Milan City Guide

Set within a contemporary designed space, a lot of thought has been put behind the décor with an artistic theme running throughout. From ‘142’ being written out in bottle caps to cover the bar, to paint splashes on the tables and neon signs on the walls, the space is truly beautiful! Enjoy delicious food and drinks with a view of the open plan kitchen, fancy a cocktail? Why not enjoy your traditional/classic drinks or venture to a more curated selection, garnished with various flavours such as celery, rosemary and sage.

A historical cocktail bar that through the years has become a real Milanese institution, Bar Basso is mostly renowned for its signature cocktail Negroni Sbagliato, invented here and presented in huge scenographic glasses with 6cm x 8cm hand cut ice cubes inside. A true cult bar for sophisticated drinking devotees, Bar Basso was the first-ever bar in Milan to introduce the “aperitif” to everyday people. While before cocktails could only be found at the exclusive lounge bars of luxurious international grand hotels, since 1947 cocktails have been mixed and drunk at this local neighbourhood bar.

Bar Nicol is a specialty coffee cafe which also has a selective list of wines and food. Drink your coffee outside on the streets of Milan and watch the trams passing by.

Barmare takes its customers on a journey among waves of flavours from the sea, using as a driving force, the meticulous work on the reinterpretation of traditional recipes, which never uproots the true essence and the selection of raw materials. A combination of excellence and creativity is the chef’s speciality, with this, sustainability is the fundamental pillar of the philosophy behind this place.

A pop-aristocratic yet democratic pizza – as defined by the owners themselves! Based on organic wholemeal or alternative wheat flours, sourdough starter and delicious toppings, Berberè have rocked the boat by serving oven-scorched dough with fresh toppings added afterwards. The dough is fermented for 24h, still originating from the original mother yeast they used when first launching back in 2010. Still abiding by their ’fresh is best’ mantra, toppings range from classic margheritas and marinaras to clami and ‘nduja, baked aubergine, and – to honour their first British brand – Yorkshire sausage!

Cafezal is an Italian Specialty Coffee roasters based in Milan since 2017. We operate 2 stores in the heart of Milan, serving only Specialty Coffees and a vast food offering. In our main store our customers can have a full coffee experience through our Coffee Academy, a co-working space dedicated for Food professionals and a Members Clubs .

The newest addition to the Cafezal family, the Cafezal Coffee Hub, is a new roastery and laboratory where customers can have a complete coffee experience. They use technology to show customers every espresso extraction, offering several drip methods like turkish/ibrik, v-60, Aeropress, Chemex and the Italian Moka. Get involved in their coffee courses in the new Coffee Academy or get productive in the co-working space for 12 people. There is also a Members Club dedicated for coffee lovers. Hungry? The new Coffee Hub serves breakfast, lunch, brunch and early "aperitivo" with some alcoholic and non-alcoholic signature drinks.

Where the history or the aperitif became legend. For many, the Camparino in Galleria is above all a famous bar located in the heart of Milan. The truth is that in addition to the cocktails and the elegant atmosphere of this historic place, there is much more: a past and a legacy that are inextricably intertwined with the history of the Lombard capital and with the artistic and cultural movements of the '900.The aperitif. An all-Italian ritual, a unique place in the world to celebrate it, in the heart of Milan: an icon of the city soul with its eternal mix of tradition and innovation. Discover Camparino in Galleria, the symbol of the Milanese aperitif.

Cantine Isola is a place where you can find a daily inexpensive consumption of the most prestigious and famous bottles that any wine lover aspires to drink or store in their cellar. Their wine bar offers unbelievable variety and they open everything, from the simplest to the most prized glasses, from Conegliano to Champagne, Chianti Classico to Amarone, passing through Loire, Burgundy and Bordeaux, Moselle and much more. Just ask, they'll tell you the price and uncork. The counter offers snacks made of the best ingredients to accompany your glass.

