The addresses of the Lifestyle Guide 2026

Viale Umbria, 126, Milan

Sine, the restaurant of Neapolitan chef Roberto Di Pinto on Viale Umbria, embodies a constantly evolving cuisine where Southern Italian tradition meets international influences and modern techniques. The name, meaning “without”, reflects a philosophy free from rules, creative and bold: a personal journey that has earned the restaurant a Michelin star. The highlight? The chef’s table, where the chef builds a bespoke menu based on the preferences gathered in a questionnaire filled out when booking.

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Via Tortona, 56, 20144, Milan

Three Michelin stars for a cuisine of “contemporary classicism”: elegant, refined, attentive to the biodiversity of the land and strongly driven by innovation. Set on the third floor of the Museo delle Culture, the restaurant boasts designer furnishings and an intimate, comfortable atmosphere that lets guests savour the food and wine experience to the full. This is where a meal becomes a moment of pure culinary ecstasy.

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Via Bagutta, 1, Milan

DaV by Da Vittorio Louis Vuitton combines elegance with contemporary Italian style. The bistro, run by the Cerea family, brings the excellence of the three-starred Da Vittorio to the Quadrilatero della Moda and spreads over two floors, with iroko wood, iconic furniture and lively touches of colour. The kitchen offers casual fine dining guided by seasonality and creativity, with signature dishes such as ossobuco with a Monogram-shaped risotto.

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Via Giuseppe Meda, 2, Milan

After a careful renovation, Contraste is back to amaze. The space strikes a perfect balance between antique ceilings and elegant furnishings, evoking the idea of a stage. The food follows the same spirit, built on two menus by chef Matias Perdomo, who plays and surprises with two gastronomic experiences at opposite ends of the spectrum.

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Via Piero della Francesca, 74, Milan

For 18 years Iyo Restaurant has skilfully blended Japanese techniques and culture with determined, cosmopolitan Milan. Evolving and adapting over time, it has always kept a clear identity and a refined style. It was Claudio, the eldest of the Liu family, who launched this innovative culinary journey fusing the cultures and flavours of two very different countries, united by a love of fine cooking. And for those who want a sip of excellence before or after dinner, there is also a cocktail bar.

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Corso Venezia, 52, Milan

In Porta Venezia, Ristorante Andrea Aprea blends memory and modernity in an elegant setting inside the Fondazione Luigi Rovati. The carefully designed dining room celebrates both art and food. The chef’s philosophy springs from memory and Italian culture, transformed into technical, emotional dishes. The tasting menus tell this story, paired with over 600 wine labels. A refined café bistro in the green courtyard completes the experience.

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Via Alfredo Cappellini, 25, Milan

Inside the venue of the same name, Moebius Sperimentale, led by chef Enrico Croatti, holds a Michelin star. It offers a sensory journey of sophisticated tastings and dishes aiming for excellence, helped by a fine selection of ingredients. The menu, with three tasting options, combines tradition, innovation and a desire to entertain, blending Mediterranean and international flavours.

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Via Gaspare Rosales, 4, Milan

Located in the Hotel Milano Verticale, Anima, the second Milan restaurant of multi-starred chef Enrico Bartolini, serves contemporary cuisine in elegant dialogue with its setting. Seasonal ingredients guide a creative journey that unites Milanese tradition with the Foggia roots of resident chef Michele Cobuzzi. Fittingly, the tasting menus carry two evocative names: “Intensità”, with international influences, and “Le mie certezze”, with dishes drawn from memory.

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Via Andegari, 9, Milan

Within the walls of the luxurious five-star Mandarin Oriental, one of the most prestigious names in Milan’s hospitality scene, chef Antonio Guida delights guests with a selection of two-Michelin-star dishes, high-end courses that directly mirror the refinement of the hotel. Elegant, romantic and evocative, Seta is perfect for a formal dinner or for celebrating a special occasion with just the right touch of class.

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Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan

The emblem of a cuisine that moves between tradition and innovation, Carlo Cracco’s restaurant is one of the best-known dining addresses in the city, thanks also to its prestigious location beneath the domes of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. An ode to gold and to the style of a classic upper-class Milanese drawing room, the dining rooms set the stage for a high-end experience, with the colour and aroma of the most exquisite saffron risotto.

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Via Salasco, 17, Milan

Potafiori expresses the soul of “singing florist” Rosalba Piccinni: a bistro where art, music and conviviality merge in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Among floral arrangements, plants and design furniture, it is an intimate Milanese retreat, ideal for events, private dinners and special moments. On Tuesdays and Fridays, dinner comes with live performances by Rosalba and her renowned band, followed by a refined karaoke session.

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Via Benvenuto Cellini, 14, Milan

Forte Garden, inside the Nemi Nest Hotel, pairs seafood with an elegant atmosphere in a carefully designed contemporary space. The refined interiors set off impeccable service and a menu celebrating the Mediterranean, with top-quality crudo, creative hot dishes and iconic desserts. The urban garden, perfect in the milder months, completes the experience.

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Via S. Calocero, 8, Milan

An enchanted place that, as the name suggests, invites you to dream. Fresh fish and local flavours, a deep love for tradition, nature and the land, in a place where you feel at home while wrapped in a magical atmosphere. Authentic, genuine dishes and a polished, innovative setting create an experience that engages the senses and carries you to faraway worlds without leaving Milan.

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Piazza della Chiesa, 7, Milan

The latest venture from Michelin-starred chef Davide Oldani, in Cornaredo, overlooks the same square as D’O and takes its name from the ancient elm that dominates it. It is a small venue with an airy feel. With just a few tables and some seats at the open-kitchen counter, it serves the “Radici” menu, a six-course seasonal journey from roots to leaves.

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Via Comune Antico, 15, Milan

Al Tatto’s philosophy runs deep: an ethical, 100% plant-based cuisine that keeps pushing its own limits. The innovative, high-quality menu follows the seasons and champions small producers. With a maximum of four courses, dessert included, it changes every month and never feels repetitive. In a setting of soft, neutral tones, slightly off Milan’s nightlife track, the food speaks for itself, offering an experience that goes beyond a simple meal.

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Viale Monte Grappa, 7, Milan

Terrazza Calabritto combines contemporary design and Mediterranean cuisine a short walk from Corso Como. A journey between Naples and Milan, born from the flair of Enzo Politelli and his talent for turning Neapolitan tradition into surprising, modern experiences. In an intimate neo-retro setting with skyline views, it serves spectacular crudo, iconic dishes such as Vermicelli alla granseola and creative takes on tradition. An elegant atmosphere and Neapolitan spirit make every visit welcoming.

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Milan

Colourful and theatrical, Casa el Carnicero is the brand’s third Milan opening, its fiery red sign breaking up the Art Nouveau facades of Viale Bianca Maria. This version introduces seafood: a selection of shellfish and crustaceans joins the well-known meat-focused menu. It spreads over four floors, with a cellar stocked with wines from around the world and a large terrace, ideal for warm summer evenings.

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Via Panfilo Castaldi, 18, Milan

Joia is the only vegetarian and vegan restaurant in Milan to hold a Michelin star, an intimate and refined space infused with the idea of responsible eating. The dishes, made from organic ingredients sourced from small producers, surprise with their intense flavours and carefully studied contrasts of texture, a combination that is far from obvious in plant-based cooking.

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Via Guglielmo Marconi, 1, Milan

Perfect for a romantic dinner, Giacomo Arengario is among the Milan restaurants competing for the most spectacular setting. With a wonderful view over Piazza del Duomo and the cathedral, it lets guests dream between bites of the most authentic Italian dishes, a traditional menu that also makes room for more contemporary twists. Here you will rediscover the joy of living the very centre of the city.

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Via Domenico Millelire, 14, Milan

Grilled dishes, a wide choice of oysters and raw fish, all paired with excellent wines in a modern, lively setting. Food Writers offers a menu led by chef Claudio Rovai that ranges from Italy to France and Ireland. Traditional recipes are reworked here into ever new and surprising dishes. Our tip: ask for the table in front of the grill, the show is guaranteed!

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Via Savona, 41, Milan

On Via Savona, Hazama brings to Milan the purity of traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine, a succession of small courses crafted down to the last detail. In an intimate, minimalist setting, the experience combines Italian seasonality, Mediterranean fish and Japanese techniques such as raw, grilled and steamed. Selected wines and sakes complete this refined journey.

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Via Panfilo Castaldi, 4, Milan

Frangente is a restaurant with a free and sincere spirit, where the open kitchen and informal atmosphere enhance a menu uniting Romagna and Lombardy, sea and land. In the Repubblica area, chef Federico Sisti serves the best of his native Romagna in honest dishes: excellent ingredients, a skilful use of acidity and reinterpreted “humble” cuts define a creative, authentic menu. A focused wine list and young service complete the experience.

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Via Gaetano de Castillia, 28, Milan

Inside a beautiful Art Nouveau building overlooking the Porta Nuova skyscrapers is the restaurant that boasts the best saffron risotto in Milan. This is Ratanà, where chef Cesare Battisti serves traditional Milanese and Lombard dishes with an innovative eye and strict respect for the seasonality of ingredients. The cellar, with more than 500 labels, is also worth a mention.

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Via Evangelista, Milan

Nebbia, in the Navigli area, serves contemporary cuisine that showcases seasonal ingredients in a bright setting. The concise menu highlights selected produce with creative pairings, from offal to signature dishes such as chicken livers with brioche and caramelised onions. A young, welcoming spot that pays tribute to the city and its iconic “scighera”, the Milanese fog.

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Via Spartaco, 31, Milan

The first restaurant of the Carnicero group, which has two more locations in Milan and one in Ibiza. With its rustic furnishings, brick walls and solid wood tables, it feels warm and welcoming from the start, as does the menu of Latin American specialities with a nod to fusion, alongside a rich selection of meats from around the world, prepared by expert asadores.

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Piazzale Governo Provvisorio, 6, Milan

Manna interprets gourmet dining with a creative, unconventional style built on harmonious contrasts and unexpected pairings. A mirror of owner Matteo Fronduti’s personality, the restaurant serves technical yet rebellious food, made more informal and pop by a touch of irony. Three tasting menus expand the chef’s vision, backed by a carefully chosen wine list with fair mark-ups.

