After our lovely Aperotivo, we walked around the corner to a place we'd passed on every evening. There was always a line. In the morning, when I would take a walk, I'd see the hard working Sfoglina making pasta by hand.
So, this is where we decided to have dinner. We went a bit early and there was still a short line but we got in after a ten minute wait.
Now, when I had done a bit of research, I found that Osteria Da Fortunata is based in Rome. So, I went with one of my favorite pastas; Strozzapreti, in a typical Roman style, that would Carbonara. The Missus ordered the Tagliolini Pomodoro Fresco.
The service was very friendly and warm; totally NOT like Rome at all.
The pasta was a bit more doughy than I prefer; though the strozzapreti did a wonderful job of "holding on to" all the creamy-cheesy-savory sauce. I was surprised at the amount of pepper on this, but it really heightened the dish.
The texture of the Tagliolini all 'Ouvo (egg noodles) was just perfect. While a bit rustic looking, it had a wonderful stretch.
The sauce had a nice fruity-acidity.
While not a fancy meal, this was a nice, fairly inexpensive dinner, right in the heart of Brera, which the Missus enjoyed so much that She had me cancel reservations we had at Ratana on this evening. And like I said, we really liked the service.
Osteria Da Fortunata – Brera
Via Fiori Chiari 13
Milan, Italy
After dinner, we headed on out for a stroll, it was drizzling, but we enjoyed seeing all those now familiar places.
The Duomo sure is lovely at night!
And the Missus enjoyed the lively, but not crazy streets of Brera.
It was interesting to walk those same streets in the morning. Such a contrast.
It was so peaceful and mellow…..
We had a light breakfast, then caught the metro to the huge Milano Centrale Train Station.
Next stop? Liguria…..