Although Milan has long been written off as a disappointing food destination (models and fashion moguls aren’t known for their appetites), the dining scene has improved dramatically in the past few years and Milan’s unsung food scene is among the most exciting in Italy right now. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy.
Un Posto a Milano
Restaurant · Vigentino
Un Posto a Milano isn’t new, but worth a mention for the outdoor space. It’s more “farm-to-table” than Milanese and there is a huge garden on site where they grow most of their vegetables. It’s located in Cascina Cuccagna, a converted 17th-century farmhouse.
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Although Milan has long been written off as a disappointing food destination (models and fashion moguls aren’t known for their appetites), the dining scene has improved dramatically in the past few years and Milan’s unsung food scene is among the most exciting in Italy right now. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy.
Trattoria Trippa
Italian restaurant
This awesome trattoria in Porta Romana may be going for an old-school feel, but young chefs Diego Rossi and Pietro Caroli’s cooking is rooted in present-day Italy, employing top-notch ingredients coaxed into simple and satisfying dishes. True to its trattoria name, Trippa is affordable and casual, which means it’s super popular so book ahead.
Ratanà
Italian restaurant
At this restaurant in the Isola neighborhood, Chef Cesare Battisti, a Milan native, cooks up some of the city’s best authentically Milanese flavors, adding his own whimsical twist. His risotto alla Milanese (with saffron and bone marrow) is considered the best in town.
Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia
Fine dining restaurant
This institution has been around for 50 years (the chef is 81) and has two Michelin stars. The spring onion spaghetti is legendary.
Dry
Pizza restaurant
Via Solferino: This street has a lot going on! Check out Dry, which serves great cocktails and delicious pizza.
Alberto Marchetti Gelaterie
Ice cream shop
Alberto Marchetti, one of Italy’s most beloved gelato-makers, opened an outpost of his eponymous Torino-based gelato shop in Milan last year.
Un Posto a Milano
Restaurant
Un Posto a Milano isn’t new, but worth a mention for the outdoor space. It’s more “farm-to-table” than Milanese and there is a huge garden on site where they grow most of their vegetables. It’s located in Cascina Cuccagna, a converted 17th-century farmhouse.
