What makes The Milano Cafe' unique from other restaurants?

The Milano Café has been owned and operated by the Guagenti family since 1931. Being the city’s oldest family owned restaurant we have developed a rich history and tradition within the Lima community. As a fourth generation family owned restaurant we are proud to have shared our tradition with the great people of this area. Over the years we have introduced many new and flavorful dishes that have pleased many local patrons and area visitors. At the Milano Café our dishes are made to order, all of our sauces are made fresh from scratch, our meats are cut on premise, and our family philosophy of “Fresh is Best”, was and will always remain a standard in our kitchen. The Milano Café is a culmination of many years of culinary experience, and the desire to bring to the Lima area a restaurant which it may be justly proud of. It has been our family’s pleasure to develop such a great tradition in such a great community. We hope we have the chance to serve you and many generations to come!

What is happening at The Milano Cafe'

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Some of the services that The Milano Cafe offers...

Full Service Dining Since 1931 the Milano Café has been proud to introduce new and flavorful dishes to the Lima area. Over the years we have developed a cross culinary talent of combining European elegance and American Comfort into each dish that we prepare.  Our Menu provides a wide variety of classic Italian and American cuisine that only calls for the use of the freshest ingredients, our specialty sauces and finest meats. Click here for to view our menus

Affordable Lunch Menu The Milano Cafe' offers a variety of lunch items at affordable prices. Our lunch items are also made to order with only fresh ingredients and our signature sauces. We have a lunch specialty menu available with delicious items for ONLY $6.99. Come on in and enjoy want of our lunch item design to satisfy your appetite and wake your wallet happy. Click here to view our menus

Full Service Bar The Milano Café Bar and Lounge offers a wide variety spirits and entertainment. Our personable bartenders are experts in mixing hand crafted cocktails.  Our extended wine list offers a wide variety of worldly and domestic wines. The beer selection at the Milano Cafe features the best imported and domestic bottled beer along with six distinctly crafted draught beers. The Milano café also features weekly live entertainment in the lounge along with your favorite sporting events playing throughout the week on our flat screen televisions. Click here to view Bar Info

Special Events At The Milano Cafe', we are known for our special event evenings and gatherings. Some of these events include our Oyster and Seafood Feasts, our Wine Dinners with a special selected wine to accompany each of the wines selected for the evening, Sunday family style brunches, holiday dinners; plus our annual June Jam Fest....and much more. Check out our Facebook page for the latest events and specials...click below for instant access.

Catering Out When you think of catering...think of The Milano Cafe'. We are the preferred caterer for the Lima Civic Center, City Club, Knights of Columbus, Howard Johnson's, Dehavens,  So Serene, The Grand Plaza in Wapakoneta and many more. With more than 80 years in the restaurant business...consider Lima-lands longest standing, full-service catering menu for your next business meeting, private party, wedding or graduation. Plus we offer a large variety of Party Plates to go , for your various gatherings. Click here to view our catering menus

Host Your Special Events The Milano Café specializes in attending to any group gathering, whether it is a small group celebrating or large groups or parties for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions and family reunions. Our facilities can accommodate groups up to 75 guests. Dining Room Sunroom  - 14 Guests Lounge Sunroom – 14 Guests Family Room  - 18 Guests Mural Room – 20 Guests Dining Room  - 75 Guests Banquet Room – 75 Guests Whether you desire a specialty sit-down menu or a specialty buffet-style, we can accommodate your needs. Click here to view more