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Via Savona, 10, Milan

The Porta Genova district is home to one of the finest seafood addresses in Milan. Langosteria, a short walk from the Navigli, is known for seafood that is beautifully presented yet inviting, simple and fresh. Its refined taste also shows in the interiors, which express an urban spirit through an elegant play of mirrors and colours. By now an unstoppable international success, with outposts in Paris, London and St. Moritz.

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Via Friuli, 75, Milan

It stands out for its loyalty to tradition, keeping the authentic flavours of Apulian cooking intact. The dishes at Osteria Pugliese Gatto Bianco, from cime di rapa, friarielli and chicory to orecchiette and riso patate e cozze, to name just a few, take you straight to the land of the trulli. Among the specialities, the iconic Pasta all’Assassina, spicy and charred as tradition demands, is the calling card of a cuisine well worth discovering.

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Alzaia Naviglio Pavese, 256, Milan

A chameleon of a space: from cosy home to chic restaurant to winter garden, where you can enjoy a refined menu paired with carefully chosen wines. Set in a converted former road-keeper’s house on the Alzaia Naviglio Pavese, Motelombroso is a welcoming, contemporary restaurant offering a full tasting menu, with irreverent land and sea cooking and pairings designed to enhance every dish.

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Viale Elvezia, 4, Milan

With three venues in the city, El Porteño brings the authentic soul of Buenos Aires to Milan: retro furnishings, a warm atmosphere and excellent Argentine beef. The Arena location charms with carefully chosen details, theatrical dining rooms and intimate corners. Prime cuts, attentive service and bold flavours make for an engaging and deeply Argentine experience. And while meat is the star of the kitchen, the menu also includes vegetarian options, designed to offer a complete and satisfying experience for every palate.

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Via Comune Antico, 1, Milan

The newest member of the Ribot family runs as fast as the horse on its crest. Opened in 2023 in the Greco district, it has a retro charm, with large Art Nouveau windows that are hard to miss. The menu, which celebrates meat in every course, comes with a wide selection of wines from the Ribot cellar. Inspired by the creative energy of a great Milanese institution, Ribot keeps on surprising.

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Via Lelio Basso, 9, Milan

Steeped in an old-world atmosphere in a 19th-century farmhouse, Il Ronchettino serves classic Milanese cuisine: ossobuco, veal cutlets and saffron risotto. Tradition and reinvention blend throughout, from the postcard-perfect front door and ivy-covered wall to the vintage interiors and the secret garden, where you can treat yourself to fresh aperitifs or relaxed lunches in the warmer months. At Christmas it lights up with fairy lights and decorations and becomes, if possible, even more enchanting.

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Via Marcona, 6, Milan

Since 1982 Osteria La Risacca 6 has served fresh, high-quality fish in the Cinque Giornate area, in a spacious and welcoming setting. The menu changes with the seasons, with tasting menus featuring the signature dishes and an à la carte list rich in excellent ingredients. The raw dishes stand out: tartares, carpaccios and generous platters with oysters, clams and sea urchins.

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Via Atto Vannucci, 5, Milan

Since 1976 Trattoria del Pescatore has brought Sardinia to Milan with the freshest fish and authentic recipes. From fried seaweed to spaghetti with clams and bottarga, every dish celebrates excellent ingredients. Not to be missed is the lobster alla catalana, the house signature. A simple setting, bold flavours and tradition make this trattoria an absolute reference for fish in the city, so much so that it rightfully ranks among the hardest tables to book in Milan. Be patient, you will not regret it!

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Via Castelfidardo angolo, Milan

Daniel Canzian’s restaurant, in central Milan, offers a high-level dining experience inspired by Italian and especially Venetian tradition, reinterpreted in a contemporary key. Chef Daniel Canzian, a former pupil of Gualtiero Marchesi, puts quality ingredients, seasonality and the sophisticated simplicity of flavours at the centre of his dishes. The elegant, welcoming setting is matched by impeccable service.

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Vicolo Privato Lavandai, Milan

El Brellin is a historic restaurant on the Navigli, set in an old balcony-access building overlooking the Vicolo dei Lavandai. It serves traditional Milanese cuisine, from risotto to ossobuco and cutlets, in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere, with exposed beams and period furniture that recall the charm of the past. In the warmer months, the lovely flower-filled outdoor terrace facing directly onto the Vicolo dei Lavandai is a delight.

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Via Nino Bonnet, 11, Milan

A short walk from Corso Como, Il Gusto della Nebbia brings the authentic, fiery cuisine of the Chinese city of Chongqing to Milan. Menu highlights include Xiao Mian, traditional noodles served in several versions, the incredible century egg, in our opinion the best in town, and the scalding, spicy Volcano Tofu. Fragrant bao, cold starters and off-menu dishes complete a straightforward, fun experience that ranks among the most authentic in the city.

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Via S. Calocero, 3, Milan

Bentoteca bears the signature of Yoji Tokuyoshi, already awarded a Michelin star at his previous namesake restaurant, and combines high-level cooking with a convivial, relaxed atmosphere. Bentoteca unites the chef’s two souls in a menu that draws on his Japanese origins and his passion for Italy, a surprising blend of East and West for a taste experience unique in Milan.

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Via Bernina, 1C, Milan

MOGO, the hi-fi bar and dining venue at Scalo Farini, brings together chef-driven cooking, refined design and quality music in a multisensory experience. Natural tones and fine materials create a warm, welcoming atmosphere, perfect for aperitivo, dinner and Sunday brunch. The kitchen, led by Tokuyoshi and Montanaro, fuses Italy and Japan, alongside creative cocktails and a curated music programme that defines the venue’s distinctive identity.

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V. Giovanni Paisiello, 7, Milan

Ginmi, a historic Korean restaurant open since 1985, brings the authenticity of home cooking to Milan. Every dish is made entirely by hand, from sauces to fermented foods, with fresh ingredients and products sourced directly from Korea, such as gochugaru chilli. With family warmth and traditions passed down through generations, Ginmi offers a genuine experience that captures the true soul of Korean cuisine.

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Via Amedei, 5, Milan

Not far from Missori, Gastronomia Yamamoto is the home of authentic Japanese cooking in Milan: a family-run spot where Aya and her mother bring the flavours of Japan’s 47 prefectures, from onigiri, katsu sando, curry and potato salad to seasonal dishes. A welcoming place, opened in 2017, that brings cultures together, tells family stories and builds community around food made with care.

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Via Palestro, 2, Milan

Splendid in summer, charming all year round. Terrazza Palestro, on the fourth floor of the Centro Svizzero in Milan, is a restaurant with refined interiors, a panoramic terrace and excellent food, making it an ideal setting for lunches, romantic dinners and events. The fragrant Mediterranean cuisine combines traditional Italian flavours with a creative twist, paired with a careful selection of wines and Champagne.

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Via Lodovico, Milan

For true lovers of Chinese cuisine, Bon Wei needs little introduction. Chinese restaurants are often automatically associated with quick, careless food, and Bon Wei, whose name translates as “good taste”, proves the opposite. Its menu is faithful to Chinese cooking: dishes made with fresh ingredients of the highest quality, served in a very refined setting, that will win over even the most sceptical.

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Viale Monte Nero, 34, Milan

Yapa is an experience, a journey, almost an adventure. A restaurant that, by its own admission, has a nomadic soul and a nature-loving spirit, with cooking that carries you to another world of memories and flavours moving between the Mediterranean and South America. The journey begins with the setting itself, which you might read as a relaxing monochrome palette under soft lighting.

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Milan

Aji takes sushi delivery to gourmet level. Created by Claudio Liu, the mind behind IYO, it offers top-quality Asian dishes, from langoustines with passion fruit to gunkan and flawless uramaki and chirashi. With an open kitchen, thoughtful packaging and excellent ingredients, Aji elevates Milanese takeaway, delivering the same refined experience as a starred restaurant to your home.

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P.za Antonio Baiamonti, 2, Milan

Not far from Corso Como, Emoraya serves the most authentic Japanese cuisine in an elegant, minimalist setting. Here you discover genuine home-style recipes: crispy karaage, unadon, potato salad, pickled vegetables and seasonal dishes, with a few essential raw options, through to traditional desserts such as zenzai. With an à la carte menu, an evening omakase and lunch options, Emoraya portrays Japan beyond every cliché.

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Via Palestro, 16, Milan

The Sicilian soul, with its traditions, bold flavours, attention to detail and richness of touches, lands in Milan with a tempting offer. LuBar is an elegant, refined bistro for lovers of typical Sicilian slow street food, enriched by the international influences and contemporary spirit that run through the venue. A perfect union of refinement and authenticity, LuBar ranks among the best experiences to try in the city.

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Via Gerolamo Tiraboschi, 5, Milan

A short walk from Porta Romana, Particolare is a restaurant with sophisticated cooking rooted in Neapolitan tradition and given a contemporary touch. Every dish is the result of a journey, a “particular” detail that stays in your memory, just like its summer garden, a small romantic oasis of greenery and fairy lights that in the warmer months makes you feel a little on holiday without leaving Milan.

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Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 160, Milan

The historic home of Canottieri Milano, founded in 1890, is an oasis of calm on the Naviglio. The restaurant and cocktail bar charm with an old-world atmosphere: leather sofas, parquet floors and details recalling the club’s sporting tradition. The winter garden overlooking the pool is perfect for brunch or a business lunch, while the outdoor terrace is ideal for a summer aperitivo. The menu ranges from regional dishes to international options.

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Piazza Santo Stefano, 8, Milan

At Ciciarà, in Piazza Santo Stefano, practically beneath the spires of the Duomo, the menu changes daily according to the season and the availability of produce. Chef Michele Mette’s cooking respects tradition, the origin of ingredients and sustainability. Quality and the pleasure of good food and good wine (with cocktails too, if you prefer) are Ciciarà’s mantra.

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Via Amedei, 8, Milan

Having conquered Rome in 1960, Dal Bolognese brings traditional cooking to central Milan in a polished, family-style setting: fresh homemade pasta, selected meats and cured meats are the stars of a menu devoted to Emilian cuisine. Nothing has changed, and today as then, at Via Amedei 8, you will be welcomed into a warm, refined space to enjoy one of Italy’s best-loved cuisines.

