Milan Eating: 85 Best Local Restaurants & Cafes in Milan

Pizzeria Spontini

By Riccardo

The best offer in the area for a quick meal, cheap and filling this is best than any fast food chain. Also this is one of the only few places in Milan still making pizza in this traditional way, imported from South Italy more than 60 years ago.

by Riccardo

Giulio Pane e Ojo

Eating 15 5

By Alle

Roman tavern for a tasty cheap lunch

Giulio Pane e Ojo

15

It is an institution in the area of Porta Romana. The quality of the food is quite high for the price you pay for the lunch menu. In fact, at dinner time the restaurant has much higher prices. Are you into wine? You will love to match your lunch with their house wine which that comes for free with the lunch menu.

by Alle

Pizza Mundial

Eating 21 1

By Andrea

Cheapest pizza in Milan!

Pizza Mundial

21

It's the main place in Lambrate District for a cheap meal, but don't worry: it will satisfy you for sure! Everyone who study or work in the area knows that here will always find something good to eat for very few Euros: two slices of focaccia only cost 1€! It's also open until late night if you happen to be hungry after a wild night!

by Andrea

Santeria

Eating 28 5

By Brando

Multipurpose creative space

Santeria

28

As well as having a lovely large courtyard, great food and a shop where you can buy independent books, rare records and stylish clothing, Santeria runs cooking, sewing, music, mixology, screen-printing and graphics courses.

by Brando

Leoncavallo

Bars 31 2

By Brando

A symbol of resistance in Milan

Leoncavallo

31

Nowadays Leoncavallo is a multidisciplinary space dedicated to culture in all its forms, music and, of course, politics. Throughout the year it hosts concerts, debates, exhibitions and a wide variety of other cultural events.

by Brando

Bianco Latte

Eating 19 2

By Francesca

Breakfast, lunch, dinner & more

Bianco Latte

19

A good breakfast is the best way to start the day! Luckily Bianco Latte is open all day long, so it doesn’t really matter what time you wake up. Here you can enjoy tasty piadina, pasta and salads for both lunch and dinner. If you’re looking for the perfect snack, try their ice cream, hot chocolate or homemade pastries.

by Francesca

Open

Eating 16 1

By Alle

Not just a bookstore, a freelance heaven

Open

16

There's free wi-fi, a calm atmosphere, great coffee and food available. Plenty of events to spice up the afternoon and a big window overlooking the street to get inspiration in case you are a creative mind. Also, you can browse the travel guides available for free!

by Alle

Eataly Smeraldo

Eating 19 2

By Brando

Top-quality Italian food

Eataly Smeraldo

19

I recently heard on the radio that the New York branch of Eataly is the third most visited place in the city after the Statue of Liberty and the Guggenheim Museum. Whether this is true or not, Eataly is definitely the best place in Milan for lovers of good food.

by Brando

Fonderie Milanesi

Bars 23 3

By Brando

Nice aperitivo spot

Fonderie Milanesi

23

Located near Bocconi University, this bar and restaurant attracts a mixed crowd of students and local workers (the average age is around 30 years). It has very nice interiors, it’s a good spot for a drink and there’s a free buffet. If you’re still hungry, you can eat at the restaurant although it’s a bit expensive.

by Brando

Panzerotti Luini

Eating 42 6

By Margherita

Street food behind the Duomo

Panzerotti Luini

42

Panzerotti, panzerotti, panzerotti. Try a variety of fillings like the original tomato and mozzarella, the classic ricotta and spinach, and the mouthwatering spicy salami. Panzerotti come baked, fried, and even with sweet fillings. At €2.50 each, they're one of the best budget snacks in the area.

by Margherita

Ristorante Erba Brusca

Eating 11 3

By Francesca

Dine in a veggie garden

Ristorante Erba Brusca

11

As stated on the website: "The pleasure of eating should be an extensive pleasure, not that of the mere gourmet. People who know the garden in which their vegetables have grown and know that the garden is healthy will remember the beauty of the growing plants too. Such a memory involves itself with the food and is one of the pleasures of eating."

by Francesca

Gelato Giusto

Eating 10 2

By Andrea

Best gelato ever!

Gelato Giusto

10

You can't say you've tasted gelato until you've tried italian gelato. And you can't say you've tried italian gelato until you've tasted it here! Its taste will amaze you and you'll have the possibility to choose from many different flavour: they are all sensational!

by Andrea

Triennale di Milano

Eating 14 6

By Brando

Temple of architecture & design

Triennale di Milano

14

Opened in 2007, Triennale Design Museum is the first of its kind in Italy. It’s set up as an interactive space so you’ll get to experience design in a very easy way. It’s suitable for children as well as adults.

by Brando

La Balera dell'Ortica

Nightlife 13 1

By Margherita

Restaurant, bocce club & ballroom disco

La Balera dell'Ortica

13

This place has something for all tastes. You’ll pay €18 for dinner including wine, pasta and a plate of arrosticini (lamb skewers). Their aperitivo is great value, and they even have a bocce green perfect for having a laugh with friends. It's famous all around town for its summer outdoor disco with ballroom music, popular with people of all ages.

by Margherita

Buongusto

Eating 11 4

By Francesca

Viva fresh pasta!

Buongusto

11

The kitchen is always open. Taste homemade ravioli, tortelli, lasagne and gnocchi served with a selection of fresh and authentic sauces. It's paradise for pasta fans.

by Francesca