An oasis in the middle of the Chiostri di San Barnaba, this is as veritable hortus conclusus. Whether for lunch in the spring, an aperitivo on a balmy summer evening or a romantic dinner, Andrea Alfieri’s menu creatively displays dishes like asparagus cream with brittle meringue, smoked tea and truffled caviar or colour explosions like creamed peas with prawns, liquorice and melon, spaghetti with spring onion or mustard ice cream. A feast for the eyes and palate.