In one of the most picturesque streets of Brera, Trattoria Il Cestino has been offering seafood cuisine intertwined with Milanese tradition since 1976.
Every day, fresh catch, Mediterranean recipes, and various pizza options complement one another.

A seafood trattoria in Brera where refinement and informality coexist in a genuine balance: the outdoor seating area overlooking the neighborhood streets enlivens the most vibrant evenings, while the upper floor dining room hosts more private moments, perfect for a dinner for two or a business meeting.

Seafood Menu

Seafood Takes Center Stage

Our catch comes from a daily selection of raw materials and ingredients. Raw fish, oysters, tartare, plateau royal, risottos, seafood pasta, paella, grilled and fried dishes: an offering that combines technique and an intensity of diverse flavors.

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Land-Based Menu

Seasonal Offerings as Well

The land-based dishes follow the natural rhythm of the ingredients, with offerings that change throughout the year to highlight the best of each season.
An essential yet refined selection, designed to express authenticity, balance, and respect for the raw materials.

Pizza in Brera?

Alongside Mediterranean cuisine, Trattoria Il Cestino offers a wide range of pizzas that combine research and authenticity. Carefully developed doughs, premium ingredients, and wood-fired oven cooking.
From great classics to gourmet combinations, every pizza focuses on intensity and character.

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Two Welcoming Settings from Which to Experience Brera

Il Cestino restaurant is spread over two levels, including indoor and outdoor areas and a mezzanine dining room:

  • Outdoor seating area: bright, convivial, and immersed in the energy of the neighborhood.
  • Upper dining room: intimate, elegant, and perfect for a private dinner.

The restaurant that manages to build a natural balance between the external liveliness of the Brera area and the quiet of the interiors: a small blend of Milan and the Mediterranean.

Il Cestino’s Wine List

Italian and International Wineries

A selection of Italian and international labels designed to accompany our seafood and land-based dishes.

The wine list is extensive and well-structured, with diverse offerings designed to simply accompany every dish from our kitchen.

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Seafood Trattoria and Traditional Cuisine with Style

Why Dine at Il Cestino

The restaurant Il Cestino offers an experience that combines taste, care, and that authentic lightness that has always belonged to the DNA of this unique area.

Specialties include: fresh fish selected daily, raw fish and tartare to choose from the display counter, a curated wine cellar with Italian and international labels, an extensive menu with gourmet pizzas, and vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Contacts

Trattoria Il Cestino

Via Madonnina, 27 – 20121, Milan
For reservations: 02 864 601 46

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