Un'esperienza che va' oltre il cibo. Il contrasto è il vero protagonista di tutta l'esperienza. Una cena sorprendente, un servizio impeccabile, l'attenzione a tutti i minimi dettagli fanno davvero la differenza. Non vedo l'ora di tornarci! Ne ho parlato più approfonditamente nella mia newsletter gratuita The Spare Room su Substack se volete approfondire senza spoiler!

Gran bella esperienza, il percorso scelto, sia per i vini che per il cibo non hanno deluso. Sono rimasto più affascinato dai bianchi, ma questo per gusto personale, non amo passare da un bianco ad un rosso... ma questo non danneggia l'esperienza. Cibo pazzesco... quella cipolla....

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We came for dinner and it was super fun! Having been to various fine dining places around the world, I definitely enjoyed the playful restaurant with odd touches like a latex tablecloth. We went for the more experimental riflessioni menu and really enjoyed their unusual take on things. The blind drinks pairing was also fun.

Alexandra Grizas

"Reflessioni" is a menu of wonderful contrasts. The chef's goal is to take familiar and unfamiliar ingredients and bring them together to create totally new flavors. From what we saw, most diners went for their traditional menu instead, so it was cool to see what everyone was getting at different tables. The space is really neatly designed so that while you could see some nearby diners and tables entirely, most were partially obscured by the divisions down the length of the room, which created a fun mystery atmosphere. The staff clearly love their jobs, and were very engaged in the dishes and the pairings, but not overly serious or stiff. We laughed with them and chatted, which was a really nice experience. We also got a blind pairing of wine and non-alcoholic drinks, which also enhanced the fun. The coolest part for me was really enjoying some ingredients I don't particularly like (such as seaweed) because of how they were paired (in this case, with strawberry). We left feeling very happy and not too full after our four-hour dinner, but were rather very satisfied; I think this is a must-go for adventurous eaters!

Justyna Wilaszek Lalos

The dinner was full of surprises/ as the menu promised. Unexpected marriages of fruits, veggies, meat, fish, coffee notes… made this dinner an unforgettable experience. Service was impeccable, attentive to spacing between dishes, we never felt forgotten. Recommended if you want to experience „something else”.

+1

Marina Volodina

A soulful experience at Contraste We’ve been living nearby for 2 years, always passing that little star-marked sign outside Contraste nearby to the Philharmonic, wandering the neighborhood — a somewhat chaotic area, which makes Contraste’s presence even more striking, almost poetic in contrast. To mark 20 years since my husband and I met, I booked a table and chose the "Riflesso" menu. As the date approached, we realized it coincided with the Inter-Barcelona game — an unmissable event for my husband and our son. But I still wanted to savor the evening slowly, fully. So I went with our 18-year-old daughter — witness to the journey of our family and our partnership. Why all this context? Because our experience at Contraste wasn’t just about the (spectacular!) food — though the Amore (cuttlefish and chorizo), scallop noodles with parmesan and dashi, and Iberico pork with sea urchin and burrata were unforgettable. It was about shared memories, tasting and guessing flavors, telling stories, connecting. It became a rare, precious moment of presence, trust, and recognition — seeing the value and significance of one another through each shared bite and story — something harder to come by these days. If you’re looking not only to eat beautifully (which you will), but to feel something deeper, to connect and belong — this is your place. And for the wine: I chose PATRICK PIUZE Chablis "Terroir de La Chapelle" — light, summery, full of emotion and memory. Highly recommend. Thank you to the whole Contraste team!

