Author Topic: Milan, Italy Master Thread (Read 126462 times)

moish · « **Reply #240 on:** June 18, 2018, 03:39:52 PM »

I stayed in the Sheraton in the city of Como

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #241 on:** June 18, 2018, 04:34:37 PM »

Villa Desta and Grand Hotel Termezzo are the nicest hotels on Lake Como.

I think there is a kosher program(s) near Lake Garda, which is considered more scenic but less social.

DTM · « **Reply #242 on:** June 18, 2018, 04:47:29 PM »

Quote from: moish on June 18, 2018, 03:39:52 PM

I stayed in the Sheraton in the city of Como

I see on line that it’s 37 minutes by train from Como to Milan. I wonder if it makes sense to travel in for dinners?

Ygold · « **Reply #243 on:** June 18, 2018, 05:07:09 PM »

Quote from: PlatinumGuy on June 18, 2018, 04:34:37 PM

Villa Desta and Grand Hotel Termezzo are the nicest hotels on Lake Como.

I think there is a kosher program(s) near Lake Garda, which is considered more scenic but less social.

What do you mean by less social?

dvol · « **Reply #244 on:** June 18, 2018, 07:38:51 PM »

Quote from: PlatinumGuy on June 18, 2018, 04:34:37 PM

Villa Desta and Grand Hotel Termezzo are the nicest hotels on Lake Como.

I think there is a kosher program(s) near Lake Garda, which is considered more scenic but less social.

Villa Desta is sold out and Grand is 1100 euro per night 😳

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #245 on:** June 18, 2018, 08:48:34 PM »

Villa Deste is similarly priced

Quote from: Ygold on June 18, 2018, 05:07:09 PM

What do you mean by less social?

Less inhabited

dvol · « **Reply #246 on:** June 18, 2018, 08:56:59 PM »

Quote from: moish on June 18, 2018, 03:39:52 PM

I stayed in the Sheraton in the city of Como

How was the Sheraton?

moish · « **Reply #247 on:** June 19, 2018, 09:56:38 AM »

Quote from: dvol on June 18, 2018, 08:56:59 PM

How was the Sheraton?

Good enough

G11600 · « **Reply #248 on:** June 25, 2018, 04:38:02 PM »

Few updates, as I am here now on business;

1. Re Salomone has closed down, replaced by 'BaGhetto' - a branch of the Rome chain. Amazing food, really tasty, great experience. I had a tasting menu for 45 EUR which included a starter of fried zucchini and dried meat, followed by pasta with meat and tomato, then amazing lamb chops and 'jewish' artichoke (ie fried), followed by desert of choice. I thought it was good value considering the quantity, and that there is no need to leave tip or pay taxes on top. Note hechers is 'chalak bet yosef'

2. Denzel is also excellent IMO, slightly lower class (and cheaper) food but good quality and easy to eat. I had kebabs and mushrooms, hamburgers also look really good. they also do takeaway. Same hechsher as above.

3. Carmel (milchik) was nothing special at all, though I had pizza (bad choice)

4. My Kafe has good gelato and snacks

5. Various kosher shops (eretz and others ) have good selection of groceries, you'll find whatever you want (great cheeses esp)

6. Geletaria Ecologica was OK, well located and clearly marked which gelato is parev and which are milchig (non-CY). note that this is not obviously kosher, until you look for Teudah. Maybe I didnt choose the best flavours but was not overly impressed. Note that cones + frozen yoghurt aren't kosher.

Work put me up at the Mariott, which is only few hundred meters from 1, 2 and 6. Hotel is fine, 4*, rather old fashioned. Around 30 minute walk or short meto to city center.
The other kosher places are approx 1-1.5 mile away in the opposite direction to city.

Any questions let me know, I will try to help.

DTM · « **Reply #249 on:** June 25, 2018, 05:29:44 PM »

Quote from: G11600 on June 25, 2018, 04:38:02 PM

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Any questions let me know, I will try to help.

