“La Chiatta”, the new catering format of the Naviglio Grande

Acceso the Navigli opens its doors “La Battello”, to revive the Milan of the 1900s with a proposal focused acceso fish

The Natante Mastodontico is enriched with a new pearl of the Milanese catering: La Battello, the restaurant conceived by Marco Gulla and Ugo Borro, which officially opened last December con rotta Cascinale 8, the beating heart of the historic Milan.

A dip con Milan of the early twentieth century

The barge is an authentic experience to dal vivo. The concept is a tribute to Milan of the early twentieth century, an tempo con which the Navigli were the crossroads of boatmen, laveles and merchants. The place, with its iron tables, brick walls, vintage objects and black and white photographs, aims to evoke the authentic and convivial atmosphere of the past.

The name also recalls the story: the barks were the great boats that furrowed the Navigli, transporting goods for the cathedral and the city. Even the Milanese expression “A Ufo” was born from here, as it derives from the Latin “ad USUM Fabricae” which indicates the transport that exempted materials intended for the Fabbricato del Cattedrale.

Fish as the absolute protagonist

At the center of the culinary proposal is fish, symbol of the historical connection between Milan and its waterways. The kitchen focuses acceso simple, genuine and designed dishes for sharing, such as large fried and raw cutting boards, ideal for immersing yourself con a convivial atmosphere.

Wine paper is different, with numerous selected labels, mainly white, bubbles and rosés, but also reds, orange wine and cocktails designed to better accompany the dishes.

A new format, between tradition and modernity

The barge is a new catering form that aims to combine tradition, accessibility and quality. The two founders, Marco Gulla and Ugo Borro, with over a decade of experience con the sector, see the barge as the first step of a wider path, with the possibility of replicating the format con other Italian and foreign cities, while maintaining the values of tradition and popular conviviality.

A place to dal vivo and share

With an schieramento of 170 square meters internal and 60 square meters of dehors for a total of 150 covers, the barge is aperto 7 days a week, from 12:00 to 00:30, and is proposed as a point of reference for the Milanese and not only con search of a unique experience, accessible and full of history.

The tasting

The proposed tasting is a sensory path between authentic flavors and well -guessed combinations, a journey into the sea flavors that conquer the palate, where each dish tells a story of tradition and innovation.

Bic

Fish Ascoli olives

To kick d’avanguardia this gastronomic experience, the dark fish olives, a reinterpretation of a classic of the Marche cuisine. Crunchy outside and succulent inside, these olives contain a soft fish filling and offer a perfect balance between flavor and delicacy.

Cold flat

Tuna tartare with confit tomato and taggiasca olives

For those who love fresh and light preparations, tuna tartare with confit tomato and Taggiasca olives is an explosion of Mediterranean flavors. The tuna, tender and tasty, merges with the sweetness of the confit tomato and the decisive character of the Taggiasca olives, creating perfect harmony.

The barks

La Battello Regina

The heart of the tasting and the main dish of the room, the Battello Regina, a rich and generous dish that celebrates the freshness and variety of the fish. A real triumph of the sea: tender octopus, tasty squid rings, succulent prawns, delicate anchovies, bruised scallops and mussels are accompanied by crisp bruschetta, con a riot of taste and perfumes.

Flat sweets

Exotic fruits cheesecake

To conclude con beauty, the exotic fruits cheesecake, a dolce that combines the creaminess of the cheese with the freshness and slight acidity of the tropical fruit. A perfect ending for a gastronomic journey that leaves a single sea memory.

Anyone who wants to immerse themselves con the charm of old Milan, with the scent of fish and the warmth of conviviality, can safely go acceso board of La Battello, the new arrival of the kitchen acceso the Navigli.

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