+2

Aiman Sanosi

Amazing and super delicious foods .. Love every single plate .. nice presentation with unique taste .. Service is top notch.. Love the vibes … Definitely deserved to visit .. it is one Michelin star restaurant

+11

Seiriol Dawes-Hughes

Over the top, fun, weird, gimmicky, colourful, whimsical: I loved it. Fine dining doesn't need to be boring and Contraste definitely isn't boring! A surprise tasting menu was served with highlights including mussels calcio e pepe, rabbit kidneys and a chocolate dessert. The pinnacle was the genius bolognese donut. Wine pairing was interesting and well-balanced - there were several options of how many glasses of wine to include in the pairing, which is a great idea. Service was perfect and the dining room is decorated in a very cool way

+16

Paolo Enrico

This one Michelin-starred contemporary Italian restaurant offers two tasting menu options. The first is the historical and classic “Riflesso,” designed to evoke memories of tastes through its evocative dishes. The second, created more recently, offers unusual and sometimes astonishing pairings that require careful attention to appreciate the balance of flavors. This menu, called “Riflessioni,” invites diners to think and reflect on the dishes. Although it was our first visit, we opted for “Riflessioni” and were delighted by the experience. I won’t give too much away, as this journey is best approached with an open mind. Suffice it to say, it was an amazing culinary adventure, complemented by impeccable wine pairings known as “Immersioni,” which consistently enhanced the food. The service was of very high standards, managing to be attentive without being overly formal. The ambiance was a bit lively that night, but it never detracted from our experience. For the type of restaurant it is, I would rate it 4.7 out of 5. An experience worth trying, whether once or many times.

+3

Sebastian Sylwan

This is the place that I have recommended to countless friends visiting Milano. I go at least once every time I'm there. The two most innovative young chefs (formerly from Pont de Fer) in Milano have now earned their deserved Michelin star and haven't stopped innovating. A great dinner experience (and I really mean that word). My new favorite restaurant here and probably in my top 5 worldwide. Reserve well in advance.

+9

Jason Rubin

One of the most innovative and memorable dinners I have ever experienced. My partner and I came for a meal during our Easter holiday in Milano. The food was incredible diverse in flavor and ingredients. The presentation was out of this world. The wait staff was incredibly informative and helpful. Would 100% come back when returning to Milano.

+1

Nik Kontrimas

innovative. magical. extraordinary. the concept here is that there isn’t any. the menu is a surprise and every course we got was more surprising than the last. the chef and their team are magicians of food and unleash their creativity on their dishes. highly recommend if you need a michelin experience in Milan.

+15

Piet Coelewij

One of the best experiences i have had. Staff were extremely helfpul and friendly. Food was outstanding, creative and fun. The presentation was not pretentious. Each plate had a distinct story and ranged from simple ingredients to complex arrangeme ts but all extremely delicious. Pairing of wine was also straightforward - nothing extravagant, but accompanied easily enough. Can't wait to go back

+14

Stephanie DeDecker

Very creative and experience driven meal - we opted for the ‘mirror’ experience whereby you simply tell the chef what type of foods you do or do not like and leave everything else up to them. It was phenomenal- I’ve been to quite a few even 3-starred Michelin restaurants and this one was up there with respect to the food quality and service.

+15

Loved it! Loved and devoured everything that was set in front of us. I was so full at the end of night. The entire experience and the staff was amazing. We love tasting menus and this is on the top 5…

Loved it! Loved and devoured everything that was set in front of us. I was so full at the end of night. The entire experience and the staff was amazing. We love tasting menus and this is on the top…

An evening dinner with culinary experiences. The menu is not known in advance, but it promises a delicious and perfect meal. The restaurant is amazing in its beauty, and the service of the staff…

We are not regular customers of this type of restaurant, but being in the country with the best food in the world, we thought we would try what the best of the best was. We were not disappointing T…

This is among the very best dining experiences I've ever had. Every single dish was exceptionally thought through and stunningly presented. It's an expensive menu but you get a surprising amount fo…

It is one of my favorite places, the food is great, the services are impeccable, the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing. We enjoyed a great birthday party here. I highly recommend !!

It is one of my favorite places, the food is great, the services are impeccable, the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing. We enjoyed a great birthday party here. I highly recommend !!

Difficile fare una semplice recensione. Mi viene da dire serata contrastante e forse avevo aspettative troppo alte. Un paio di piatti super top come l’azulejo e il cacio pepe e cozza. Altri devo dire molta e bella scena ma qualità nella media. Che non vuol dire male. Ma nulla da farmi dire: wow top. Servizio lento, quasi tre ore e venti per il menu riflesso. Forse un po’ tanto pur considerando che la sala era piena. Molto discutibile la scelta di non servire pane. Da provare una volta, sulla seconda per ora sospendo il giudizio.