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Via Francesco, Milan

La Taverna della Trisa is a Trentino refuge in the Sempione area: a cosy spot of wood and shades of green, with a pleasant summer terrace, serving typical mountain dishes, game, polenta, lake fish and traditional desserts. A seasonal menu, aromatic wines and herbal grappas complete a calm, genuine experience just steps from Milan’s nightlife.

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Via Luigi Settembrini, 26, Milan

Albufera brings a true “experiencia española” to Milan, signed by Brazilian chef Mateus Ávila Lobo Coelho. The cooking, inspired by the contemporary Iberian scene, offers tapas del día, traditional dishes and modern interpretations rooted in seasonality and culture. Croquetas, bocadillos, meat and fish, as well as the more “reassuring” paellas and fideuás. The large, carefully designed space blends Latin soul with Milanese elegance.

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Via Mercalli, 22, Milan

Bu:r, the restaurant run by Eugenio Boer and his wife Carlotta between Porta Romana and Porta Vigentina, celebrates a 100% Italian cuisine that brings together tradition, creativity and care for small producers, with a short à la carte menu and two tasting menus. Freshly renovated, it now offers an intimate, contemporary setting of warm tones, wood and soft light.

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Via Manfredo Camperio, 15, Milan

Spore is an experimental restaurant in the Porta Romana area exploring fermentation, Nordic techniques and Asian influences. Led by Maria Sole Cuomo and Giacomo Venturoli, it offers two ever-evolving tasting menus in which miso, kombucha, vinegars and shoyu are woven together with Italian ingredients. The space is pared back, natural, almost Scandinavian.

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Via Clusone, 6, Milan

Vasiliki Kouzina is an elegant bistro bringing the authenticity of Greek cooking to Milan. Born from the vision of Vasiliki Pierrakea, it serves dishes that combine tradition and creativity, with consulting support from chef Gikas Xenakis. Genuine ingredients, Mediterranean flavours and a carefully chosen list of Greek wines make for a refined and deeply evocative experience. After all, Greek food makes you feel instantly on holiday, even in the middle of a Milanese autumn!

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Piazza Bruno Buozzi, 5, Milan

Nori Way, housed in the Radicetonda space in Porta Romana, serves vegan sushi that recreates original flavours and textures using only plant-based ingredients. The dining room, spread over two floors, is welcoming and bright, with pale wood, green accents and a warm atmosphere. The menu ranges from hosomaki, futomaki, nigiri and gunkan to udon and tempura, for a colourful, surprising plant-based experience that also suits those who are not strictly vegan but want to try something new.

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Corso Concordia, 8, Milan

The latest addition to the Liu family, Gong opened in 2015 thanks to Giulia, sister of Claudio and Marco, who also work in the restaurant business. Designed by architects Nisi Magnoni and Davide Galletta, it has a kitchen led by Japanese chef Keisuke Koga, who has created an innovative menu full of cross-cultural influences. With its high ceilings and glowing onyx gongs, the restaurant captivates at first sight and guides you elegantly through the whole experience.

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Via Nino Bixio, 21, Milan

It takes its name from a vegetable, the black radish (remolaccio in Milanese), to suggest a bond with one's roots while reaching outwards like the plant's leaves. At Remulass, the Milanese touch goes beyond the name to an urban, refined style. The menu is kept short to guarantee diners high quality, with ideas that are always fresh, modern and colourful dishes and a strong vegetable component, without forgetting tradition.

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Via Mario Pichi, 5, Milan

On a quiet side street off the Naviglio Pavese, Trattoria della Gloria, opened by three young friends with plenty of substance, celebrates regional cooking with simple, seasonal, zero-waste dishes. The menu is very short but carefully crafted, often enriched by daily specials inspired by the market. An intimate setting, warm service and a focused selection of natural wines: a place where simplicity becomes a virtue.

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Via Francesco Hayez, 13, Milan

Sandì is a contemporary bistro between Porta Venezia and Città Studi focused on seasonal vegetable-led cooking, enriched with carefully sourced meat and fish, in a warm, vintage setting. In the kitchen, Laura Santosuosso creates inventive, comforting dishes, while front of house Danny Mollica guides guests with ease through natural wines and a genuine atmosphere. A tip: book well ahead, as it is hugely popular and open only for lunch and on Friday evenings!

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Via Melzo, 3, Milan

Røst, on via Melzo in Porta Venezia, celebrates simple, authentic cooking based on Italian ingredients sourced directly from producers, farmers and fishermen. Sharing plates balancing tradition and research, such as Mondeghili or Ricciola, latte, miso e roveja, tell the story of territory and seasonality. The restaurant, with its warm, minimal design, has an extensive natural wine list that puts the work of small producers centre stage.

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Piazza S. Materno, 12, Milan

Trattoria Mirta, on piazza San Materno in Casoretto, is a warm refuge where Juan Lema and Cristina Borgherini have been serving authentic, seasonal cucina di terra since 2007. An ever-changing menu, ingredients from small producers and homemade bread, pasta and desserts give it a sincere identity. A family atmosphere, artisanal wines and a few creative touches complete an experience that truly feels like home.

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Via Cesare Lombroso, 20, Milan

Trattoria del Nuovo Macello, a historic Milanese name since 1928 in the Porta Vittoria area, celebrates Milanese cooking with a balance of tradition and modernity. The setting is warm and homely, furnished with 1950s family pieces. The menu ranges from mondeghili, savoiarda di lingua and lumache trifolate to the famous saffron risotto and the veal cotoletta aged for 40 days. Reinterpreted classic desserts round off an authentic, timeless experience.

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Via Solferino, 34, Milan

A family-run osteria in the Moscova area serving traditional Roman and Italian dishes made to original recipes, with the occasional creative twist. There is also Roman-style pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, plus a few international options. It is much loved for its classic osteria style, outdoor tables and charming winter garden, which can also host private events.

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Via Nino Bixio, 47, Milan

Nino, Osteria con cucina, is the recent Porta Venezia opening from Diego Rossi and partners. The atmosphere recalls a 1970s bistro, with salvaged furniture and a lively bar counter. In the kitchen, Marco Marini serves seasonal, essential Italian dishes, never ordinary, designed for sharing. Artisanal wines and cocktails on tap complete an informal, contemporary format.

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Viale Pasubio, 10, Milan

Antica Trattoria della Pesa is one of Milan's oldest restaurants, a local institution steeped in history and long frequented by local and international personalities. The ambition of the owners, the Sassi family, is to preserve a place of rare character and authenticity, keeping the furnishings unchanged while caring for the quality of its traditional Lombard cuisine and the elegance of a sober, refined setting. The Milan of good taste and tradition.

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Piazza Morbegno, 2, Milan

Silvano Vini e Cibi al Banco is one of the creations of Cesare Battisti (owner of successful names such as Ratanà), in the lively NoLo neighbourhood. When it opened in 2023, it was among the first to offer a formula that is now everywhere yet still much loved in Milan: small plates of authentic, honest cooking to share, gourmet toasties and (almost) always natural wines, mixing tradition, innovation and plenty of conviviality.

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Via Dolomiti, 1, Milan

Tipografia Alimentare, TipA to its friends, is a bistro overlooking the Naviglio della Martesana, born as a food hub devoted to natural, seasonal produce. Open from breakfast until after dinner, it serves sustainable, locally sourced dishes, Italian and European natural wines, craft beers, specialty coffee and house-made soft drinks, along with a busy programme of talks, tastings and presentations, making it a place of cultural and culinary exchange.

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Alzaia Naviglio Pavese, 286, Milan

Erba Brusca is a restaurant with a kitchen garden overlooking the Naviglio Pavese, a bucolic corner on the edge of Milan. At the stove is chef Alice Delcourt, whose cooking combines creativity and seasonality in dishes such as Tagliolini al ragù di pecora e Fior Sardo, limone e pepe or Piccione frollato 8 giorni, all paired with a carefully curated natural wine list.

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Piazza Guglielmo Massaia, Milan

Innovative and unconventional, Confine is the first pizzeria with a wine cellar to open in Milan. It was founded by two former school deskmates who decided to bring the bold flavours of the South to Milan's forward-looking, creative scene. Confine offers a wide selection of gourmet pizzas and tasting menus, creating highly unusual pairings between pizzas and wines.

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Milan

Dry Milano, in the Moscova area, pioneered the pairing of pizza and mixology. In a design-led setting, pizzaiolo Lorenzo Sirabella turns out excellent Neapolitan pizzas, from the classics to specials such as Piennolo Rosso and Piennolo Giallo. Focaccias, a few well-crafted starters and one of the city's richest cocktail lists complete the offer. An iconic address, ranked among the best pizzerias in Italy and the world.

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Via Giovanni Gherardini, 1, Milan

We are in the Parco Sempione area, by the Arco della Pace, at one of Starita's locations. Repeatedly reviewed as one of the best around for its undeniable quality, this pizzeria, present in Italy's main cities and even in New York, the capital of the world, stands out for excellence and tradition. Choosing will be hard with so many delicious pizzas on offer: the only solution is to come back again and again and try them all.

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Biga is a contemporary pizzeria with two Milan locations, in the Moscova area and in the Isola neighbourhood, both sharing the same modern, informal style. In the kitchen, pizzaiolo Simone Nicolosi focuses on slow fermentation and quality ingredients, offering traditional, thin a ruota and pan-baked padellino pizzas, plus gluten-free and vegan options. A versatile address that reinvents the pizzeria with taste and creativity.

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Via Statuto, 16, Milan

Denis Lovatel's pizza brings the essence of the Dolomites to Milan. The very light, crisp dough rises for 52 hours and is made with filtered mountain water and no salt, replaced by alpine herbs. Carefully selected ingredients, from Molino Agugiaro & Figna flours to alpine pasture cheeses, complete classic, seasonal and signature pizzas enriched with wild herbs and spices. With numerous international awards and accolades, it now has four locations in the city.

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Via Galvano Fiamma, 4, Milan

Are you team thick crust, padellino, Neapolitan or thin? Crocca serves a thin, crisp pizza made with a light flour blend and quality ingredients. With several locations in the city, its menu ranges from the great classics to creative options such as Amatriciana or Capocollo e Stracciatella. Simple starters, homemade desserts and vegetarian, vegan and lactose-free options complete the offer.

