Convivium - Milan

We was recommended this restaurant by the reception whilst staying in a nearby hotel. Was not sure at 1st as some of the meals look expensive, but there is a full mixed menu and pizzas from about 10e. What we had was well delivered and of an excellent standard. The restaurant has a lovely feel to it and seems to be used by a lot of locals which is a good sign.

We’ ve tried a number of restaurants in Milan and so far we’ve not experienced any restaurant that met up to our expectations of quality of food and something that is quite rare in Milan, a sense of being treated as a paying customer. But here we had an experience of both. I can highly recommend a visit to this restaurant, you will not regnet it!

Terrible experience. Chewy and untasty pizza. This was my 7th pizza in approx. 5 days 2 countries and this was the worst one. I tought that it is not possible to get bad pizza in Italy, but I was wrong. Also, nobody asked about food and there was other issues with service.

What an amazing meal. Convivium has become one of my new favourite places. I have to travel a lot for business and spend a great deal of time on my own. I apologize that I know no Italian but the staff at Convivium made sure to make me feel comfortable and well taken care of. The food. Well probably one of my best meals in the city. The octopus salad delicious. The warm octopus complimented with the cold vegetables brought out the flavour of the spices and oils used. I had the seafood pasta. The quantity of seafood again complimented with spices and a red sauce was tantalizing to all senses. I was not going to have dessert but in the end I had the pistachio tartufo. I would go back just for that. I must also point out the knowledge of the staff on wine. Not knowing much about the European wines on the menu I asked for help selecting one based on what I wanted and they did not fail to deliver. I could have stayed there the entire evening enjoying the wine, food and atmosphere. I was not rushed to leave but the evening ended way too soon. I will be returning regularly and bringing my guests who visit to this restaurant.

Food was good, but not exceptional, my pasta was overcooked, the main (sea bass) lacked flavour. For a 55-60 euro per person (for 2 dishes, wine excluded) kind of restaurant I would expect perfectly made plates. Great wine list though, fairly priced. The location is great, and the ambience very good. I liked the service.