Ugo’s Kitchen: elegance and authenticity
Behind every dish lies a clear idea: to enhance the ingredient without hiding it. The cuisine of Ugo Bar Milano was born from the desire to create an experience that complements signature cocktails and turns the aperitivo into a complete moment, to be savoured slowly. It’s a cuisine of seasonality and sincere elegance, where every element on the plate has its own defined role. On the Navigli, among the sunset lights and the laughter around the tables, Ugo is the place where conviviality meets technique.
Roasted Pumpkin with Bûche de Chèvre, Hazelnuts and Thyme
Among the new dishes stands out the roasted pumpkin with Bûche de Chèvre, hazelnuts and thyme — a meeting of sweetness, acidity and autumn aromas. The sweetness of the pumpkin balances with the savoury tang of the goat cheese, while the toasted hazelnuts and the scent of thyme create a harmonious contrast. It’s a dish that speaks of the seasons, of home and of balance: comfort food with a contemporary touch. The result is an experience that moves between familiarity and discovery — just like Milan itself.
The kitchen, like mixology, is a matter of balance. Every ingredient must know when to speak and when to listen.
— The Ugo team
Behind the Scenes of the Kitchen
Every dish is born from constant collaboration between the dining room and the kitchen, between bartenders and chefs. The menu evolves with the seasons and with the inspirations of the moment, following the rhythm of Milan’s markets and local producers. In the kitchen, attention is given to invisible details — the perfect cooking, the right temperature, the sensory harmony. Ugo Bar Milano is a place where daily gestures become care, and where every service tells a small story of shared passion.
Seasonality and Territory
Ugo celebrates local and seasonal products: fresh vegetables, artisanal cheeses and carefully selected ingredients. Each dish is a declaration of love for Lombardy and its gastronomic tradition. Seasonality is not just a sustainable choice, but a way of staying true to the nature of flavour. In winter, the dishes become more enveloping and aromatic; in summer, lighter and fresher — always with the same goal: to offer authenticity.
Cocktail Pairings
Our roasted pumpkin dish enters into dialogue with the bar: here are three pairings from the Ugo menu that enhance the plate without overpowering it.
Il Padrino — Bulleit Bourbon, Punt & Mes, orange, liquorice
Profile: Bittersweet and spicy. The bourbon embraces the toasted hazelnuts, the liquorice refines the finish, and the bitter vermouth cleanses the creaminess of the goat cheese. An autumn pairing — intense and elegant.
Il Grande Gatsby — Ginarte Dry Gin, calendula & prosecco, lime, soda
Profile: dry, floral and sparkling. The bubbles lighten the dish, the lime brightens the sweetness of the pumpkin, and the gin’s botanical notes recall the thyme. Perfect for a luminous aperitivo on the Navigli.
Inception — Tequila Espolòn, chilli, pumpkin seeds, apple
Profile: spicy and fruity. The gentle heat creates contrast, the pumpkin seeds form an aromatic bridge with the dish, and the apple refreshes the palate. A creative pairing for those who love to dare.
An Invitation to Experience the Navigli
At Ugo Bar Milano, the kitchen is not just an accompaniment to the drinks, but an experience that completes the identity of the place. It’s a way of telling Milan’s story through taste — with authenticity and a touch of irony. Each dish, like every cocktail, is meant to be shared: among friends, generations and stories. Come visit us on the Navigli and let yourself be surprised by the pleasure of a cuisine that combines elegance, seasonality and Milanese conviviality.
