Viva - Mailand

Tried it some time ago. The restaurant is located on the second floor inside Eataly Smeraldo, a beautiful location with windows directly overlooking the square where the Porta Nuova Bastions are. The view is also decidedly satisfied by the interior furnishings which are very well cared for and the touch of style continues in the plates on which the dishes are served. All very sophisticated. However, a small negative note is the atmosphere which, for a place of this type, very elegant, exclusive and which has a rather high target, I found a bit chaotic and not very private. The menu gives you the option of choosing à la carte or being guided by 2 tasting menus, I opt for the first choice and order 2 raw dishes and then finish with a cheese plate. These are my impressions: The first ALICE MIXED RAW COFFEE was composed of various tartares and carpaccios of the catch of the day with seafood combined with fruit and vegetables. Definitely well prepared dish and fantastic combinations. I accompanied this dish with a glass of Franciacorta bubbles, a 2010 Nature from Barone Pizzini. Among those tasted during the evening, this is the one that impressed me the least. Perhaps the bubbles are more sensitive if they come from an already opened bottle, even if perfectly preserved, but I found it a little empty. The second raw course, called CEDRO E FASSONE, was composed of carpaccio, tartare and diaphragm of Fassone beef with marrow, roasted vegetables, marrow mayonnaise and cedar mustard, all served on a slightly warm cedar cutting board which gave off a fantastic aroma of citron which was then found in the mustard. Truly a nice idea! I found the combination with pure Frappato della Valle dell 'Acate very valid. Young and fresh wine and perfectly in harmony with the dish. Finally I finished with a palette of Roccaverano robiola with cherry tomato jam, basil and citrus powder. Here the pairing left me stunned: a BAROLO SERRALUNGA 2009 from Fontanafredda, practically a child , but the way it went well with this cream cheese was simply fantastic. I always thought that Barolo called for more mature cheeses, but evidently, focusing on youth, the combination was a happy one. Once again I am happy to note the versatility of this UNIQUE wine in the world! Other things that pleasantly impressed me about the evening were the platter with different and delicious types of bread, very varied and abundant; the welcome appetizers, which were absolutely a dish in themselves ! and the service was decidedly excellent and professional.

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: €100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Worst dining place I have ever experienced. The local kebab house does it better. No presentation of the food, no idea of wine to go with the food, when we then choose wine, the waiter can barely figure out how to open it, we have to pour it ourselves. Considering they have a Michelin star, it was an utterly disastrous experience. Cannot be recommended in any way.! Miserable.!! The only positive was the view. Service: Dine in

I had lunch here a week after closing. Wonderful dishes, both in taste and presentation. Unfortunately I was served the second one first and then the first one, but only after I pointed it out. The waitresses, after apologizing, placed the majority of the responsibility on the kitchen, I think the mistake lies equally with both. To apologize we were offered a glass of passito, unfortunately, with the bottom. For a Michelin 1 star restaurant, the management of the error, which can happen to anyone, needs to be reviewed. Poor management is a bit like a bad dessert at the end of lunch. It ruins everything.

Super dinner in this beautiful restaurant where nothing is given to chance, from the cutlery to the tables to the kitchen to the ceramics, everything taken care of down to the smallest detail and designed by great designers. The dishes are super, everything magnificent. The environment is certainly formal, but not too much. There is no heavy atmosphere of other starred hotels. The quality/price ratio is top. Service: Dine in