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Via Jacopo dal Verme, 17, Milan

Porcobrado, in the Isola area, brings a unique gourmet street food: sandwiches with free-range Cinta Senese and Grigio Toscano pork on bread made from Verna wheat. The meat, marinated, smoked and cooked for over 100 hours, goes into a sandwich named the best in Europe. Natural, intense and artisanal, it embodies a new kind of high-quality fast food.

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Via Pasquale Sottocorno, 5/A, Milan

TheLab is Milan's address for gourmet burgers: quality and research drive every creation, with PDO ingredients and carefully sourced produce that follows the seasons. Its unconventional approach showcases the local territory, turning an international classic into an innovative experience. Piedmontese Fassona beef, saffron, peperone crusco, Taleggio PDO and guanciale from Norcia make for truly unique burgers.

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Via Francesco, Milan

Loste Caffè, in the Risorgimento area, opened in 2021 and quickly became a must for lovers of Northern European-style breakfasts. Clean design, a focus on ingredients and an international approach define the experience. Its Danish cinnamon rolls and Kev cookie are famous, alongside a wide range of specialty coffee. A second location opened on via Varesina in 2024, yet the queue outside both, especially at weekends, is just as long!

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Via Curtatone, 6, Milan

GluFree Bakery, founded in 2014 in the Crocetta area, combines bread-making, pastry and savoury baking, all completely gluten-free. Its workshop offers fragrant bread, Sicilian and international sweets, plus arancini, pizzas and focaccias, often lactose-free as well. A bright space with a café completes the offer, making it a favourite stop for coeliacs and everyone else.

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Corso Magenta, 31, Milan

From Florence to Milan, Ditta Artigianale brings its coffee culture here in grand style. Its first venue outside Tuscany, around 200 square metres blending Liberty style and urban chic in the Cadorna area, serves breakfast, lunch and aperitivo. Specialty coffee remains the focus, accompanied by pancakes, matcha lattes and granola. Lunch is also on offer, with dishes such as avocado toast, omelettes, club sandwiches and much more. A new benchmark for anyone seeking excellence in the cup.

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Via San Nicolao, 4, Milan

Atelier Prato, tucked away behind Cadorna, combines a café and a flower boutique in an elegant, international space. Three large windows light up tones of ecru and brown, creating a minimal, sophisticated atmosphere. Brunch and specialty coffee take centre stage, with sweet and savoury options: matcha pancakes, French toast, granola bowls and eggs with avocado. And what could be better, at the weekend, after a slow breakfast, than heading home with a lovely bouquet of flowers?

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Via S. Gregorio, 45, Milan

Nepà, a 100% plant-based pastry shop in the Repubblica area, was founded by three women who, after years of experience in pastry and hospitality, decided to make a dream come true. Nepà is inclusive, respectful, healthy and above all delicious. With their sweet and savoury experiments, Paola, Martina and Giulia have created a warm, intimate hideaway where you can escape the city's frenzy over a wonderful vegan cappuccino and much more.

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Via Leopoldo Cicognara, 19, Milan

In the Argonne area, Pan' Milano brings the charm of Japanese minimalism to the city. Born from a collaboration between Yoji Tokuyoshi and Alice Yamada, it combines bakery, kitchen and wine bar in a bright, pared-back space. Japanese breakfasts, shokupan, karaage, salmon don and an East-meets-West brunch define this quiet oasis of Japanese flavour. Not to be missed by those with a sweet tooth: the matcha or yuzu croissants, a perfect blend of French butteriness and Japanese flavours.

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Via Edmondo de Amicis, 22, Milan

1930 is Milan's 'not so secret' bar in the basement of Mag la Pusterla, where retro atmosphere meets exclusivity. The drink list is conceived as a true menu: starters, first courses, mains and desserts become gastronomic cocktails, with bold creations such as 'Tortellini in brodo', alongside elegant reinterpretations of the classics. A unique and surprising experience.

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P.za del Duomo, 21, Milan

Camparino in Galleria is the iconic, authentic gem of Milanese drinking, set within the historic surroundings of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Between tradition and innovation, Camparino in Galleria selects the finest drink and food pairings for a sophisticated experience that will satisfy even the most demanding palates. Immerse yourself in the glamorous, elegant atmosphere of this legendary Milanese destination: you will not regret it.

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Via Ezio biondi 4, Milan

Madrid's boldest, most unconventional cocktail bar landed in the city only a year ago and is already a must of Milanese nightlife. In the Sempione area, it is divided into four unique themed spaces: from the glamorous Animal Print Room to the nostalgic 1960s Speakeasy Tropicale, through to the vibrant Asian Night and the pop Comic Room. At its centre is the Guru's Bar, where signature mixology and exclusive creations are paired with one-of-a-kind dishes for an extraordinary experience.

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Via Alfredo Cappellini, 25, Milan

Moebius Milano is a multifaceted space where design, chef-driven cooking and mixology blend naturally. The cocktail bar, which recently placed 7th in The World's 50 Best Bars 2025, serves creative drinks and over 300 labels. With Spanish-inspired tapas, a vinyl shop and a Michelin-starred restaurant on a suspended level, it offers a complete and surprising experience.

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Via Andegari, 9, Milan

In central Milan, amid lush plants, bold colours and designer furniture, Mandarin Garden stands out for its elegance and, above all, its impeccable drink list. Set inside the five-star Mandarin Oriental Milan, it is a benchmark of refinement, style and elegance that we are sure will win over both your heart and your palate.

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Piazza Alvar Aalto, Milan

Set in Milan's own Manhattan, Tripstillery is the first cocktail bar to experiment with the concept of an artisanal micro-distillery. Here mixology, café and distillery coexist to create a new winning formula. At Tripstillery you will taste expertly crafted drinks and, above all, have the chance to create a gin or amaro tailored to your taste.

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Via Mario Fusetti, 1, Milan

Iter is an international bistro with an Italian soul, conceived as a 'gastronomic airport' on the Navigli. The menu takes you on a journey through five Italian regions and five countries around the world, with dishes paired with dedicated wines or cocktails. From Croque Monsieur and Okonomiyaki to Sarde a Beccafico and a Strudel cocktail, the experience is convivial, curious and open to discovery.

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Via Giovenale, 7, Milan

Set in an evocative corner of old Milan, close to the bustling Navigli, Officina Milano is an elegant lounge dotted with vintage motorcycles and cars, with a twilight retro charm that feels like stepping into a time capsule. The drink list has been designed around skilled signature mixology, offering iconic, unforgettable cocktails that stimulate every sense.

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Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 9, Milan

The terrace of the prestigious Excelsior Hotel Gallia embodies the iconic style of the Belle Époque. Here you can savour the great classics of mixology in a setting where luxury and timeless style come together in an overall atmosphere of serenity. The cocktails, served with appetisers by Vincenzo and Antonio Lebano, perfectly reflect a modern, innovative taste.

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Viale Piave, 1, Milan

Molecular drinks, mathematical riddles, bergamot rubber ducks and solid cocktails: at Nottingham Forest you are spoilt for choice, thanks to maestro Dario Comini and his team. This is one of the best cocktail bars in the world, where besides the refined preparation of each drink you can enjoy some of the most unusual experiences in the city. In this mecca of mixology, you will be more amazed with every visit. Be patient and wait your turn, because here nobody skips the queue, ever.

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Ripa di Porta, Milan

Mag Navigli is a cocktail bar set among the picturesque streets of the Navigli and a landmark of Milanese mixology. Founded in 2011, it immediately won over its guests, who soon became loyal regulars, drawn by an ever-evolving drink list devoted to experimentation and original combinations. And what about the delightfully retro atmosphere, with its international touches and travel souvenirs?

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Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 43, Milan

A small, exclusive space with cocktails conceived and created just for you. The lights are low and the atmosphere unique and retro. Backdoor 43 is one of the creations of the Farmily group, which has brought to life an unpredictable and truly out-of-the-ordinary cocktail bar. A place to stop time and immerse yourself in another little era. So what are you waiting for? Come and discover the smallest bar in the world.

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A cocktail bar with kitchen from the IT group, at the centre of the artists' quarter, BYit offers signature mixology alongside creative bites made with contemporary doughs and advanced fermentation techniques. In a glamorous, contemporary atmosphere of design, beautiful people and a curated soundtrack ranging from jazz to electronic and lounge, the drinks are divided into five main categories that celebrate both classic roots and new trends.

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Via Ceresio, 7, Milan

It is easy to be enchanted by the Milan skyline while sipping a drink by the pool at one of the city's most striking rooftops. Ceresio 7 is a paradise of glamour and elegance, whose vintage touch invites you to linger for hours over top-quality drinks and a breathtaking view of the city.

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Galleria Vittorio, Milan

Terrazza Aperol is one of the landmarks of Milan's nightlife. A supremely elegant rooftop offering a stunning view of the Duomo and its Madonnina. Terrazza Aperol is the lounge for music and food events in the Milano da bere, the place to enjoy a unique, thoroughly Italian aperitivo.

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Via Ascanio Sforza, 9, Milan

Tripstillery Navigli combines a cocktail bar and an urban distillery on the Naviglio Pavese, offering an immersive experience among stills, innovative techniques and house-made spirits. The creative drinks and reinterpretations of the classics are not to be missed! Natural wines, local sharing boards and an urban industrial atmosphere complete a place devoted to experimentation.

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Via Edmondo de Amicis, 22, Milan

A venue reminiscent of an old Milanese café, featuring a large original marble counter, a stage dedicated to mixing drinks, and an array of faceted 1940s furniture, all wrapped in a delightfully retro atmosphere. Framing this Farmily cocktail bar with kitchen is a wonderful old Milan garden.

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Via Palestro, 2, Milan

Terrazza Palestro reflects the unrivalled beauty of the Porta Venezia gardens and the Indro Montanelli park, over which it enjoys an exceptional view. In every season, its terrace is the place to be for an evening cocktail or a sunset aperitivo, served with dry snacks and finger food. And every year, from November, the famous Milan rooftop turns into a 'Winter Forest' of snowy fir trees, natural materials and soft lighting.

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Via Bartolomeo Eustachi, 24, Milan

On lively via Eustachi, Baobar combines first-rate mixology with refined cooking with fusion accents, in a pop atmosphere. The drink list, curated by talented bartenders, features creative cocktails and original mixes, paired with ethnic dishes made with high-quality ingredients. From lunch breaks and Sunday brunches to elegant dinners and private events, every detail reflects an eco-green philosophy and a passion for quality. At Baobar, every moment is a chance to live by the motto: 'Taste and good time'.

