Spend an afternoon in my apartment in the quiet neighbourhood of Cimiano. I'm not a chef — I cook because I love it, and I want to share that with you.
I grew up eating like this. My recipes come from family tradition, not cookbooks. The produce comes from the local market on Saturday morning. This kitchen is mine — and for an afternoon, it's yours too.
When I decided to open my door to visitors, the idea was simple: share what Milanese home cooking truly tastes like — unhurried, generous, and made with real affection. Not a performance. Just lunch.
"I cook because I love it — not because it's my job. When you sit at my table, you sit as a guest, not a customer. That's the whole point."
— Alessio, your hostArrive, take off your coat, settle in. A glass of prosecco or a soft drink, some crostini straight from my kitchen, and a proper introduction to the afternoon ahead.
Roll up your sleeves — or just watch and chat, it's entirely up to you. You'll see how handmade ravioli actually comes together, and why the butter-and-sage sauce is so deceptively simple.
The best part. We gather at the table, pour the wine, and eat what we've made together. Stories, laughter, and seconds are all part of the deal.
Every guest leaves with my recipe cards — the real versions, handwritten. So when you get home and miss the ravioli, you'll know exactly what to do.
Cimiano is the kind of residential Milan tourists rarely reach — tree-lined streets, local bars, no queues. The 7-minute walk from the metro feels like arriving somewhere real.
I never host more than six people at once. You'll actually get to know everyone around you. No crowds, no conveyor belt — just a small group around my kitchen table.
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I also rent a room in the same apartment on Airbnb. Same house, same kitchen, same neighbourhood — just with a bed. If you want to experience Cimiano as a local rather than a tourist, this is the way to do it.
Waking up here means Saturday market, a bar downstairs for espresso, and the green line two minutes on foot. Milan without the noise.
Booking the room and the experience together? Drop me a message — I'm happy to coordinate.
Three hours in my home, with food made from scratch and people I genuinely want there. This is what Milano tastes like.