From Tradition to Innovation
Don Lisander is a historic restaurant opened in 1947, in the heart of Milan, a hundred steps from Teatro alla Scala. It is named after Alessandro Manzoni, affectionately called by the Milanese, Don Lisander. The inner hall is located in what was once the chapel of Palazzo Trivulzio, whose magnificent garden is still visible from the patio of the restaurant open for lunch and dinner throughout the summer season.
Our Proposal
Golden octopus, roman cabbage, seasoned robiola cheese and sweet tomato
€ 26,50
Vegetable tartare, mustard and fried spring onion
€ 22,50
Veal with tuna sauce and capers
€ 24,50
Selection of Culatello Spigaroli cold cut
€ 30,00
Marinated deer carpaccio, coffee and cumin, mountain pine and red berries
€ 28,50
Traditional Milanese meatballs and potato cream
€ 24,50
Egg poche, potatoes, asparagus and casera cheese
€ 24,50
Buttons shape pasta filled with cacciucco and caviar
€ 28,50
Spaghetti with turnip greens, Stracciatella, seasoned tomato and taralli
€ 22,50
Milanese Risotto
€ 24,00
Tagliatelle with cocoa and black boar
€ 26,50
Milanese veal cutlet
€ 35,00
Ossobuco with milanese risotto
€ 38,00
Veal cheek with sauce, pumpkin and glazed chestnuts
€ 36,00
Piedmont beef filet, potatoes, thyme, rosemary and demi glace
€ 38,00
Cod breaded with panko, potatoes and turnip greens
€ 33,00
Grouper, fish soup and celeriac, black garlic and basil tapioca
€ 36,00
Zabaglione with raspberries
€ 12,50
Tiramisù
€ 12,50
Chocolate-mousse
€ 12,50
Cheesecake
€ 12,50
Berries
€ 12,50
Sorbets
€ 10,50
Wine cellar
The Don Lisander wine cellar offers its customers only the most prestigious Italian wine products. Around 250 labels enrich the wine list, divided by regions, to create the perfect combination enhancing every single dish.





Reviews
Exquisite restaurant with first rate food and service. This is a famous, long-standing landmark in Milano, and for good reason. From the before-dinner drinks, to the antipasto and main course and wine, everything was superb. The best service is that which appears without your asking for anything. They understand that here. The Milanese risotto was perfect and the cotelette superb. When the weather is good, you can sit in their outside area which is quite elegant.Tripadvisor Sep 2019
Fantastic food and atmosphere. My partner and I went there for lunch. The outdoor space was very pleasant and quiet. The food was excellent, and the staff very attentive. Dario took great care of us. We look forward to our next visit.Tripadvisor Sep 2019
Highly Recommend! The restaurant was highly recommended from a local couple my son was staying with and we were very impressed. The outdoor atmosphere was amazing. The risotto and pairings were perfect. I highly recommend the restaurant to any friends in the US that are traveling to Milan. Our waitress Sara was wonderful and fluent in English. We had the pleasure of meeting Stefano Marazzato, the owner, at the end of the night and he was very welcoming and made us feel special.Tripadvisor Aug 2019
Delicious dinners in a Beautiful garden atmosphere. We spent 3 days in Milan and ate 3 times at Don Lisander. Delicious food, lovely ambiance, friendly, attentive staff and the gracious owner, Stefano. It was perfect.Tripadvisor Jul 2019
Fantastic restaurant at a fair price, recommended for an intimate setting. We had dinner here on our last night in Milan. Couldn’t ask for more. Great attention and care by the staff. Food was fairly priced. Taste was excellent.Tripadvisor Sep 2019
Gift
Give an experience at Don Lisander where you can decide together with our staff the menu or the price of the dinner to give to your loved ones.
Events
During the spring and summer season we offer evenings with live music or tasting menus.
Weddings
We set up the location with particular attention to details, creating harmony between the place and your personality, in which reigns a perfect atmosphere that will allow you to spend unique moments together with your loved ones.
Via Alessandro Manzoni, 12/A
20121 Milano MI
Open everyday
12.30 – 15.00 / 19.30 – 23.00
Make a reservation for your dinner after Scala
Contacts
Tel: +39 0276020130
Email: info@ristorantedonlisander.com