A rip-off

The small alleys near Via Pontaccio (and Lanza metro station) are filled with restaurants with opportunities for al fresco dining (outdoors), as their patios expand to the street. We loved the atmosphere of the area, but went to the wrong eatery.

Al Treno Di Mezzanotte looks ok restaurant, and the prices are okay for the first glance. There’s even a bunch of waiters and waitresses lounging next to the door to create Mediterranean atmosphere to the max.

Unfortunately, the restaurant does not deliver. We ordered pasta dishes that were priced quite reasonable, around 10-15 euros each. Then we waited for ages them to arrive, just to see that the portions were minuscule. I left the restaurant hungrier than I’ve arrived. Making the bill took also a small eternity, and the cover charge was €2.50 each — outrageous. Don’t go there.

www.orient-express.it, Via Fiori Chiari 8, Milan, Italy, +39 02 805 6227