There’s a little pocket of Milan that feels less like a restaurant and more like a postcard from la dolce vita itself. Veramente, tucked snugly in Brera at Via Palermo 11, isn’t just somewhere you eat, it’s somewhere you savour. Walking in feels like slipping into a vintage postcard that someone hand-painted with modern flair. The red brick arches are replete with a hum of history, while brass chandeliers shine at tomorrow’s possibilities.
It’s warm, lively, and undeniably inviting, whether you’re joining the buzz of the 90-seat dining room or sipping an aperitivo by the bar counter, serenaded by classic Italian tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. There’s even room for private soirées and a breezy outdoor space, because, well, Italians know how to live. Charming, stylish, and effortlessly cool, it delivers atmosphere to match its flavours.
Veramente was founded by culinary maestros Gianmarco Venuto and Filippo Sirioni
Veramente is like a time machine wrapped in Milanese chic, transporting you to an Italian osteria of decades past while keeping one foot firmly in the present. Founded in 2024 by culinary maestros Gianmarco Venuto and Filippo Sirioni, this place is more than a restaurant, it’s a standing ovation to Italian tradition. The dining room? Imagine your nonna’s living room meeting the set of a chic 1980s film, all retro warmth with a sophisticated edge. Walking in is like stepping into Nonna’s kitchen after she’s binge-watched a season of ‘Chef’s Table.’ Rustic flavours get a couture makeover; familiar yet surprising, every bite feels like uncovering a family heirloom.
It’s intimate yet electric, a space where the old world whispers to the new. Think pasta that dances, tiramisu that seduces, and a vibe so warm you’ll almost swear off your therapist. Come for the food; stay for the magic. Jacket hooks at every table? Genius. No awkward coat pile resembling a mountain of bad decisions. It’s the little things, like hand-stretched pasta that feels kissed by centuries-old traditions, yet winks toward the future, that make you linger longer than you planned. Every bite is a love letter to Italy, signed, sealed, delivered, with a side of effortless chic.
Veramente isn’t just a meal; it’s a culinary passport to Italy, stamped with flavour and flair
Italian food, to me, is like a love letter written with ingredients, a wistful, handwritten note that’s been passed down through generations. Sun-ripened tomatoes, olive oil that glows like liquid sunlight, and pasta shaped with time and care by hands that seem to know history better than words ever could. There’s no showmanship, just honesty, the kind of magic that makes every bite feel timeless, like reliving the best moments of life on a plate.
Take the pici with ragù, for example: hand-rolled pasta tangled in a luscious meat sauce that’s so rich, it could probably fund a Tuscan villa. Or the octopus with potatoes; soft, ocean-kissed tentacles paired with earthy potatoes, a dish so harmonious it’s practically an edible symphony. I couldn’t resist the arancino alla Milanese, a playful nod to both Sicily and the Duomo, as though two culinary worlds collided on my plate. These aren’t just plates; they’re postcards from Italy, sent straight to your table in Milan’s Brera district. The wine list skips the pretence, showcasing Italian sparkling wines, bold reds, and delicate rosés that feel like sipping the soul of Italy itself.
And just when you think the plot ends, dessert steals the show. Veramente redefines gelato (it’s practically a reinvention), letting you customise flavours like an artist mixing paint. Honestly, it’s gelato 2.0. A real game changer, customisable, playful, and so good it could convince you dessert should start every meal. Veramente isn’t just a meal; it’s a culinary passport to Italy, stamped with flavour and flair. Whether local or just passing through, this is where you’ll taste Italian tradition served with a modern tweak, flavours that linger long after you leave. Who needs souvenirs? You’ll want seconds.
Factbox
Open every day for lunch and dinner.
Address: Via Palermo 11, 20121 Milan, Italy
Phone: +390285687716
Reservation Email: milano@ristoranteveramente.it
Website: ristoranteveramente.it
Images courtesy of Veramente.
Dining and Cooking