Article written by contributor Francesca Doti
This time we decided to select one Italian restaurant for each neighbourhood in Milan, to help you eat well anywhere in the city, from historic addresses to contemporary venues. A guide designed both for those discovering Milan for the first time and for those who already know it well.
Below, as always, you’ll find a handy list you can screenshot so you don’t miss a single one.
You can read this article in Italian here
Ciciarà – Authentic Trattoria near the Duomo
In the centre of Milan, just a stone’s throw from the Duomo, it’s easy to fall into tourist traps, but this trattoria is a safe bet: traditional dishes with a modern twist, a seasonal menu and a convivial atmosphere. Don’t miss the risottos and meat main courses, which also highlight lesser-known cuts.
Ciciarà
Bioesserì – Brera’s versatile restaurant
Bioesserì – il ristorante versatile di Brera
In the heart of Brera, this modern, stylish venue offers a versatile Mediterranean menu, perfect for an intimate dinner, a night out with friends or a meal with international guests. The pizza is a must-try: long-leavened (72 hours), made with stone-ground flours, carefully selected ingredients and available in classic versions, wholemeal spelt and gluten-free.
Bioesserì
Via Fatebenefratelli, 2 (M2 Lanza, Tram 1)
Trattoria Aurora – Piedmontese cuisine in the Navigli area
On Via Savona, just a short walk from the Navigli canals, Trattoria Aurora is a historic trattoria serving traditional Italian dishes, with a special focus on Piedmontese cuisine. In the Liberty-style, retro dining room or in the charming little garden, you can enjoy risottos, ossobuco, vitello tonnato and the famous trolley of boiled meats.
Aurora
via Savona, 23 (M2 S.Agostino, Tram 14)
Giulio Pane e Ojo – Roman cuisine in the Porta Romana district
One of the first Roman trattorias to open in Milan, located in the heart of Porta Romana, it serves authentic dishes such as carbonara, amatriciana, oxtail stew and Jewish-style fried artichokes, all in a lively, traditional trattoria setting. Perfect for a dinner with friends or for discovering the flavours of Rome without leaving Milan.
Giulio Pane e Ojo
Via Ludovico Muratori, 10 (M3 Porta Romana, Tram 9)
Osteria Brunello – Modern osteria in the Garibaldi area
On Corso Garibaldi, just steps away from the lively Corso Como, Osteria Brunello offers a cuisine that blends classic Italian dishes with a modern touch. With its chic yet relaxed atmosphere, it’s ideal for dinners with friends or as a couple. Absolute must-tries include the Milanese cutlet, saffron risotto with ossobuco and mondeghili, all paired with an excellent wine selection.
Osteria Brunello
Corso Garibaldi, 117 (M2 Moscova, Tram 33)
Osteria del Treno – Milanese cuisine in Repubblica
Just a short walk from Repubblica, Osteria del Treno is an institution of traditional Milanese cuisine. In a convivial setting with retro charm, you can enjoy classic dishes such as nervetti salad, saffron risotto with ossobuco and mondeghili. An ideal choice for introducing Lombard cuisine to international friends as well.
Osteria Del Treno
via San Gregorio, 46 (M3 Repubblica)
Speciale Osteria – the coolest restaurant of the moment in Isola
This new spot in the heart of the Isola district has already won over Milan locals thanks to its stylish take on traditional Italian cuisine, served in a retro-chic atmosphere. The menu features a wide selection of Italian classics such as vitello tonnato, aubergine parmigiana, saffron risotto and pizzoccheri. Among the desserts, the iconic tiramisù stands out, perfect for sharing.
Speciale Osteria
Via Pastrengo, 11 (M4 Isola, M3 Garibaldi, Tram 33)
Consorzio Stoppani – a village food festival in Porta Venezia
In the heart of Porta Venezia, the convivial, rustic atmosphere inspired by traditional village fairs makes this the perfect place for a relaxed dinner with friends, centred around simple, honest Italian cooking. In addition to the iconic Milanese cutlet, which is an absolute must, the menu changes with the seasons and always features straightforward, authentic, well-executed dishes from our culinary tradition.
Consorzio Stoppani
Via Stoppani 15 (M1 Porta Venezia)
Silvano Vini e Cibi al Banco in the lively NoLo district
Run by the same team behind Ratanà and perfectly in tune with the NoLo neighbourhood, this venue combines wine bar, bistro and informal osteria. It offers simple yet flavourful dishes such as vitello tonnato, beef tartare and lasagne, ideal for sharing and paired with an excellent wine selection. Booking in advance is recommended.
Silvano Vini e Cibi al Banco
Piazza Morbegno, 2 (M1 Pasteur)
Trattoria Sole – neighbourhood trattoria in Città Studi
In the heart of Città Studi, this neighbourhood trattoria serves simple, honest cooking that recalls traditional Italian home-style cuisine. The atmosphere has a retro feel and the dishes, which change seasonally, are always straightforward and full of flavour. Don’t miss the cured meat and cheese starters, vegetable pies and meat ravioli with braised beef.
Trattoria Sole
Via Valvassori Peroni, 41 (M2 Lambrate, Tram 33)
Italian restaurants in Milan: the best list
Below is the list of the 10 Italian restaurants selected in Milan’s main neighbourhoods (addresses and metro stops are also indicated above in the article):
- Bioesserì – Brera
- Ciciarà – Duomo
- Consorzio Stoppani – Porta Venezia
- Giulio Pane e Ojo – Porta Romana
- Silvano Vini e Cibi al Banco – NoLo
- Speciale Osteria – Isola
- Osteria Brunello – Garibaldi
- Osteria del Treno – Repubblica
- Trattoria Aurora – Navigli
- Trattoria Sole – Città Studi
- Faccio Cose Vedo Gente – Sempione
- Gallura – Vercelli
Articolo scritto dalla contributor Francesca Doti
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