Ratanà is a medium sized place in an old house that is updated inside and surrounded by construction and skyscrapers.  They had some air conditioning on the warm day we were there but it was not the most efficient system.  It is known for Milanese slow food cooking.  They get a crowd for lunch but many seemed there for business because most of the crowd didn’t linger for a long relaxed lunch. It is a fairly small menu at lunch but a large wine list.  The waitstaff was helpful and opinionated but there was a small misunderstanding in that our tartar did not get ordered, which turned out to be okay. Portions are fairly large and the food is mildly flavored.  They do not charge for their beautiful bread that was pretty unexciting. Continue reading →