Once loved more for its striking cathedral and high fashion than its food scene, Milanese eateries now pack serious punch and illustrate a serious commitment to quality ingredients. From fabulous coffee and pastries to seriously good seafood and handmade fresh pasta (take me back), there is so much goodness to choose from.
Bice
Off Via Montenapoleone, the city’s high-end shopping street, Bice is the style world’s cantina during fashion week. A block from the Four Seasons Hotel Milan, it’s a go-to for old-school, perfectly executed Tuscan dishes ...ribollita, pasta e fagioli and risotto.
Carlo e Camilla
A 1930s sawmill with grand crystal chandeliers in its soaring ceilings makes a cool industrial setting for this restaurant in the hip Porta Romana neighborhood. Modern Italian cuisine by Michelin-star chef Carlo Cracco includes handmade pastas and plates of risotto. Don't miss the show stopping cocktails featuring rare ingredients like green cardamom and apricot marmalade.
Pisco
One for serious seafood lovers in the lively area of the Arco della Pace, Pisco's style is that of a colourful seaside bistro with a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Try the oyster, ceviche and raw sea food.
Il Salumaio
A charming place located in the historical setting of Palazzo Bagatti Valsecchi where you're likely to brush shoulders with VIPs. Go for the buzzing vibe and classic Italian dishes of carpaccio, risotto and buffalo mozzarella.
The Garden Cafe
You won’t be able to tell whether you’re inside or outside in this eatery, decorated with lush plants throughout, where the fashion crew stop by for a bite in between shopping or shows.