Hot Minute in Milan
On our journey through Europe, from Amsterdam, down through Brussels/Cologne/Luxembourg/Zurich and into Italy, we started with Milan. Actually, Italy started with Venice!! Milan just happened to be a good place to stop for lunch and then get back on a bus to Venice. I had decided on buses going through a big part of Europe because we had time, and I felt the views would be better on the main roads in a bus, than speeding along the rail lines. We will probably take a train next time just to compare the views. Really, how can you go wrong touring thru Switzerland? It’s absolutely gorgeous! We did take one too many buses tho. We should’ve taken a train from Milan to Venice (although we would’ve missed the full perspective, gained from walking from the bus station to our hotel (about 25 minutes). Also, the ‘Lumpagnano’ station was awful and we probably could’ve gotten a train and gotten out of there after lunch, quicker than waiting on our next bus. Nasty place and some sketchy people around. We had gotten accustomed to large bus and train stations at the other locations we had been to in Europe. Most were very nice with malls, restaurants, etc.
When we arrived in Milan, we Googled ‘restaurants’ to find a place to eat within walking distance. We walked a lot on our trip. Great exercise to burn calories from all of the delicious food! We found a little authentic Italian place. We were the 1st ones there and then the locals started piling in. Google was correct in it’s review and analysis of ‘busy times’. Took a stab at the menu and ordered Linguine with seafood. I’m thinking shrimp linguine in a buttery garlic sauce. Nope. It was a red sauce and the linguine wasn’t the flat pasta I expected. It was more like fat spaghetti. The ‘seafood’ portion of the dish was the real surprise. I believe I detected squid, calamari, and yes some shrimp. It was all mixed together and surrounded by mussels. Big Dog got a vegetable plate. He loves to eat healthy. They were all battered and deep fried. Oops! Haha It was a nice lunch tho, and we strolled back to the station, ready for Venturing to Venice.
This post may contain affiliate links and we may earn compensation when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Big Dog’s Review: Lunch in Milan at an old traditional Italian family restaurant. Very nice people and great food!
Wrap Up: I’m sure if we were to actually go to Milan, and not just change buses and eat lunch, we would discover beautiful parts of a very nice city. Next time we will plan for more than a hot minute there.
Even though your meal wasn’t what you expected it sure looks delicious. I think a highlight and big adventure of traveling, especially to other countries is the food!
Yes! You are right!
I loved traveling around Italy! We missed Milan though…choices, right?! Next trip there though I’d love to see this city.
Yes there is just so much to see and so little time!
Looks amazing! I would love to visit there one day!
Bucket list!
Sounds like a wonderful trip. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for virtually joining us!
Looks and sounds amazing!
What a great restaurant! I’d love to go to Milan and experience fun and food.
And I’m thinking some fashion too!
Oh, the food & wine. So want to travel there!
Yes! Ready to go back!
The restaurant looks amazing! I’d love to try authentic Italian.
We enjoyed eating there!
What a neat little restaurant! I love the atmosphere!
Authentically Italian!!
I love the trains in Europe. We took the train from Florence to Venice and the scenery was beautiful.
Yes! We did the exact opposite. Same route. 🙂
I love eating where the locals eat. You can always rely on the food being good! Sounds like a really great, quick day in Milan.
Busy is a good sign!!
Looks like a great place to eat in Milan. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed the post!
Looks fun! Catchy Title!
Thanks Barbara!
This place looks like a cozy place to eat in Milan.
Yes very authentic!
That look delicious! We had some of the best food in Italy!
Not to mention the gelato!! Lol
I have never thought about visiting Milan – if for the food alone, I may have to now 😉
Haha Italian is the best!!
I love your travel diaries! Such adventures!
Awe thanks Tiffany!!
I think I’m going for the food! I’m a huge lover of architecture and that is usually my first focus, but the food…….amazing!
Haha both amazing!
What an amazing experience.. good people and food in one of the most wonderful places in the world!
It’s all about the food! Lol
What a cute stop in Milan! I’d love to explore Italy one day. All of the food at that restaurant looks delicious.
Our 1st meal in Italy!
I love finding locals to dine with. There is nothing better and the photos prove it Now I am hungry for Italian!
Yes you learn so much!
What a beautiful trip. Thanks for sharing. Looks like it would greatly relaxing.
Want to go back!
Can’t wait to go to Italy!
Amazing country!
Love the title of your post! We haven’t been to Milan, and so I am adding it to our list.
Thanks! Enjoy, when you get to go!
I so look forward to trying real Italian food. I hear it is much different than here in the USA.
Italian is my favorite!
Thanks for sharing 🙂 I am so ready for a nice vacation lol
Us too, Rachel!!
There’s nothing like going to a traditional restaurant and trying out the local food! 🙂 I hope we make it to Italy as well!
True!
Hope you do too! The more we travel, the more we want to travel. Also, the longer our list grows, of places we want to visit!
That looks fun and yummy!
I’m all about food and sites!