Marchesi 1824

My husband, baby and myself had the most exquisite experience at Marchesi on a Sunday morning. I can see people giving one star reviews to this place - don’t listen to them. This is a unique, one-of-a-kind place that is sustaining the traditional values: true service, kindness, beauty. They serve their food and coffee in SILVERWARE; they play CHET BAKER from the speakers; napkins are linen and cotton; it’s the kind of service and attention to beauty that was characteristic for the past era. Nowadays, it’s plastic cups, hipster culture, and modern aesthetics - nothing wrong with them, but Marchesi stands out by doing things the old way. We saw men in suits there, sipping a cappuccino and reading a newspaper. Dress nicely and go this place on a Sunday morning. Feel like a member of the elite. Enjoy the silverware and the treccia di frutti. We will be coming back for sure! Thank you to the kindest ladies serving us at Marchesi today.

☕ Coffee was perfect — just as you’d expect in Italy. All the pastries and sweets were truly delicious, and the service was excellent. 💰 However, the prices are clearly aimed at tourists — especially considering it’s Milan. Everything is listed on the receipt, but still… paying €10 for a single cookie was a first for me! If you’re looking for great taste and don’t mind the high tourist pricing, it’s worth a visit.

Pasticceria Marchesi is a true gem in the heart of Milan. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by an elegant, timeless atmosphere, crystal chandeliers, marble counters, and beautiful vintage decor that make you feel like you’ve entered a classic Milanese dream. 💎 The selection of pastries, cakes, and bite-sized treats is absolutely stunning. Every single item looks like a piece of art, and everything we tried was so delicious, rich in flavor, perfectly balanced, and clearly made with top-quality ingredients. 🥐🍓🍫 Their coffee and tea are equally excellent full of flavor and beautifully presented. I'm a tea 🫖 lover so the tea was very good and my family said the coffee was excellent! Whether you’re in the mood for a quiet morning treat or an indulgent afternoon break, this is the perfect place.

I can not imagine a better to go coffee experience. The barista was a master of his craft. Well dressed and efficient. The cakes and pastries are incredible. I bought five pastries and they packed them up in a beautiful box and they were delicious. There is nowhere to sit which is fine, people were coming and going quickly to grab a pastry and espresso.

I got a tiramisu here. It’s not bad but for 15 euros it’s not worth it especially considering that good tiramisu is all over the city for much cheaper.

Nice coffee and pastries very tasty. The service is also amazing

We had cappuccino, cornetto with cream, croissant with salmon and avocado and maritozzo with cream and all were delicious

Incredibly lucky to have tried their ice cream! KINDEST STAFF EVER !!! They were sooo professional and made us feel very welcomed. Love and respect!

What a gem of a find. While this place is expensive, it is worth every bite. The ambiance, the staff and the food were all delightful. It is a fun and posh environment that everyone should do at least once in the Galleria! Hope to go back for an afternoon tea.

Pasticceria Marchesi is a high end pastry shop owned by Prada and this particular location in Milan is in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping center atop the Prada store. The interior exudes sophistication, luxury and refinement. I stopped by for breakfast to sample their offerings. Cappuccino (€5 = $5.50 USD) - The cappuccinos here are smooth with a strong coffee flavor. They taste amazing and are perfectly executed. Maritozzo (€7 = $7.75 USD) - This came highly recommended by my server and is a brioche bun with a cream filling, topped with pistachio and a chocolate. It was a unique pastry that I hadn't tried before and popular in Milan. Omelet & smoked salmon - (€18 = $20 USD) - Light and fluffy the omelet was good, and complemented the smoked salmon. Although like everything here, it was over priced. Overall, the restaurant is beautiful and expect to pay for it if you dine in. To my surprise, I found most of the locals having their cappuccinos and other baked goods at the large stand up coffee bar at the entrance, which had no seating. Prices there for the cappuccino are much more reasonable (€2.20 = $2.40 USD).

Pasticceria Marchesi was named one of the best bakeries in the world. When Mink saw that in an article, she immediately told me to add them to our itinerary. We were going to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Duomo di Milano so we decided to go to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II's location. It is diagonal from Prada in the center. You can also look for Louis Vuitton and Dior as it's across from those stores but upstairs. You could walk the stairs but they do have an elevator. When you enter, you'll be greeted by a hostess. It's best to have reservations if you want a table. We opted for the table tops and standing since we didn't have reservations. They tell you to walk around to see what you like then walk back to the cashier to order. There are mainly two pastry stations, a bar area and the seating area. After deciding on what we wanted, we went back to the cashier as instructed. He was extremely friendly and was very helpful in ordering. Once you pay and have your receipt, you go to the first pastry counter and the staff member there gets all your pastries. If you ordered a sandwich, they make it fresh from their kitchen and someone brings it out to you. Don't ask me how they know but they know which order goes to who. I was quite impressed. You bring the receipt to the bar area for your drinks. They do come around to collect plates and cups but you can also put the empty cups by the bar area when you're done. Everything was good and they are definitely worth checking out.

You can walk up to the counter and order to go or eat at the table top or make reservations to dine in. We made reservations a day before to sit and have lunch, everyone was welcoming our servers helped us pick just what we wanted for lunch. The cafe was trendy and you could people watch from the window. The food was delicious, a perfect stop to relax in between shopping and site seeing.

