Restaurants and Cafés Worth Adding to Your Milan Itinerary

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  • Arts & Culture

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  • Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel

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  • Milan

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  • Local Food

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Curator’s statement

Milan is more than fashion, design and the busy piazza in front of the Duomo. The perfect city to add to your Northern Italy itinerary; you can easily spend your days in Milan eating around the city. From iconic cafés, to extensive dinner menus, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Places to eat & drink in Milan

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Breakfast:

The Dome Milano

Enter through a secret door for the perfect brunch spot.

Bar Magenta

If you're looking for a true Italian breakfast (or a great apertivo) this is your spot.

Mid-Day Breaks:

Chocolat

Perfect stop if you're exploring the Brera district.

Cova

Iconic Cafe and perfect mid-day stop.

Marchesi

Another piece of Milan's culinary history, this bakery first opened in 1824. Could also be a great place to stop for breakfast.

Dinner:

Paper Moon

If you feel like dining like a local, you can't go wrong at Paper Moon.

Obica Mozzarella Bar

Not a secret spot, but a must-go for nighttime views of the Duomo.

Il Salumaio

Opened in 1957, this restaurant is truly a piece of Milan's history.

La Latteria di San Marco

A traditional Milanese dairy-turned trattoria, La Latteria di San Marco offers a uniquely historic experience. There aren't many tables, so be prepared to wait.

Trattoria Madonnina

The place to go if you're looking for local. Expect a seasonal menu. I suggest sitting outside. There are heaters!

Need to Know

For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Julie Middlebrook-Levin's guide, Local Food & Culture in Milan.

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