On the Navigli, choice is never the problem. The real challenge is understanding what to order.
Long menus, different options, crowded venues: it’s easy to end up choosing at random.
And yet, it only takes a little to order well and completely change the evening.
If you don’t know what to choose, avoid guessing
Ordering “what everyone else is having” is the most common mistake.
Every drink has its context: not everything works all the time.
On the Navigli, choosing well means understanding what you actually want in that moment: light, bold, fresh, or more structured.
Start from what you really like
You don’t need to understand cocktails. You need to understand your own taste.
Do you prefer something fresh? More citrus or more bitter? Something light or more intense?
Answering these questions quickly narrows down the right options.
Not all venues work the same way
A good drink doesn’t depend only on the recipe, but on how it’s prepared.
Technique, ingredients and attention make the difference.
That’s why choosing the right place is just as important as choosing what to drink.
Better to choose a complete place
On the Navigli, plans often change: you might start with a cocktail, then switch to a glass of wine, or go for a beer.
The easiest way to avoid mistakes is to choose a place that offers all of this with the same level of quality.
At UGO Cocktail Bar – Bistrot,
for example, the choice feels natural:
signature cocktails, wines, beers
and a bistrot kitchen that complements the experience without complicating it.
and a bistrot kitchen that complements the experience without complicating it.
If you’re not sure what to order, the solution is simple: ask.
Describing what you like — fresher, stronger, lighter — is often enough to get the right suggestion.
At UGO, the floor team is always available to guide your choice, recommending cocktails, wines or beers based on your taste and the moment of the evening.
It’s the fastest way to avoid mistakes and find the right drink right away.
The right order makes the difference
In the end, ordering well is not a technical skill.
It’s about context.
The right drink, in the right place, at the right moment.
That’s what truly makes the difference on the Navigli.