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Via Melzo, 28, Milan

Eppolino is Porta Venezia's iconic place to be for surprising mixology and Mexican-inspired cooking. The food focuses on Mexican-Italian fusion tapas, while the drink list parades South American-inspired signature cocktails in a symphony of Tequila and Mezcal that will carry your mind across the ocean.

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Stepping into Eppol, in the eclectic Porta Venezia neighbourhood, means entering a retro lounge with a contemporary soul. A perfect balance of underground and elegant, in what is one of Milan's best cocktail bars. Eppol offers a drink list and menu where bold flavours meet more delicate ones. Let yourself be won over by its Shoreditch-style grunge atmosphere.

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Via Plinio, 39, Milan

Bar Basso is an essential stop in Milan. Many know it as the bar where the Sbagliato was invented, yet few know that Bar Basso was innovative on every front: from the idea of tweaking the classic Negroni, to serving it in their signature oversized glasses, to introducing for the first time the ultimate icon of Milanese life, the unmissable aperitivo from 6.30 pm.

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Piazza Gian, Milan

Milord, in the Città Studi area, is all about design and creativity, in its furnishings, colours and drinks. The space, with its sophisticated lounge music, stands out for its constant pursuit of mixology, thanks to the experience of Cristian Lodi and his highly skilled team. The offer? A drink list that explores ever-evolving flavours and trends, showing that making a cocktail is a timeless art form.

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Milan

Lubna is a listening bar and restaurant at Scalo Romana that brings together food, mixology, music and art in a converted industrial warehouse, where raw design and a hi-fi sound system create an enveloping atmosphere. Enrico Croatti's fire-led cooking meets outstanding mixology and cocktails with a smoky touch, for a contemporary experience that weaves together flavour, sound and creativity.

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Via Giuseppe Sirtori, 15, Milan

Gesto is a refined listening bar where sound culture meets conviviality and creativity. The "Malinconia" room offers top-quality hi-fi vinyl listening, while "Almost Famous" hosts private events in an intimate setting. The kitchen reinterprets Italian cuisine with original twists, paired with signature cocktails and 150 wine labels.

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Via Aristotile Fioravanti, 4, Milan

Bulk Mixology Food Bar is a welcoming retreat in the Monumentale area, created by Michelin-starred chef Giancarlo Morelli, who named his bar-bistrot after the social centre that once stood here, to evoke a place that is open and accessible. Set inside Hotel Viu yet with an identity of its own, it offers an elegant, relaxed space for signature cocktails, from the famous Gian Tonic to the smoked Negroni, and carefully prepared dishes for every moment of the day.

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Via Gerolamo Tiraboschi, 2, Milan

Dhole is born from the meeting of Mediterranean and Asian flavours. A cocktail bar in lively Porta Romana, it takes its name from an animal native to Asia, which inspires its fusion food and drink offering. A strictly international thread runs through the thoughtful drinks list, to be savoured in a chic, welcoming atmosphere alongside an equally international and interesting food menu.

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Via Nicola Antonio Porpora, 169, Milan

Opened in 2022, Norah Was Drunk brings a retro charm with a French colonial flavour to Lambrate, with an imposing green marble counter and recycled furnishings. The drinks list blends creativity with vintage references, giving space to rare and less common spirits such as absinthe. Original cocktails, theatrical techniques, minimal yet carefully made bites and an intimate mood make it a unique and surprising hideaway.

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Via Cesare Saldini, 2, Milan

Bar Nico is an intimate, refined wine bar in the Acquabella neighbourhood, where a welcoming atmosphere meets a selection of over 300 natural and biodynamic labels. The design honours the venue's history as a former pasta factory, while lights that turn red in the evening create a warm, vibrant mood. Wines come with simple, carefully made small plates, perfect for bringing out the best in every glass.

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Via Lecco, 4, Milan

Eppol Pie is a lively cocktail bar that combines excellent mixology with a love of food, desserts above all: the offering ranges across all kinds of sweets, for an immersive experience among the most indulgent homemade creams, mousses and ganaches in Porta Venezia, including a few (irresistible) vegan options. All in a charming Parisian-inspired bistro.

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Via Antonio Raimondi, 15, Milan

Club Giovanile is one of the most interesting new addresses in the Certosa District: set in an early 1900s villa, a carefully restored former slaughterhouse, it blends historical memory with a contemporary spirit. A listening bar with a dedicated sound system, it spreads over two levels with DJ sets, concerts, shared dinners and classic and creative cocktails, bringing together mixology, food and sound culture.

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Via Bartolomeo Eustachi, 8, Milan

In the Porta Venezia area, Eris is a new, versatile space on via Eustachi that combines bar and creativity. By day it serves specialty coffee and breakfast, then natural wines, aperitivo and a few things to nibble. Reconfigurable walls and furniture change the mood each season, while the outdoor seating and large windows amplify the energy of a fluid, convivial place that is always on the move.

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Via Bonvesin de la Riva, 3, Milan

Onda is a new listening bar with a minimalist design, housed within the Sidewalk Kitchens project on via Bonvesin de la Riva. The sound system by Cracked Studio, with vintage speakers and a vinyl selection, creates an intimate, Japanese-style atmosphere. With live music, DJ sets and reinvented classic cocktails, it is a perfect meeting spot, and you can order food from the neighbouring restaurants.

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Viale Bianca Maria, 4, Milan

Scott Bar, inside the Bianca Maria Palace, is an elegant haven of Milanese mixology. With neon lights, refined design and signature cocktails mixed by expert bartenders, it offers a sophisticated atmosphere perfect for November evenings. Often enlivened by live music, it is also ideal before or after dinner at the Bianca Maria Restaurant, to experience Milan in style.

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Via Bonaventura Zumbini, 39, Milan

Feat has opened in Barona, a cocktail bar that brings together art, mixology, food and music. The meticulously designed space unfolds over two levels: Feat. Bar, with original cocktails, and Feat. Club, dedicated to events and DJ sets. The creative, inclusive kitchen blends Asian, Mexican and Sicilian influences, completing a lively new landmark in a fast-growing neighbourhood.

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Via Carlo Farini, 44, Milan

Section80Bar is a listening bar created by the Milanese production company of the same name. A vibrant space where music, books, film and good drinking mix naturally. Between specialty coffee, natural wines and a bookshop, you can leaf through indie magazines, listen to selected vinyl and watch screenings. The H.A.N.D. sound system and a 4.5-metre LED wall turn every evening into an immersive experience.

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Via Losanna, 36, Milan

Pintxo brings the informality of Basque pintxos to Milan: small bites on bread, perfect for eating on the go. Created by the founders of the restaurant Albufera, it is a modern bar that invites spontaneous drinking and snacking, at the counter too. The drinks offering is designed for a complete Iberian experience: cocktails, Alhambra beer and a selection of Spanish wines, many from the Basque Country.

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Via Marco Aurelio, 8, Milan

Nodo Bar, opened in 2024 in NoLo, is an urban refuge where coffee and brioche start the day, while evenings make room for natural wines, cocktails and seasonal dishes. With warm lighting and a genuine atmosphere, it is also a cultural stage for concerts, talks and DJ sets, thanks to an excellent sound system. An authentic place designed for meeting and sharing.

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On lively via Vigevano, this small wine shop with a few outdoor tables pours craft and natural labels. The food follows the same philosophy of quality, authenticity and seasonality, in a tapas format with products from small artisan producers, perfect for a tasty aperitivo: cured meat and cheese boards from the Oltrepò Pavese, focaccia and crostoni.

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Via Gerolamo Tiraboschi, 4, Milan

Bar Paradiso is a Porta Romana wine bar with a retro 1960s style, recognisable by its red awning and welcoming atmosphere. It offers a rich selection of European natural wines and carefully prepared cold dishes with excellent ingredients such as ciauscolo, crescia and culatta. Its signature feature is the "Paradiso sotterraneo", a hidden space reached through a trapdoor and devoted to tastings and special events.

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Via Angelo Fumagalli, 2, Milan

Il Secco, on a small side street off the Naviglio Grande, offers a sparkling journey through Italy's bubbles. Among well-known and more niche labels, over a hundred in all, you'll find whites, a few reds and some natural bottle-fermented wines. You can stay and drink on site, with boards and small plates to match, in a welcoming, lively setting.

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Via Santa Croce, 19/a, Milan

If you love natural wines, this is the place for you. In an evocative location overlooking the Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio and housed within Casa Emergency, this wine shop also boasts a large garden with wooden benches and tables. According to its website, more than 4,000 different wine labels have passed through its shelves so far. And the food is good too: alongside boards and sandwiches there is a proper menu, concise but well structured.

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Piazzale Lagosta, 7, Milan

Celeste, inside the Isola municipal market, is a bright, essential wine bar that expresses itself in 27 square metres, a convivial counter and a carefully chosen selection of 65 craft labels. A simple place that still leaves its mark, where every glass invites you to pause, breathe and taste everything with fresh eyes. The atmosphere is inclusive, breakfast has recently been added, and you are free to pick food from the market stalls and pair it with the perfect glass.

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Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 93b, Milan

On the quieter stretch of the Naviglio Grande, the wine bar and shop Vinoir was among the pioneers of natural and biodynamic wine in Milan. There is also a kitchen, open only in the evening: the dishes are quality, seasonal and made to order, and the setting is rustic, intimate and pleasant. Today Vinoir remains a city landmark for lovers of natural labels, mostly Italian, as well as French, Spanish, Austrian and Slovenian.

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Via Donizetti, 36, Milan

Lil is a young Italian brand born from the desire to express yourself through unique, personalised jewellery. Following her dream, Veronica Varetta founded the brand with a clear purpose: to create jewellery to wear every day, like a tattoo. Because nothing is more permanent, and like words written on skin, Lil's pieces are indelible, timeless, indestructible as gold and intimate as a tattoo.

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Via Cesare Correnti, 26, Milan

The poetry of Atelier VM's jewellery enchants at first sight: the promise is to "add nothing superfluous" and create solid pieces with a timeless design. Expressing yourself through Atelier VM's creations is a unique experience: their secret lies in crafting accessories that accompany every personality, adapt to its shape and complete its style.