Ceresio 7 (Pools & Restaurant) is a stunning and luxurious rooftop bar in Milan, equipped with two rooftop swimming pools, comfortable lounge chairs and cabanas and an inside fine-dining restaurant. Located in the Garibaldi district, the roof terrace gives you a stunning 360-degree view of Milan's skyline and surroundings. Perched on top of a former Enel building from the ‘30s, Ceresio 7 is both an American Bar & Restaurant. Beautiful and modern in decoration, the rooftop bar offers fine mixology cocktails, both reinvented classics and new innovative creations. The rooftop restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, serving great Italian classics with a modern touch, along with a selection of the best European wines.

Mike roasting imports the best qualities of green coffee based on a deep knowledge of the characteristics of each individual origin. Choosing their Oro 31 blend for its its sweet and subtle taste, this coffee is superb in the cup, a fine aroma and a compact and lasting cream. A perfect accompaniment for all their sweet creations.

Cortinovis Dolci e Gelati operates with passion in the world of Artisan Pastry and Ice Cream. To make their products shine, they work with quality ingredients which are selected throughout the year, after all… to make a great cake or a tasty ice cream you need the best ingredients. For their family, the search for quality has been a staple for generations, selecting the raw materials carefully to always offer a natural product that preserves freshness, fragrance and taste intact.

Crosta is a bright and welcoming place where you can feel at home, a place where you can eat regardless of the time, from breakfast to dinner, always finding fragrant bread and pizza. Perfect to stop and work, for a rich and genuine breakfast, a lunch with colleagues, a snack or an aperitif with friends and a dinner accompanied by an excellent selection of wines and craft beers. At Crosta two ovens with kitchen are waiting for you, at any time.

This is how the Denis pizza di montagna was born. A lifetime of research into different tastes led the Denis team to create a unique pizza, which – already at Da Ezio family restaurant – won several international awards. Made from only hand-chosen, genuine ingredient, the supply chain is completely transparent with selected flours, cheeses and seasonal products.

Motorcycles, bicycles, surfing, clothing and a beautiful cafe all united by passion. Multiple worlds united by creativity. Inside the exhibition space there is the Deus Café, a bar and restaurant with a buzzing atmosphere that will become the meeting point for all.

Located in the heart of the city of Milan, Dry Milano has two locations, with attention to every detail to offer you a unique and complete experience. From the best cocktails to the Neapolitan Pizza in Milan, Dry Milano has won prestigious awards from Forbes and Gambero Rosso.

The Ecooking philosophy of cuisine is to offer delicious food, all hours of the day, in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. In the centre of Milan and in the City Life district, their roots are Milanese but will a 'whole world' view.

The brand e/n enoteca naturale refers to Benefit Companies, which allocate part of their turnover to social projects. Serving delicious wine and offering internship courses to asylum seekers and allocate part of the wine shop's income to Emergency.

Eutopia is the pastry and cooking workshop where products are made every day that give joy and well-being. Eutopia follow the course of nature favouring seasonal products from natural, biodynamic or organic agriculture. They have chosen to use natural sweetener alternatives to sucrose and exclusively wholemeal flours for doughs, looking for full, familiar and modulated tastes, which break with the clichés of pastry. Eutopia prepare all products with the care, pleasure and joy of a dessert made in the home kitchen.

Farini Venezia was born following the acquisition of a historic venetian bakery. After many years of business, the bakery was closing its doors and the decision was made to carry on the tradition of baking at this site under a new name, Farini. The original bakery is situated in Venice near Rialto bridge, adjacent to the famous fish market. The building dates from the 1300’s and was originally an orphanage, from our research we know that it became a bakery in the late 1800’s.

Fòla combines the healthy soul of its international gastronomy and the search for guilty pleasure of its contemporary pastry. It is a meeting place to spend your day, and also a neighborhood shop where you can buy sweet and savory products to eat at home, in the office, or taking a walk along the Martesana.

Frangente was born out of the desire to have a space in which to cook freely, in which to live a relaxed and ever-evolving gastronomic experience. The chef, Federico Sisti immerses himself in innovation made with the care of those who always maintain strong contact with their roots. Crossing the Frangente threshold you enter an engaging, relaxed space with an open kitchen to allow the meeting between customers and the team headed by Federico.

