Milano Ristorante

09/15/2014

When Garibaldi finally unified Italy in 1861 Massimo D’Azeglio famously announced: “We have made Italy, we now need to make Italians.” Italy is known as the nation of campanilismo where each region, village, town, and city developed its own culture, including a unique way of cooking or making sauces, pastas, sausages, wines, cheeses, breads, etc.

When Garibaldi finally unified Italy in 1861 Massimo D’Azeglio famously announced: “We have made Italy, we now need to make Italians.” Italy is known as the nation of campanilismo where each region, village, town, and city developed its own culture, including a unique way of cooking or making sauces…

09/08/2014

Everything you need to know about spaghetti, different recipes, how to eat it, and curious facts.

08/29/2014

The flavors of Milano's food and the rhythm of the dining room are reminiscent of trattorias in Italy's cities, according to Gourmet Magazine. It is a charming, intimate restaurant with an Italian staff, top quality ingredients, homemade pastas, exceptional veal, polenta, risotto, and fresh seafood delivered daily, served in warm surroundings. Known as the "hidden jewel of Russian Hill" The San Francisco Chronicle calls Milano "one of the most consistent restaurants in the city".

08/27/2014

Pizza, an all time favorite Italian dish originates from Southern Italy. This part of Italy is responsible for spicy, rich sauces, and some of the most popularly used olive oils worldwide.

08/21/2014

Pasta has topped a global survey of the world's favorite foods. So how did the dish so closely associated with Italy become a staple of so many tables around the globe?

Pasta has topped a global survey of the world's favourite foods. How did it become a staple of so many tables around the globe?

08/14/2014

Why is Italian food so delicious? ...perhaps because it's made from the heart, and uses amazing ingredients! What do you think?

08/13/2014

Come visit our beautiful ristorante! We feature weekly specials that are sure to have your mouth watering. Bring the whole family or have a romantic dinner with your special someone. You can view our menu online by visiting our website www.milanoitalianristorante.com. If you have questions, please contact us at (415) 388-8100.

Milano Italian Restaurant - Milano Ristorante is an innovative Northern Italian concept featuring quality food at reasonable pricing and exciting ambiance. The menu consists of appetizer to salad, pizza, and specialty offerings.

08/12/2014

Certainly Italian food and culture go hand in hand, we may say there is no difference. For Italians food is not merely a means for survival. Food defines us. It belongs to our history and culture as much as Raffaello and Leonardo da Vinci do.

Certainly Italian food and culture go hand in hand, we may say there is no difference. Food defines us. It belongs to our history and culture as much as Raffaello and Leonardo da Vinci do.

08/09/2014

Which Italian dish is your favorite? What sets it apart from the others?

08/07/2014

Check out the amazing health benefits of olive oil, one of the key ingredients in Italian cuisine!

Healthy Olive Oil and the Benefits of EVOO for your Body - We Olive

08/06/2014

Tomatoes, the most iconic Italian ingredient hails from the New World and only made it’s way to Italy in 1548. Even then it was not considered edible - it was mainly used as a decoration!

You probably think you know Italian food. It’s one of the least mysterious, most familiar cuisines, available nearly everywhere. I doubt there’s anyone in the Western world who considers pasta …

08/05/2014

You know Italy is renowned for their fine ingredients and excellent dishes; but what do you really know about Italian food history? The history of Italy's legendary cuisine goes all the way back to Roman days, but it's really based on the divisions and many different regions of this diverse country. Many people think of pizza, pasta, tomatoes, and olive oil when they think of Italian cuisine, but there's a whole lot more to it than that.

Includes: the history and development of italian food, and fresh ingredients are always key.