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

Bianco Latte

Cafes 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

Cafes 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

Santeria

Cafes 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

Pubs 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

Pizza Mundial

Cafes 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

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

Fonderie Milanesi

Cafes 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

Eataly Smeraldo

Shopping 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

Panzerotti Luini

Cafes 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

Mercato di via Fauche

Shopping 14 5

By Thatiana

The mess, organized.

Mercato di via Fauche

14

The Fauchè street market should be the starting point for anyone visiting Milan for the first time. Besides getting amazing opportunities for great shots, it can also be a real paradise for bargain seekers looking for quality. Amazing and authentic Italian products are found here, especially leather shoes and bags and real brands with discount.

by Thatiana

Pizza Am

Eating 10 1

By lili

best pizza napoletana

Pizza Am

10

If you dont have the time to travel to Napoli and have the real pizza napoletana, this place is for you to try. You might have to wait an hour in order to get in, but it is worth the wait. They will take your name by the door and offer you a panini and sparkling wine while you're waiting.

by lili

Birrificio Lambrate: il pub

Pubs 14 3

By Andrea

Try best milanese beer!

Birrificio Lambrate: il pub

14

If you like beer you should definitely try to spend a night in this place. You could hardly find these beers somewhere else and once you try them you will never want to drink anything else! The local and friendly atmosphere will do the rest: even if you come here alone, you will probably leave with new friends!

by Andrea

La Balera dell'Ortica

Eating 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

Le Biciclette

Pubs 14 3

By Francesca

Art bar

Le Biciclette

14

Come here to enjoy contemporary Italian dishes including fresh pasta, carpaccio, cheese or cold cut platters and delectable homemade desserts. Events are held here all year round. Le Biciclette also serves as a shop window for new products with ad hoc displays and art exhibitions.

by Francesca