I asked for restaurant recommendations on the Friday night I was in Milan. The Westin Palace sent me around the corner to a place called Al Grattacielo (Vittor Pisani 6 - 02.67.04.962)

Very small, pleasant restaurant. The waiters spoke some English (which was helpful, particularly when they saw me struggling with my Italian dictionary to translate a couple of menu items).

I had the best veal dish ever as an entree... the seafood items I tried on my first and second courses were slightly less good. I saw others having what looked to be lovely lamb and beef courses... and that is what I would stick with on a return visit.

The dessert cart was fabulous and I had great trouble choosing just one. Fortunately, my selection was also accompanied by a nice portion of cookies and sweets (just like Grandma used to make) and I left satisfied.

House wine service accompanied my selections (champagne to start and lovely whites and reds)... from what I could tell, it was part of the overall pricing of the dinner.

The restaurant is a half-block walk from the Piazza de Repubblica station for those not staying at the Starwood properties on that circle.