Ad un ristorante come questo bisognerebbe sempre aver modo di dare 5 stelle. E questa era la mia aspettativa e la mia intenzione. Forse il degustazione “riflessioni” non è stata la scelta giusta. Chi era con me aveva già sperimentato “riflesso” ed era rimasto incantato. Mi sono confrontato e anche loro mi hanno detto 4 stelle. Partenza così e così con piatti non particolarmente eccitanti, preparazioni al top ma sapori non altrettanto convincenti. Siamo rimasti un po’ troppo in alto, svolazzando senza una meta precisa; poi sono arrivati alcuni sapori davvero unici, con trippa, muggine e midollo che ci hanno fatto tornare sulla terra. Abbinamento vini eccellente, con cortesi “rinforzi” quando richiesti. Torta di rose finale, un classico, buonissimo. Poi la “buccia di banana”: al caffè abbiamo chiesto cioccolateria di accompagnamento. Risposta: “non è prevista nella nostra esperienza”. Ok. Allora un altro pezzettino di torta? Risposta: “e’ finita”. E’ finita? Ma scherziamo? Due risposte inaccettabili una dietro l’altra. Ci siamo rimasti male. Abbiamo pagato e siamo usciti. Ma qualcosa di amaro e’ rimasto in bocca.

Ristorante ottimo; rispetto ad altri Michelin ho notato che alcuni gusti erano un po’ classici e scontati… il ragù, la carne… Ho apprezzato invece alcuni piatti che avevano un ché di originale, tipo il raviolo che sapeva di “spaghetto alle vongole” o, o il quadro di calamaro, o ancora la carota con dentro il pesce che era buonissima. Anche i dolci devo dire che avevano gusti mai provati prima. Non mi sono piaciuti gli antipasti, il donut di lasagne, le cozze cacio e pepe, i noodles nè la torta di rose(troppo burro!). Inoltre, il bagno era piuttosto sporco e c’era persino un lavandino completamente intasato con l’acqua sporca stagnante, cose che non dovrebbero vedersi in un ristorante di questo livello, a parer mio.

Esperienza positiva,la cucina proposta è divertente e giocosa,questo è il filo conduttore che si estende anche nella parte estetica del ristorante, un mix di stili,colori delle pareti differenti,affreschi,sculture,un esperienza a 360°. Ogni piatto è stata una sorpresa,cotture perfette e grande maestria nel lavorare le materie prime,ottima la versione della cipolla caramellata,sicuramente da tornarci

Jeffrey Tanggau

It was an interesting dining experience. Came here with some friends for dinner on a Monday might. Food was nice and it was good that they tried to combine traditional Italian dishes with a unique twist. If you've been to Italy a lot and would like to try something different. This restaurant is worth a stop. Service was a bit cold, but then again we were the loudest ones in the room as there were 8 of us. But I would definitely recommend this place.

+14

G. Lieb

Judging from the reviews of this place we were quite worried it was going to be too much. I would definitely advise people to come here on an empty stomach. Food was tasty and they certainly knew how to present what they were serving. I didn't really like that all of our fish dishes had been puréed. We were slightly disappointed to find out that each table was receiving a different menu too which made it difficult to keep some of their dishes up to standard. Over all we certainly enjoyed our time here.

+4

Laurent Gosselin Arcouet

You will like this restaurant if you like to be surprised by new and innovative cuisine. The fermented pasta with caviar and the bolognese doughnut were hits. The price of innovation is occasional unpleasant textures and relatively bland dishes.

