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The smell of a perfectly grilled steak wafts through the air, mingling with the lively sounds of the city. We are in Milan, where culinary art blends with gastronomic innovation, creating a paradise for lovers of good meat.
From restaurants that offer rare selections of Japanese beef to rustic osterias that serve succulent Florentine steaks and giant Milanese cutlets, via innovative steakhouses that experiment with cutting-edge aging techniques, the city offers a range of culinary experiences capable of satisfying even the most discerning palates.
Let’s discover together the best restaurants where to enjoy quality meat in the Lombard capital.
But first, let’s familiarize ourselves with some basic terms.
Foodie Glossary
- Frolling: maturation process of meat that increases tenderness and flavor.
- Marezzatura: distribution of intramuscular fat, an indication of meat quality.
- Dry aging : dry aging technique that concentrates the flavors of the meat.
Where to eat meat in Milan for all tastes
Whether you are looking for a traditional grill, a rare and prized cut or a Milanese cutlet, Milan has the answer to your desires. Get your mouth watering by discovering our selection of places to eat meat in the city.
Beef Club Milan
Beef Club Milano is a fantastic grill for meat lovers in the heart of the city. The elegant atmosphere blends with intense and refined flavors. Don’t miss the Black Angus Picanha and Bavarian Scottona Rib, prepared with authentic skill. The careful selection of meats and attention to detail make each visit a unique experience. Perfect for business lunches or “important” dinners.
📍Address: 15 Giovanni Boccaccio Street.
⏱️ Hours: daily 12:00-2:30 p.m., Mon-Thurs 7:00-11:30 p.m., Fri-Sat 7:00-00:00 p.m., Sun 7:00-11:30 p.m.
📞 Phone: 02 5182 3951.
Website: https://www.beefclubmilano.it/.
Carni&Co
Carni&Co is a delicious butcher shop with a kitchen that will win you over at first taste. The menu is full of carnivorous temptations, from creative appetizers, such as gunkan that marry risotto and tartare in an irresistible combination, to meat, of course of superlative quality. Don’t miss the succulent Fiorentina or the flavorful Bombette Pugliesi. The staff, always attentive and caring, will advise you according to your tastes, making your visit unforgettable. Celiac options are available, so everyone can enjoy the banquet. The value for money will keep you coming back again and again.
📍Address: 43 Monte Nero Ave.
⏱️ Hours: Mon 6pm-00pm, Tue closed, Wed-Sat 6pm-00pm, Sun 10am-3pm, 6pm-00pm.
📞 Phone: 346 471 1509.
Website: Instagram.
Picanha’s Top Meat
Picanha’s Top Carne restaurant ensures an authentic Brazilian dining experience in Milan. The ambiance is refined and the display of fine meats at the entrance, heralds a culinary adventure of the highest order. The kitchen excels in the preparation of select cuts from around the world, with impeccable cooking. Don’t miss the Signature Picanha, the Fiorentina di Chianina and the 40-day aged Australian Tomahawk. The extensive and carefully curated wine list masterfully complements the gastronomic offerings.
📍Address: Piazzale Lorenzo Lotto, 14.
⏱️ Hours: Mon-Sat 7 p.m.-noon, Sun 12 p.m.-3 p.m., 7 p.m.-noon.
📞 Phone: 02 3921 4408.
Website: https://www.picanhastopcarne.com/.
Osso butcher shop and stove
Osso macelleria e fornelli is a must-visit address for meat lovers in the Navigli area, ideal for both a quick lunch and dinner with friends. It is an intimate venue where the art of butchery and culinary passion are expertly blended. The informal and cozy environment, enhanced by pleasant ambient music, creates the perfect atmosphere for enjoying excellent quality meats. The open kitchen offers a true culinary spectacle, while the attentive and fast service completes the experience. What should you not miss? Definitely the Tagliata and Entraña, masterfully prepared and cooked to perfection, but the Tartare with lime, chives and avocado is also noteworthy.
📍Address: 11 Via Giuseppe Meda.
⏱️ Hours: Mon-Fri 12 noon-3 p.m., 7-11 p.m., Sat 7-11 p.m., closed Sunday.
📞 Phone: 348 963 4615.
Website: https://osso-macelleriaefornelli.com/.
