Al Mercante in Il Sole 24 Ore

By Fernanda Roggero · 21 December 2018

Al Mercante Il Sole 24 Ore: Milan’s renewed address of tradition

Al Mercante Il Sole 24 Ore: Italy’s leading financial newspaper dedicated a feature to our restaurant, tracing the move from Piazza dei Mercanti to our current home in the Cinque Vie district. In particular, the piece describes the refined new concept designed by Nicola Gallizia. Moreover, the paper highlights the continuity carried forward by the Romanini family.

“Not only a place of tradition (recognised as a Bottega Storica) but also for its new, refined style.”

— Il Sole 24 Ore

— https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/al-mercante-rinnovato-indirizzo-tradizione-milanese-AEDNLh3G

Why the Il Sole 24 Ore feature matters

First and foremost, Il Sole 24 Ore is Italy’s leading financial and business daily. Furthermore, its dining coverage is highly selective. Indeed, only addresses with a genuine and recognised history earn a place in its pages.

Our restaurant has held the title of Bottega Storica since 2010. Moreover, the article recounts the move from the historic Piazza dei Mercanti location to our current address on Via Cesare Cantù, steps from the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. As a result, the piece documents a pivotal moment in our story: renewing the concept while staying true to tradition.

From Piazza dei Mercanti to the Cinque Vie

The restaurant opened in the early 1900s inside the Casa dei Panigarola palace, in the medieval Piazza dei Mercanti. In 1976, it was taken over by Corrado and Margherita Romanini. Today the same family carries the tradition forward, with attention to lighter, more balanced cooking as well. Above all, the move to Via Cesare Cantù preserved the soul of the restaurant in a renewed setting.

A focus on quality ingredients

The article devotes considerable space to our selected suppliers: house-made pasta and bread, Carnaroli rice and cured meats from trusted producers, carefully chosen meats, and a family-produced extra virgin olive oil. As a result, the piece confirms a commitment we carry forward every day, dish after dish.

Original article:
Fernanda Roggero, “Al Mercante, il rinnovato indirizzo della tradizione milanese”, Il Sole 24 Ore, 21/12/2018.

Editorial citation for historical and journalistic context.

Dine in one of Milan’s historic restaurants

Discover the same rooms described by Il Sole 24 Ore. We’re just steps from the Duomo and the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. Al Mercante welcomes guests for business lunches and evenings of traditional Milanese cuisine with a contemporary touch.

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