Milan Restaurants

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  • 1. Cittamani

    $$ | Brera

    Celebrity chef Ritu Dalmia runs well-regarded Italian restaurants in India, so it's no surprise that her first restaurant in Italy offers a mash-up of modern Indian food with Italian and international ingredients; even the decor, with shelves of pottery and terrazzo floors, is a cultural combo. Look for unexpected flavors and a mix of small plates, more substantial mains, and utterly delicious fusion desserts.

    Piazza Mirabello 5, Milan, Lombardy, 20121, Italy
    02-38240935

    Known For

    • Indian food quite different from the norm
    • Nontraditional naans
    • Sleek contemporary setting

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 2. Piz

    $ | Duomo

    Fun, lively, and full of locals, this casual and inexpensive pizzeria on a side street near the Duomo has just three kinds of thin-crust pizza on the menu—luckily, all are excellent. Choose from margherita, bianca (white, with no tomato), and marinara (with no mozzarella); although you’ll inevitably need to wait, you’ll likely get a free glass of prosecco and a slice of pizza while you do. When you finish, a complimentary shot of limoncello or melon liqueur is a pleasant way to end the meal.

    Via Torino 34, Milan, Lombardy, 20123, Italy
    02-86453482

    Known For

    • Seasonal changing bianca pizza
    • Free before- and after-dinner drinks
    • Bustling vibe
  • 3. Seta

    $$$$ | Quadrilatero

    Modern Italian cuisine made using interesting ingredients is the draw at this restaurant with sophisticated brown-and-turquoise decor in Milan's Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The best way to experience the intricate dishes is through the seven-course tasting menu; for a less expensive option, opt for the three-course “carte blanche” lunch menu. With more than 1,000 labels on the extensive wine list and a focus on Italian producers, you’re guaranteed to find something wonderful to accompany your meal.

    Via Andegari 9, Milan, Lombardy, 20121, Italy
    02-87318897

    Known For

    • Ultracreative dishes
    • Wonderful Italo-centric wine list
    • Top-notch service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.,1st wk of Jan., and 3 wks in Aug.
  • 4. [bu:r] di Eugenio Boer

    $$$$ | Ticinese

    Named after the phonetic spelling of the Dutch-Italian chef's last name, this innovative, high-concept restaurant, whose quiet dining rooms are done up in gray and gold, offers a choice of interesting tasting menus and à la carte options. Boer's contemporary Italian food is beautifully presented and full of complex flavors, and the well-matched wines lean toward the natural.

    Via Mercalli 22, Milan, Lombardy, 20122, Italy
    02-62065383

    Known For

    • Personalized cuisine
    • Traditional dishes with an ultramodern spin
    • Helpful and well-informed service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
  • 5. Bar Magenta

    $ | Sant'Ambrogio | Italian

    Open since 1907, Bar Magenta maintains its old-school charm with its vintage Campari and Moretti beer posters and its quintessential Milanese clientele. Beyond coffee at all hours, lunch (known especially for lasagna), and beer, the real attraction is its mix of old and new, working-class, trendy, and aristocratic.

    Via Carducci 13, at Corso Magenta, Milan, Lombardy, 20123, Italy
    02-8053808

    Known For

    • Old-fashioned atmosphere
    • Hanging with the locals
    • Simple food and beer
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  • 6. Camparino in Galleria

    $$$ | Duomo

    One thing has remained constant in the Galleria: the Camparino, whose inlaid counter, mosaics, and wrought-iron fixtures have been welcoming tired shoppers since 1867. Small plates to be enjoyed with a Campari aperitif are served in pretty Bar di Passo downstairs, while a more extensive range of Campari cocktails paired with food for aperitivo or dinner is available in elegant Sala Spiritello upstairs.

    Piazza del Duomo 21, Milan, Lombardy, 20121, Italy
    02-86464435

    Known For

    • Contemporary versions of Campari cocktails
    • High-end aperitivo
    • Prime people-watching
  • 7. Chic & Go Milano

    $ | Quadrilatero

    Step into these stylish and trendy surroundings (next door to a Balenciaga office and down the street from Giorgio Armani) for a quick sandwich as exquisite as the fashions and fashionistas in the nearby shops. Though the lobster panini will run you a pretty penny, other top-notch items—like crab, salmon, prosciutto, Angus tartare, and mozzarella di bufala—are not a bad deal. There's also a selection of first- and second-course dishes and soup.

    Via Montenapoleone 25, Milan, Lombardy, 20121, Italy
    02-782648

    Known For

    • Gourmet sandwiches
    • Regional meats
    • Convenient location near shopping
  • 8. DaDa in Taverna

    $$ | Sant'Ambrogio

    This wood-paneled taverna near the stock exchange, within a house from the 14th century, was transformed into a contemporary restaurant and cocktail bar; it's the perfect spot to enjoy a mix of both traditional and more innovative fare. Pastas such as carbonara and robust secondi like roasted leg of lamb are available at dinner. For lunch, check the chalkboard for the dishes of the day including La Michetta, a Milanese sandwich filled with cold cuts and cheese on a fluffy roll. A reservation is a good idea.

    Via Morigi 8, Milan, Lombardy, 20123, Italy
    02-36755232

    Known For

    • Inventive dishes
    • Fantastic wine and cocktail selection
    • Historical setting with a bright and modern edge

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 9. Don Carlos

    $$$$ | Quadrilatero

    One of the few restaurants open after La Scala lets out, Don Carlos, in the Grand Hotel et de Milan, is nothing like its indecisive operatic namesake (whose betrothed was stolen by his father). Flavors are bold, presentation is precise and full of flair, service is attentive, and the walls are blanketed with sketches of the theater. The low-key opera recordings are every bit as well chosen as the wine list, setting the perfect stage for discreet business negotiation or, better yet, refined romance.

