Where to Eat in Milan
30 restaurants in Milan
Milan's food scene balances tradition with innovation. You'll find everything from centuries-old trattorias serving classic risotto and osso buco to casual spots perfect for a quick lunch. Panzerotti Luini is iconic for fried pastries, while Trattoria Trippa and Trattoria Milanese keep regional recipes alive in warm, unpretentious settings.
For something more refined, Enrico Bartolini al Mudec offers contemporary cuisine, and Marchesi 1824 pairs pastries with exceptional coffee. If you want to linger over a drink with views, La Rinascente Rooftop and Terrazza Aperol provide people-watching perches. Hidden cocktail bars like White Rabbit Speakeasy and Backdoor 43 reward exploration, while miscusi Milano Centrale makes fresh pasta the star.
Whether you're hunting for aperitivo culture, artisanal gelato at [LA] Gelateria della Musica, or a proper sit-down dinner, Milan delivers without pretension alongside its fashion-world glamour.
La Ca' di Tencitt
La Ca' di Tencitt, Via Laghetto, 2, 20122 Milano MI, ItalySpontini
Spontini, Via Santa Radegonda, 11, 20121 Milano MI, Italymiscusi Milano Centrale
miscusi Milano Centrale, Piazza S. Camillo de Lellis, 20124 Milano MI, ItalyLa Rinascente Rooftop
La Rinascente Rooftop, P.za del Duomo, 20121 Milano MI, ItalyWhite Rabbit Speakeasy
White Rabbit Speakeasy, Via Garigliano, 4, 20159 Milano MI, ItalyMag Cafe
Mag Cafe, Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 43, 20143 Milano MI, ItalySpirit de Milan
Spirit de Milan, Via Bovisasca, 57/59, 20157 Milano MI, ItalyMarchesi 1824
Marchesi 1824, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 20121 Milano MI, Italymiscusi Milano Isola
miscusi Milano Isola, Piazza Tito Minniti, 6, 20159 Milano MI, Italy
Osteria Serafina
Osteria Serafina, Via Luigi Sacco, 9, 20149 Milano MI, ItalyPanzerotti Luini
Panzerotti Luini, Via Santa Radegonda, 16, 20121 Milano MI, ItalyOfficina Milano
Officina Milano, Via Giovenale, 7, 20136 Milano MI, ItalyOsteria del Treno
Osteria del Treno, Via S. Gregorio, 46, 20124 Milano MI, ItalyBackdoor 43
Backdoor 43, Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 43, 20143 Milano MI, Italy[LA] Gelateria della Musica
[LA] Gelateria della Musica, Via Lodovico Il Moro, 3, 20143 Milano MI, ItalyMimì Gourmet
Mimì Gourmet, Viale Pasubio, 16, 20154 Milano MI, ItalyLa Scelta
La Scelta, Via Leone Tolstoi, 33, 20146 Milano MI, ItalyRatanà
Ratanà, Via Gaetano de Castillia, 28, 20124 Milano MI, ItalyCova Montenapoleone
Cova Montenapoleone, Via Monte Napoleone, 8, 20121 Milano MI, ItalyStarbucks Reserve Roastery
Starbucks Reserve Roastery, P.za Cordusio, 3, 20123 Milano MI, ItalyPizza e Mozzarella
Pizza e Mozzarella, Via Carlo Torre, 22, 20143 Milano MI, ItalyTrattoria Milanese
Trattoria Milanese, Via Santa Marta, 11, 20123 Milano MI, ItalyTrattoria Trippa
Trattoria Trippa, Via Giorgio Vasari, 1, 20135 Milano MI, ItalyTrattoria Mirta
Trattoria Mirta, Piazza S. Materno, 12, 20131 Milano MI, ItalyTrattoria del Nuovo Macello
Trattoria del Nuovo Macello, Via Cesare Lombroso, 20, 20137 Milano MI, ItalyManna
Manna, Piazzale Governo Provvisorio, 6, 20127 Milano MI, ItalyPasta d’Autore
Pasta d’Autore, Corso di Porta Ticinese, 16, 20123 Milano MI, ItalyTerrazza Aperol
Terrazza Aperol, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 20121 Milano MI, ItalyMacelleria Popolare
Macelleria Popolare, P.za Ventiquattro Maggio, 4, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Enrico Bartolini al Mudec
via Tortona 56, Milan, 20144, Italy
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Where to Eat in Milan: FAQ
What should I eat that's typically Milanese?
Osso buco, risotto alla milanese, and cotoletta alla milanese are the classics. Trattoria Milanese, Trattoria Trippa, and Osteria del Treno all specialize in traditional dishes done right.
Where can I grab a quick, authentic lunch?
Panzerotti Luini is famous for fried pastries and is perfect for eating on the go, while Pasta d'Autore and Pizza e Mozzarella offer quick, quality meals without fuss.
Are there good places for drinks and aperitivo?
Yes—Terrazza Aperol and La Rinascente Rooftop both have great atmospheres for evening drinks, and White Rabbit Speakeasy and Backdoor 43 are excellent hidden cocktail bars worth finding.