+13

We had high hopes for Contraste, but were left feeling quite let down. While the staff were truly exceptional and attentive, friendly, professional - the food didnt live up to Michelin standards. …

We had high hopes for Contraste, but were left feeling quite let down. While the staff were truly exceptional and attentive, friendly, professional - the food didnt live up to Michelin standards. …

Assolutamente nella norma. Nulla di entusiasmante ripensandoci

Veramente un'esperienza da provare, alcune soluzioni davvero sorprendenti e una serie di sorprese una dietro ogni angolo con poche incertezze. Vi chiederete il perché delle 3 stelle allora. Il tema è che lo chef molto sicuro di sé, a buon diritto, fa una serie di scelte per il suo commensale come fosse un quiz a sorpresa ma si tratta di una cena per la quale pagherete con del vino più di 200 euro a persona. Quindi vorrei che alcuni piatti non venissero sostituiti a sorpresa a seconda delle intolleranze dichiarate perché magari li avrei preferiti lo stesso. Altra scelta importante è quella di non servire pane in alcuna forma e in nessun momento. I piatti sono eccellenti e molto piccole le porzioni. Delle gemme, ma che svaniscono dal palato in pochi istanti. Accompagnare un po' di pane, soprattutto le carni aiuterebbe a fare durare in bocca la piacevolezza di certi piatti. Invece niente, perché ci viene detto "si vuole lasciare spazio". A cosa non si sa, ma dovendo pagare non poco, sarebbe preferibile fare questa scelta in autonomia. Ribadisco, esperienza da provare

Nana

This restaurant boasts creative and entertaining ideas transformed into dishes. The impressive theme featured various hand-expressed emotions. Not only did the food tantalize my taste buds, but I also enjoyed speculating about how each dish was crafted. To create each form, the chef utilized diverse ingredients and colors. Overall, the incorporation of cheese added a rich and creamy flavor, while the textures alternated between firm and soft in each course. The noodle-based dish mimicked the chewiness of clams, and the broths were savory. Encasing mussels in a soft cheese and finishing with pepper foam made the dish enjoyable even for those unaccustomed to spicy food. Each dish's plating complemented the plate's design, and the dessert's presentation evoked excitement, much like opening a secret box. The final bread and ice cream were a fitting conclusion, particularly the exceptional ice cream. The staff were courteous and enthusiastic when explaining the appetizers. However, I questioned the professionalism when the first staff member placed the amuse-bouche, only for other staff to reposition it. Unlike other Michelin-starred restaurants, this establishment did not offer adjusted menus or portions for children, which was disappointing. The restaurant's interior exuded a modern, simple ambiance, and entering through the gate and passing a small garden felt like entering a home. We were told children were allowed, so we went with our child — but there were no adjustments to the menu or course structure to accommodate kids at all. Our child only received two courses and refused to eat anything after that, so we declined the rest of the service for them. Despite this, we were charged full price. If we had known in advance that it wouldn’t be suitable for children, we would have chosen a different Michelin-starred restaurant. It’s really disappointing, and the more I think about it, the more I regret spending the money.

+12

Meenal Khare

The service was incredible and the ambience was modern, chic and clean. The food however didn’t live up to the expectations and the taste felt a bit lackluster. Apart from the first dish, none of them had a back story or context of inspiration. We took the initiative to inquire about the chefs to find out more. Loved the desert and the rose cake at the end.

+4

Innanzitutto per un ristorante stellato non ci siamo proprio. Per il cibo nulla da dire, buono ma non come mi aspettavo. Il servizio non era degno di un ristorante che vanta una stella michelin. Il sommelier non è competente. Ho scelto la degustazione composta da tre calici speciali, e i vini in questione non stati presentati in alcun modo e non mi sono stati serviti al tavolo ma sono stati serviti già nel calice, senza alcuna descrizione. Dopo aver finto il terzo calice non mi è stato chiesto se avessi gradito un altro vino da accompagnare al dolce. È un ristorante solo da esperienza ma non ai livelli di un ristorante stellato. Non ci tornerò più.

