Restaurant in Milan, Italy
OAD-ranked and climbing. Book it.
Nebbia has climbed from OAD Highly Recommended to #159 in Casual Europe (2025), making it one of the more credible mid-market Italian options in Milan's south. Closed Monday and Tuesday, it runs lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday with easy booking. A strong choice for a special occasion dinner where you want kitchen seriousness without the ceremony of a tasting-menu format.
If you have been to Nebbia once and are weighing a return, the answer is yes — the OAD ranking trajectory tells you this is a kitchen that has been getting sharper, not coasting. Ranked #175 in Opinionated About Dining's Casual Europe list in 2024, it moved up to #159 in 2025, after earning a Highly Recommended in 2023. That consistent upward movement in a credible, peer-reviewed guide is the clearest signal you have that quality here is directional. For a special occasion dinner in Milan's south, Nebbia is among the more considered choices at the casual end of the serious-restaurant spectrum.
Nebbia sits on Via Evangelista Torricelli in the Navigli-adjacent zone of Milan's 20136 district — a neighbourhood that rewards the visitor who looks past the tourist circuit. Visually, the space reads as deliberate restraint: the kind of room where the setting does not compete with what arrives at the table. For a date night or a business dinner where you want the food to do the work, that positioning is an asset. The absence of visual noise means conversations carry and the meal stays central.
The kitchen runs Italian, and the OAD Casual classification is worth unpacking: in OAD's framework, Casual does not mean informal or low-effort , it means the experience prioritises the plate over ceremony. That is the right register for a special occasion where you want seriousness without the stiffness of a full tasting-menu format. If you are planning a celebration and want a room that feels appropriate without feeling like a stage set, Nebbia calibrates that balance well.
The venue database does not confirm a dedicated private dining room, so do not assume one exists without contacting the restaurant directly. What the OAD positioning does suggest is a room built around focused dining rather than event-style hospitality , which means a well-chosen table for four to six will feel intimate without requiring a buyout. For larger groups seeking a fully privatised experience in Milan, venues like Sadler or Locanda Perbellini are worth considering alongside Nebbia. For the mid-size group , a work dinner, an anniversary table , Nebbia's format is likely sufficient without the overhead of a private room booking.
Nebbia is closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday through Sunday it runs a lunch service from 12:30 to 3:00 pm and an evening service from 7:30 pm to midnight. The midnight close on weekend evenings gives you real flexibility , you are not being turned over at 10 pm. Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which means you do not need to plan weeks in advance, though for a Friday or Saturday dinner tied to a specific occasion, booking a week ahead is sensible. Price range is not confirmed in our data, but the OAD Casual classification and neighbourhood context position this as mid-to-upper casual rather than a splurge-tier tasting menu. Google reviewers rate it 4.5 from 665 reviews , a sample size large enough to be meaningful.
For wider context on where to eat, stay, and drink around your visit, see our full Milan restaurants guide, our full Milan hotels guide, and our full Milan bars guide. If you are building a longer Italy itinerary, the standard reference points for serious Italian cooking include Osteria Francescana in Modena, Uliassi in Senigallia, and Reale in Castel di Sangro. For Italian cooking beyond Italy, 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Hong Kong and cenci in Kyoto are worth knowing about.
Within Milan's broader casual Italian scene, Nebbia sits alongside BistRo Aimo e Nadia, Rovello, and Spore as options worth considering for a focused dinner without the formality or price point of the city's Michelin-starred tier. Each serves a different profile: check our individual pages for current detail before deciding which fits your occasion. For context further afield, Dal Pescatore in Runate, Quattro Passi in Marina del Cantone, and Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler in Brunico show what the northern and central Italian fine-dining register looks like when budget is less of a constraint. See also our full Milan experiences guide and our full Milan wineries guide for planning the rest of your trip.
Smart casual is the right call. The OAD Casual classification and neighbourhood context suggest the room does not demand formal dress, but Nebbia's award recognition means arriving in trainers or beachwear would feel out of step. For a special occasion dinner, dress as you would for a considered restaurant in any European city , put-together without being black-tie.
