Lalla's Milano guidebook
Food shopping
The supermarkets/grocery stores where we shop
Inside Portello shopping mall, a huge supermarket with a wide choice of cheese and wine, patisserie but also sushi! If you don't want to cook but want to eat at home head here to shop!
5 minutes from home
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iper, La grande i - Milano Portello
20 Via Don Luigi PalazzoloInside Portello shopping mall, a huge supermarket with a wide choice of cheese and wine, patisserie but also sushi! If you don't want to cook but want to eat at home head here to shop!
5 minutes from home
Coop
86 Via Fratelli Zoiasupermarket (15 minutes from home)
U! Come tu mi vuoi
1 Piazzale Insurrezionesupermarket, 5 minutes from home
Esselunga
29 Via Andrea Solarisupermarket
Naturasì - Grocery store, specialized in organic and vegan food, 1 minute from home
Via Carlo Ilarione Petitti, 6
6 Via Carlo Ilarione PetittiNaturasì - Grocery store, specialized in organic and vegan food, 1 minute from home
Try bargaining at this street market on Tuesday mornings and Saturdays (all day). Very recommended for both fruit/vegetables and clothes/accessories.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercato Settimanale "Fauché"
Via Giovanni Battista FauchèTry bargaining at this street market on Tuesday mornings and Saturdays (all day). Very recommended for both fruit/vegetables and clothes/accessories.
Various
Palestre Italiane Milano Certosa
21 Viale Certosagym - you can buy a daily pass (2 minutes from home)
Parque del Portello
31 Viale Renato Serraa nice park near home (5 minutes)
A.C. Milan headquarters and museum, 5 minutes from home
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Milan
8 Via Aldo RossiA.C. Milan headquarters and museum, 5 minutes from home
pharmacy, also open at night (5 minutes from home)
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmacia Firenze S.R.L.
22 Via Ruggero di Lauriapharmacy, also open at night (5 minutes from home)
Farmacia Al Portello
5 Via Grosottopharmacy, 5 minutes from home
Food Scene
Good restaurant with traditional local cuisine, good meat dishes, pizza. Very close to home (5 minutes).
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Al Valentino
8 Via Luigi Giuseppe FaravelliGood restaurant with traditional local cuisine, good meat dishes, pizza. Very close to home (5 minutes).
The best sliced pizza in town, according to us! Try it with with additional toppings as well: gorgonzola, artichokes and parmesan, you name it!
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria da Giuliano
60 Via Paolo SarpiThe best sliced pizza in town, according to us! Try it with with additional toppings as well: gorgonzola, artichokes and parmesan, you name it!
ristorante-pizzeria (15 minutes from home)
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
restaurant monopoli
Via Piero della Francescaristorante-pizzeria (15 minutes from home)
Indian cuisine, very close to home (10 minutes).
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dawat Ristorante Indiano
88 Corso SempioneIndian cuisine, very close to home (10 minutes).
romantic restaurant close to home (5-10 minutes)
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ribot Bistrot
17 Via Ruggero di Lauriaromantic restaurant close to home (5-10 minutes)
cucina tipica piemontese / regional cuisine from Piedmont
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trattoria La Rava e La Fava - Milano
28 Via Principe Eugeniocucina tipica piemontese / regional cuisine from Piedmont
Greek street food - we love their pita bread with feta cheese, a classic to us! They also have a vegetarian pita menu. Delicious home-made oriental patisserie, served with Greek yogurt... yum!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greek Fusion
15 Ripa di Porta TicineseGreek street food - we love their pita bread with feta cheese, a classic to us! They also have a vegetarian pita menu. Delicious home-made oriental patisserie, served with Greek yogurt... yum!
Yummy Neapolitan pizza in a great location. Our favourite pizza place at the Navigli.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Tradizionale
16 Via BergognoneYummy Neapolitan pizza in a great location. Our favourite pizza place at the Navigli.
Classic "pizza al trancio" meaning a sliced, thick pizza with a lot of cheese; they also put anchovies, so if you don't want them you have to ask the waiter. They also serve lasagna.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spontini
37 Via CenisioClassic "pizza al trancio" meaning a sliced, thick pizza with a lot of cheese; they also put anchovies, so if you don't want them you have to ask the waiter. They also serve lasagna.
A bit pricey but very good; it's the first Japanese restaurant to gain a Michelin star in Italy.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iyo
74 Via Piero della FrancescaA bit pricey but very good; it's the first Japanese restaurant to gain a Michelin star in Italy.
