The Milanophiles

All about Pastamadre restaurant with Francesco Costanzo

February 03, 2023 Season 1 Episode 8
The Milanophiles
All about Pastamadre restaurant with Francesco Costanzo
Show Notes

Pastamadre restaurant is a must-visit when you're in Milan. Today, Jaclyn speaks to chef Francesco Costanzo about his beloved restaurant in the Porta Romana district.

The natural wines Francesco mentions:

 
What to see in Milan 

  • Architecture from the late 19th to early 20th century
  • Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper 

Francesco's restaurant recs:

Women chefs from his "Burrocracy" series co-founded with Aurora Zancanaro of Le Polveri bakery and Gianni Tratzi of Mezzatazza Coffee Consulting

  • Chiara Pavan, Venissa, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Venice
  • Chiara Barla, Apotek57, Copenhagen
  • Lucia Gaspari, former chef of Røst in Milan
  • Sarah Cicolini, SantoPalato, Rome