Milan: what to eat and where

The city's signature dishes and the best places for each.

11 places in Milan · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: rossanaorlandi.com

1. 1

   LùBar

   Porta Venezia

   Order: Panelle, mini arancini

   Via Palestro 16, Milan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   N'Ombra De Vin

   Brera

   Order: Salumi and cheese plate

   Via San Marco 2, Milan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Mercato Darsena

   Navigli

   Order: Wine and cheese bar

   Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio 14, Milan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Bistro Aimo e Nadia

   Magenta

   Order: Risotto

   Via Matteo Bandello 14, Milan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   La Bettola di Piero

   Milan

   Order: Risotto with ossobuco

   Via Orti 17, 20122 Milano · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Osteria alla Grande

   Milan

   Order: Tripe

   Via delle Forze Armate 405, 20153 Milano · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Osteria dell'Acquabella

   Milan

   Order: Cotoletta

   Via San Rocco 11, 20135 Milano · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Trattoria del Nuovo Macello

   Porta Vittoria

   Order: Golden saffron risotto

   Critics: 78% liked it, from 4 reviews (2012 to 2025). Rising: the recent write-ups are better than the old ones. Read Michelin Guide 2025, Dissapore 2025, Dissapore 2021, Passione Gourmet 2012.

   The crowd: 4 of 5 on Tripadvisor (979 ratings).

   Also on the list: Where locals eat in Milan.

   Via Cesare Lombroso 20, 20137 Milano · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone

   Duomo

   Order: Risotto alla milanese

   Via Santo Spirito 10, Milan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
10. 10

    Panettone Day temporary store

    Isola/Garibaldi

    Order: Competition-winning panettone

    Corso Garibaldi 50, Milan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
11. 11

    Iginio Massari Alta Pasticceria

    Centro Storico

    Order: Panettone di Natale

    Via Guglielmo Marconi 4, Milan · Map · Add to Chef Amazing