{"id":586,"date":"2026-03-17T14:37:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casaportofinobrera.it\/ligurian-cuisine\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T17:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:02:22","slug":"ligurian-cuisine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/casaportofinobrera.it\/en\/ligurian-cuisine\/","title":{"rendered":"Ligurian cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Ligurian cuisine in Milan, in the heart of Brera<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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In the heart of Brera, Casa Portofino serves up some of the most authentic specialities of Ligurian cuisine in Milan \u2013 a culinary tradition born between the sea and the hills, which over time has become one of the most cherished culinary treasures of Italian cuisine.<\/p>

Ligurian cuisine is renowned for its refined simplicity: few ingredients, a strong focus on the quality of the produce, and recipes handed down through the generations. At our restaurant in Brera, we bring these flavours to the table with respect for tradition and a contemporary twist. <\/p>

From the aroma of freshly made pesto to the fragrance of Ligurian focaccia, every dish reflects the deep connection between the local area, seasonal produce and culinary culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Trofie with pesto<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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one of the hallmarks of Ligurian cuisine<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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One of Liguria\u2019s most iconic dishes is undoubtedly trofie al pesto, a traditional pasta that goes perfectly with the famous Ligurian pesto.<\/p>

Pesto is created from a combination of simple yet extraordinary ingredients: fragrant basil, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano and garlic. The result is a rich, fresh sauce that captures the essence of Ligurian cuisine in every bite. <\/p>

At our restaurant in Brera, trofie with pesto is one of our most popular dishes \u2013 a classic that brings the authentic flavours of the Riviera to Milan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Ligurian focaccia<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Another staple of Ligurian tradition is focaccia, a dish that epitomises the region\u2019s culinary culture.<\/p>

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, Ligurian focaccia is characterised by a simple preparation method and basic ingredients: flour, water, extra virgin olive oil and salt.<\/p>

Served warm or alongside other Ligurian dishes, focaccia is one of the most recognisable and popular flavours, even in Milan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Spaghettone<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Brandacujun<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Coniglio alla ligure<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Acciuga<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ligurian cuisine: a blend of sea and land<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ligurian culinary tradition stems from a unique balance between the sea, the land and the seasons.<\/p>

Fresh fish, fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil and Mediterranean ingredients form the basis of a cuisine that showcases quality without the need for elaborate preparations.<\/p>

At Casa Portofino, we bring this culinary philosophy to Milan, offering dishes that reflect the culture of the Riviera and its deep connection with the local area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A Ligurian restaurant in Brera<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Located in the Brera district, Casa Portofino serves as a meeting point between Milan and the culinary traditions of Liguria.<\/p>

Our restaurant welcomes those who wish to discover or rediscover the authentic flavours of Ligurian cuisine, in a setting that blends a Milanese atmosphere with a Mediterranean spirit.<\/p>

Whether it\u2019s a lunch break or an evening meal in the heart of Brera, Ligurian specialities are at the heart of our cuisine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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