Vegetarian trattoria. You have to try their specialty "misto forno", a mixed plate of vegetarian wonders. Trust us: also non vegetarians will love it! Open only at lunch.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Vecchia Latteria Milano
6 Via dell'UnioneVegetarian trattoria. You have to try their specialty "misto forno", a mixed plate of vegetarian wonders. Trust us: also non vegetarians will love it! Open only at lunch.
A well kept secret (it's in an apartment), this historical vegan place will make you feel healthy and light. Only at lunch.
Club Centro Macrobiotico Italiano
7 Via LargaA well kept secret (it's in an apartment), this historical vegan place will make you feel healthy and light. Only at lunch.
Classic "pizza al trancio" meaning a sliced, thick pizza with a lot of cheese; they also put anchovies, so if you don't want them you have to ask the waiter. They also serve lasagna. Various locations
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Spontini
4 Via Gaspare SpontiniClassic "pizza al trancio" meaning a sliced, thick pizza with a lot of cheese; they also put anchovies, so if you don't want them you have to ask the waiter. They also serve lasagna. Various locations
Dining on a tram is definitely an extra-ordinary experience! Three menus available: meat, fish or vegetarian. € 70 per person.
They have recently started to also serve brunch.
Reservation required at http://atmosfera.atm.it/Reservation
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tram Ristorante ATMosfera
2 Piazza CastelloDining on a tram is definitely an extra-ordinary experience! Three menus available: meat, fish or vegetarian. € 70 per person.
They have recently started to also serve brunch.
Reservation required at http://atmosfera.atm.it/Reservation
A true Milan institution! The world famous "panzerotto", just around the corner from Duomo. Don't miss it for any reason, and don't get scared by the queue: it's faster than you think!
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Luini
16 Via Santa RadegondaA true Milan institution! The world famous "panzerotto", just around the corner from Duomo. Don't miss it for any reason, and don't get scared by the queue: it's faster than you think!
Salvatore Marigliano - pizzaiuolo e oste
1 Via Ruggero di LauriaNeapolitan pizza done right! (10 minutes from home)
Ravioleria Sarpi
27 Via Paolo Sarpistreet food from China in Chinatown
Zen Sushi
1 Via Maddalenaour favourite sushi place (MM3 Missori)
Neapolitan pizza experience in a very nice place with excellent service. Appetizers and sweet treats included in the price. (MM1 De Angeli or Buonarroti)
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antica Pizzeria Leone
9 Via Carlo RavizzaNeapolitan pizza experience in a very nice place with excellent service. Appetizers and sweet treats included in the price. (MM1 De Angeli or Buonarroti)
Lievità
11 Via Carlo RavizzaPizza gourmet
Lebanese vegetarian restaurant (closed on Sunday). (MM1 Buonarroti)
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fairouz Milano Ristorante Libanese Vegetariano
16 Via Michelangelo BuonarrotiLebanese vegetarian restaurant (closed on Sunday). (MM1 Buonarroti)
Achar
13 Via Piero della FrancescaYummy Nepalese cuisine + cocktails!
Tara Ristorante Indiano
16 Via Domenico CirilloDelicious Indian cuisine near Arco della Pace. Try also their Sunday brunch
Ristorante Africa
9 Via Lazzaro PalazziEritrean cuisine
Daily menu based on traditional Italian cuisine. Their specialty is ‘4riso e latte’ (rice and milk), both savoury (as a main course) and sweet (as a dessert). It’s like having dinner at your grandmum’s, as the restaurant is decorated with furniture and memorabilia from the 50’s and 60’s. (MM1 Cordusio or Cairoli)
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Risoelatte
6 Via Manfredo CamperioDaily menu based on traditional Italian cuisine. Their specialty is ‘4riso e latte’ (rice and milk), both savoury (as a main course) and sweet (as a dessert). It’s like having dinner at your grandmum’s, as the restaurant is decorated with furniture and memorabilia from the 50’s and 60’s. (MM1 Cordusio or Cairoli)
Shopping
Mediamarket S.P.A.
