Contraste
Milan
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Reviews
The space is really stunning, I love the sparse decor and saturated color and interesting sculptures. I did not love the tablecloth though, it was weirdly like a thick plastic. We tried to order a couple rare bottles that were on the list but they didn’t have which was a bummer. The food was hit or miss honestly, it was all really interesting but some of it just missed the mark. They have a way to go for another Michelin star for sure. The dessert was really fabulous and some other courses stood out but the overall impression was that of trying too hard/doing too much at once and it was disappointing for the price point.
You are like in a Wim Wenders filmography—a bit mysterious, a bit bizarre, a bit crazy. Even the music is special. A really interesting way of serving dishes and an unconventional mixing of different tastes. The only thing that was missing was a bit more discussion after each course. But still, it was an amazing food adventure.
"Reflessioni" is a menu of wonderful contrasts. The chef's goal is to take familiar and unfamiliar ingredients and bring them together to create totally new flavors. From what we saw, most diners went for their traditional menu instead, so it was cool to see what everyone was getting at different tables. The space is really neatly designed so that while you could see some nearby diners and tables entirely, most were partially obscured by the divisions down the length of the room, which created a fun mystery atmosphere. The staff clearly love their jobs, and were very engaged in the dishes and the pairings, but not overly serious or stiff. We laughed with them and chatted, which was a really nice experience. We also got a blind pairing of wine and non-alcoholic drinks, which also enhanced the fun. The coolest part for me was really enjoying some ingredients I don't particularly like (such as seaweed) because of how they were paired (in this case, with strawberry). We left feeling very happy and not too full after our four-hour dinner, but were rather very satisfied; I think this is a must-go for adventurous eaters!
