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Schnitzel is a typical dish in Milan. However, two types that are often offered in restaurants should be distinguished: elephant’s ear and Milanese schnitzel. For purists, the giant, boneless schnitzel (elephant’s ear) cannot be considered the true Milanese one.
According to them, it tastes different and has nothing to do with the traditional dish. When we talk about cotoletta alla milanese, then, we are referring to a very specific cut of meat that is made from veal loin and has the bone, fried in butter and breaded with stale but not old white bread crumbs. In addition, the temperature of the flame is also important to consider.
In short, it sounds like a trivial dish, but it hides painstaking preparation.
Find out where to try a tasty schnitzel in Milan, thanks to the places we have selected for you. Which one is the best?
Osteria Brunello
Very nice and elegant venue, with tables both outside and inside. Osteria Brunello offers contemporary Italian cuisine, and its workhorse is the true Milanese schnitzel. His schnitzel has also been honored by Gambero Rosso. It costs 28 euros and is prepared with arugula mayonnaise, cherry tomatoes and oregano dressing. Handle veal chop is breaded with dried and grated bacon and cooked in clarified butter.
Where: Corso Garibaldi 117, Milan. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Piero’s Bettola
A typical eatery that has been honored as one of the best in the city to carry on the Milanese culinary tradition, Piero’s Bettola is all about discovery. Checkered tablecloths and homey atmosphere. Good, homemade dishes. Well worth a stop if you are looking for true Milanese cuisine. The Milanese short rib with baked potatoes costs 27 euros.
Where: 17 Orti Street, Milan. Open lunch and dinner every day except Sunday.
Al Garghet
If you are looking for a nice place with a garden, Al Garghet is the place for you. The schnitzel here is delicious and they also offer the elephant ear version for 28 euros. The Milanese schnitzel with baked potatoes, however, must be reserved and costs 32 euros.
The location is very atmospheric, between fabric lampshades, fireplace and piano, it is a wonderful venue. In every season it is a dream place. A little out of town but super recommended.
Where: Via Selvanesco, 36, Milan. Open only for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Sunday also for lunch. Closed Monday.
Antica Osteria Il Ronchettino
In an old farmhouse dating back to the 17th century, amidst refined white décor and shabby chic furniture, you can try the tasty Cotoletta alla Milanese. Ideal for a meal with family or friends. In summer you can also eat outside, thanks to the beautiful indoor garden. Here you find the elephant ear schnitzel, cooked in clarified butter, for 38 euros.
Where: 9 Via Lelio Basso, Milan. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Stoppani Consortium
The schnitzel from this establishment is well known in the city. The restaurant was established with the idea of serving traditional and authentic country festival dishes. The main dish is Milanese schnitzel imbruttita with pork, which the Consortium’s chef has interpreted by adding pistachios inside the breadcrumbs and orange zest. Cost: 20 euros.
Where: 15 Via Antonio Stoppani, Milan. During the week open only for dinner, weekends also for lunch.
Trattoria La pesa since 1902
A cozy typical place offering traditional dishes. In the summertime you can also eat outside. Their Milanese veal cutlet (bone-in) was delicious, served with crispy baked potatoes. Varied and appetizing menu. A perfect venue for any occasion!
Schnitzel price with baked potatoes: 23 €.
Where: 26 Giovanni Fantoni Street, Milan. Open daily lunch and dinner.
Also
Here they eat the fairest wrong schnitzel in Milan, as they called it. Where is it located? From Even to Island. Born by mistake, the story is very funny and the schnitzel is good (if you love pork). The wrong schnitzel was born out of a desire to prove that a mistake can also be a success. Price: 23 €.
We would like to point out that accompanying now are matchstick fries.
Where: 5 Carmagnola Street, Milan. Open daily lunch and dinner.
Trattoria La Pobbia 1850
La Pobbia is a typical Milanese restaurant where you can find not only schnitzel, large, thin, on the bone, but a whole range of traditional Milanese dishes in a family-run, cozy and well-kept restaurant with an outdoor garden perfect for summer. Also recommended by the Michelin guide as an excellent value for money restaurant. Costolett de vitèll a la milanesa cont i patati al forna costs 28 €.
Where: 92 Gallarate Street. Open lunch and dinner daily. Closed on Monday evening and Sunday (all day).
Sincere tavern
In the Lambrate area we find this Trattoria that prepares only and exclusively Lombard dishes. The restaurant was opened at the end of April 2023, a sincere, real, homemade trattoria where you can enjoy only traditional foods. The prime rib (the original) for €25 and elephant ear for €22 are offered here.
Where: 154 Antonio Porpora Street. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays all day and Sundays for dinner.
Trattoria del Nuovo Macello
The New Slaughterhouse cutlet is a quality product with 40-day maturation. You can choose between the one with or without bone (cost €33 and €31). Also worth trying are the risotto and the tiramisu. Ideal for a typical Milanese dinner. It is located in Calvairate (City Hall 4).
Where: Via Cesare Lombroso, 20, 20137 – Milan.