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    Don Lisander

    562 Reviews
    #802 of 6,762 Restaurants in Milan
    $$$$Italian, Mediterranean, European
    Via Alessandro Manzoni 12A, 20121 Milan, Italy
    +39 02 7602 0130
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    4.0
    562 reviews
    • Excellent42%
    • Very good27%
    • Average16%
    • Poor9%
    • Terrible6%
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    “zabaglione” (3 reviews)
    “risotto” (13 reviews)
    “shrimp” (3 reviews)
    Open Now
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Hours
    CUISINES
    Italian, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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    Via Alessandro Manzoni 12A, 20121 Milan, Italy
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    1 - 10 of 152 reviews

    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Terrible food

    Food was very bad, no salt, no flavor. Service was unfriendly and to slow.... Don’t recommend to dinner Only thing positive was the locationMore

    Thank Andrea F
    stefano m, Proprietario at Don Lisander, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

    Dear Andrea, we are sorry to read your comment. We would much appreciated your commentary right away during the service and we would have been happy to change your plates. Nevertheless you shoud consider we served over 400 people per day and mostly were extremely...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Accidental lunch....

    Came to Milan for Easter weekend with the intention of having an authentic Easter Sunday lunch and accidentally stumbled onto this restaurant. All I can say is wow wow wow. One of the best meals of my life - phenomenal Easter lamb, lamb ravioli and...More

    Thank kiranb59
    stefano m, Proprietario at Don Lisander, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Ciao Kiran. It'sw been my pleasure to welcome you and to be your special family feeling restaurant for Easter day. looking forward to seeing you again before you'll leave. Thank you for the compliments on behalf of all the staff. Stefano

    Reviewed March 13, 2018
    Milanese Excellence

    We had a thoroughly enjoyable Sunday midday meal at this cozy refined restaurant tucked back off the Via A. Manzoni next to the entrance to the Pezzolo Poldi Museum. We were welcomed warmly by Stefano, the owner and his staff. We enjoyed tender, flavorful osso...More

    Thank SagHarborAlice
    stefano m, Proprietario at Don Lisander, responded to this reviewResponded March 15, 2018

    Dear Alice we enjoyed very much having you at Don Lisander and I'd like to thank you and your husband on behalf of the entire staff. We are looking forward to welcome you back in the good season to pamper you in our beautiful garden....More

    Reviewed November 30, 2017
    Lovely dinner spot in Milan!

    Don Lisander sits a bit hidden in a courtyard in the shopping district of Milan. It was our first night in town and the Four Seasons recommended we have dinner at this nearby spot. The service and food were exceptional. We started our meal with...More

    Thank MrsNelson1005
    stefano m, Proprietario at Don Lisander, responded to this reviewResponded December 2, 2017

    Thank you very much Mrs Nelson on behalf of all Don Lisander staff. We hope your trip in Italy will be lovely and unforgettable. And we hope to see you soon back at Don LIsander. Warmest Regards Stefano

    Reviewed November 7, 2017
    Impeccable Food and Service

    We had a wonderful evening at Don Lisander with their friendly staff and local delicacies. Extra lucky, of course, is the fact that we're in Milan during the truffel season, so we were offered tagliatelle with fresh white truffel as an extra treat.

    Thank Helen R
    stefano m, Proprietario at Don Lisander, responded to this reviewResponded November 9, 2017

    Dear Helen on behalf of all Don Lisander staff I'd like to thank you for being with us. We are looking forward to welcome you back at Don Lisander soon. Best Regards. Stefano

    Reviewed October 23, 2017
    Food and service below average

    We visited Don Lisander two years ago and have been looking forward to come back. But this time, we have been extremely disappointed. The main courses were really average. Filet mignon were small steaks cooked too much and swimming in a thick pepper sauce. Even...More

    Thank Gabrielle L
    stefano m, Proprietario at Don Lisander, responded to this reviewResponded October 25, 2017

    Dear Gabrielle I'm sorry you had a bad experience with us. We have many dear customers coming back frequently being very satisfied. Most probably there was a bad factors combination with you. About unfriendly service let me doubt it as I do receive daily compliments...More

    Reviewed October 9, 2017 via mobile
    Good location.......but

    Location is great, the Garden outside Unique. Food was reAlly average. 50 min waiting for a risotto, on a business lunch, is not accetable. Had some roasted chicken. ReAlly average, the one my wine Does is far Better. Very professional Service, good wine list. In...More

    Thank Giuseppe Rossan... L
    stefano m, Proprietario at Don Lisander, responded to this reviewResponded October 10, 2017
    Google Translation

    Ringrazio il Signor Giuseppe perché mi da l'occasione di assicurare tutta la clientela che non siamo ancora in grado di...More

    Reviewed October 6, 2017 via mobile
    Highly recommendable!

    Together with 7 girlfriends I visited Don Lisander to celebrate 8x40 years birthday. I entered with high expectations to the special evening and certainly got a fantastic and glorious dining as the food and wine were perfect. The menu presented both local Milanese and Italian...More

    Thank Alice N
    stefano m, Proprietario at Don Lisander, responded to this reviewResponded October 7, 2017

    Thank you Alice it's been a great pleasure welcoming you and your girlfriends. We had such a lovely time with you and we are looking forward to welcome you back in the near future. On behalf of all staff I'd like to thank you for...More

    Reviewed September 30, 2017 via mobile
    Fantastic quality meal.

    I ate at Don Lisander in a large group (20) - I had fantastic food, wine and service. We shared a selection of starters - the Veal and Octopus we're particularly good. I had the Lobster Linguini which was very good. Not cheap but a...More

    Thank Walco
    stefano m, Proprietario at Don Lisander, responded to this reviewResponded October 3, 2017

    Dear Mr. Walco thank you for your appreciation on behalf of all Don Lisander staff. Looking forward to welcome youback soon.

    Reviewed September 17, 2017
    EXCELLENT!

    Expertly prepared and traditional Milanese food served in either the attractive outdoor patio or the handsome indoor rooms. The veal milanese and porcini risotto were outstanding and the sorbetto dessert was likewise fabulous. For some of the dishes, portions were more than generous enough to...More

    Thank lg87122
    stefano m, Proprietario at Don Lisander, responded to this reviewResponded September 18, 2017

    Dear Sirs, Thank you very much for your nice compliments. Looking forward to welcome you back at Don Lisander

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    Nic J
    September 29, 2017|
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    Response from stefano m | Property representative |
    Week days we are open from 12:30 to 14:30 and from 19:30 to 22:30 Weekend from 12:30 to 22:30 continous Best Regards
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Italian, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
    Good for
    Business meetings, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Romantic
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    Monday
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    Tuesday
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    Wednesday
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    Thursday
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    Friday
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    Saturday
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: Via Alessandro Manzoni 12A, 20121 Milan, Italy
    • Location: Europe  >  Italy  >  Lombardy  >  Milan>  > Centro Storico
    • Neighborhood: Centro Storico
    • Phone Number: +39 02 7602 0130
    • E-mail
    Description
    Spacious and comfortable garden terrace restaurant downtown Milano, 200 mt. from The Scala Opera House, 200 mt. from Via Montenapoleone and 5 minutes from Duomo Cathedral Square. Traditional Milanese and Italian cuisine with 70 years of old fashioned history.
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