The coffee is to die for... The SINFONIA DEL MAESTRO coffee in ground version for Moka, studied and composed by Maestro Iginio Massari together with the coffee designers of 1895. A unique specialty blend, with Brazilian and Colombian Arabica beans expertly selected and subjected to double fermentation, which excites with its aroma of red fruits with notes of plum, chocolate and honey. It is possible to taste the SINFONIA DEL MAESTRO coffee in our pastry shops in Brescia, Milan, Turin, Verona and Florence. "As with my desserts, I studied this coffee with a rich and unexpected aroma to offer a truly unique experience." Iginio Massari.

A wonderful scent pervades the spaces of Gelsomina thanks to the sweets counter, which is also a real enchantment for the eyes. You will see cannoli, cassatine, brioches of various flavors (do not miss the pistachio!), Maritozzi and sfogliatelle. All strictly artisanal, signed by pastry chef Marco Spera who, in addition to the more traditional tastes, offers combinations such as tartelletta with custard, mulberry blackberry jam and raspberries or ginger cannoli.

Ginmi was founded in 1985 as the first Korean restaurant in the Lombard capital. Every day, for over 30 years, they have accompanied customers on a culinary journey to discover Korean culture and the true flavours of its cuisine.

Pizzeria Giolina comes from the combination of producers of Italian excellence such as Caseificio Barlotti, Salumificio Santoro and Molino Quaglia, processing the dough according to ancient methods. An exceptional drink list with natural wines completes the experience that should be enjoyed with great company and pizza that you will never forget.

God Save the Food was born in 2011 from the desire to create places with attention to aesthetics, contemporary in soul and practically always open. The atmosphere of the day changes in the evening, where the lights go down, the colourful cocktails replace the creamy cappuccinos and the restaurants are filled with informal tables of friends. God Save The Food means simplicity, quality and hospitality.

The name itself says it all: this place is ideal for enjoying a Hygge experience. Recommended for brunch or an afternoon snack, perhaps bringing along your knitting or crochet WIP. Hygge wanted to create a small corner where everyone can share experiences and welcome yours, over a good coffee. A place to feel part of something more than a local, neighborhood, city or nation. Hygge like to think of themselves as a common thread between different and somehow connected stories; like that time when you punctured the wheel of the car on Route 66 or when you slept under the Icelandic sky.

Il Cafetero is a specialty coffee cafe located outside the hustle of central Milan in a lively residential area to the west. You'll meet mostly locals at Il Cafetero, where owner Federico Maggiulli has successfully convince the traditional Italian robusta drinkers to switch to specialty coffee.

Italian cuisine is a must taste at the restaurant Il Carpaccio Milano. Hungry? Try their delicious steaks, prawns and veal morsels. Got a sweet tooth? Try their tasty cantucci, tiramisu and ice cream coupled with excellent house wine, cordial or prosecco.

Incontro aim to enhance the flavours of Milan, keeping alive the traditions of their ancestors. You will find a selection of cocktails to accompany the aperitif moment, followed by dinner where you will meet passion, flavour and hand-chosen ingredients.

InTasca proposes a new idea of street food with combinations of flavours faithful to the Campania tradition, but with innovative techniques and textures that will surprise you. Even in the heart of Milan you can enjoy savoury preparations with an unprecedented approach, made with top quality ingredients and reworked by the passionate hands of Chef Giuseppe Molaro, already Michelin star, and leavening expert Tammaro Valerio Ucciero.

Le Polveri is a 50sqm micro-bakery in Milan, near the Basilica and Sant'Ambrogio metro. Small and well organized, every day you can find something different that is kneaded with sourdough throughout the day, left to rest overnight and baked the following morning.

Opening in 2021, Loste Café is seen as the modern evolution of the Italian bar, while remaining respectful to tradition. Having refined his palette as a sommelier and wine buyer, owner Lorenzo discovered specialty coffee after meeting the famous Norwegian roaster Tim Wandelboe. With Stefano, as the former head of pastry at Noma, you can be sure you'll start the day well with his freshly rolled pastries and their specialty coffee choice of April from Copenhagen.

