Best Spots in Milan for The First-Class Explorers
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From the classic Rinascente Milano and Via Monte Napoleone, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.4 · 24,748 reviews
Explore Rinascente Milano, the grand department store beside the Duomo. Move through floors of designer fashion, curated homeware and Italian gourmet food and wine in one central stop.
★ 4.5 · 1,675 reviews
Stroll Via Monte Napoleone, the polished heart of Milan's Fashion District. Walk past haute couture flagships and jewellery boutiques, soaking up the refined atmosphere even if you only window-shop.
★ 4.7 · 35,113 reviews
Visit Teatro alla Scala, Milan's legendary opera house in the heart of the city. See the red-and-gold auditorium, then attend an opera or ballet, or explore the museum if you cannot secure a seat.
★ 4.3 · 3,573 reviews
Climb the stairs at Marchesi 1824 for a coffee break above Milan's most famous arcade. Order pastries and a cappuccino, then linger over the Galleria view in the elegant upstairs room.
★ 4.7 · 5,543 reviews
Combine Leonardo's Last Supper with a walk through central Milan. Visit Sforza Castle and pass La Scala before ending at the Duomo.
★ 4.4 · 3,943 reviews
Visit Ristorante Ratanà, a Milanese favourite in a quiet neighbourhood with a leafy garden. Try seasonal modern Milanese dishes and browse the long wine list, ideally at an outdoor table.
★ 4.5 · 3,406 reviews
Book a table at Langosteria, one of Milan's best-known seafood addresses. Enjoy impeccably fresh fish in a fashionable but relaxed room, and finish with its much-praised tiramisu.
★ 3.7 · 4,612 reviews
Visit Cracco, the celebrity-chef address in Milan known for elevated Milanese cooking. Dine on the first floor or stop by the café for coffee in a comfortable, air-conditioned setting.
★ 4.6 · 597 reviews
Reserve a table at Enrico Bartolini for a slow, special-occasion meal. Settle in as the waiter talks you through each course of the tasting menu, from the first bite to the last.
★ 4.6 · 355 reviews
Wander Via della Spiga, a calm pedestrian street tucked into Milan's Fashion District. Take in the designer storefronts and luxury accessories, then continue on to the neighbouring shopping streets nearby.
★ 4.4 · 3,440 reviews
Discover Ceresio 7, a rooftop restaurant with pools and a sweeping Milan skyline view. Start with an aperitivo at sunset, then stay on for modern Italian dishes.
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★ 4.5 · 589 reviews
Book an evening at Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia, a bright dining room hung with big abstract canvases. Work through a modern Italian tasting menu with carefully chosen wine alongside.
★ 4.6 · 694 reviews
Experience Seta by Antonio Guida, a sleek Milan dining room for contemporary Italian cooking. Settle in for a tasting menu of refined, carefully balanced courses paired with wine.
★ 4.6 · 732 reviews
Settle in at Sadler, Milan's refined home for Mediterranean tasting menus. Work through carefully balanced courses, from ravioli to lamb, in a calm, minimalist room with attentive service.
★ 4.4 · 2,689 reviews
Pause for an affogato or a pastry at a classic café on Milan's fashion street. Enjoy elegant surroundings between boutiques.
★ 4.6 · 1,297 reviews
Discover Joia, Milan's destination for inventive biodynamic vegetarian cooking. Work through a multi-course tasting menu of plant-based dishes, each plated with its own story, in a relaxed, unfussy dining room.
★ 4.3 · 1,762 reviews
Step into Ristorante Da Giacomo, an old-world Milan trattoria of carved paneling and patterned floors. Choose fresh lobster or another upscale Italian dish and enjoy a long, atmospheric meal.
★ 4.7 · 445 reviews
Discover Rossana Orlandi, a design gallery set in a former tie factory. Wander the courtyard and rooms of original furniture and objects by emerging talent from around the world.
★ 4.6 · 5,262 reviews
Settle into Ribot, the horse-racing-themed Milan institution with a shady garden. Order the grilled meats or a Florentine steak with a smooth red wine, and finish with the complimentary dessert platter.
★ 4.5 · 423 reviews
Cover two of northern Italy's best-known cities in one day with this train-based Verona and Venice excursion from Milan. You will walk Verona's arena district, then Venice's St Mark's area, with free time to explore alone.
★ 4.6 · 213 reviews
Treat yourself to Verso Ristorante, a Michelin-starred address hidden just off the Duomo. Sit close to the kitchen action and follow the tasting menu through a long, carefully paced meal.
★ 4.5 · 2,343 reviews
Discover Bauscia, a warm, romantic Milan restaurant loved for its attentive service. Dine on Milanese classics like vitello tonnato, saffron risotto and tiramisu, with a Negroni Sbagliato to begin.
★ 4.4 · 890 reviews
Visit Venice from Milan in one day, arriving by boat across the lagoon. Take a guided walk, then spend free time exploring canals and squares.
★ 4.6 · 6,180 reviews
Combine lake and Alps in one day from Milan. Cruise past villas on Lake Como, then reach St. Moritz and ride the Bernina route.
★ 4.7 · 1,077 reviews
Experience Contraste, a Michelin-starred Milan restaurant set in a striking white dining room filled with sculptures. Follow a tasting menu that plays with contrasts, with each plate designed around a distinct idea.
★ 4.2 · 249 reviews
Discover Antonia, a plush designer boutique inside a marble-and-velvet 19th-century palace in Milan. Browse unisex designer fashion and in-demand sneakers in one of the city's most atmospheric fashion settings.
★ 4.7 · 438 reviews
Stroll along the Navigli canals at sunset on a guided food and drinks tour. You will taste aperitivo, risotto and other local bites across at least four stops while your guide shares stories of the district.
★ 4.8 · 611 reviews
Book a table at Sine by Di Pinto, a newly Michelin-starred Milan restaurant rooted in Neapolitan flavours. Enjoy beautifully presented courses in an elegant, warm and intimate room.
★ 4.1 · 484 reviews
Step into La Latteria, the tiny family-run restaurant locals guard as a favourite. Share plates of lemon spaghetti and veal Milanese at close quarters in a lively, authentically Milanese dining room.
★ 4.6 · 5,273 reviews
Spend an evening at Blue Note Milano, the Italian home of the legendary New York jazz club. Settle in with dinner and a drink while an international band plays live jazz or blues in an intimate, atmospheric room.
Milan · 🛍️ Shopping
Rinascente Milano
1h
Via Monte Napoleone
Milan · 🎭 Entertainment
Teatro alla Scala
3h
Milan · 🥐 Breakfast
Marchesi 1824
45 min
Milan · 🧭 Tours
City Center & Last Supper Walking Tour
Milan · 🍽️ Food
Ristorante Ratanà
1h15
Langosteria
Cracco
2h
Enrico Bartolini
Via della Spiga
Milan · 🍸 Drinks
Ceresio 7 Pools & Restaurant
1h30
Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia
2h30
Seta by Antonio Guida
Sadler Restaurant
Milan · ☕ Coffeebreak
Cova Montenapoleone
30 min
Joia
Ristorante Da Giacomo
Rossana Orlandi
Ribot Restaurant
Venice and Verona Full-Day Tour by Train
10h
Verso Ristorante, Capitaneo
Bauscia
Day Trip to Venice with Guided City Tour
Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train
Contraste
Antonia
Sunset Navigli Food and Drinks Tour with a Local
Sine by Di Pinto
La Latteria
Blue Note Milano
