Looking for somewhere to eat near MUDEC in Milan after an exhibition? The Meatball Family welcomes you at Via Vigevano 20, in Navigli: a restaurant to combine with your visit to the Tortona district, serving meatballs, Italian food and dishes to share. The museum and restaurant are in different parts of the neighbourhood, so planning your route and booking a table gives you time for both art and dinner.
From MUDEC to Navigli: an evening of culture and Italian food
MUDEC, Milan's Museum of Cultures, is at Via Tortona 56, on the former Ansaldo industrial site. Its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions offer different reasons to return to this part of Milan. Before choosing a dinner time, check the museum programme and the details of the exhibition you want to see: visiting times, tickets and opening hours can vary between exhibitions.
Dinner then becomes a chance to revisit a detail that caught your eye, compare impressions and slow down. Leave some time between leaving the museum and your table booking so you can enjoy both the exhibition and the journey. This is especially useful when visiting as a group or with a late-afternoon admission slot.
From MUDEC to Via Vigevano: planning your route
To walk from the Tortona district towards Porta Genova, follow the pedestrian connections described by the museum. MUDEC's official website notes that the station's green bridge is closed and points visitors towards the pedestrian and cycle bridge between Via Voghera and Via Ventimiglia. From Porta Genova, continue towards Via Vigevano, where our restaurant is at number 20.
Check the current route before setting off, allowing for your group's pace and any accessibility requirements. For travel to the museum by public transport, the official information also lists the M2 Sant'Agostino and M4 California stops. Choose the connection that suits your itinerary and check public transport notices for the day of your visit.
Check routes, accessibility and opening hours on the MUDEC website
What to eat after an exhibition: meatballs and sharing dishes
After the museum, start with something to taste together. Mixed fried meatballs let you try different flavours, while Spaghetti Meatball brings one of the restaurant's signature dishes to the centre of dinner. Choose your own combination or ask the team for advice on quantities for your table.
Milanese mondeghili and traditional cooking
Mondeghili are a Milanese speciality. The Via Vigevano menu features beef and mortadella meatballs served with saffron mayonnaise and salsa verde. They are an option to consider when introducing visitors to a local flavour, perhaps after an afternoon exploring the city and its cultures.
Spaghetti Meatball and other menu options
Our Spaghetti Meatball is made with fresh egg pasta, datterino tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil and Black Angus beef and pork meatballs. The menu offers regular and XL sizes. Other options include Melanzane a Portofino, made with aubergine and provola cheese, and Le vegane, made with lentils, mushrooms and beetroot.
Browse the current Navigli menu, available in Italian and English. For allergies, intolerances or specific dietary requirements, speak to the team and ask for the allergen information before ordering.
Explore The Meatball Family menu
A relaxed dinner at our original restaurant
Via Vigevano is where The Meatball Family began in 2013. The bottle display, large chandelier and industrial details give the interior its character. It is a setting for dinner for two, an evening with friends or a meal after a family museum visit.
If you are coming as a group, share the number of guests and your preferred time when booking. Letting the restaurant know your group's requirements in advance helps organise dinner and leaves more time for the enjoyable part of the evening: choosing dishes, talking about the exhibition and spending time together.
Your evening at a glance: museum, menu and booking
| Step | Useful information |
|---|---|
| Your visit | MUDEC, Via Tortona 56. Check the programme, tickets and opening hours on the museum website. |
| Dinner | The Meatball Family Navigli, Via Vigevano 20, Milan. |
| The route | Check the current pedestrian connections between Tortona and Porta Genova. |
| The menu | Italian and English versions are available online; share any dietary requirements. |
| Booking | Choose your day, time and party size from the Navigli restaurant page. |
Book your table in Navigli after MUDEC
An exhibition on Via Tortona and dinner on Via Vigevano: two stops for exploring Milan with curiosity and an appetite. Choose The Meatball Family for an evening of Italian food and meatballs to share. The restaurant page has current opening hours, contact details and table booking.