Lot Zero is a specialty coffee micro roastery founded by three-time Italian Latte Art Champion Chiara Bergonzi, in conjunction with the entrepreneurial all-female team from Sevengrams. You can visit the Lot Zero specialty micro roastery on-premise to see how their specialty coffee is roasted. Why not try their freshly roasted coffees at the cafe and pick up bag to take home and brew yourself?

Where a cocktail isn’t just a drink, but an art. Mag Cafè, situated on one of the canals in the Navigli District in Milan, is well-known for its wide variety of cocktails and excellent mixologists. A perfect place to relax after a long day’s work or even simply to grab a quick drink as you pass. MAG Cafè is lively, warm and welcoming with great background music and soft lighting. The interior with its antique furniture, a wooden bar, counters and cabinets – many of it brought over from Argentina where it was used in the original MAG pharmacy some decades ago – gives it a nostalgic, old-world feel. Relax, enjoy great music, interesting cocktails and best of all, make new friends.

Marea is a modern place to enjoy, not a restaurant and not a cocktail bar, but a hybrid. Open from 18:00 to 2, and can cover the aperitif and dinner consisting of a menu divided into low and high tide, desserts and for after dinner, signature cocktails.

First Tiramisu Boutique in Italy, they are also a coffee place in collaboration with Matteo Pavoni, italian barista champion.

First Tiramisu Boutique in Italy, they are also a coffee place in collaboration with Matteo Pavoni, italian barista champion.

A warm and welcoming place, with attention to aesthetics and metropolitan style, where you can enjoy moments of sharing, working and relaxing in company. Serving delicious Arabica coffee roasted in their laboratory from all around the world.

Nosh was born from owner Antonella's passion and the desire to offer her customers an ice cream, a real ice cream. What makes this ice cream different? The quality of the ingredients and workmanship.

Not just a cafè but a set of “different spaces”: a library, a corner that will host cultural events, concerts, screenings and books presentations. Serving food and specialty coffee. NOWHERE is a place of infinite influences, with no roots but in the people making it alive. Dreaming of places that are far away as we see people and stories intertwine.

Onest serve specialty coffee, food and wine never at the expense of the environment and the future of the planet, selecting all products based on traceability and sustainability and wanting to share the passion and work of small producers. This timeless coffee house enhances the intrinsic quality of products every day. Sharpen your senses, eat with mindfulness ‘ONEST, our shared nest’.

With a balance of modern and traditional, Orsonero Coffee has a minimalist, light, wooden interior design. It respects the Italian tradition of standing at the cafe counter to drink a quick espresso while also serving other brew methods, encouraging you to sit inside or out and slowly enjoy your coffee.

Osteria Brunello is not the usual tavern, but a place where tradition and modernity come together to create contemporary Italian cuisine. Being always open has become our (main dish), 365 days in which you can spend lunch and dinner with us. The interior and the atmosphere make it perfect for a quick but gourmet lunch break, cozy and informal at the right point for an evening by candlelight or for a dinner with friends.

Pastamadre is a restaurant and culinary project overlooking Via Corio, it is a place frequented by many inhabitants of the Porta Romana district, different in age group and extraction: bow ties, tattoos, bows, heels, ties or backpacks, all are welcome in a place that offers a bit of the intimate comfort of a home. The roots of Pastamadre are Mediterranean with seafood always present on the menu, but the restaurant also offers meat dishes, always accompanied by a large amount of vegetable dishes and legumes. Homely dishes of old, natural wines of new.

Pave import the best qualities of green coffee based on a deep knowledge of the characteristics of each individual origin. Choosing their Oro 31 blend for its its sweet and subtle taste, this coffee is superb in the cup, a fine aroma and a compact and lasting cream. A perfect accompaniment for all their sweet creations.