29 Viale Certosaelectronics superstore (2 minutes from home)
Try bargaining at this street market on Tuesday mornings and Saturdays (all day). Very recommended for both fruit/vegetables and clothes/accessories (15 minutes from home)
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercato Settimanale "Fauché"
Via Giovanni Battista FauchèTry bargaining at this street market on Tuesday mornings and Saturdays (all day). Very recommended for both fruit/vegetables and clothes/accessories (15 minutes from home)
Walter Calzature
53 Via Margherashoes and boots (MM1 De Angeli)
Sephora
38 Corso Vercelli(MM1 Pagano)
Shopping district and mall with many shops, a supermarket, many restaurants, a cinema (MM5 Tre Torri)
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Distrito de compras CityLife
Piazza Tre TorriShopping district and mall with many shops, a supermarket, many restaurants, a cinema (MM5 Tre Torri)
Shopping mall with many shops and a huge supermarket (5 minutes from home)
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iper, La grande i - Milano Portello
20 Via Don Luigi PalazzoloShopping mall with many shops and a huge supermarket (5 minutes from home)
Via Carlo Maria Maggi, 2
2 Via Carlo Maria MaggiMixMi: dresses, accessories, jewels and a nice cafe with delicious cakes
Rigadritto
6 Via BreraNice gift shop in Brera
Drinks & Nightlife
where to go for an aperitivo or a brunch
In a wonderful location, one of the best aperitivo milanese style: mountains of food for there price of your drink. Always crowded. They also serve brunch on Sundays.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BhangraBar
1 Corso SempioneIn a wonderful location, one of the best aperitivo milanese style: mountains of food for there price of your drink. Always crowded. They also serve brunch on Sundays.
A classic since 1907, in Art Nouveau style (MM1 Cadorna)
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Magenta
13 Via Giosuè CarducciA classic since 1907, in Art Nouveau style (MM1 Cadorna)
Duomo dal 1952
5 Piazza Sempionegood aperitivo/brunch at Arco della Pace
aperitivo/brunch at one of the best locations in town, the beautiful Piazza del Carmine (Brera)
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
God Save the Food
34 Via Tortonaaperitivo/brunch at one of the best locations in town, the beautiful Piazza del Carmine (Brera)
Bar Frida
3 Via Antonio Pollaiuoloaperitivo/brunch (Isola neighbourhood)
aperitivo/brunch (Isola neighbourhood)
183 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deus Cafe Isola - The Portal of Possibilities
3 Via Genova Thaon di Revelaperitivo/brunch (Isola neighbourhood)
Sweet tooth
One of the best gelato in Milan - don't miss their pistachio flavour!
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Il Massimo del Gelato
18 Via Lodovico CastelvetroOne of the best gelato in Milan - don't miss their pistachio flavour!
Gelateria Sempione - natural icecream (one of our favourites!) - 5 minutes from home
Gelateria Sempione
81 Corso SempioneGelateria Sempione - natural icecream (one of our favourites!) - 5 minutes from home
Lovely old style cafe, where time has stopped. A classic!
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marchesi 1824
11/a Via Santa Maria alla PortaLovely old style cafe, where time has stopped. A classic!
Traditional classy tea room, with excellent pastry. Very close to the Last Supper.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pasticceria San Carlo.
1 Via Matteo BandelloTraditional classy tea room, with excellent pastry. Very close to the Last Supper.
Try some of their chocolate specialties while sipping your coffe
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sugar
26 Via Vincenzo MontiTry some of their chocolate specialties while sipping your coffe
Gelato at its best in a thousand fruit flavours!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Bottega del Gelato Cardelli
3 Via Giovanni Battista PergolesiGelato at its best in a thousand fruit flavours!
Third generation ice cream shop.
For something different, try their wine sorbet. You'll have something to remember!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gelateria Paganelli
3 Via AddaThird generation ice cream shop.
For something different, try their wine sorbet. You'll have something to remember!
Many super tasty dairy-free/gluten-free gelato flavours (MM1 Cordusio or Duomo)
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ciacco
13 Via SpadariMany super tasty dairy-free/gluten-free gelato flavours (MM1 Cordusio or Duomo)
A young and vibrant place you'll love! Excellent patisserie (MM3 Repubblica)
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pavè
27 Via Felice CasatiA young and vibrant place you'll love! Excellent patisserie (MM3 Repubblica)
Pasticceria Di Lillo
47 Via Vincenzo MontiEverything you chose in this patisserie will be delicious
When you order a cone they spill in hot chocolate before the ice cream! Yum! Huge coffee listing on their menu.
Various locations.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chocolate italiano
25 Via Edmondo de AmicisWhen you order a cone they spill in hot chocolate before the ice cream! Yum! Huge coffee listing on their menu.
Various locations.
