Milano

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Milano

Milano is the oldest Italian restaurant in Antwerp. Everything is freshly made in the kitchen, from the bread to the pasta and the ice-cream. The kitchen is always open until 11.30 p.m., making this restaurant a good option for dinner after a film.

Useful Information

Address: Statiestraat 11, 2018 Antwerpen
Phone: +32 3 232 67 43
More Info: http://www.restaurantmilano.be

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