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The best aperitivo in Milan
Start with Bar Basso in Città Studi for negroni Sbagliato, LùBar in Porta Venezia for panelle, mini arancini and N'Ombra De Vin in Brera for salumi and cheese plate. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
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Where is the best aperitivo in Milan?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Bar Basso (Città Studi), LùBar (Porta Venezia) and N'Ombra De Vin (Brera). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Bar Basso, get negroni Sbagliato. At LùBar, get panelle, mini arancini. At N'Ombra De Vin, get salumi and cheese plate. At El Brellin, get fried canal snacks.
Which neighborhood is best for aperitivo in Milan?
Most of these are in Navigli. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Milan: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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