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Via Pasquale Paoli, 1, Milan

Unconventional, creative, artistic. This is the DNA of Antonioli, a luxury boutique set in a former silent-film cinema. It offers an innovative selection that pairs contemporary taste with refined, unexpected choices, for a shopping session among some of the finest labels, including Fendi, Givenchy, Prada and many more.

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Via Cusani, 5, Milan

Inside Milan's striking Palazzo Cagnola, Antonia Giacinto and Maurizio Purificato have created a true fashion corner. A large space hosting the best luxury brands, divided into three areas: Men, Women and Accessories. Furnishings and fine garments are displayed like works of art, shoes sit in glass cases, and high ceilings with chiaroscuro contrasts frame the top labels like a runway.

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Via Santo Spirito, 24A, Milan

Daad Dantone is a renowned Milanese multibrand boutique in the city's luxury shopping district. It focuses on exploring ways of living the city, wearing clothes and interpreting style. With a selection of innovative labels alongside the most celebrated ones, Daad Dantone embodies style, creativity and contemporaneity, all traits that reflect Giorgio Dantone's Italian taste and aesthetic.

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Corso Como, 10, Milan

10 Corso Como is a multipurpose space that sets out to stimulate all five senses through art, food, drink and shopping. It is no coincidence that it is Milan's best-known and most innovative concept store: first conceived as an exhibition café in an old balcony-access building, it has since become much more, and between a luxury garment and a hard-to-find book, number 10 Corso Como always awaits you with a new, almost dreamlike world where art is expressed in all its forms.

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Corso Genova, 5, Milan

Biffi B-Contemporary is found at number 5 Corso Genova, a space designed for young, dynamic, trend-loving men. Designed by architect Toni Cordero, the boutique offers an exclusive selection of brands, with famous names such as Marni, Kenzo, Barbour International and C.P. Company alongside niche labels, for creating unique, on-trend outfits.

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Piazza del Carmine, 6, Milan

Acne Studios is a fashion house producing ready-to-wear, magazines, furniture and books for lovers of art, photography and architecture. Here the collections are shaped by contemporary culture and by the signature of Jonny Johansson, who combines design with attention to detail, focusing on tailoring and on bespoke materials and fabrics.

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Via Sant'Andrea, 8, Milan

The unstoppable sisters Adele and Rosy Biffi, with their visionary flair and a roster of esteemed collaborators such as Gae Aulenti and Toni Cordero, are the creative minds behind Banner. With its wide windows on via Sant'Andrea, this essential, refined space captivates at first glance. Here every customer can find the right piece, with creations by emerging designers alongside the most renowned names.

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Via Solferino, 18, Milan

Slowear is an Italian multibrand retail concept, born in Venice in the 1950s, that has conquered the world, becoming a reference point for customers and connoisseurs who appreciate collections and products of high industrial and design quality. The brand offers sophisticated, refined outfits, combining the tailoring mastery of Incotex trousers with the exclusive fabrics of Zanone knitwear.

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Via Sant'Andrea, 10/A,, Milan

LaDoubleJ, founded by former American journalist Jennifer Jane Martin, is a lively concept store on via Sant'Andrea that blends fashion, design and lifestyle. A place full of colour, energy and joy, where you can refresh your wardrobe, dress up your table and furnish your home with personality. If you're after good vibes and a unique shopping experience, this high-energy concept store is for you.

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P.za Risorgimento, 8, Milan

Modes, the Milanese boutique founded by Aldo Carpinteri, is a journey through fashion, style and art. At 1,000 square metres, the space surprises at first glance. It opens onto Piazza Risorgimento, offering a spectacle of design and creativity. Modes is a meeting point for lovers of luxury and experimentation, who can lose themselves among art installations and a refined selection of more than 100 iconic brands, such as Balenciaga and Vivienne Westwood.

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Via Solferino, 7, Milan

Stepping into The Store means diving into a whirl of colours and styles that will carry you into the borderless world of elite fashion. The Store, on lively via Solferino, captures the essence of classy style, expressed in designer jackets, one-of-a-kind accessories and first-rate materials and craftsmanship.

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Via Solferino, 10, Milan

The luxury brand La Tenda is a historic haven of prêt-à-porter elegance for all women who love class and old-world style. This prestigious multibrand boutique reinterprets classic Italian taste, adapting it to the modern drive of the Milanese metropolis, to offer an elite experience among the great classics of Italian and international fashion.

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Via S. Maurilio, 20, Milan

Carla Saibene springs from the entrepreneurial ambition to create an informal yet classy setting where craftsmanship and style merge in every garment. The collection, entirely hand-drawn and made in Italy, stands out for its meticulous research into materials and careful attention to aesthetics. At Carla Saibene you'll find yourself in a stylish, slightly bohemian concept store that is sure to win you over.

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Via Bartolomeo Eustachi, 33, Milan

At Civiconove, art and an international outlook coexist in a contemporary, timeless setting. Among raw iron furnishings and peeling walls you'll find vintage objects inspired by the 1950s and 1960s, for an all-round experience that takes you back in time in a split second. Designed for stylish women and men who still love everyday casual wear, Civiconove perfectly reflects the artistic design of modernity.

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Via della Spiga, 36, Milan

Original, provocative, against the grain. Alan Journo's boutique has that captivating, ultra-chic personality that enchants at first sight. With leather pieces trimmed with ostrich feathers, lace, studs and original prints, Alan Journo has something for every taste. The only word of the day, in a boutique that could have been dreamed up by Cruella de Vil herself, is "transgressive".

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Via della Spiga, 36, Milan

In Milan's fashion district, Mega Fashion was founded to offer customers Italian brands rooted in local territory and craftsmanship. A love of fine fabrics and the creation of unique designs have made this boutique a reference point for clients who appreciate the taste and quality of its brands. Let yourself be charmed by the uniqueness of its products and inspired by the distinct soul of every piece in this refined boutique.

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Via Pontaccio, 7, Milan

4uattro is the perfect embodiment of Milanese style and of a bold, refined feminine sensuality. With its fine fabrics and 100% handcrafted workmanship, 4uattro ranks among Milan's unmissable places to be. The boutique's aim? To dress women of every kind, adapting each garment to the body's lines to personalise it and give each woman character. A must for lovers of minimal-chic style.

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Via Fiori Chiari, 24, Milan

Whyci Milano is a boutique of clothing entirely designed and made in Italy. Here tailoring and elegance meet, with the aim of promoting stylish retail and garments built to last forever. Eco-friendly and committed to environmental sustainability, Whyci is a cornerstone of quality style.

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Via della Spiga, 4/16, Milan

Opened back in 1970, the shop was originally a series of boutiques and is today a single space, recently renovated by Fernando Mosca in a modern, almost minimal style. Spanish sandstone finishes and striking lighting create a unique atmosphere. The always careful selection includes womenswear and menswear, with prestigious brands such as Balmain, Missoni, Christian Louboutin and Brunello Cucinelli.

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Via Solferino, 1, Milan

For over 40 years, L'Artigiano di Brera has been the meeting point for women looking for classic or fashion-forward footwear, handcrafted from high-quality materials that combine elegance, comfort and femininity. A wide range of colours and styles satisfies both classic and more unusual tastes. L'Artigiano di Brera has always been a reference point for stylish shoes.

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Via Alfonso, Milan

Between the DIY trend and the appeal of cheap mass-produced goods, few design houses today are still ready to follow clients through every need. Saraceni Design is one of them: always driven by the dream of creating unique, personalised spaces while keeping up with the times, the brand has become one of the most renowned names in interior furnishing.

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Via Fatebenefratelli, 9, Milan

Venetian origins, a deep passion for refinement of form and material, and a love of timeless design. Rubelli is all this and much more, though its story is best told by its products and by the quality and creativity of its collections. Constant innovation and distinctive elegance consolidate Rubelli's position as a reference point in furnishing and interior design, offering high-quality solutions that blend tradition and modernity.

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Corso di Porta, Milan

For over one hundred and thirty years, Sanvenero has been making made-to-measure suits and menswear accessories, personalised with the utmost attention to the taste and needs of the wearer. Sanvenero is a true paradise of made in Italy, refinement and passion for fashion. Let yourself be won over by its timeless accessories and the uniqueness of its bespoke garments.

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Via Cola di Rienzo, 8, Milan

NonostanteMarras, Antonio Marras's creative refuge in a hidden courtyard on via Cola di Rienzo, is a hybrid space between art, fashion and design. A place to explore with wide-eyed wonder, among paintings, books, objects, clothes, scents and puppets that coexist in a vintage, poetic setting. A timeless salon offering a sensory, eclectic experience that invites you to browse, take photos and experience the unique, unmistakable vision of the Sardinian designer.

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Largo Augusto, 10, Milan

L'Arabesque, in central Milan, is a place where aesthetics blend with an eclectic mix of Fifties, Sixties and Oriental influences. Born from the flair of Chichi Meroni, this refined space is far more than a boutique: it is a true treasure chest of tailored clothing, haute parfumerie fragrances and vintage jewellery.

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Via Ponte Vetero, 11, Milan

D.A.T.E. is a sneaker brand that tells the story of a friendship built around a shared passion. In the words of the founders, whose names form the brand's acronym, these are "sneakers that, before being products, are memories, inspirations and dreams". Following this philosophy, D.A.T.E. has created its own very personal space, minimal and simple, to highlight the uniqueness of every product.

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Via dei Mercanti, 21, Milan

END., a streetwear brand with a nonconformist soul, has opened in the fashion quadrilateral. Originality shows in every corner: from the coffee table books to the music selection, through to the sneakers and accessories. The British retailer is an essential stop for diving into the street yet refined lifestyle that is winning over all of Milan.

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Via Giovanni Lanza, 1, Milan

In vibrant Brera, a short walk from Parco Sempione, stands Slam Jam, the Milan flagship of a brand with a young, underground soul. The streetwear label is perfectly represented by the minimal, refined store, where you'll find some of the rarest streetwear gems. A unique stop for immersing yourself in the world of underground couture.