    Via Manzoni 29, Milan, Lombardy, 20121, Italy
    02-72314640

    Known For

    • Veal Milanese
    • Homemade pasta
    • Late-night hours

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 10. Fioraio Bianchi Caffè

    $$$ | Brera

    A French-style bistro in the heart of Milan, Fioraio Bianchi Caffè was opened more than 40 years ago by Raimondo Bianchi, a great lover of flowers; in fact, eating at this restaurant is a bit like dining in a Parisian boutique with floral decor. Despite the French atmosphere, the dishes have Italian flair and ensure a classy, inventive meal.

    Via Montebello 7, Milan, Lombardy, 20121, Italy
    02-29014390

    Known For

    • Charming, flower-filled, shabby-chic setting
    • Creative Italian-style bistro food
    • Great spot for morning coffee and pastries

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and 3 wks in Aug.
  • 11. Giacomo Arengario

    $$$ | Duomo

    Join businesspeople, ladies who lunch, and in-the-know travelers at this elegant restaurant atop the Museo del Novecento and with a glorious Duomo view (be sure to request a window table, though, or risk being relegated to a viewless back room). To complement the vistas, choose from a selection of well-prepared seafood, pasta, and meat courses for lunch and dinner; the servers are happy to recommend pairings from the extensive wine list.

    Via Marconi 1, Milan, Lombardy, 20123, Italy
    02-72093814

    Known For

    • Amazing Duomo views from tables by the windows
    • Contemporary Milanese dishes
    • Wine pairings

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 12. La Libera

    $$ | Brera | Italian

    Although this establishment in the heart of Brera calls itself nothing more than a birreria con cucina (beer cellar with kitchen), locals come here for excellent evening meals in relaxed surroundings, and the traditional dishes vary with the season. A soft current of jazz and sylvan decor soothe the ripple of conversation. Plates could include involtini di spada gratinati (swordfish rolls with breadcrumb), zuppa di arselle e fregola (couscous soup with clams), and pizza selvatica con pesto e pinoli tosta (rustic pizza with pesto and roasted pine nuts).

    Via Palermo 21, Milan, Lombardy, 20121, Italy
    02-8053603

    Known For

    • Traditional Milanese cooking
    • Seasonal recipes
    • Laid-back vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 13. La Vecchia Latteria

    $$ | Duomo

    In its two small dining rooms, this family-owned lunch spot serves an impressive amount of vegetarian cuisine. Nestled on a small street just steps away from the Duomo, it offers an array of freshly prepared seasonal selections from a daily-changing menu; try the misto forno (mixed plate), which offers a taste of several different small dishes.

    6 Via dell'Unione, Milan, Lombardy, 20122, Italy
    02-874401

    Known For

    • Italian-focused vegetarian cuisine
    • Varied menu
    • Retro '50s atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
  • 14. N’Ombra de Vin

    $ | Brera

    This enoteca serves wine by the glass and, in addition to the plates of salumi (Italian cold cuts) and cheese nibbles, has light food and not-so-light desserts. It's a great place for people-watching on Via San Marco, while indoors offers a more dimly lit, romantic setting; check out the impressive vaulted basement, where bottled wines and spirits are sold.

    Via S. Marco 2, Milan, Lombardy, 20121, Italy
    02-6599650

    Known For

    • Atmospheric setting in an Augustinian refectory
    • Italian and French wines
    • Solid tapas dishes
  • 15. Paper Moon

    $$ | Quadrilatero | Italian

    This neighborhood restaurant is hidden behind Via Montenapoleone and thus handy to the restaurant-scarce Quadrilatero. What the menu lacks in originality it makes up for with reliable consistency in dishes like pizza and cotoletta. Clients include families from this well-heeled area, professionals, football players, and television stars. Like any Italian restaurant, it's not child-friendly in an American sense—no high chairs or children's menu—but children will find food they like.

    Via Bagutta 1, Milan, Lombardy, 20121, Italy
    02-76022297

    Known For

    • Simple but well-prepared Italian dishes
    • Prime people-watching
    • Central location

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and 1 wk in Aug., Closed Sun.
  • 16. Piccolo Peck

    $$ | Duomo

    The café at this foodie paradise near the Duomo features Italian specialty foods such as excellent cheeses, charcuterie, vegetables in olive oil, seafood, and sandwiches. It also reinterprets classic dishes like Russian salad and pâté, which can be washed down with a fine selection of wines by the glass or a bottle from its cellar of global labels.

    Via Spadari 9, Milan, Lombardy, 20123, Italy
    02-8023161

    Known For

    • Wide bakery selection, including classic brioche
    • Delicious Italian treats from the famed Peck deli
    • Casual atmosphere
  • 17. Rinascente Food Hall

    $$ | Duomo

    The seventh floor of this famous Italian department store is a gourmet food market surrounded by several small restaurants that can be a good option for lunch, an aperitivo overlooking the Duomo, or dinner after a long day of shopping. There are several places to eat, including the popular mozzarella bar Obicà, God Save the Food for juices and healthy bowls, and the sophisticated Maio restaurant. A terrace overlooking the Duomo is shared by three locations. You'd best get here early—it's popular, and there are often lines at mealtimes.

    Piazza Duomo, Milan, Lombardy, 20121, Italy
    02-91387388

    Known For

    • Culinary gifts to take home
    • Inexpensive meals and snacks
    • Terrace overlooking the Duomo

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