is a very pleasant experience at Cascina Frutteto - the setting is perfect – an airy portico, well distanced tables and a view around you of the lush gardens of the Monza Agrarian School located in the same building. The cuisine didn’t quite live up...to the surroundings, although the portions were generous (too generous for lunch time!) – rather basic dishes obviously prepared in advance – the stuffed aubergine was definitely too salty and the chicken fillet “alla valdostana” was adequate but not outstanding. The desserts however were much praised and apparently quite delicious – an apple cake on vanilla custard and a baked apple in pastry with orange cream. Friendly and attentive service from the young waiting staff (although a request for chili pepper produced a salt and pepper set). Lunchtime prices are very reasonable; the evening menu looked more expensive. This is the sort of place that you don’t go to particularly for the food but for the general experience, which was most enjoyable. Sorry, forgot to ask whether English is spoken but given the average age of the staff, it probably is!More

We had lunch with friends on Easter Sunday and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The set menu was excellent, the staff were friendly and attentive despite the restaurant being full and the setting in the Parco di Monza was lovely. What more could you...wish for- a wonderful way to celebrate with friends!More

This restaurant should be four-star: it has a varied and adventurous menu, the staff are attentive and helpful, the building is historic, the setting is enchanting (if not easy to find). So why only three stars? 1) Underheated. We were really cold and got chilled...to the bone. Spend a bit more on heating, please! Old buildings need a boost in January! 2) Not particularly vegetarian-friendly. And no vegan dishes. My salad was full of olives and tinned corn. Not good enough! 3) They kept whipping things off the table before I could use them (oil, lemon)! I had to pounce to keep hold of them! Definitely a place to go in Spring-Summer. I'll be back when it gets warmer!More