How fitting it is that we gathered to celebrate a milestone that felt both new and familiar.
After all, @birbantemtl turning 1 gave us an excuse to slip into a 70s-Milan-kissed Italian hideaway.
Plates of mischief and charm arrived one after another, each tasting unmistakably homemade.
Pastas tangled lovingly with veal and olives made us swear Nonna herself was in the kitchen.
You could almost taste a slow, sunny Sunday in every bite.

Beginning with a crisp endive salad dotted with almonds, we realized simplicity can be perfect.
In no time, the haddock dressed in pesto proved itself a quiet show-stopper.
Rich aromas drifted toward us when the lava cake landed, warm and impossible to resist.
The décor—Campari bottles stacked sky-high, orange banquettes, marble, and soft vintage lights
Held the kind of atmosphere that makes everyone feel part of the celebration.
Dates, gatherings, or quiet dinners with someone who deserves it—this place fits them all.
And the elegance, effortless and unpretentious, makes fancy pants blissfully optional.
Yet the quality? Undeniable.

Just as we left, we realized we may not return soon, but the joy lingered.
Auguri to them on a beautiful first birthday—may many more follow.
Dinner here felt like stepping into a memory we hadn’t made yet.
Every moment reminded us why we loved it so much

All the best

November 23rd, 2025 – Italian Food Quest stop 13 – Birbante
✨Overall Score 9.7/10✨
Ordered:
🥗: Insalata di Indivia
🍝: Tagliatelle
🐟: Eglefino
🍰: Tortino Cioccolato
🍸: Birbantella, Spritz
💰:💸💸💸