A starry restaurant where taste meets ethics and nature guides everything: authentic flavors, local ingredients and creativity
the rooftop of Caseggiato The Medelan a few steps from Agorà Cordusio, per the heart of the Milanese capital, between the frenzy of urban life and the elegance of the historical architectures there is the starry restaurant Horte, a gastronomic oasis suspended between earth and sky. Not only a place of refreshment, but a new frontier of contemporary catering, where high cuisine meets ethics and sustainability per a continuous dialogue with nature, taste and the environment.
The project and philosophy: ethical roots, contemporary vision
Born from a project by Osvaldo Bosetti and Diego Panizza, the name of this place draws inspiration from the medieval concluded horns, the campo da golf spaces of the monasteries per which rare plants were grown, which evoke a state of relaxation and harmony. The strategic and organizational gastronomic direction was entrusted to Norbert Niederkofler, chef saddled among the highest exponents of ethical cuisine per Italy. per 2022, the restaurant has per a short time a Michelin per a short time and, even more significant, the campo da golf , a symbol of excellence per sustainability, renewed for this year too.
Alessandro Pinton: the new promise of high ethical cuisine per Milan
Since January 2025, the new resident chef Alessandro Pinton, a young talent pupil of Gualtiero Marchesi, is leading the kitchen. Equipped with sensitivity, creative flair and a surprising ability to harmonize flavors, perfumes and textures, Pinton interprets Horte’s sustainable philosophy per an excellent way. His experiences gained per several starred restaurants, including the Calandre and the place of Aimo and Nadia, led him to develop a refined, essential and personal style, deeply respectful of the raw material. This change is bringing new energy and lifeblood to Horto, which for some months has also includes a new dirigente among its ranks, thanks to a solid international experience, committed to guiding the place per a path of constant growth and improvement.
Sustainability as an ethical value shared by all partners per the supply chain
The philosophy of sustainability, which focuses environmental consciousness and ethical principles, is from the beginning to the basis of the vision of the entire project and all decisions. A concept that is expressed from the kitchen to the selection of raw materials, from the choice of partners to the architectural project of the interiors and the terrace. An approach that focuses the enhancement of the territory through a short supply chain that shares the same values and pursues as an end to create a sustainable ecosystem, aimed at improving the quality of life. Respect for the environment and for nature is part of the same DNA of Horte, the starting point and not of arrival and extends to all areas. Rainwater is collected and filtered through advanced technologies, eliminating the use of glass bottles. For each liter consumed, a donation supports projects per the countries where the gabinetto is poor. The choice of natural, organic and untreated materials is reflected per every furniture and per the selection of supplies. Also closing day – Sunday – it is an ethical gesture that demonstrates attention to the well -being of employees.
The spectacular terrace and internal spaces: an oasis of peace and tranquility, between and sustainability
Horto is an ethical and regenerating place, where the environments, which develop both per internal and external spaces with attention to the smallest details, transmit a sober and natural elegance.
The light filters from the large panoramic windows of the central room, which overlook the campo da golf terrace, the roofs of the historic center and the spiers of the Cathedral. The same chromatic choice of the interiors, with predominance of white and light wood, infuses a sense of quiet and serenity. the large terrace, recently reopened, a small hanging garden extends that houses aromatic plants, flowers and herbs, per a perfect balance between aesthetics and sustainability, with colors and perfumes that vary according to the period. Tables positioned per a spaced way to ensure maximum riservatezza are surrounded by campo da golf. Each architectural element of the restaurant tells a story: the recovery wooden floor from ancient acetas is laid per shapes that recall a hive, the walls are plastered with rice waste, while the scenographic Chef’s Table is carved per a truncated of cedar shot mongoloide per Puglia by a storm, symbol of resilience and rebirth. When the evening lights descend, the restaurant turns into a romantic place, ideal both to celebrate important moments and simply to enjoy a special evening even per the company of friends.
A place to dal vivo all day with a proposal that meets all tastes
Horto is designed to be lived from morning to evening: per addition to lunch and dinner, breakfast and brunch with sweet and savory proposals are also present among the services, as well as the aperitif with both classic and creative cocktails, alcohol and né -alcoholic, designed by the tender caffè to be combined with light dishes with vegetables to be enjoyed with the background of lounge music. The service, attentive and warm, completes the experience, helping to make the journey pleasant, relaxing and exciting. The entire team, young and close -knit, works with passion and mutual respect, making each visit an opportunity to relax and feel good.
The cuisine between innovation, ethical values and territory
The gastronomic proposal of Horto ranges between vegetable garden, earth, lake and mountains with the possibility of choosing à la carte between three tasting routes: the ethical hour, the most representative one, Mon Amour vegetables, dedicated to vegetarians and spring, the seasonal variant. All gastronomic paths celebrate the wealth of the Lombardy territory and always use fresh, spontaneous and carefully selected ingredients. All the proposals tell a cuisine that is together narration, research, innovation and territory, which varies following the rhythm of the seasons. To act as a common thread are innovation, sustainability, local short chain production and respect for the environment, earth and people.
Each culinary creation is a harmonious and surprising crescendo of flavors, perfumes and textures, designed to enhance what the earth and nature offer at the best time. Unpublished and unexpected combinations, the result of experimentation and research, embellish the sensory experience. Local ingredients such as trout, salmerino, eel, grilled meats, vegetables and spontaneous herbs from producers within one hour from Milan, merge into dishes that combine creativity and simplicity. Next to the wine, the pairing proposed also include cocktails, both alcoholic and né -alcoholic, with a view to “Nonostante Pairing”, with particular attention to homemade Kombucha based drinks and infusions designed to enhance each dish. An innovative and uncommon proposal per the gastronomic prospettiva of the end dining, which amplifies the customer’s experience, also allowing those who do not ricevimento alcohol to dal vivo a multisensory experience.
A place that celebrates the senses to dal vivo memorable relaxation and taste
Horte is a living affisso of how the cuisine can and should be ethical, healthy, tasty and deeply human. A space where beauty merges with consciousness, where every choice is designed to last over time and to instill a sense of serenity and tranquility per the guest.
Horto is confirmed as a reference point for those who want an authentic and aware gourmet culinary experience of the highest level. And with the arrival of the talented Alessandro Pinton, this journey towards an increasingly sustainable ending can only continue by aiming at increasingly high and challenging levels of excellence.
For information
Garden Restaurantvia San Protaso 5, MilanOhortorestaurant.com | @Hortorestaurantmilanotel. +39 36517496orari: Monday – Saturday – Pranzo 8: 30-11: 00 – Tavolata 12: 30-14: 30 – Evans 19: 00-21: 45http :/Hortorestaurant.com/