PIZZIUM returns to the ancient tradition of Neapolitan Pizza, with a menu that recalls ingredients and regional recipes of a good, beautiful and genuine Italy with raw materials of the highest quality. At PIZZIUM, pizza is a simple task, served in an informal and welcoming atmosphere.

This small, colourful and welcoming new restaurant in the multi-ethnic area of Porta Venezia is named after the word for wild radish in the Milanese dialect and describes its cuisine as “cooking with roots”. Booking is essential at this restaurant (even for lunch), where the young self-taught female chef’s dishes are a skilful and passionate blend of tradition and imagination. Bistro-style ambience with mainly female staff.

Spin-off of the historic Rita & Cocktails, Rita's Tiki Room is an exotic concept of great escape with cocktails rich in tropical fruits, spices, rums and spirits from many parts of the world. Frozen drinks, classic tiki and a bottle with more than 250 rum labels. All accompanied by a wide selection of tapas and Cantonese and Polynesian cuisine.

Route 66 American Diner & Outlet were born as a tribute to all fans of American style. For all lovers of 'coast to coast', Route 66, large spaces, adventure, freedom and for all those who make the "hit the road" and "take it easy" their motto and lifestyle.

This is a hub with a diverse offering: Orsonero coffee shop, Enoteca Frizzante wine bar, bakery and much more! The choice is yours at Sidewalk Kitchen.

Designed as a homage to the Italian espresso culture, the magnificent 2,300-square-meter Reserve Roastery opened in 2018 inside the historic Postal building in Piazza Cordusio — only streets away from the iconic landmarks of Duomo di Milano, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Teatro alla Scala - as Starbuck's first location in Italy. Visitors can experience coffee roasting, brewing and mixology in a breath-taking environment in the epicenter of fashion and culture.

The Taverna Moriggi, founded in 1900, is a symbol of Milanese identity. Their goal is to perpetuate a tradition, in the name of excellence, integrating tradition with reasonable innovation.

This bar-bistro is Italy’s first foray into micro-distillery and a favoured haunt for gin-and-tonic lovers. The inventive cocktails include unusual botanicals such as Serbian juniper, and you also can also choose from over 150 gins, including the house brand, Spleen et Idéal. It has a top-notch selection of Asian-inspired and modern Italian dishes. Enjoy fine-dining and an American bar, whose interiors are rich in plants and vegetable elements, in the heart of the Isola district.

The furniture at Milan’s The Doping Club, the bar within The Yard Hotel, is one of its most striking features – resisting categorisation by theme or era. And if any of the various objects here capture your eye, they’re all for sale. This deliberately eclectic space provides the perfect setting for The Doping Club’s fun and approachable cocktail list that, like the decor, covers a lot of stylistic territory. If that, and the spacious outside area, aren’t enough, there’s also a Chinese-inspired secret bar to discover – the Wootsu Society – with space for just five people. You’ll need to find the secret entrance though.

Pure Café is a place where micro coffee roasters and coffee lovers can meet. In this sharing space, the first ones can share refined and high quality products, while the second ones can experience a place entirely designed for their passion. The bar intends to be friendly and a meeting point, not only for those who already know the art of coffee, but also for those who want to become part of a community or simply consume an excellent coffee. The offer of Pure Coffee is not limited only to coffee, but also includes balanced meals, sophisticated aperitifs and fine wines. All this to offer a complete experience with attention to details.

TipA is the Bistrot and Food Hub of Milan with a menu changing daily, visit in the summer months and be welcomed by an outdoor area right on the Naviglio Martesana. TipA is the place to discover and taste every day (except Tuesdays) niche and quality natural products with friends, for work, for a moment of relaxation during breakfast, lunch and aperitif. TipA unites and is inspired by two worlds: the story (with typography) and food (with food). The common thread is the craftsmanship and creativity that unites them both.

Fancy breakfast and freshly baked croissants? Ziva serve tarts and modern cakes, pralines, mignon and biscuits, and in the savory corner: pizza, focaccia and bread. Discover their personalized blend, Specialty Coffees and all the coffee-based preparations by getting advice from their Coffee Maker Andrea.