Columbus - PESCHIERA BORROMEO

Tex-mex in Milano? I came for business lunch one day while in town. I suppose they picked this restaurant because I missed American food??? Yes, they serve some Tex-Mex food here and I don't have any comments on them as I only ate what considered traditional Milano food. We were a group of 12 people and when we arrived, they had a table ready for us. Considering it was a lunch time, service was prompt and food came fairly quick. Since i didn't have any more meetings that day, per their recommendation, I tried Aperitivi. Their drink was made with Prosecco, it was a tad sweet for my liking but it was refreshing nonetheless. We shared some meat plates and can't go wrong with Italian ham. I tried some sort of meat with mayonnaise on top. I was told it was a traditional food there. It tasted like tuna mayonnaise.... it was good but since the portion size was big, I eventually got tired of eating. I suppose it was Texas size?!?! This place was packed at a peak lunch hour and I recommend making a reservation if you want to be seated right away.

What a pleasant surprise to find this thriving contemporary restaurant close to our dumpy airport hotel in a faded industrial park. My first impression of Columbus was that they were a disco as a steady stream of 20-something young women we entering shortly after they opened at 7 dressed in all manner of finery being admitted by an ear-phone connected bouncer at the front door. Throbbing music hits you in the face after you enter. Apparently this place is some sort of aperitivo (like happy hour but full priced drinks with free appetizers) hot spot that has hit a chord with budget-minded young folks. The food station had over a dozen munchies from fried potatoes and corn tortillas to cheese and meats. We however were looking for dinner and were escorted out to a quieter open air patio where numerous fans were keeping things comfortable. After 11 days in Italy we were looking for a change of pace so as a starter ordered nachos (described as corn triangles with cheese and jalapeño on the menu). I ordered fried sticker strips and chips whither we more like Burger kings chicken fries, or long thin chicken McNuggets with thick cut French fries. They even had packets of catsup on the table! My wife got shrimp tempura -5 jumbo string in a very light batter that she enjoyed. Dessert was the 3-chocolate mouse that was also pretty good. When we left, the place was packed, mostly with young people enjoying the free chow and drinking spritzers, daiquiris, and other cocktails. An interest and happening spot to be sure.

We came at 20:15, the restaurant was full but they received us very fast. The steak was very good, excellent service, and wonderful atmosphere. I recommend it warmly

It's NOT open on a Monday night and I wasted $26 on an UBER ride to get there. The Yelp page for the Columbus said it was open until 12:30am.

I had steak both times this week and both times it was an incredible experience. The staff and service is wonderful and their willingness to accommodate foreigners was much appreciated. Don't be afraid to try any of the appetizers, you won't be disappointed.