Reviews - Don Lisander
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8.9/10
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4.5
Food is very good , waiters are junior and very pushy, ambience and furniture is very outdated not aligned with prices requested , bathroom is disgusting
Don LisanderOur waiters are young and very respectful, the ambiance belongs to historical location. In fact we are located in the historical chapel of the noble palace. If you are looking for a trendy place I believe you chose the wrong restaurant. We rely on the many positive reviews we are receiving constantly.
10
Milanese traditional in high quality and very nice atmosphere
9.0
Good food and friendly staff
7.0
Food was nice especially Risotto was amazing. And restaurant mood also good. But their service was just normal. The service was disappointing considering the price. One visit was enough, and i think I won't be going back
10
Very nice! Risoto alla milanese is wondreful
10
Atmosphere, food and service were amazing!
6.5
Stingy stingy. From the glass of wine to the desert via salad. It looks as if the policy is : price high serve low. I complained so they gave me a discount. Don’t need discounts. Just give me a reasonable generosity. The food itself is not bad , just nothing to write home about.
Don LisanderAs far as I know from the waitor you caomplained about the quanitty of food, not the quality. Let me explain you that if you wish big amount of food you should reach different type of restaurant. On top of that I can confirm that non of our dear guests ever complain about the quantity of food in the dishes. The waitor, very gently tried to accomodate your complain with a price reduction which I understand it was not well deserved.
10
Everything was great! Would really recommend this place!
10
The service was great, very attentive, always refilled my wine! The food was also amazing, ossobucco is amazing, definitely recommend!
9.0
Hadn’t been there since 2003, it had changed a bit and for the better. Thoroughly enjoyable and v pleasant service.
8.5
I think this is a best version of Don Lisander over the years. Food is just amazing! Service needs some polishing but the chef - simply bravo! Rare to find a combination of elegant, greatly testing food with the presentation deserving a couple of Michelin stars!
4.5
Branzino priced at €40 with very poor quality and basically tasteless salad with chickpeas next to it, It’s a real shame because the location is one of the most charming around. Unfortunately, the lighting and decor choices create an awkward atmosphere. I’m convinced they could do much better both in terms of food and ambiance and more reasonable pricing would certainly help. Perhaps that’s why it was nearly empty at lunchtime. Not going back
Don LisanderWhy did you address your compliments to the waitor when been asked? Hypocrisy. That's the real shame. And despite the empty city we stay open to offer our great service to whom is able to appreciate it, as you may read from the many positive reviews we are receiving. No need for you to come back.
10
Highly recommended for anyone wanting a refined and delicious taste of Milan in a truly elegant setting. Dining at Don Lisander was an unforgettable experience. Located in the heart of Milan. A five-star experience from start to finish! The service was outstanding – professional, friendly, and genuinely attentive without being intrusive. The wine list is also impressive, with an excellent selection of Italian labels that pair perfectly with the menu.
10
Always best quality
10
Great hospitality, service, design and decor as well as quality of food. Highly recommended. Beautiful terrace.
9.5
It was recommended to me over 15 years ago and I have been several times since. It is always good.
10
We found Don Lisander on a walk from our hotel to the Duomo. It looked welcoming from the street and a review of the menu they have outside the entrance made us decide it was worth a try. When we went to book online, we found that the restaurant has been in existence for decades. Arriving at the restaurant for our reservation we were shown into a dining room that was both rustic and cozy. Soft lighting and well spaced tables make this an ideal spot for a date night meal on a chilly night. The staff were friendly and accommodating. My travel companion is vegetarian and had several good allergies. They were able to make suggestions and work with the kitchen staff to make modifications to meet her needs. The food was outstanding and the wine selection paired well with the meal. They have a lovely terrace area perfect for warmer weather. We were very happy to make this culinary discovery.
10
Staff were so lovely and very helpful. This restaurant is expensive but you get what you pay for the quality of the food is great.
8.0
Ok
10
great food, wine, and service. quiet classy restaurant
10
Best milanese food in Milan!!!
10
On of the best restaurants in Milano. Don’t forget to try the Ossobuco mainly if you had never tried one
10
Excellent.
7.0
Wonderful ambience. Excellent service. Mediocre meal. During our ten days in Italy, my wife and I agreed that this was our least memorable meal.
10
Delicious traditional Milanaise dishes
10
Great place highly recommended
10
When a place is like being home, superior food and human warmth
10
This is a terrific restaurant with a lot of great open air but covered space with heaters if needed. The food is fab and the service was charming - for what is a large restaurant.
9.5
Lovely service and delicious lunch. I recommend for sure.
9.5
Nice place, very polite staff, good quality.
10
Hidden gem! Will return to this cozy restaurant when in Milano. Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide wine list and the owner was so warm and personable. Thank you for making my birthday so special!!!
6.0
We have dined at this restaurant every time we are in Milan for the last 10 years, and we have great memories of our meals at Don Linsander. This is the only time we felt it was disappointing. We felt that they were understaffed and that the service suffered for it. In our view, the menu was limited (and they ran out of the fish even though we were the second patrons for dinner). The food was fine, but not, in our view, great. And we thought that the patio could really use a deep clean. I’m sorry to say we will probably find a new place to dine next time we are in Milan.
10
A hidden gem in milano,charming atmosphere,welcoming hosts,very delicious food! Recommended for a romantic dinner!
5.5
The service is really bad, we waited for more than an hour for the main course and half an hour to present the bill to pay and leave. Everything else was good
4.0
Didn’t like the dishes at all. The waiter recommended the best dishes what they have in the restaurant and one of the dish (linguine with seafood was too salty and not tasty) and the risotto wasn’t tasty too. I liked only burato
10
Traditional milanese cooking. Ossobuco with rice and zabaione were perfect.
10
Best risotto al ossobuco in Milan and the costoletta was amazing. Great wine selection
10
It was one of my best Italian friend's recommendation was more than true.
10
Love the food and great people :) highly recommend
6.0
The food was good especially the risotto con Ossobuco, entrée and dessert where good but to cold The service was unprofessional and unpleasant
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