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Via Brera, 2, Milan

Cavalli e Nastri is the beating heart of vintage in Milan, a place where every piece tells a story with old-world charm. Founded by Claudia Jesi in the 1970s and now run with her niece Benedetta, this iconic name celebrates the past with a unique selection of clothing and accessories from 1920 to 1990. The windows showcase Pucci shirts, Chanel suits and precious Hermès scarves, alongside jewellery and ties carefully chosen on their travels.

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Corso Sempione, 88, Milan

G.A.B. was born from the enthusiasm and enterprise of Patrizia Campagnari and Claudio Alghisi, who devote their research to Italian manufacturing excellence with a focus on a short supply chain. At G.A.B. Milano, class and good taste embrace the high quality of every accessory and garment, all in a distinctive, colourful and retro boutique.

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Via Valpetrosa, 5, Milan

The Cloister is a concept store with a deep passion for vintage fashion and fine tailoring. Against the post-industrial backdrop of this retro boutique you will find a collection of women's and men's clothing that brings together luxury labels and the most sought-after designers. The Cloister is a true paradise for treasure hunters, where quality and craftsmanship come together to give the most eclectic pieces a (new) life.

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Foro Buonaparte, 74, Milan

Madame Pauline Vintage was born from the wish to reinvent vintage and give it a timeless elegance. The boutique recreates the atmosphere of a refined 1950s Parisian salon, with boiserie and shades of green that set off each carefully chosen piece. Here vintage becomes an ethical choice as well as a style statement, a return to unique, quality garments for a more mindful and sustainable way of living fashion.

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Via Pastrengo, 15, Milan

In the lively, bustling Isola district, Ambroeus gives designer and good-quality high street clothing a second life, alongside carefully revived vintage pieces. Sustainable, stylish and original, Ambroeus stocks the most famous designers, vintage and retro finds and the best mainstream brands, including shoes, bags and accessories.

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Corso di Porta Ticinese, 64, Milan

Lo Specchio di Alice was among the first shops in Milan to open its doors to vintage and spread its culture, evoking the feeling of a journey through time into a world of fantasy. Over the past 50 years the iconic boutique, inspired by Carroll's fairy tale, has lived through and embraced the great aesthetic and social changes, from the 1970s through goth, punk and metal, right up to the present day.

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Via Alberto da Giussano, 11, Milan

If you feel like experimenting, changing your style or feeling different for even a single day, Drexcode is the place for you. Elegant and innovative, Drexcode embodies the values of sustainability and circular fashion, offering perfect solutions for every occasion. Between the showroom and the website, losing yourself among their pieces is a pleasure.

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Via Gian Giacomo Mora, 4, Milan

Bivio Milano is the cult address for resale, where second-hand fashion meets elegance and quality. Founded by Hilary Belle Walker, it welcomes carefully selected pieces in perfect condition, turning second-hand into a genuine pleasure for the eye and for personal style. Here you can sell as well as buy: simply book an appointment and, after a careful selection, choose between immediate payment or a voucher to spend in the boutique.

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Via Brera, 2, Milan

A temple of Parisian beauty that has landed in Brera, Officine Universelle Buly 1803 offers a unique sensory experience among nineteenth-century atmospheres, opaline chandeliers and antique display cabinets. It stocks a wide range of perfumes, oils, candles, creams and accessories, all with an old-world look yet made with modern techniques and free from chemical agents. Personalisation and craftsmanship define this timeless place of beauty.

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Via Fiori Chiari, 6, Milan

Irreverent, creative, expressive and singular: these are the hallmarks of the fragrances at Le Labo Brera, a grunge, retro-style perfumery whose scents will set your mind travelling. The brand's values? Being ethically aware and innovative at the same time. Here creativity and personality walk hand in hand, offering unforgettable sensory experiences.

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Via Croce Rossa, 2, Milan

On the edge of the Fashion Quadrilateral, Tearose is a true temple of beauty, where nature and light intertwine with design and high fashion. Founded in 1994 by Alessandra Rovati Vitali, it is a multisensory space spread over three floors of greenery and light, offering collections of perfume, fashion and home decor. From Balenciaga to Cartier, Alessandra's sensibility shapes every detail.

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Corso Monforte, 9, Milan

Born in Merano as a small experimental workshop, Flos has been producing lighting objects of unique, refined design for fifty years. For Flos, light is the material for expressing new ideas and illuminating unexplored emotions. Always in a state of creative and entrepreneurial ferment, the brand's award-winning designers challenge themselves with bold choices that shape the entire world of design.

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Via Fiori Chiari, 2, Milan

With Robertaebasta, the eclectic and creative designer Roberta Tagliavini has created a genuine piece of design history. The maison is a perfect blend of Art Deco and vintage style, while keeping a love for modernity too. One of a kind, Tagliavini has a highly personal style: her design objects are for the few and reward those who look at them with the right eyes. In short, they are true works of art.

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Via Matteo Bandello, 14, Milan

A short walk from Sant'Ambrogio, Galleria Rossana Orlandi is an institution in the world of contemporary design, an iconic place that combines showroom, exhibitions and an enchanting courtyard. Renowned for discovering new talent and promoting sustainable design, founder Rossana Orlandi has created a unique space where art, furniture and innovation meet in a charismatic, inspiring atmosphere. It is also home to Bistro Aimo e Nadia, for a fine dining break.

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Via Della Chiusa,, Milan

In central Milan, Design Republic is the go-to address for lovers of Nordic, minimalist and contemporary design. Located in Piazza del Tricolore, the shop offers furniture, lighting and accessories from iconic brands such as Hay, Muuto and Vitra. Every piece is carefully chosen to combine function and style, making the space an ideal destination for anyone looking to furnish their home with original, quality products.

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Via Pantano, 30, Milan

Now an international voice in design, Arper is an independent family company guided by a clear project of living. Embracing change, dialogue and the evolution of fashion and of the world is a true philosophy of life for Arper: every product, unique in quality and workmanship, is conceived with this aim.

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Piazzale Gabrio Piola, 5, Milan

Six Gallery sets out to bring together design from different eras and origins in an international union of art and symbolism. Curated by David Lopez Quincoces and Fanny Bauer Grung, the duo behind the architecture firm Quincoces-Drago & Partners, the gallery gathers collector's pieces and anonymous works that together tell the story of a space and an aesthetic in constant evolution.

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Via Massimo Gorki, 2, Milan

In the Giambellino area, Fioraio Bollettini is a place where floral arrangement becomes art. Windows and interiors with a country-house feel, with vintage furniture, hanging branches, exposed brick and powdery tones, create a warm, harmonious atmosphere and an irresistible invitation to buy flowers and plants on impulse! It also offers arrangements, event styling, garden design and bespoke consultations, all reflecting the founders' undeniable aesthetic sensibility.

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Via Meravigli, 17, Milan

Taschen is synonymous with art, refinement and accessibility. The German publisher specialises in books on art, design, photography and architecture. Founded in 1980, it is known for high-quality titles with excellent graphics and valuable content. The goal? To make art and culture accessible, without neglecting a dedication to aesthetics and presentation.

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Via Alessandro Manzoni, 31, Milan

Inside Giorgio Armani's headquarters at via Manzoni 31, this oasis of culture fully reflects the style of its founder. The space combines minimalist design and elegance, offering a curated selection of books on art, fashion, architecture and photography, from paperbacks to precious limited editions. Armani Libri is also a meeting place for events and book launches, where aesthetics meets knowledge in true Armani style.

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Via Andegari, 9, Milan

In the city centre, the Mandarin Oriental hotel holds 900 square metres of wellbeing, with an Eastern mood and a holistic approach, in an intimate atmosphere that invites introspection. The design celebrates fine materials such as lava stone, teak, hammered stainless steel and mosaic, combined with skilful lighting, and defines the pool and wet area as well as the treatment rooms.

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Via Gesù, 6-8, Milan

Designed by star architect Patricia Urquiola, the Spa at Four Seasons Milano is a temple of calm and elegance, with seven treatment rooms including a private suite with two beds, steam room and whirlpool. The indoor pool, about 14 metres long, is one of a kind, surrounded by exposed brick walls and topped by nineteenth-century vaults. A fitness room completes the offer, along with the salon of hair stylist Rossano Ferretti for a last-minute blow-dry.

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Via Privata Fratelli, Milan

Set inside the Bulgari hotel, this intimate retreat overlooks a lush garden hidden within the Fashion Quadrilateral. Here the hushed atmosphere and the blend of Eastern philosophies and modern architecture encourage a search for balance, while sunlight filtering through the walls is reflected on the pool's gold tiles. The sauna and the Spa Suite, where you can enjoy personalised treatments, add to the sense of wellbeing.

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Via Palestro, 24, Milan

The Wellness Center at Casa Cipriani Milano is an exclusive oasis of relaxation and luxury inside the prestigious Palazzo Bernasconi. The centre offers a unique sensory experience inspired by the Venetian lagoon. The wellness areas are enriched by fine materials, from the cedarwood Finnish sauna to the red marble Hammam. The highlight is the Grotta Salina, a regenerating saltwater pool set in a sophisticated, timeless atmosphere.

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Via Alessandro Manzoni, 31, Milan

Simple and modern, Armani Spa represents elegance without ostentation. Between massages, dedicated rooms and the attention of its experts, you will enjoy an unrivalled sense of physical and mental peace. Try their purifying, balancing or relaxing treatments: you will feel as if you have found an oasis of calm in the middle of the Lombard capital.

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Via Brera, 17, Milan

Istituto Clinico Brera is wrapped in a timeless atmosphere. Inside, the attention to detail is palpable: fine marble, mosaics and refined furnishings create an environment of discreet, welcoming luxury. The clinic offers a wide range of multi-specialist services and aesthetic and preventive medicine treatments, with an expert team ready to care for its patients' wellbeing and an almost tailored attention to individual needs.

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Via Cascina Bellaria, 19, Milan

This exclusive oasis of greenery, sport and wellbeing in the San Siro area offers members, among other things, seven hectares of parkland, an outdoor Olympic pool, a wellness area, a gym, 18 tennis courts, a bar, a restaurant and a busy calendar of events. The Spa in particular is a corner of relaxation with steam rooms, sauna, ice room, panoramic solarium and an outdoor thalassotherapy hydropool, where you can enjoy massages and treatments that restore body and spirit.

