The Westin Palace, Milan

Casanova Grill - The long, narrow ground floor restaurant has pale yellow walls and round tables. Dining chairs have carved backs in ''lute'' designs. The far end of the restaurant can be hired for private functions and features wood paneling, a fireplace, and books in niches. The à la carte menu changes frequently. There is also a weekly gastronomic menu, featuring seasonal specialties such as carpaccio of beef with white truffle. Thursdays are seafood night. The baby grand piano is often played in the evenings. Serves lunch and dinner.

Lounge Bar - Beneath a large chandelier, a central fountain with changing seasonal flower arrangements decorates the carpeted lounge bar with its antique effect walls and faux-Roman columns. A marble-topped bar is lined with green leather bar stools. Empire style chairs and red upholstered sofas provide comfortable seating where businesspeople unwind with a drink or enjoy a quick buffet lunch of roasted vegetables, pasta, or pizza. A smaller bar area can be hired for private functions.