Osteria Braceria La Ciccia
Going to Osteria La Ciccia is a bit like coming home. Maybe it’s the convivial atmosphere, the staff, who offer attentive service and valuable advice, or perhaps that slightly retro location with exposed brick and wooden furnishings that causes nostalgia. The open grill is the beating heart of the kitchen, where fine meats such as Fiorentina and Entrecôte of beef are prepared with skill and experience. Absolutely not to be missed is the Filetto steccato al lardo. We recommend you also be tempted by the appetizers, among which the house meatballs stand out. The carefully curated wine list includes a selection of unique bitters in Milan, such as the carob liqueur.
📍Address: Via Lecco, 15.
⏱️ Hours: daily 12:00-3:00 pm, 7:00-24:00 pm.
📞Telephone: 02 3655 3692.
Website: Instagram.
Dry Aged
Dry Aged, flagged by Michelin Guide 2024, embodies the essence of modern Milanese gastronomy. The restaurant is a fascinating blend of industrial-New Yorkese and street art, where the absolute star is the showcase, where fine meats are displayed in the aging process. On the menu you’ll find barbecued meats of various breeds, honorable mention for the Entrâna alle braci, potato and paprika soffice, caramelized onion. And grilled: fillets, sirloins and ribs, always accompanied by a curated cellar with natural and biodynamic wines. Do you love raw foods? You must try the 15-day matured “Dry Aged Selection” Mediterranean-style Sashimi and the Chianina IGP Nigiri.
📍Address: Via Cesare da Sesto, 1.
⏱️ Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30-10 p.m., Fri 7:30-10:30 p.m., Sat 12:30-2:30 p.m., 7:30-10 p.m., Sun 12:30-2:30 p.m., 7:30-10 p.m.
📞 Phone: 02 5810 7932.
Website: https://restaurant.thedryaged.it/.
Il Ristorantino della carne
Il Ristorantino della Carne is a true paradise for Milanese schnitzel lovers. This rustic, cozy eatery offers as many as 30 variations of “elephant ears, “ including a gluten-free version for those with celiac disease. The house specialty, a giant crispy and juicy schnitzel, is available in both standard and mini sizes. Don’t miss the version with gorgonzola and walnuts, an explosion of flavors that enhances the Lombard tradition. The elegant ambience and attentive service complete a gastronomic experience that will delight any foodie, Milanese or not.
📍Address: 12 Via Solari.
⏱️ Hours: Tue-Sun 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Fri-Sun 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., closed Mondays.
📞 Phone: 338 9866261.
Website: http://www.ilristorantinodellacarne.it/.
Bottega Valtellina 18
At this cozy eatery, Valtellina culinary tradition blends with Milanese gastronomic innovation. Renowned for its select cuts of meat and skill in preparing signature dishes such as bresaola and pizzoccheri, Bottega Valtellina 18 offers a dining experience that goes beyond just steak. The rustic yet refined ambiance creates the perfect atmosphere for savoring specialties such as the Tagliata di Angus with honey and black pepper or the Filetto di Angus with red port and crispy onion. You will not be disappointed.
📍Address: 18 Via Valtellina.
⏱️ Hours: Mon-Fri 12:00-3:00 pm, 7:00-00:00 pm, Sat-Sun 7:00-00:00 pm.
📞 Phone: 02 6684285.
Website: www.bottegavaltellina18.it.
Botinero
The name “Botinero” comes from the word “botinas,” which in Argentina refers to “shoes,” reflecting this restaurant’s dual soul of gastronomic temple and soccer museum. Here, among sports memorabilia and shoes that have made the history of the national sport, you can enjoy a menu that celebrates high quality meat, enriched by innovative proposals of traditional dishes revisited with a modern twist. Among the appetizers, try the Mini Argentine fillet tartare with grated, at the table, black truffle. As for the main courses of meat, the choice is obviously very wide: grilled Angus fillet, tagliata with baked potatoes and ribeye (boneless rib-eye) from Argentina, but also Japanese or Australian Wagyu and Irish Tomahawk. You’ll be spoiled for choice!
📍Address: 3 San Marco Street.
⏱️ Hours: daily 12:00-2:30 pm, 7:00-00:00 pm.
📞 Phone: +39 02 65560840.
Website: www.botinero.it.
Always remember to make reservations in advance, especially on weekends or busy evenings. And don’t hesitate to ask the staff for advice: they often have valuable suggestions on special cuts or meat preparations of the day that may not be on the menu.