Johana Escudero

Don't waste your money on this gimmick. I tried resolving my terrible experience directly with the restaurant but they refuse to acknowledge they provided a poorly prepared meal Not vegetarian friendly either despite them saying they can accommodate Salt levels - The food had inconsistent salt levels within courses and across courses. Things either tasted bland or salty. Texture - In a few courses, especially the first course, the food felt stale. Almost as if it had been prepared in advance and dried out Technique - In the dessert the creme brulee was gritty rather than smooth Vegetarian replacement - I told the restaurant I was a vegetarian and didn't like mushroom. One of my dishes came out as the meat version but with parts of the dish removed (dry pasta, no sauce or broth). They restaurant told me in email afterwards "Please, consider that neither of our menus are vegetarian as we don’t recognize it as representative of our identity". If that's the case, they shouldn't advertise an ability to adapt their menu for vegetarians. Also, at $180 it's ridiculous they aren't able to make me a custom broth for my dish. I've told other restaurants in the past I don't like mushroom and they make me something custom, which I'd expect at this price point and alleged quality of a restaurant Flavor - This is more subjective I found the majority of the food to be disgusting. I stopped eating by the last few courses. I contacted Michelin to ask them to audit this restaurant, I can't believe it has a star at all. 2 stars because their wine pairing was good.

It's an expensive restaurant that doesn't justify its Michelin star. The food is very unusual but falls short of unquestionable quality. The restaurant is dark and its architecture is very poor. The …

It's an expensive restaurant that doesn't justify its Michelin star. The food is very unusual but falls short of unquestionable quality. The restaurant is dark and its architecture is very poor. Th…

It's an expensive restaurant that doesn't justify its Michelin star. The food is very unusual but falls short of unquestionable quality. The restaurant is dark and its architecture is very poor. Th…

Una grande delusione. Avevamo scelto Contraste per celebrare un’occasione molto speciale: il nostro primo anniversario di matrimonio. Già al momento della prenotazione ci era stato chiesto il motivo della visita, quindi ci aspettavamo almeno un piccolo gesto o una semplice menzione… ma nulla. Nessuna parola, nessun dettaglio. Freddo e impersonale. Il menù, con un prezzo davvero elevato, è stato frustrante: porzioni minuscole dall’inizio alla fine. I sapori, sì, intensi e ben pensati, ma oltre a questo, niente che lasci il segno. Tutto è risultato scarso, in quantità, in calore umano, in anima. Il servizio non è stato all’altezza di un ristorante con stella Michelin. Corretto, ma distante, privo di quel tocco in più che ci si aspetta da un’esperienza gastronomica di questo livello. E il dessert, una torta al burro, è stato la ciliegina sulla torta della delusione. Pesante, senza carattere, completamente fuori tono rispetto a ciò che avrebbe dovuto essere il finale di una serata speciale. Siamo usciti con la sensazione di aver pagato tanto per molto poco. Non per la quantità dei piatti, ma per la mancanza di un’esperienza vera, di umanità, di attenzione ai dettagli. Non lo consiglierei e sicuramente non tornerò.

Alya

Dinner at Contraste Milano by Chef Matias Perfomo a 1 star Michelin.. let’s start with the Good; 1. The Team & The Service. 2. The first experience; loved how the plates were built on hand gestures. Now the food; this 10 course tasting experience had only one dish which was OK and that’s the brioche, last dessert. The rest of the dishes were tasteless. Overall rating 1/10 wouldn’t recommend it. Chefs in general should focus more on their food rather than trying hard in creative displays. And Michelin stars should be only given for good food to start with! Not sure how this place got rating of 4.7!!

+4

Luca Nodari

Went there after a long wait to find the "right moment", unfortunately one of the worst experience in a michelin-star restaurant I ever had. We tried the menu "riflessioni" which inspired us for the innovative idea, but we were totally disappointed. The plates were very good, however the size of the courses were absolutely small for a full dinner, I can accept a small course for entree or as a connection between main courses, but I ended up with hunger (and also anger due to the fact of having spent 200+ € for a modest dinner) despite there were more than 15 courses. Besides the portion sizes, the overall quality and experience was nothing asthonishing nor at a level of a michelin-star. Service was good but quite distracted and unable to cope with simple requests. Avoid, there are better option in the city.