Seta by Antonio Guida
the saffron risotto 'Riso, Oro e Zafferano' and open glass-walled kitchen
Perched within the Mandarin Oriental, Seta transforms Milanese fine dining into pure theater. Chef Antonio Guida orchestrates flavors where Puglian roots meet Milanese sophistication—think sea urchin risotto that tastes like the Mediterranean dressed in Armani. The glass-walled kitchen isn't just for show; it's a promise of transparency in culinary artistry. Yes, the tasting menu requires a small fortune, but watching sunset paint the Porta Nuova skyline while savoring their legendary "Riso, Oro e Zafferano" makes every euro worth it.
In Brera, Milan. Easy to fold into a morning or a longer afternoon; there's usually something else worth a stop within a few minutes' walk.
Seta by Antonio Guida is a two-Michelin-star restaurant inside the Mandarin Oriental Milan (Via Andegari, 9), first starred in 2016 and promoted to two stars in 2017; it ranks among Milan's top restaurants (Tripadvisor 4.6, ranked #132 of 7,825). Chef Antonio Guida offers three tasting menus (classic specialties, seasonal, and single-ingredient themed), with risotto being his recognized signature dish, including seasonal seafood versions and the saffron Risotto alla Milanese. The dining room features striking glass windows opening to the hotel's second courtyard for warm-season al fresco dining. It is one of Milan's most coveted reservations and is not bookable via OpenTable, so guests must contact the restaurant directly and book well ahead. Reviews consistently praise the elegant ambiance, refined service, and contemporary Italian cuisine.