IL RETROBOTTEGA – Milano – Urban courtyard with kitchen

An experience, not just a restaurant

From the vision and story of .IL Liberty by Andrea Provenzani comes a place that reflects its truest, most spontaneous, and informal soul.
.IL Retrobottega is not just a restaurant: it is a living, dynamic place, able to transform itself for many different occasions — from a business lunch to the ideal setting for a dinner with friends, all the way to the perfect backdrop for your private or corporate events.

And when the season allows, our best-kept secret is revealed: a hidden courtyard, an oasis of calm far from the city’s bustle.

The gastronomic counter

The beating heart of the venue is our gastronomic counter, an inexhaustible source of inspiration. From here comes to life a cuisine that blends tradition and contemporaneity, becoming an authentic expression of the territory. A cuisine rooted in research, carefully selected products, and producers who have a story to tell.

Our philosophy is conviviality: we want the table to become an experience to be shared. Imagine generous boards of selected cured meats and cheeses, accompanied by our house-made giardiniera and freshly baked multigrain focaccia. Then come the mondeghili and our unmistakable baked parmigiana. And this is just the beginning of the journey…

DISCOVER THE MOST CONTEMPORARY WAY TO BE TOGETHER

Eating and drinking well, with lightness and curiosity

Private and corporate events

.IL Retrobottega is also a versatile and fully customizable space, perfect for hosting private or corporate events. Our team will be at your disposal to take care of every detail, recommending the most suitable solutions and offering a variety of options from our kitchen and wine cellar.

Our wine cellar

In addition to selecting and enjoying carefully chosen labels during lunch or dinner, our wine cellar is also available for purchase, giving you the opportunity to take home your favorite bottles of wines and spirits.

Completing the offering is an exclusive selection of magnum bottles chosen by us, designed for those who wish to share special moments by drinking in a special way — without half measures.

What they say about us

“.IL Retrobottega was a sensational discovery — a place cared for down to the smallest detail, immediately conveying a sense of intimacy and warmth. The cuisine deserves special praise.” It’s a place that captures you: hidden, almost secret, but once you find it, you already know you’ll be back. Highly recommended!

Francesca V.

“A slightly hidden entrance, but after a few steps I find myself in a passageway, then BOOM — a stunning hidden courtyard, followed by a very welcoming venue, kind and helpful staff, and good food? No, amazing. Will I come back? Yes, absolutely!”

Jaqueline S.

“A restaurant that impresses from the very first moment, where the cuisine lives up to the setting: refined, flavorful, and harmonious dishes served in a sophisticated and creative atmosphere. The space is defined by a play of contrasts between deep midnight blue, exposed brick, and modern lines highlighted by touches of yellow plexiglass that give it a unique, elegant, and intriguing character. A true architectural and gastronomic gem!!”

Beatrice Z.

“I was enchanted by the experience at .IL Retrobottega. From the very moment I walked in, I immediately felt at ease. The staff are kind, knowledgeable, and always attentive to every need. The dishes are excellent. I can’t wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!”

Denise R.

“I went to discover this new venue born from Il Liberty, and I can say it offers the same quality, but with a fresh and well-thought-out concept. Genuine, simple, and impactful. My lunch was guided by a glass of bubbly, but they offer a wide selection of wines, so everyone can find something they like — or even enjoy more than one.”

Alanis R.