Best Things to Do in Milan in Winter
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From the classic Rinascente Milano and Starbucks Reserve Roastery, 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.
★ 4.4 · 31,841 reviews
Step inside the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Piazza Cordusio, a coffee destination in a historic Milan building. Try a handcrafted signature drink and wander the grand interior.
★ 4.9 · 194 reviews
Find a favourite tea at a knowledgeable Milan tea shop. Let the staff guide you through the blends.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 567 reviews
Start your Milan morning at a specialty coffee shop that visitors return to daily. Order a well-made cup before you head out.
★ 4.7 · 1,493 reviews
Head to Cafezal Torrefazione for a serious specialty coffee in Milan. Order a flat white or a Colombian V60 and drink it at an outdoor table, with staff happy to talk you through the beans.
★ 4.2 · 381 reviews
Pop into Bar Nicol for an unfussy, local Milan coffee break. Pair a coffee with a hearty panini in the morning, or settle in for an aperitivo from the wine and spirits list.
★ 4.2 · 2,019 reviews
Slip into Bar Luce, the retro Wes Anderson cafe inside Fondazione Prada. Order a pastry or prosciutto sandwich, then soak up the pastel interior, vintage furnishings and jukebox over a coffee.
★ 4.6 · 13,326 reviews
Stand before Leonardo's Last Supper in the refectory where it was painted. Enter in a timed group and spend a quiet moment with the mural, ideally with a guide explaining its story.
★ 4.2 · 576 reviews
Stop at Bar Affori Specialty Coffee for a cosy, locally loved coffee break in Milan's Affori district. Sip a filter coffee made from specialty beans, enjoy a fresh brioche or treccia, and take a bag of beans home.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 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.
★ 4.2 · 3,917 reviews
Settle into Biancolatte, a chic Milan bakery and gelateria open from early morning until late. Choose pastries, a fruit tart or homemade gelato, and browse the gift shop on your way out.
★ 4.4 · 1,967 reviews
Settle in at NOWHERE for a relaxed, creative brunch in Milan. Order a cortado with the Spiced French Affair or one of the sweet buns, and let the friendly staff steer you through the menu.
★ 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.
★ 4.1 · 3,331 reviews
Step into Fabrique, Milan's spacious concert venue with an open floor and full bar. Watch an international act or DJ with crisp sound, then stay for the late-night party.
★ 4.0 · 237 reviews
Step into Pasticceria Viscontea for an easygoing local coffee break in Milan. Sit at one of the back tables, order a coffee or an aperol, and pick out pastries from the counter.
★ 4.2 · 1,297 reviews
Step into an elegant Milan pastry shop for panettone and sweet treats. Enjoy a coffee in an artful, mezzanine-level room.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 747 reviews
Visit Signor Lievito for a breakfast built on homemade sourdough. Order a fresh pastry and a coffee, or a toast or avocado sandwich, and take a seat inside or outside.
★ 4.4 · 194 reviews
Seek out CLANDESTINO non esiste, a tiny neighbourhood bakery on Via Conte Rosso. Grab a fresh brioche or slice of focaccia with a coffee and enjoy it on the move.
★ 3.7 · 3,616 reviews
Discover Magazzini Generali, a raw industrial hall in Milan for concerts and club nights. Watch a live act from the stage floor, then dance on as the DJ takes over.
★ 3.3 · 2,661 reviews
Discover The Club Milano, a lively central club with house, dance and hip-hop nights. Order a strong cocktail, join the young crowd and dance until early morning.
★ 3.7 · 1,163 reviews
Step into Amnesia, Milan's industrial-chic club of steel and black decor. Dance to the resident DJs at a themed party or club night that runs until nearly sunrise.
★ 3.4 · 1,007 reviews
Begin your day at Pasticceria Sissi, a tiny pink bakery-café lined with vintage prints. Order a cappuccino and a cream croissant at the counter the way locals do.
★ 2.0 · 718 reviews
Discover VOLT, a Milan club that opens near midnight for DJ-led electronic nights. Get past the door, then dance to a visiting headliner until the early morning.
★ 4.2 · 2,152 reviews
Pull up a seat at Upcycle Bike Cafè, the Milan bistro where bicycles dangle above long wooden tables. Linger over cake, coffee or a Nordic-leaning plate in a room buzzing with conversation.
★ 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 · 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.
★ 4.5 · 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.
Milan · 🛍️ Shopping
Rinascente Milano
1h
Milan · ☕ Coffeebreak
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
45 min
Giusmìn
25 min
Milan · 🎭 Entertainment
Teatro alla Scala
3h
Il Cafetero Specialty Coffee Milan
Cafezal Torrefazione Specialty Coffee
20 min
Bar Nicol
Bar Luce
30 min
Milan · 🎨 Museum
Leonardo's Last Supper Museum
Bar Affori Specialty Coffee
Cova Montenapoleone
Via Monte Napoleone
Biancolatte
NOWHERE - BISTROT & SPECIALTY COFFEE
Milan · 🍽️ Food
Verso Ristorante, Capitaneo
2h
Milan · 🌙 Nightlife
Fabrique
Pasticceria Viscontea
G. Cova & C.
Milan · 🥐 Breakfast
Marchesi 1824
SIGNOR LIEVITO
CLANDESTINO non esiste
Magazzini Generali
The Club Milano
Amnesia
Pasticceria Sissi
VOLT
Upcycle Bike Cafè
Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia
2h30
Enrico Bartolini
Langosteria
1h15
