Maria’s guidebook
Food scene
Al Cantinone
8 Via dell'UnioneOne of the closest decent casual Italian restaurants.
A fancy Italian restaurant in a beautiful setting close to the apartment. Booking recoomended.
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Dal Bolognese Milano
8 Via AmedeiA fancy Italian restaurant in a beautiful setting close to the apartment. Booking recoomended.
A legendary rustic style Italian restaurant specilizing in fish dishes. Booking recommended.
51 Einheimische empfehlen
Trattoria del Pescatore
5 Via Atto VannucciA legendary rustic style Italian restaurant specilizing in fish dishes. Booking recommended.
Classic Milanese restaurant famous for it's cotoletta nd risotto alla milanese. Booking recommended.
50 Einheimische empfehlen
Osteria Conchetta
8 Via ConchettaClassic Milanese restaurant famous for it's cotoletta nd risotto alla milanese. Booking recommended.
For the best gelato. My personal favourites are strawberry and cheesecake.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Ciacco
13 Via SpadariFor the best gelato. My personal favourites are strawberry and cheesecake.
Giacomo Arengario
1 Via Guglielmo MarconiItalian restaurant with a view on the cathedral.
Italian cuisine and a beautiful garden. Booking recommended.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Cantina Piemontese
2 Via LaghettoItalian cuisine and a beautiful garden. Booking recommended.
Langosteria Bistrot
2 Via Privata BobbioFancy Italian fish restaurant. Booking recommended.
Rustic-style lombardian restaurant famous for it's rice dishes, ossobuco and cotoletta. Booking recommended.
61 Einheimische empfehlen
Al Garghet
36 Via SelvanescoRustic-style lombardian restaurant famous for it's rice dishes, ossobuco and cotoletta. Booking recommended.
Casual restaurant with unlimited "gnocco fritto" (deep fried dough) served with cold cuts.
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Osteria del Gnocco Fritto
2 Via Pasquale PaoliCasual restaurant with unlimited "gnocco fritto" (deep fried dough) served with cold cuts.
Fancy Italian Michelin-star restaurant by the celebrity chef Carlo Cracco. Booking recommended.
58 Einheimische empfehlen
Cracco
Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIFancy Italian Michelin-star restaurant by the celebrity chef Carlo Cracco. Booking recommended.
Casual pizza place with authentic Italian pizza close to the apartment. Gets very busy in the evening.
42 Einheimische empfehlen
Piz
34 Via TorinoCasual pizza place with authentic Italian pizza close to the apartment. Gets very busy in the evening.
Gino Sorbillo
11 Largo Corsia dei ServiNapoli-style pizzeria. Booking recommended.
Italian cuisine with a twist. And pasta served prepared in a Grana cheese wheel before your eyes. Close to the apartment. Booking recommended.
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Nerino Dieci Trattoria
10 Via NerinoItalian cuisine with a twist. And pasta served prepared in a Grana cheese wheel before your eyes. Close to the apartment. Booking recommended.
Isola dei Sapori
10 Via Augusto AnfossiClassic Italian fish restaurant. Booking recommended.
The Brisket
65 Ripa di Porta TicineseCasual Texas-style meat restaurant.
TENOHA MILANO
18 Via VigevanoArtsy japanese restaurant. Booking recommended.
Upscale Italian restaurant in a beautiful setting. Booking recommended.
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Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone - since 1957
10 Via GesùUpscale Italian restaurant in a beautiful setting. Booking recommended.
Luini
16 Via Santa RadegondaClassic deep fried savoury turnovers with different fillings.
A fastfood chain specializing in Italian flatbread sandwiches prepared from scratch.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
La Piadineria
81 Via Luigi CanonicaA fastfood chain specializing in Italian flatbread sandwiches prepared from scratch.
Freshly made sandwiches prepared with the focaccia bread. Gets very crouded during lunchtime.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
All' Antico Vinaio - Milano
12 Via LupettaFreshly made sandwiches prepared with the focaccia bread. Gets very crouded during lunchtime.
Five Guys
7 Via DanteAmerican burgers and fries with free soda refills and milkshakes.
Fancy Starbucks (no frappucino there!) located in a histrorical building.
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano
3 Piazza CordusioFancy Starbucks (no frappucino there!) located in a histrorical building.
Gelato served in a form of a flower, don't forget to take a picture with Duomo as the backdrop.
Amorino
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IIGelato served in a form of a flower, don't forget to take a picture with Duomo as the backdrop.
A terrace overlooking the Duomo square for cocktails. Also late-night.
95 Einheimische empfehlen
Terrazza Aperol
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IIA terrace overlooking the Duomo square for cocktails. Also late-night.
