In Milan, “buffet” can mean an aperitivo spread served with a drink, a lunch with self-service starters, or an all-you-can-eat menu where dishes are brought to the table. These are different experiences with different final bills. To compare them without relying on the word “unlimited” alone, this guide looks at Diana Garden Bar & Restaurant, where lunch pairs a partial buffet with a main course, and Sushi Fratelli, which serves sushi and Chinese dishes through a fixed-price ordering format.
Diana Garden is in Porta Venezia, with its indoor garden at the centre of the meal. Easy Lunch starts at €10 for a salad; the published menu lists €16 for salad and a first course, €22 for salad and a main, or €34 for all three. The offer describes seasonal buffet starters followed by a dish ordered from the menu. The restaurant also advertises a daily €15 aperitivo with a buffet; premium drinks cost extra. Neither offer promises unlimited food throughout the service. Reviews praise the garden and staff, although not everyone finds the aperitivo selection generous or good value. Confirm which format is running before you go.
Sushi Fratelli is near Milano Centrale. Its all-you-can-eat menu costs €25 per person, plus a €2 cover charge; drinks and desserts are extra. There are no self-service trays here either: diners order dishes at the table. It is a clearer fit if you want to try several kinds of sushi and Chinese cooking, and less budget-friendly than a set lunch, although the spend can be predictable if you avoid extras. Visitors mention presentation and service; some report uneven results with particular dishes. Platform comments are generally favourable, but they do not replace checking the menu conditions and final bill.
The comparison comes down to timing and appetite. For a midday break and a low starting price, Diana Garden may work if the main course you want is included in that day’s offer. For a longer meal with a range of sushi, Sushi Fratelli makes more sense, provided you budget for the cover charge, drinks and dessert. Milan’s aperitivo usually begins in the early evening and can replace a light meal, but it is not automatically a full dinner. Check the conditions and current menu on the official websites before booking.
Diana Garden is at Viale Piave 42 near Porta Venezia; Sushi Fratelli is at Via Giovanni Schiaparelli 21, by the central-station area. They are not two stops to combine on foot in one outing, so choose the one that fits your sightseeing plan and map the route from your accommodation. If you have dietary restrictions, ask each restaurant about ingredients and cross-contact. The better choice is not the one promising the most food, but the one that clearly states what the price includes and lets you return to your day without an unexpected bill.
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In Porta Venezia, Diana Garden Bar & Restaurant puts its garden at the centre of the visit. It sits inside the H Club Diana hotel on Viale Piave, and its offers help distinguish different formats. Easy Lunch starts at €10; the published menu lists a salad at that price, €16 for salad and a first cou
Lunch with buffet starters, Milanese aperitivo and an indoor garden
Sushi Fratelli Milano
Via Giovanni Schiaparelli 21, 20125 Milano MI, Italia
Near Milano Centrale station, Sushi Fratelli occupies a spot on Via Giovanni Schiaparelli and combines sushi, sharing plates and Chinese cooking. Its all-you-can-eat option costs €25 per person; a €2 cover charge is added, and drinks and desserts cost extra. The word “buffet” can be misleading here:
Sushi and Chinese dishes in an all-you-can-eat table-service format
Sources & references
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Official website of Diana Garden Bar & Restaurant ↗
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H Club Diana · Accessed October 1, 2026
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Official website of Sushi Fratelli Milano ↗
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Sushi Fratelli Milano · Accessed October 1, 2026
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Official website ↗
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H Club Diana · Accessed October 1, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Sushi Fratelli Milano · Accessed October 1, 2026
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Official website ↗
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YesMilano · Accessed October 1, 2026
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Opiniones de Diana Garden ↗
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Restaurant Guru · Accessed October 1, 2026
Google 4,1/5 con 395 reseñas; Tripadvisor 3,4/5 con 272, datos visibles en la ficha consultada el 1/10/2026.
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Tripadvisor · Accessed October 1, 2026
Comentarios sobre el jardín y el servicio; opiniones divididas sobre variedad, frescura y relación calidad-precio del aperitivo.
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Opiniones y datos de Google ↗
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Sushi Fratelli Milano · Accessed October 1, 2026
Google 4,3/5 con 2.173 reseñas; Tripadvisor 4,5/5 con 3.547; TheFork 9,1/10 con 305, según contadores publicados en el sitio y consultados el 1/10/2026.
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TheFork · Accessed October 1, 2026
Comentarios elogian variedad, rapidez y cortesía; otros señalan un ambiente sencillo o posibles dificultades de aparcamiento.