Guidebook for Milan
Food Scene
Via Marco D'Oggiono, 6
6 Via Marco D'Oggionogood seafood place a dozen steps from home
A great historical coffee shop, bar and pastry shop: a must of milanese life for breakfast and aperitivo.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Corso Genova 26
26 Corso GenovaA great historical coffee shop, bar and pastry shop: a must of milanese life for breakfast and aperitivo.
Rugantino
1 Via dei Fabbrinice terrace with great view on the roman columns of San Lorenzo
Book a table in the walled garden for dinner: the real simple chic.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Ristorante la Brisa
15 Via BrisaBook a table in the walled garden for dinner: the real simple chic.
Rossopomodoro
47 Via Molino delle ArmiReal neapolitan pizza
California Bakery
44 Viale PremudaLittle Piazza Sant'Eustorgio is a delightful setting
Spontini - Papiniano
43 Viale Papiniano*the* place for sliced pizza in Milan
Wicky's Innovative Japanase Cuisine
6 Corso Italiahigh-end japanese fusion
Never tried, but accordingly to some, the best fish restaurant in Milan
23 Einheimische empfehlen
Al Porto
Piazzale Antonio CantoreNever tried, but accordingly to some, the best fish restaurant in Milan
A walk through Triennale museums and garden and a brunch, aperitivo or coffee at the Café are definitely a very pleasant way to spend half a relaxing day out of the crowds
55 Einheimische empfehlen
Triennale Caffè
6 Viale Emilio AlemagnaA walk through Triennale museums and garden and a brunch, aperitivo or coffee at the Café are definitely a very pleasant way to spend half a relaxing day out of the crowds
Relaxed traditional pizzeria and restaurant, with delicious real neapolitan pizzas and very good seafood
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Rita & Antonio
2A Via Giacomo PucciniRelaxed traditional pizzeria and restaurant, with delicious real neapolitan pizzas and very good seafood
A recently opened successful trendy laid-back informal restaurant; menu including many tapas-like small dishes, nice 60s interior, pleasant terrace, open til late, booking advisable
122 Einheimische empfehlen
Drogheria Milanese
7 Via Conca del NaviglioA recently opened successful trendy laid-back informal restaurant; menu including many tapas-like small dishes, nice 60s interior, pleasant terrace, open til late, booking advisable
A very good and very traditional milanese restaurant in a super nice spot of the Naviglio area
82 Einheimische empfehlen
El Brellin
14 Alzaia Naviglio GrandeA very good and very traditional milanese restaurant in a super nice spot of the Naviglio area
Delicious feast of american cakes, sweets, sandwiches, with a nice terrace in one of the most delightful spots of town. On weekends you can buy brunch baskets that you can bring to nearby park
260 Einheimische empfehlen
California Bakery
44 Viale PremudaDelicious feast of american cakes, sweets, sandwiches, with a nice terrace in one of the most delightful spots of town. On weekends you can buy brunch baskets that you can bring to nearby park
Pizzeria Naturale
24 Via Edmondo de AmicisTraditional convenient pizza place
Dream Pizza
6 Via Gaudenzio FerrariA very convenient delivery pizza steps from home.
Essentials
a *truly* great butcher and cheese shop. ask for Davide, the owner, and tell him you're my guests.
Via Marco D'Oggiono
Via Marco D'Oggionoa *truly* great butcher and cheese shop. ask for Davide, the owner, and tell him you're my guests.
Via Conca del Naviglio, 37a
food and beverages of any kind, and house supplies.
open 8-21 mon-sat
Small supermarket with anything you need.
Check also the wine-shop next door, same branch.
28 Einheimische empfehlen
La Bottega Del Vino
19 Corso GenovaSmall supermarket with anything you need.
Check also the wine-shop next door, same branch.