Corso Como, 10
10 Corso ComoArtsy cafe with a garden, terrace and a shop.
Storic bar for aperitivo in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
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Camparino in Galleria
21 P.za del DuomoStoric bar for aperitivo in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
Sky Terrace
7 Via dell'OrsoA beautiful terrace for evening cocktails.
Terrazza Triennale
6 Viale Emilio AlemagnaBar and restaurant with beautiful views.
Caffè Fernanda
28 Via BreraAn artsy cafe in pinacoteca di Brera.
Peck
9 Via SpadariUpscale grocery store and a restaurant.
A multi-storey space dedicated to food: a market, restaurants and events.
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Eataly Milano Smeraldo
10 Piazza Venticinque AprileA multi-storey space dedicated to food: a market, restaurants and events.
The Bar at Ralph Lauren
5 Via della SpigaChic locationg for a coffee break, lunch or cocktails.
Rustic style restaurant offering tasting menus only with dishes prepared with produce from their own garden.
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Erba Brusca
286 Alzaia Naviglio PaveseRustic style restaurant offering tasting menus only with dishes prepared with produce from their own garden.
"Old Milan" cafe with beautiful interiors. Ideal for a coffee break or an aperitif.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Giacomo Caffè
12 P.za del Duomo"Old Milan" cafe with beautiful interiors. Ideal for a coffee break or an aperitif.
Traditional Milanese restaurant close to the apartment. Booking recommended.
51 Einheimische empfehlen
Trattoria Milanese
11 Via Santa MartaTraditional Milanese restaurant close to the apartment. Booking recommended.
Pizzium - Via Vigevano
33 Via VigevanoCasual Napoli-style pizza restaurant.
Anema e Cozze
41 Corso SempioneZàini Milano
5 Via Carlo de CristoforisStoric caffè and boutique of Zaini Milano chocolate.
The menu is quite limited (and the food is not impressive) but the upside is that the kitchen is open outside the usual lunch and dinner hours. And it’s really worth visiting for the interiors and ambiance.
58 Einheimische empfehlen
LùBar
16 Via PalestroThe menu is quite limited (and the food is not impressive) but the upside is that the kitchen is open outside the usual lunch and dinner hours. And it’s really worth visiting for the interiors and ambiance.
Traditional Milanese bar where Negroni sbagliato (you don’t pronounce the “g”) was invented.
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Basso Bar
39 Via PlinioTraditional Milanese bar where Negroni sbagliato (you don’t pronounce the “g”) was invented.
Marchesi 1824
Cova Montenapoleone
Storic cafe with beautiful interiors for coffees, desserts and aperitifs.
Shopping
Il Salvagente
16 Via Fratelli BronzettiFashion outlet loved by the locals.
Outlet with Max Mara group brands. Only women's. Also plus-size.
They don't do returns.
The labels are cut off.
Intrend
1/A Via B. CroceOutlet with Max Mara group brands. Only women's. Also plus-size.
They don't do returns.
The labels are cut off.
Fashion outlet in the shopping district with a wide selection of brands.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
DMAG outlet
4 Via BigliFashion outlet in the shopping district with a wide selection of brands.
Outlet mall near Novara. About 1 hour ride from Milan. There's a shuttle bus (check their website for schedule and prices).
Ask for a 10% visitor discount at the info office.
127 Einheimische empfehlen
Vicolungo The Style Outlets
1 Piazza Santa CaterinaOutlet mall near Novara. About 1 hour ride from Milan. There's a shuttle bus (check their website for schedule and prices).
Ask for a 10% visitor discount at the info office.
Outlet mall with luxury brands. Check their website for the transportation info. Taking the shuttle bus gives you the right to a 10% discount in some of the stores.
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Serravalle Designer Outlet
1 Via della ModaOutlet mall with luxury brands. Check their website for the transportation info. Taking the shuttle bus gives you the right to a 10% discount in some of the stores.
The largest luxury department store of Milan. Ask for a visitor card at the info point, that will give you access to special promotions.
59 Einheimische empfehlen
La Rinascente
The largest luxury department store of Milan. Ask for a visitor card at the info point, that will give you access to special promotions.
Belfiore Scarpe Uomo Milano
9 Via BelfioreArtisanal men's shoes
Cardinale scarpe artigianali da uomo
9 Via BelfioreArtisanal men's shoes.
A beautiful boutique with a good selection of handcrafted jewelry and accessories at reasonable prices.
VIGANO' MILANO 1919 - boutique
A beautiful boutique with a good selection of handcrafted jewelry and accessories at reasonable prices.
