the menu.” Overall: I’d happily return for the food and atmosphere — just hoping for slightly more relaxed service.
We tried the tasting menu which is amazingly curated. Would definitely recommend if you are lazy to think about ordering but want a curated selection of seafood. Also ordered oysters and shrimps from oyster bar, super fresh and delicious. The service there is unbeatable, all the waiters are super responsive and patient to explain every dish. 10/10 date night spot if you want to take your love one.
Langosteria was the best meal I've had in Europe. At this point I've had several dinners in Paris and a couple in Nice. Lango Milan has excellent service, beautiful comfortable ambiance no matter the dining room which enhances their gorgeously plated delicious food with properly timed courses. And, if you're a wine drinker they have an entire book! Additionally, if you didn't guess by the name, this is pescatarian heaven. My husband and I were famished upon arrival and food from every section of the menu looked amazing so we decided why not indulge a bit. We started out with cocktails, a version of a Manhattan and a Passion fruit daiquiri ( I find that a non negroni cocktail in Italy is sweeter than we get in San Francisco, CA) along with a couple of appertivos which were the red shrimp over saffron rice, rich anchovies on crostini, ( I'm gluten free and they swapped the crostini to gf and my husband could not tell but if you're celiac don't do the saffron rice as that rice "cake" is fried in mixed oil). Along with an amuse bouche of perfectly grilled octopus on a bed of uber buttery mashed potatoes, delicate mussels in crushed tomatoes. Next, we paired the remainder of our meal with a lovely bottle of a Franciacorta Alma Non Dosato DOCG Grande Cuvèe Bellavista, dry, silky tiny bubbles full of terroir, green apples and toast. For the entree a flakey crispy skinned seabream steak for two, served with thinly sliced, blanched and grilled al dente bok choy and more of those heavenly mashed potatoes. We delighted in taking a bite of the tender fish with some buttery potatoes on the fork followed by a bite of the vegetal crunch. We added white asparagus, (it's in season) and topped with a drizzle of green sauce, also al dente. I wanted more green sauce. No we weren't done! That course was followed by an amuse bouche of sweetest tomato gazpacho with an herb reduction leaf pattern and a tender bite of lobster.
I actually booked this place for the tiramisu and didn’t realise it’s a seafood restaurant — but what a pleasant surprise. It’s a really classy spot with a great atmosphere. The tiramisu is honestly one of the best I’ve ever had — slightly crunchy biscuits, smooth mascarpone, and a delicate touch of cocoa powder that ties everything together perfectly. The scallops with potato purée were also amazing. They even served a complimentary soup as appetiser on the house, and as someone who doesn’t usually enjoy tomatoes, I was pleasantly surprised by how fresh and well-balanced it tasted. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here. The price is on the higher side, but it’s definitely worth it for the quality and experience.
We really enjoyed our visit to this iconic spot in Milan. The place is chic and fancy, yet the atmosphere is pleasantly relaxed. All the dishes tasted great; the seafood was incredibly fresh, and the sauces were simply divine. I’d especially like to mention the lukewarm seafood salad—it was probably the best I’ve ever had… that sauce, wow. The pace of the meal service was also perfect for us; it’s on the faster side, and we like it when we don’t end up nodding off at the table. Definitely 5/5!
