EAT LIKE A REAL MILAN LOCAL:
This heartland of Milan’s culinary heritage has absorbed the most inventive international influences to become a must-visit for all who love to explore a place through its food.
Stroll through these streets and you’ll discover a gastro galaxy of Milan restaurants that reflects the city’s cosmopolitan soul in a mosaic of flavours and an ever-evolving offering.
You’ll find much-loved old trattorias cooking typical Milanese cuisine alongside innovative wine bars. Then there are eateries serving a curated array of Italian wines, often by small producers, to savour in a relaxed and welcoming ambience. And the many al-fresco terraces are ideal settings to enjoy traditional dishes and feel immersed in Milan at its most authentic.
If you like a good market, you’ll love that special atmosphere that mixes quality shopping with the chance to relish some excellent food right there among stalls laden with fresh fish, artisan bread, handmade pasta, and seasonal fruit and veg. It’s the perfect spot for a quick lunch or a relaxed aperitif, surrounded by fabulous produce. Ethnic eating is another feather in the neighbourhood’s cap. From the spicy Lebanese tradition to the refinement of Japanese cuisine, where ramen and gyoza complement a selection of fine sakés, the superb restaurants are an oasis of global gastronomy. There are cafés and patisseries aplenty to dive into for a sublime brioche or savoury tart, lively locales and cosy corners that feel like islands in time, and neighbourhood bistros where the warmth of the welcome makes you feel instantly right at home.
Not forgetting the bars with an international air and the artisanal ice cream parlours with their award-winning creations made from only the finest ingredients. Every place has a story to tell, a passion to share, a style to discover.
The profusion of gastronomic offerings here reveals a city at its most authentic and refined, the Milan that blends tradition and innovation to make every meal a relaxing moment to savour. From lunch at a market to an elegant dinner, from light aperitifs to luxury ice cream, there’s something to delight all palates.
If you’re looking for the genuine flavours and sincere welcome that the locals enjoy every day, this is a quarter that’s sure to win you over.