Scalo Milano Outlet & More
5 Via MilanoThe outlet closest to Milan
Sightseeing
Santuario di San Bernardino alle Ossa
Piazza Santo StefanoA church decorated with human skulls.
Leonardo's vineyard, Da Vinci's home during his Milan period, a small villa with a beutiful courtyard.
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La Vigna di Leonardo
65 Corso MagentaLeonardo's vineyard, Da Vinci's home during his Milan period, a small villa with a beutiful courtyard.
Leonardo's famous mural. Book your visit well in advance on their official website. Or opt for one of the city tours that include the visit.
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Last Supper
2 Piazza di Santa Maria delle GrazieLeonardo's famous mural. Book your visit well in advance on their official website. Or opt for one of the city tours that include the visit.
The access to the castle is free but if you want to see it's museum (which includes the last unfinished Michelangelo's work) you have to get a ticket. I also recommend booking a tour, like Percorsi segreti (Secret paths) to explore the castle's off-limits corners.
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Castello Sforzesco
Piazza CastelloThe access to the castle is free but if you want to see it's museum (which includes the last unfinished Michelangelo's work) you have to get a ticket. I also recommend booking a tour, like Percorsi segreti (Secret paths) to explore the castle's off-limits corners.
One of the oldest churches in Milan, it's crypt is holding the relics of the city's patron St. Ambrose. Don't miss the Devil's column nearby which, according to legend, bears the marks of the devil's horns.
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Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
15 Piazza Sant'AmbrogioOne of the oldest churches in Milan, it's crypt is holding the relics of the city's patron St. Ambrose. Don't miss the Devil's column nearby which, according to legend, bears the marks of the devil's horns.
Stretta Bagnera, the narrowest street in Milan. Once home to Italy's first recognized serial killer.
Via Bagnera
Via BagneraStretta Bagnera, the narrowest street in Milan. Once home to Italy's first recognized serial killer.
The city's most prominent landmark that’s hard to miss. I recommend getting your ticket in advance and including a visit to the rooftop.
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Duomo di Milano
Piazza del DuomoThe city's most prominent landmark that’s hard to miss. I recommend getting your ticket in advance and including a visit to the rooftop.
The most famous art gallery in Milan specializing in Italian renaissance. Book your visit in advance. Every first Sunday of a month is free. Stop for a coffee in Fernanda cafe and don't miss Brera's Botanical garden.
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Pinacoteca di Brera
28 Via BreraThe most famous art gallery in Milan specializing in Italian renaissance. Book your visit in advance. Every first Sunday of a month is free. Stop for a coffee in Fernanda cafe and don't miss Brera's Botanical garden.
Art gallery with Leonardo Da Vinci's works. I also recommend visiting San Sepolcro church dating back to the 1000's and it's crypt displaying the ruins of a Roman forum.
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Ambrosian Library
2 Piazza Pio XIArt gallery with Leonardo Da Vinci's works. I also recommend visiting San Sepolcro church dating back to the 1000's and it's crypt displaying the ruins of a Roman forum.
1930's design villa, one of the sets for the House of Gucci movie. Book your visit.
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Villa Necchi Campiglio
14 Via Mozart1930's design villa, one of the sets for the House of Gucci movie. Book your visit.
Science and technology museum exhibiting real trains, planes, boats and machinery. Great for kids.
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Le Botteghe di Leonardo
55 Corso di Porta RomanaScience and technology museum exhibiting real trains, planes, boats and machinery. Great for kids.
Art complex with unique architecture and a cafe in the 1950's style designed by Wes Anderson.
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Fondazione Prada
10 Via Giovanni LorenziniArt complex with unique architecture and a cafe in the 1950's style designed by Wes Anderson.
Not worth a dedicated trip, but if you are in the area check out the pink flamingoes residing in the backyard of this classic Milanese villa.
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Villa Invernizzi
Not worth a dedicated trip, but if you are in the area check out the pink flamingoes residing in the backyard of this classic Milanese villa.
A huge modern day sculpture of a horse, based on the sketches by Da Vinci,
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Leonardo's horse
6 Piazzale dello SportA huge modern day sculpture of a horse, based on the sketches by Da Vinci,
Neighborhoods
An artsy neighborhood with galleries, design shops, cosy cafes and authentic Italian restaurants.
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Brera
An artsy neighborhood with galleries, design shops, cosy cafes and authentic Italian restaurants.
A buzzing neighborhood famous for it's food scene and monthly antiques market. Don't miss the small hidden courtyards while strolling along Naviglio Grande.
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Navigli
A buzzing neighborhood famous for it's food scene and monthly antiques market. Don't miss the small hidden courtyards while strolling along Naviglio Grande.
