Food: Two locals had recommended this place for a good risotto alla Milanese and osso bucco, and I was not disappointed. Thoroughly rewarding osso bucco, which came with melt-in your mouth, but not too rich risotto.

Service: Not the warmest of welcomes, but the staff were formal and polite, and happy to let me choose my table at lunch time.

Must try: Osso bucco with risotto alla Milanese. Spoon some of the marrow and mix it into the risotto for extra flavour.

Ambience: Sophisticated but down to earth, with business types in smart-casual attire. Nice light in the day. Seems like a good place for a casual business lunch.

Average price per person: 50 Euro

Address: Antica Trattoria della Pesa, Viale Pasubio 10, Milan, Italy. Tel: (39) 02-655-5741