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    Home » Italy

    VUN Andrea Aprea: 2-Star Michelin Dinner in Milan

    Updated Nov 19, 2022 by Dave Lee | 3 minute read | May contain affiliate links

    My first full day in Italy was filled with coffee, the Duomo, and an incredible dinner at VUN Andrea Aprea, a restaurant with two Michelin stars in the luxury Park Hyatt Milano.

    I wanted to kick off my month-long trip to Italy in style, so upon researching Michelin-starred restaurants in Milan, I chose VUN Andrea Aprea.

    Located a few blocks from the Duomo in the heart of Milan, I stopped by earlier in the day, and one of the hotel staff gave me a preview of the restaurant's dining room.

    Note: VUN Andrea Aprea closed permanently in 2021.

    Entrance to the Park Hyatt Milano in Italy
    Park Hyatt Milano

    VUN Andrea Aprea is only open for dinner, so it was empty at the time. Since I was already there, I asked and was allowed to pick my table for later.

    I arrived at 7 p.m. and was one of the first customers seated that night.

    The sommelier greeted me and offered me a glass of sparkling wine (Bellavista Vittorio Moretti, $31), which I accepted.

    The restaurant offers a 5-course Neapolitan tasting menu, a 9-course signature tasting menu, and the option to choose contemporary cuisine a la carte.

    I thought, " go big or go home, " and ordered the signature menu ($183), and we were off and running.

    Executive Chef Andrea Aprea is from Naples and offers diners a sophisticated take on Italian cuisine using seasonal ingredients and modern techniques.

    My favorite courses were the beautifully presented caprese, decadent potato Amatriciana style with edible silver, tortello pasta with buffalo ricotta cheese and Neapolitan ragout, and the lemon sensation dessert.

    Tasting Menu at VUN Andrea Aprea

    These photos were from the 9-course signature tasting menu at VUN Andrea Aprea on October 4, 2018.

    Amuse bouche (left to right): olive, potato, spritz
    Amuse bouche (left to right): olive, potato, spritz
    Amuse bouche #2
    Amuse bouche #2
    Caprese, a signature dish at VUN Andrea Aprea
    1. Caprese
    Cuttlefish
    2. Cuttlefish (spicy)
    Potato with edible silver
    3. Potato Amatriciana style with edible silver
    Lemon risotto with red prawns, rosemary, and capers
    4. Lemon risotto with red prawns, rosemary, and capers
    Tortello pasta with buffalo ricotta cheese and Neapolitan ragout at VUN Andrea Aprea
    5. Tortello pasta with buffalo ricotta cheese and Neapolitan ragout
    Gurnard
    6. Gurnard
    Pigeon with dandelion green, buffalo ricotta cheese, and plums
    7. Pigeon with dandelion green, buffalo ricotta cheese, and plums
    Lemon sensation at VUN Andrea Aprea restaurant
    8. Lemon sensation
    Peach and white chocolate dessert
    9. Peach and white chocolate dessert
    Petit fours finish dinner at VUN Andrea Aprea in Milan
    Petit fours
    Posing with executive chef Andrea Aprea in the kitchen
    Posing with executive chef Andrea Aprea

    As I wrapped up the meal, I asked my waiter if I could see the kitchen, and upon checking, he confirmed it was okay.

    On the walk back there, I didn't expect to be greeted by chef Andrea Aprea, who then proceeded to give me a tour, signed my menu, and obliged in a photo.

    If you're visiting Milan and looking for a luxurious yet playful dinner in an elegant setting with a kind, professional staff, VUN Andrea Aprea is for you.

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