The name speaks for itself. This neighborhood became very popular among the locals in the recent years. Go there if you are up for some authentic asian food.
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Chinatown
The name speaks for itself. This neighborhood became very popular among the locals in the recent years. Go there if you are up for some authentic asian food.
Quadrilatero d'Oro
10 Via Monte NapoleoneFashion boutiques district.
Magenta
Beautiful buildings in Liberty and Deco style.
Late night outing
Nightclub in a former church. Entrance fee is 50 euro and includes 2 drinks. You can also book a table, see the info on their website. Frequented by 18-25 y.o.
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Il Gattopardo Cafè Disco
47 Via Piero della FrancescaNightclub in a former church. Entrance fee is 50 euro and includes 2 drinks. You can also book a table, see the info on their website. Frequented by 18-25 y.o.
Restaurant and bar with hookah and one of the best city views.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
The Roof Milano
2 Via Alberico AlbricciRestaurant and bar with hookah and one of the best city views.
Rooftop restaurant with terrace & swimming pool. Great for cocktails and aperitivo.
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Ceresio 7 Pools & Restaurant
7 Via CeresioRooftop restaurant with terrace & swimming pool. Great for cocktails and aperitivo.
Fancy and spacious restaurant with parties until 3 am. Booking recommended.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Bullona
Fancy and spacious restaurant with parties until 3 am. Booking recommended.
An Irish pub to watch a soccer match. (Allegedly) there’s karaoke on Tuesday nights.
44 Einheimische empfehlen
Murphy's law
3 Via MontevideoAn Irish pub to watch a soccer match. (Allegedly) there’s karaoke on Tuesday nights.
The restaurant offers entertainment programs in the evenings. Wednesday is karaoke night!
Emporio Armani Caffè & Ristorante
The restaurant offers entertainment programs in the evenings. Wednesday is karaoke night!
El Porteño Prohibido
9 Via Macedonio MelloniArgentinian restaurant with show program and dancing.
Activities
Book your dinner during a tour onboard of a vintage tram.
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Tram Ristorante ATMosfera
2 Piazza CastelloBook your dinner during a tour onboard of a vintage tram.
Day spa in a historical setting. I suggest going in the evening to enjoy the "aperiterme" (snacks and prosecco) included in your ticket.
286 Einheimische empfehlen
QC Termemilano
2 Piazzale Medaglie D'OroDay spa in a historical setting. I suggest going in the evening to enjoy the "aperiterme" (snacks and prosecco) included in your ticket.
An artificial lake and a park close to Linate airport. Check out their website for activities that include water trampolines, pools, wakeboarding and artifial surf wave.
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Idroscalo
29 Via CirconvallazioneAn artificial lake and a park close to Linate airport. Check out their website for activities that include water trampolines, pools, wakeboarding and artifial surf wave.
Naviglio Grande
Ponte Guido CrepaxTry a boat tour on the canals of Milan.
Enjoy a movie (also in English) in the beautiful interiors of a former theater.
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The Space Cinema Odeon
8 Via Santa RadegondaEnjoy a movie (also in English) in the beautiful interiors of a former theater.
A pool in the summer, a skating rink in the winter in the setting of a 1930's lido. They organize an aperitivo during the summer season (19.30-23.00). Ckeck their website for special events.
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Bagni Misteriosi
18 Via Carlo BottaA pool in the summer, a skating rink in the winter in the setting of a 1930's lido. They organize an aperitivo during the summer season (19.30-23.00). Ckeck their website for special events.
See a performance in one of the most famous theaters in the world. They also offer special performances for the kids (and their parents) at daytime at very affordable prices. Check the website for more info.
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Teatro Alla Scala
2 Via FilodrammaticiSee a performance in one of the most famous theaters in the world. They also offer special performances for the kids (and their parents) at daytime at very affordable prices. Check the website for more info.
Day trips from Milan
The hometown of the famous San Pellegrino water, it's worth visiting because of the QC Terme San Pellegrino spa located in a beautiful former casino.
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San Pellegrino Terme
The hometown of the famous San Pellegrino water, it's worth visiting because of the QC Terme San Pellegrino spa located in a beautiful former casino.
Very nice town about 35 km to the south of Milan situated on the Ticino river. Famous for it's university, covered bridge and the castle. You can reach it by train, car or even by bike along the Naviglio Pavese. If you go there, don't miss the monastery of Certosa di Pavia.
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Pavia
Very nice town about 35 km to the south of Milan situated on the Ticino river. Famous for it's university, covered bridge and the castle. You can reach it by train, car or even by bike along the Naviglio Pavese. If you go there, don't miss the monastery of Certosa di Pavia.