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The best risotto alla milanese in Milan

Start with Trattoria del Nuovo Macello for golden saffron risotto, Trattoria Madonnina in Ticinese for risotto milanese and Rovello 18 in San Vittore for risotto alla milanese. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.

5 places · Updated October 25, 2026

Trattoria del Nuovo Macello
Trattoria del Nuovo Macello · Photo: Trattoria del Nuovo Macello
  1. Trattoria del Nuovo MacelloTrattoria del Nuovo MacelloRisotto alla milanese

    Get: Golden saffron risotto

    Family-run, listed for risotto and cotoletta.

  2. Trattoria MadonninaTicinese · classic

    Get: Risotto milanese

    One of the city's oldest trattorias.

  3. Rovello 18San Vittore · sit-down

    Get: Risotto alla milanese (ask)

    Off-menu but made on request.

  4. Il Salumaio di MontenapoleoneDuomo · Risotto alla milanese

    Get: Risotto alla milanese

    Listed for it alongside mezzi paccheri.

  5. Bistro Aimo e NadiaBistro Aimo e NadiaMagenta · Risotto alla milanese

    Get: Risotto

    Risotto is a headline order.

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Where is the best risotto alla milanese in Milan?

Chef Amazing’s picks start with Trattoria del Nuovo Macello, Trattoria Madonnina (Ticinese) and Rovello 18 (San Vittore). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.

What should I order?

At Trattoria del Nuovo Macello, get golden saffron risotto. At Trattoria Madonnina, get risotto milanese. At Rovello 18, get risotto alla milanese (ask). At Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone, get risotto alla milanese.

How does Chef Amazing pick these?

From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Milan: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.

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