Carico

High-level cocktails and cuisine

Casual Risto Cocktail: that's the meaning of the acronym in the name of Carico, which opened in the Navigli district in early 2020. Here the gastronomical and liquid offers are equally considered and valued, something that's unique in Milan. The idea of opening this kind of bar, where the furnishing combines the urban influence of cosmopolitan cities like Berlin and Hong Kong, comes from general manager Domenico Carella and his CFO business partner and sake expert Lorenzo Ferraboschi, recently joined by Andrea Bassi. During the creation of the drink list, great importance is given to the farmers' market: the ingredients available influence the recipes of both the cocktails and the dishes. There's excellent attention to avoiding food waste and reusing products – as shown by the fermentation that allows the preservation and use of fresh ingredients, extending their lifespan. Behind the counter, Carico produces redistillates with whiskey, rum and wood, vegetables, or spices. You can also enjoy cocktails in pairing with the dishes, and, since late 2021, the intimate small Martini Room lounge offers an exclusive thematic experience 60-90 minutes long.

Favorite cocktail? Martini