Peck
9 Via SpadariTop end gourmet shop. A must to see.
Eataly Milano Smeraldo
10 Piazza Venticinque Aprilegreat food department store
Natural Bakery - Damiani
4 Corso Genovadelicious bakery
Carrefour Express
19 Via Francesco AlgarottiSupermarket, open on sundays as well
Everything Else
Gelateria Oasi
26 Via dei Fabbrigood gelato!
delicious gelato from the now internationally renowned chain
74 Einheimische empfehlen
GROM - Il Gelato come una volta
Largo della Crocettadelicious gelato from the now internationally renowned chain
Farmacia Del Corso
23 Corso Genovachemist shop
Enoteca Ronchi
11 Piazza Vesuvioa very beautiful historical wine shop
Linea Italiana di Paroni Meri e Marchi Daniela Snc
7 Via Edmondo de Amicismy hairdresser :-)
Zazie
7 Via Gaudenzio Ferrariespecially selected children toys and garments
when I find myself not too updated about new good quality no-mass-market releases, I simply check what they are showing at Eliseo
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Multisala Eliseo
64 Via Torinowhen I find myself not too updated about new good quality no-mass-market releases, I simply check what they are showing at Eliseo
Huge very cheap textiles outlet, both for clothing and upholstery cloths, where you can try your luck and may be find really good and cheap stuff
Tessuti Raponi Milano
27 Viale Gabriele D'AnnunzioHuge very cheap textiles outlet, both for clothing and upholstery cloths, where you can try your luck and may be find really good and cheap stuff
Chemist shop often open on holidays as well and run by very kind professionals.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Farmacia Carrobbio Dr. Bigatti Sandro
14 Via StampaChemist shop often open on holidays as well and run by very kind professionals.
Shopping
Il Salvagente
16 Via Fratelli Bronzettione of the most famous fashion outlets in Milan
Biffi Boutiques Milano
5 Corso Genovahigh end multi-brand fashion shop
Ottica Saccani Why Not
22 Corso Genovavery good optician/glasses shop, if you need contact lents, etc
Cavalli e Nastri
12 Via Gian Giacomo MoraHigh end vintage fashion store
very tastefully selected used clothing for bargain prices.
ask for Hilary, the owner, and tell her you're my guests
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Bivio Milano
4 Via Gian Giacomo Moravery tastefully selected used clothing for bargain prices.
ask for Hilary, the owner, and tell her you're my guests
Two high-end multi-brand fashion stores, one in front of the other (shoes and clothes)
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Ravazzoli Anna
16 Corso GenovaTwo high-end multi-brand fashion stores, one in front of the other (shoes and clothes)
suede
21 Via Cesare Correntismall fashion store, a favorite of certain milanese ladies
high end beautiful bijoux creations of utter taste, very popular among milanese ladies. Other shops also in Via Manzoni and Corso Magenta.
Pellini Srl
9 Via Morigihigh end beautiful bijoux creations of utter taste, very popular among milanese ladies. Other shops also in Via Manzoni and Corso Magenta.
Refined women clothing with an edge. Radical-chic on the chic side :-)
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Mariza Tassy
45 Via Molino delle ArmiRefined women clothing with an edge. Radical-chic on the chic side :-)
Colurful high-end, "fantasy" women clothing with a vintage touch selected by owner and trendsetter Uberta Zambeletti
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Wait and See Srl
14 Via Santa MartaColurful high-end, "fantasy" women clothing with a vintage touch selected by owner and trendsetter Uberta Zambeletti
Sightseeing
The little square is delightful, but i advise you also see the inside and the Cappella Portinari
170 Einheimische empfehlen
Basilika von Sant'Eustorgio
1 Piazza Sant'EustorgioThe little square is delightful, but i advise you also see the inside and the Cappella Portinari
Arts & Culture
A beautiful museum that is infact a wonderful walk along italian art history line inside hidden former nobles' mansions
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Gallerie d’Italia
6 Piazza della ScalaA beautiful museum that is infact a wonderful walk along italian art history line inside hidden former nobles' mansions
Teatro alla Scala
2 Via FilodrammaticiA night at the Opera!
the largest contemporary art venue in the world. simply stunning.
548 Einheimische empfehlen
Fondazione Prada
10 Via Giovanni Lorenzinithe largest contemporary art venue in the world. simply stunning.