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Viale Monte Nero, 80, Milan

The Garden is an urban retreat in central Milan, lit by a large skylight, with warm parquet floors and plants that encourage breath and presence. Here Gyrotonic®, Gyrokinesis® and yoga shape the body through fluid, three-dimensional movement, promoting regeneration and harmony. Founded by Flavia Abbadessa, the studio offers personalised programmes, meditation, dance and holistic practices, creating a welcoming space to rediscover balance and freedom.

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Via Sebeto, 1, Milan

An intimate, softly lit oasis of calm in the Conciliazione area where, as the name suggests, everything comes in shades of white. The staff at The White Medispa care for face and body with cutting-edge procedures that combine beauty and aesthetic medicine. Treatments range from peels and anti-ageing soins to massages and rituals inspired by ancient traditions, such as dry brushing, through to anti-cellulite treatments and a series of professional manicures.

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Via Luigi Pirandello, 4/A, Milan

In the Washington district, Spazio Ikos is a beauty salon with a bouquet of treatments covering every need: from anti-ageing facial soins to body treatments, with a particular focus on contouring, to massages, hair removal and classic services such as facials, manicures and pedicures. And for an all-round wellness experience, why not make the most of the adjoining pilates studio, with private lessons or small group classes?

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Corso Magenta, 27, Milan

Housed in a historic building on corso Magenta, this hairstyling salon and spa cares for the hair of both men and women using natural products such as Aveda. The architectural concept is a successful blend of old and new: among frescoed ceilings, an intimate washing area with vintage allure and decidedly modern details, you can treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure, a facial or a special hair removal treatment that leaves skin particularly smooth and soft.

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Galleria Unione, 1, Milan

For more than 30 years Paola Rizzi Medispa has been an institution of beauty and wellbeing in Milan. The centre was created to offer an elegant, welcoming oasis, and expert beauty therapist Paola Rizzi combines traditional aesthetic treatments, such as the "lunch break face lift", with paramedical programmes that accompany clients through every stage of their lives, performing each service with immense care and delicacy.

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Via Giuseppe Sirtori, 31, Milan

Blanche is the ideal coiffeur salon for a moment of pure wellbeing. With personalised treatments and innovative hairstyle ideas, this refined concept store will delight even the most demanding. Blanche is the perfect union of Art Nouveau and modern style: a temple of elegance and wellbeing that restores peace and energy, far from the chaos of the city.

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Via Gerolamo Morone, 3, Milan

Founded in central Milan in 1904, Antica Barbieria Colla is a sanctuary for anyone seeking a tailored experience, where every detail is designed to enhance each client's features. Franco Bontempi, the current owner, keeps the tradition alive with time-honoured techniques, while Francesca Bompieri has taken the brand beyond the shop with a line of exclusive products and an online store.

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Milan

Violette Milano goes beyond the idea of a beauty centre to become the quintessence of femininity. It is the place to reawaken your essence and look after yourself through small attentions to your body. Manicures, holistic treatments, massages and a wellness area are just some of the indulgences Violette has in store for you.

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Via Serviliano Lattuada, 6, Milan

Les Garçons de la Rue is the place to be for contemporary cuts in a cosmopolitan, international setting. In this oasis of beauty and relaxation it is easy to get lost in the details of the street style recreated by Mauro and Fabio. Les Garçons de la Rue is the salon of originality, flair and creativity.

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Viale Gabriele D'Annunzio, 25, Milan

Knowledge first, then skill: this is the philosophy of Francesco Cirignotta, a master barber who knows his craft inside out. In his salon a haircut is "art by subtraction": you have to "take away to give image and identity". On these principles Francesco has built one of the city's top addresses for beauty, care and passion.

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Corso Magenta, 66, Milan

On Corso Magenta, Atelier Luciano Colombo is an icon of Milanese hairstyling. A 150 square metre salon where contemporary design and tradition merge into a complete beauty experience. Led by Luciano and his son Luca with an expert team, it brings out the essence of every woman. Bright spaces, high-tech stations and premium products by L'Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase and Shu Uemura define an innovative, refined place.

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Corso S. Gottardo, 3, Milan

Iconic, innovative and eco-ethical, Kult is a multifaceted concept store combining a hair salon, tattoo studio and spa, uniting aesthetics and wellbeing in a cutting-edge space. Since 2019 the Kult Beauty Room has offered a complete sensory experience, with personalised treatments for body and mind. Specialists in cutting, colour and the geometric art of volume, together with nail and make-up artists, guarantee flawless results.

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Via Monte di Pietà, 19, Milan

Born in 1993 from an idea by master stylist Beppe D'Elia as an exclusive service for celebrities and big names in fashion, Beautick has evolved into a beauty retreat open to all, where you can enjoy a moment of pampering and relaxation. The salon welcomes every client in an elegant setting furnished with fine materials. The true essence of Beautick lies in its ability to offer high-quality, refined treatments for body, hair and face.

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Via Rovello, 18, Milan

Visologiq is dedicated to facial care with a natural approach, tackling the signs of time with surprising results. For Visologiq every face tells a unique story and deserves personalised treatments that enhance its beauty without altering its original features. The treatment path is divided into three parts: Tone, sculpting the muscles; Illuminate, regenerating the skin; and Purify, helping to soothe imperfections.

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Via Mauro Macchi, 4, Milan

Make a Wish is a luxurious little salon dedicated exclusively to women, young and old, for a fairy-tale beauty experience. Here, in an intimate, warm atmosphere, you can pamper yourself with treatments for hands, feet, face and hair, all surrounded by shades of pink. Beyond its beauty services, the salon is perfect for private events such as birthday parties, hen parties and baby showers.

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Via Andegari, 9, Milan

Mandarin Oriental, Milan is refinement, elegance and luxury. It is the Milanese reinterpretation of Eastern style, a gem of contemporary design set within the eighteenth-century architecture typical of Milan. Between Brera and the Fashion Quadrilateral, with its two Michelin-starred restaurant and suites inspired by twentieth-century art, it embodies classic taste and modern style.

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Via Alessandro Manzoni, 31, Milan

Steps from the Fashion Quadrilateral, the Armani Hotel is a triumph of refined furnishings, marble details, modern shapes and the innate elegance typical of Armani. Signature suites, a business centre and a fitness room reflect the ideals of modernity and sophistication that symbolise the Lombard capital. A wide choice of bars and restaurants completes the picture, ready to meet every need, always with great elegance.

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Piazza della Repubblica, 17, Milan

Since 1927 Hotel Principe di Savoia has stood as an icon of Milanese hospitality, dominating Piazza della Repubblica with its majestic presence. Its essence moves harmoniously between contemporary refinement and the charm of bygone eras. With its sophisticated design and services, including the Acanto restaurant and the atmospheric Principe Bar, the hotel ranks among the places to be for the Milanese and international elite.

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Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 9, Milan

Part of the Luxury Collection, Excelsior Hotel Gallia is a jewel of elegance that embodies the spirit of Milan, blending tradition and innovation. The hotel is also a reference point for Milanese and Mediterranean cuisine thanks to the Terrazza Gallia restaurant on the seventh floor. Led by chefs Vincenzo and Antonio Lebano, in collaboration with the three Michelin-starred Cerea family, the restaurant offers a high-level dining experience.

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Via Gesù, 6-8, Milan

Four Seasons Hotel is a true five-star gem set in a fifteenth-century monastery masterfully restored. A one-of-a-kind experience in Milan's fashion district, where historic charm and modern comfort come together in 118 spectacular rooms and suites, a delightful garden and a Spa beneath ancient vaults. The first Four Seasons in continental Europe, it is now an icon of beauty and elegance.

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Corso Venezia, 11, Milan

Part of the prestigious Lungarno Collection, Portrait Milano is a jewel of elegance and design on Corso Venezia. Housed in a former seventeenth-century seminary, it combines historic charm with modern comfort. Its rooms and suites, attentive to the smallest detail, reflect refined Italian style. Guests can enjoy an inner courtyard with exclusive boutiques and a fine dining restaurant. An ideal address for a unique stay, it is a symbol of Milanese luxury hospitality.

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Via Tommaso da Cazzaniga, 2, Milan

In Brera, VMaison welcomes guests to a private oasis with sixteen suites, terraces and gardens. Rare materials and refined design define creative, harmonious spaces, while the elegant, contemporary restaurant offers a unique sensory experience. The Junior Suite with Terrace and the Garden Rooms combine comfort and nature with private terraces or gardens, expressing a new idea of luxury.

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Via Palestro, 24, Milan

After the prestigious Manhattan flagship, the second Casa Cipriani is in Milan, in a sumptuous stone building near the Giardini Indro Montanelli. The interiors are signed by the renowned Michele Bönan, master of Florentine luxury. The rooms and suites, furnished with timeless elegance, combine classic and retro elements with a contemporary touch.

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Via Santa Sofia, 37, Milan

Radisson Collection Hotel Santa Sofia welcomes guests in a strategic location between Ticinese and Porta Romana, with 159 design rooms and suites where comfort and contemporary luxury blend harmoniously. The Casa Sofia restaurant offers a refined reinterpretation of Italian cuisine in an evocative setting, while the Santa Hi-Fi Club delivers a unique listening experience. Finally, the rooftop restaurant Sali celebrates Izakaya cuisine with small plates and signature cocktails. A pool and terrace complete an authentic Milanese lifestyle experience.

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Via Emilio Cornalia, 7, Milan

An elegant five-star boutique hotel in Milan's modern Porta Nuova district. Here art and design merge to create an exclusive setting where every detail is carefully considered. Guests are welcomed into a refined lounge that doubles as an art gallery, and can choose from 36 rooms and suites, each decorated with works inspired by great artists such as Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

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V. Tommaso Grossi, Milan

A five-star retreat in central Milan, steps from the city's icons such as the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where timeless elegance, art and fine dining meet in perfect harmony. Park Hyatt Milano welcomes guests with refined spaces, impeccable service and an intimate atmosphere that enhances every detail, offering an exclusive experience that brings together culture, style and high-end hospitality.

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P.za Cordusio, 2, Milan

Overlooking Milan's Duomo, Hotel Palazzo Cordusio is a perfect union of history and modernity. Opened in 2021, it occupies a carefully restored historic building that retains original features such as an imposing monumental staircase. The hotel offers an intimate wellness area with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and Technogym gym, for an all-round luxury stay.

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