Bar seating is not confirmed in our data. Given the OAD Casual positioning and the 4.5 Google rating across 665 reviews, the room is likely set up primarily for table dining. Contact the restaurant directly to confirm bar availability before planning a walk-in bar seat.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so you are not dealing with a months-out waiting list. For a weekday lunch or dinner, a few days' notice should be sufficient. For a Friday or Saturday evening , particularly if it is tied to an occasion , one week ahead is the sensible minimum. The midnight close on evenings means there is no pressure to take an early sitting.
Yes, with the right expectations. The OAD ranking (up to #159 in Casual Europe in 2025) and the 4.5 Google score from 665 reviews give you confidence in the kitchen. The Casual classification means you get a serious meal without the ceremony of a full tasting menu , which works well for a birthday dinner or anniversary where you want quality without rigidity. If you need a guaranteed private room, confirm availability before booking; the database does not confirm one exists.
Dinner is the stronger choice for a special occasion , the 7:30 pm to midnight window gives you time and the room will be in full swing. Lunch (12:30 to 3:00 pm) is a practical option for a business meal or if you prefer a lighter mid-day format. Both services run Wednesday through Sunday, so you have flexibility across the week.
At the serious-casual tier, BistRo Aimo e Nadia, Rovello, and Spore are the closest comparisons. If your budget extends to the leading of the Milan market, Sadler and Locanda Perbellini offer more structured fine-dining experiences. The OAD-ranked competitors in the Casual Europe list are the most direct benchmark for Nebbia's positioning.
The venue is closed Monday and Tuesday , check before you plan. It is located in the 20136 district south of the city centre, so factor in travel time from central Milan. The OAD award history (Highly Recommended 2023, ranked in 2024 and 2025) tells you this is a kitchen with a track record, not a newcomer. Price range is not confirmed in our data, so check current menus directly. For broader planning, see our full Milan restaurants guide.
Specific dishes are not confirmed in our data and we do not invent menu details. The Italian cuisine classification and OAD Casual recognition suggest a menu built around seasonal, produce-led cooking rather than theatrical presentation. Ask the team what is running that week , at a restaurant ranked in a peer-reviewed guide, the kitchen's current recommendations are worth following.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Nebbia | — | |
| Enrico Bartolini | €€€€ | — |
| Cracco in Galleria | €€€€ | — |
| Andrea Aprea | €€€€ | — |
| Seta | €€€€ | — |
| Horto | €€€€ | — |
What to weigh when choosing between Nebbia and alternatives.
The OAD Casual ranking is a direct signal: this is not a white-tablecloth occasion. Neat, put-together clothing fits the room — think considered casual rather than a suit. Milan diners tend to dress with intention, so avoid beach-level casualness, but you will not be underdressed in a good pair of trousers and a clean shirt or blouse.
The venue data does not confirm counter or bar seating at Nebbia. check the venue's official channels before planning a walk-in bar dinner — the Wed–Sun service hours (lunch 12:30–3 pm, dinner 7:30 pm–midnight) suggest a structured sit-down format rather than a casual counter operation.
Book at least two to three weeks out. Nebbia has moved from OAD Highly Recommended in 2023 to #159 in Europe for 2025 — that trajectory attracts attention, and weekend dinner slots will fill first. Wednesday lunch is your best bet for a shorter lead time.
Yes, with the right expectations. Nebbia's OAD Casual classification means the setting is relaxed rather than ceremonial, so if you need white-glove formality, look at Seta or Andrea Aprea instead. For a birthday or anniversary where the food is the event and the atmosphere is warm rather than stiff, Nebbia works well.
Dinner runs until midnight, which gives the meal room to breathe — and Milan's evening energy suits a longer sitting. Lunch (12:30–3 pm) is the practical choice if you want a shorter commitment or a weekday slot that is easier to book. The kitchen is the same either way, so the decision comes down to your schedule.
For a step up in formality and price, Seta and Andrea Aprea are the references in Milan's fine dining tier. Horto is worth considering if you want a produce-led, contemporary Italian approach at a similar casual register. Enrico Bartolini and Cracco in Galleria are higher-ceremony options that serve a different brief entirely.
Nebbia is closed Monday and Tuesday — plan around that. The address is Via Evangelista Torricelli 15 in the 20136 district, close to the Navigli canals, so it pairs well with the neighbourhood. The OAD ranking (up from #175 in 2024 to #159 in 2025) suggests a kitchen in form, which is the main reason to go now rather than later.
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