The Cowtown Chronicles

Jenna and I had dinner at Milano’s Restaurant on 7th Street tonight. It was my first time, but Jenna has been there for lunch before. Our meal was excellent! It wasn’t as decadent as Nonna Tata, it was more “down home” Italian. I had sausage pizaola over spaghetti. Jenna had cannelloni al forno, both were excellent, not to heavy, but very filling. The sausage was just the right amount of spicy, not overpowering like so many places do these days.

The decor was about what you’d expect for a neighborhood storefront Italian restaurant. Actually, no, it wasn’t. I was impressed by the total lack of kitsch. So many Italian places around here go out of their way to remind you that the owner (or at least the decorator) isn’t from around here. They’re from Italy or New York, and don’t you forget it! Milano’s was more like I think a real Italian restaurant in Italy might be like. A place where the food, atmosphere, and service are enough to remind you that you’re having a good meal in a good place, you don’t have to be constantly bombarded with how “Italian” it is.

The service was excellent, and the prices were very reasonable; our meal (no alcohol) was less than $18. I highly recommend it the next time you’re in the Cultural District and are looking for a good place for dinner!

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