One of the restaurants of heritage delicatessen Peck, this is the place to try Milanese specialities such as osso buco and mondeghili (meatballs) with chicory while rubbing elbows with the business crowd. The dishes let quality produce shine and come with just a smidgen of contemporary flair.
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Peck Italian Bar
Duomo & San Babila
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