You can't go wrong with their gelato! When in urgent need of a banana split, here is where we come!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gelateria Oasi
26 Via dei FabbriYou can't go wrong with their gelato! When in urgent need of a banana split, here is where we come!
If you want to treat yourself, have a cappuccino overlooking the Galleria. Pricey but worth
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marchesi 1824
11/a Via Santa Maria alla PortaIf you want to treat yourself, have a cappuccino overlooking the Galleria. Pricey but worth
Traditional patisserie. Their signature Coppa Cova is one of our favourite desserts! (MM3 Montenapoleone)
Cova Montenapoleone
8 Via Monte NapoleoneTraditional patisserie. Their signature Coppa Cova is one of our favourite desserts! (MM3 Montenapoleone)
You have to try their specialty cannoncino! (MM1 Duomo plus other locations)
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Panarello
1 Via Leone TolstoiYou have to try their specialty cannoncino! (MM1 Duomo plus other locations)
Favourite spots & hidden treasures
Do not miss this little gem of a church to admire Bramante’s incredible sacristy perspective (MM1 /3 Duomo)
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iglesia de Santa María cerca de San Satiro
Via TorinoDo not miss this little gem of a church to admire Bramante’s incredible sacristy perspective (MM1 /3 Duomo)
Also called ‘Milan Sistine Chapel’, this church will leave you speechless with its amazing wall and vault frescos by Boltraffio, Foppa and Luini.
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
15 Corso MagentaAlso called ‘Milan Sistine Chapel’, this church will leave you speechless with its amazing wall and vault frescos by Boltraffio, Foppa and Luini.
A neoclassical walk and courtyards to die for.
The most influential and notable families of Milano decided to build their palaces in succession on the new Corso Venezia in the XVIII century. Majestic buildings spared from being bombed during WWII are still aligned on the Corso. Some are strictly private, some others can be rented for luxurious events. But for sure all of them have a gate that can tip passers for a glimpse. Beware that if some doormen are nice and welcoming, some others stick to the rule of keeping strangers beyond the entrance, so try your best to enjoy this walk keeping in mind that these are private places.
Some institutional boards give few basic information about building name, architect and year of construction. From baroque to neoclassical, art nouveau to rationalism, Corso Venezia is an architectural tour that crosses centuries and styles within a few hundred yards.
(MM1 San Babila/Palestro/Porta Venezia)
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corso Venezia
A neoclassical walk and courtyards to die for.
The most influential and notable families of Milano decided to build their palaces in succession on the new Corso Venezia in the XVIII century. Majestic buildings spared from being bombed during WWII are still aligned on the Corso. Some are strictly private, some others can be rented for luxurious events. But for sure all of them have a gate that can tip passers for a glimpse. Beware that if some doormen are nice and welcoming, some others stick to the rule of keeping strangers beyond the entrance, so try your best to enjoy this walk keeping in mind that these are private places.
Some institutional boards give few basic information about building name, architect and year of construction. From baroque to neoclassical, art nouveau to rationalism, Corso Venezia is an architectural tour that crosses centuries and styles within a few hundred yards.
(MM1 San Babila/Palestro/Porta Venezia)
(via Santa Marta, via San Maurilio, Piazza Borromeo, via Morigi, via Zecca Vecchia, via Valpetrosa, via Brisa, and, on the other side of via Torino, via dei Piatti, piazza San’Alessandro, via Amedei)
Unknown to the most, even locals find it hard to believe that across those narrow and forgotten twisted roads there is a magical almost mysterious world of handicrafts, art, antique dealers, history and tradition. Do not worry if you lose control of your steps, it is what happens in this district.
Bear in mind that any gate you find open – and possibly unguarded – is a way to explore private garden and courtyards. In Milano they are a bliss of heaven that appears unexpectedly! Kindly ask the concierges to get a quick look inside and then leave.
This is a medieval world that unveils step by step. Enjoy!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinque Vie
(via Santa Marta, via San Maurilio, Piazza Borromeo, via Morigi, via Zecca Vecchia, via Valpetrosa, via Brisa, and, on the other side of via Torino, via dei Piatti, piazza San’Alessandro, via Amedei)
Unknown to the most, even locals find it hard to believe that across those narrow and forgotten twisted roads there is a magical almost mysterious world of handicrafts, art, antique dealers, history and tradition. Do not worry if you lose control of your steps, it is what happens in this district.
Bear in mind that any gate you find open – and possibly unguarded – is a way to explore private garden and courtyards. In Milano they are a bliss of heaven that appears unexpectedly! Kindly ask the concierges to get a quick look inside and then leave.
This is a medieval world that unveils step by step. Enjoy!