Thanks for that helpful information. I have 2 questions, for you or anyone or may know:

1. Trying to decide whether (a) to stay in Varenna on Lake Como for 2 or 3 nights and travel in each evening to Milan for dinner by train (looks like 1 hour, 3 minutes via train to Milan Central Station, then a 10 minute cab ride to restaurants); or (b) vice-versa, stay at the Marriott Milan and travel in via train for day trips to Lake Como. I wish they had an UberEats/Seamlees type delivery but apparently they will not go that far, as much as I can ascertain. If you are still there, can you make inquiry on this conundrum. Any thoughts on this from anyone?

2. Do you know how it is to stay at the Marriott for Shabbos and eat with Chabad? I heard that they have a Chabad minyan at the Marriott?

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #250 on:** June 25, 2018, 11:28:05 PM »

Bear in mind Lake Como is a big a place, so an advantage of staying in Milan would be being able to travel to different parts on different days. That being said, I don't think any food in Milano is worth a 3h roundtrip, and I would just buy preservable food on the first day in Milan.

DTM · « **Reply #251 on:** June 26, 2018, 08:09:51 AM »

I am also thinking that staying in Milan vs by Lake Como also has advantage of minyan for davening. What is the closest Shul to the Marriot, and morning Shachris time(s)?

G11600 · « **Reply #252 on:** June 27, 2018, 12:21:16 PM »

Quote from: DTM on June 25, 2018, 05:29:44 PM

Thanks for that helpful information. I have 2 questions, for you or anyone or may know:

1. Trying to decide whether (a) to stay in Varenna on Lake Como for 2 or 3 nights and travel in each evening to Milan for dinner by train (looks like 1 hour, 3 minutes via train to Milan Central Station, then a 10 minute cab ride to restaurants); or (b) vice-versa, stay at the Marriott Milan and travel in via train for day trips to Lake Como. I wish they had an UberEats/Seamlees type delivery but apparently they will not go that far, as much as I can ascertain. If you are still there, can you make inquiry on this conundrum. Any thoughts on this from anyone?

2. Do you know how it is to stay at the Marriott for Shabbos and eat with Chabad? I heard that they have a Chabad minyan at the Marriott?

I can't comment on either of these. Not sure about a minyan on shabbat. I think the hotel would be 'more or less' OK - no sensors in room, fridge seemed OK etc.
I doubt any of the restuarants will delivery, only option would be to send a taxi I think.

maylei · « **Reply #253 on:** July 04, 2018, 10:57:05 AM »

does anyone have suggestions for me and my wife to do we are going to be in Milan for one day

moish · « **Reply #254 on:** July 04, 2018, 12:15:45 PM »

Quote from: maylei on July 04, 2018, 10:57:05 AM

does anyone have suggestions for me and my wife to do we are going to be in Milan for one day

Are you into art?

maylei · « **Reply #255 on:** July 04, 2018, 12:21:28 PM »

Quote from: moish on July 04, 2018, 12:15:45 PM

Are you into art?

architectural art ya but paintings not really

moish · « **Reply #256 on:** July 04, 2018, 12:46:13 PM »

Quote from: maylei on July 04, 2018, 12:21:28 PM

architectural art ya but paintings not really

Ok, so I guess Da Vinci's The Last Supper isnt for you.

I would say walk around the area of the Duomo.

This is assuming you want to stay in Milan proper. Not sure how much time you have, but if you can swing Lake Como, night be worthwhile

maylei · « **Reply #257 on:** July 04, 2018, 12:48:57 PM »

Quote from: moish on July 04, 2018, 12:46:13 PM

Ok, so I guess Da Vinci's The Last Supper isnt for you.

I would say walk around the area of the Duomo.

This is assuming you want to stay in Milan proper. Not sure how much time you have, but if you can swing Lake Como, night be worthwhile

I'm gonna be staying in Florance for the night

elimmm · « **Reply #258 on:** July 15, 2018, 04:45:09 PM »

how complicated is getting to lugano from milan? is it worthwhile?

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #259 on:** July 15, 2018, 06:37:59 PM »

Quote from: elimmm on July 15, 2018, 04:45:09 PM

how complicated is getting to lugano from milan? is it worthwhile?

Whats the point?

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