Bar Milano

[Lanster]

In Murray Hill. Has anyone tried it?

[cimui]

Lanster, I think it's a pretty decent restaurant.

I've been twice within the last 1.5 or 2 months or so and tried a polenta / tripe primi, monkfish and rabbit secondis. I don't remember what we had for antipasti, but I am thinking we just had a simple salad of some sort. Verdict: the fish was slightly overcooked for my taste and the rabbit was a little tough, but flavors were really nice, simple, and subtle in the fish preparation, in particular. I wouldn't order the rabbit again, but it might just be one of those foods I keep thinking I'll like because it sounds mildly exotic, but never really do. (I hated it when I had it in the Canary Islands.) My dining companion liked his sweetbreads main course, but I think they may have taken it off the menu.

I know people have complained about portion sizes. I found them fine.

[Spends Rent on Food]

We've went once just after it opened. They were still sorting out some of the kinks on service but overall we really liked it. The dishes were inventive and the wine selection very impressive. We do plan to go back soon.

[taboo]

I went recently and did not like the food there at all. I would say it was fair at best. There are so many better options around and just go there for a drink.

[RGR]

Hey, taboo,

Sorry to hear you did not like the food at Bar Milano. I'd be curious to know what you had, and why it turned you off.

[taboo]

first, there is so much meat and game on the menu which is not great for fish eaters. We had the fluke carpaccio which was a tiny portion covered in olive oil and rock salt and the grilled octopus which was bland. Then, the duck which I did not taste, but my SO said was just ok. I had a fish (only one on the menu) which I do not even recall. It was just a "plain vanilla restaurant" for food but the ambiance and the drinks were great!

[RGR]

We've been to Bar Milano twice for dinner. Excellent food both times. We sat in the dining room. The space's modern decor is very attractive. There are those who think it's over-priced, but I don't agree.

[Lucia]

Some reviews and recommendations:
http://www.chow.com/search?search%5Bq...
I went soon after it opened. I really liked the space and thought the food was good although not great.