Curated food

A classic for *risotto alla milanese* (saffron risotto), ossobuco, and mondeghili meatballs. Family-run for 90+ years; the kitchen is consistently on point.

Tue–Sat 12:30–14:30 and 19:30–22:30. Closed Sun + Mon.

Going strong since 1921. Risotto, *cotoletta* (breaded veal cutlet), and Piedmontese specialities served in a room that hasn't changed in decades.

Tue–Sat 12:30–14:30 and 20:00–22:30. Closed Sun + Mon.

In the heart of old Milan since 1933. Cotoletta and risotto cooked to the same recipe for generations.

Mon–Sat 12:30–14:30 and 19:30–22:30. Closed Sun.

A tiny no-reservations spot — come early. Seasonal Milanese cooking with a fresh take.

Mon–Fri 12:30–14:30 and 19:30–22:30. Closed weekends.

Once served Lenin during his Milan years; today still runs an almost century-old menu — risotto, boiled meats, mondeghili.

Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 and 19:30–22:30. Closed Sun.

Milan's best Neapolitan pizza according to the local foodies. Long-fermented dough; multiple locations.

Daily 12:30–15:00 and 19:00–23:30.

Sourdough pizza with organic toppings and creative combinations. Hipster vibe, good for a group.

Mon–Fri 19:00–23:00; weekends also lunch 12:30–15:00.

Pizza al taglio by the slice — thick, oily, cheesy, classic Milan style. Eat-on-the-go pizza for €4 — a true institution.

Daily 11:30–23:00. Fast, no seating.

Cilento-style pizza with regional cheeses and cured meats. Light dough, ingredients with real character.

Daily 12:00–15:00 and 19:00–23:30.

The birthplace of the Negroni Sbagliato — invented by accident in 1972. A classic bar for chatting, drinking, and snacking on canapés.

Wed–Mon 9:00–01:15. Closed Tue.

The cafe where Campari was popularised back in 1915. Marble counters, art-deco interior, a flawless Negroni — at a price.

Daily 7:30–24:00.

Cool cafe on Naviglio Grande with a clubby feel. Best for evening cocktails with a view of the canal.

Daily 8:00–02:00.

Rooftop terrace atop the DSquared2 building with a view of Bosco Verticale. Pricey, but the view is worth at least one drink.

Daily 12:30–15:00 and 19:00–01:00.

A 1907 classic. A mix of locals and students, with a cheaper and more authentic *aperitivo* than the centre.

Daily 7:00–02:00.

Carlo Cracco's flagship in the Galleria — 2 Michelin stars. Refined Italian cooking in a room with a view of the Duomo.

Mon–Sat 12:30–14:30 and 19:30–22:30. Closed Sun.

Cesare Battisti's place in a historic building with a garden — modern Milanese cooking, not insanely priced, excellent.

Daily 12:30–14:30 and 19:30–23:00.

The only Japanese restaurant in Italy with a Michelin star. World-class sushi and kaiseki.

Tue–Sat 12:30–14:30 and 19:30–22:30. Closed Sun + Mon.

Fried panzerotti — Milan's street-food institution since 1949. There's a queue at lunchtime, but it moves fast. €4 a meal.

Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00. Closed Sun.

Milan's best-known bakery — great for breakfast and a quick lunch. Several locations; the one in Mercato Centrale is the prettiest.

Daily 7:00–22:00.

Three floors of Italian food — shop, regional restaurants, and a wine bar. Handy for a group with different tastes.

Daily 8:30–24:00.

A constant fixture on Milan's top-gelato lists. Classic and creative combinations, from fava beans to black sesame.

Tue–Sun 12:00–24:00. Closed Mon.

Specialty coffee, croissants, sandwiches. The best breakfast in Porta Venezia, perfect before a museum visit.

Tue–Fri 8:00–19:00; weekends 9:00–19:00. Closed Mon.

An 1824 *pasticceria* (now part of Prada) overlooking the Galleria. The classic Italian breakfast experience.

Daily 7:30–21:00.

A tiny vegetarian trattoria in Brera, open for lunch only. Homemade pasta and seasonal dishes.

Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00. Closed weekends; lunch only.

Run by a workers' co-op in the building of a former railway canteen. Honest Italian cooking at a fair price.

Mon–Fri 12:30–14:30 and 19:30–23:00.