The was the first coffee shop recommended to us by our Italian photographer. It is located on the 2nd floor of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II mall, above one of the Prada stores. To enter, you need to take the stairs or elevator at the observatory entrance, next to Prada. This coffee shop overlooks the Galleria, which can be fun to people watch. They offer a quick, cheaper counter service where you stand at the standing tables, or you can have sit down service, which is a little more pricey. The cappuccinos here are amazing, I don't know if it's Italian cappuccinos or Marchesi that makes it so great! It contains more milk than an American cappuccino and tastes much smoother. The pastries are also very delicious. We've tried a whole grain plain croissant, regular plain croissant, chocolate croissant (Nutella filling), and a pistachio bun. The croissants have a slight lemon flavor to it which makes it unique but super tasty. We loved this place so much, we even came back the next day! Overall I highly recommend Marchesi, the drinks and pastries via counter service is affordable and great value.

Pasticceria Marchesi is on the second floor (above Prada) of the world's first shopping mall, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. If you order from the front and stand at a table, the coffee items are much cheaper than if sitting and dining in! This is a really cool coffee shop and has a lot of pastries to try as well. Since it's located in an exclusive and luxurious mall with all high end shops, it has an elevated feel to it. +Croissant for 2,50€ - This croissant is not as flakey or buttery as I am used to, but it had a slight lemon flavor to it. It was the most unique croissant I have ever had... and I loved it. - 5/5 +Cappuccino for 2,20€ - I guess I have never had a quality cappuccino in my life because this was incredibly smooth. Highly recommended (before 11 am for breakfast)! Apparently, Italians will look down on you if you order a cappuccino any later than this. - 5/5 I would highly recommend checking out Pasticceria Marchesi!

It was such a cute little place that sits over Prada with a nice view of the Galleria! The service was very nice and the food was delicious and fresh. The Chocolate/Raspberry cake was OUT OF THIS WORLD! Was a bit over priced but it's a nice experience overall, expect a bit of a wait (30-45 min) if you don't have a reservation.

We stopped by this beautiful place to cool down, grab a drink and a snack and we are so glad we did. This place was lovely! It's located right inside the galleria, it was beautiful inside and out. Staff was very friendly and kind, even though they deal with a million tourists a day, they treated everyone with respect. There were so many lovely treats we would have loved to try but with the heat outside, we didn't have much of an appetite. I will definitely be returning if I ever come back to Milan again.

Come when the line is not too long, have a nice pastry and a coffee and then continue shopping:) this place is very friendly and beautiful and is still cheaper than some bs American coffee chain. It's one of my favourites because of the quality of their pastries and the delicious coffee. However, it's in Prada and could easily be snobby, it's not at all. Just very sweet people. Only warning: it is full of tourists so go after lunch or for a quick breakfast.

Cute cafe to visit for a shopping break. A bit overpriced but that is to be expected for such a highly trafficked area. Cappuccino was delicious and would order again.

The place is very crowded and quite upscale. The best way is to order and eat while standing. The cappuccino is very good and delicious sweet.

The staff was very attentive, assisted in making choices and recommendations. The breakfast was delicious and the pastries... The pastries are insane, so good. And the Galleria is a beautiful place to visit and have breakfast.

I had a bad experience here. First, yes what we ordered was good. 2, they have a convoluted ordering system which is manageable but my problem was during paying. The lady after she gave us our change informed us that the Euro bills we were using to pay with, she could not accept. Out of curiosity I asked the reason but she would not answer. So I handed her another bill, which she also refused. The bills were not ripped, torn, soiled or otherwise indistinguishable from any other bills, yet she would not take a 10 or a 5 euro note. So.. after we handed her these bills and after getting change back for the amount we gave her, she then says she won't take them. So we pay with a 20 and get change back. It was not a good experience and it felt like she was running some kind of scam. The very next place we went to we inquired about the bills and the staff didn't understand either why she wouldn't take them. I feel like we overpaid for what we got. Like i said, the coffee and pastry were nice but this experience left a bad taste in my mouth. I would not return when so many other local shops can produce the same quality but better, less convoluted service.

You can't go wrong with Marchesi, an institution in Milan. Every single pastry I tried over the years was worth it. Today I tried a pear chocolate tart, which was fantastic and a single serving sbrisolona, a crumbly almondy cake, exactly as I like it, crunchy and not sandy, as many other ones I tried. Absolute perfection. Marocchino was delicious too, served in a normal espresso cup, rather than the classic glass, but it was probably the best marocchino I had up until now. The only wrinkle in my opinion is the cashier/order organization, if you don't sit at a table. You have to get your receipt first and then order, but the pastry cases are very far away, very disorganized and not friendly. Typical mess at the espresso counter, no line, you have to elbow your way and shout your order. Despite that it's a 5*, quality is top. Highly recommended!

Beautiful decor, interesting, authentic , quality food at moderate price, plus very helpful and pleasant staff. The evening we were there, they also had live music in the background. A great choice for dinner in Milan.

This has been my favorite pastry shop for years (prior to prada purchasing) and they have delicious baked good - coffee and the staff is friendly -

So confusing and staff rude. You have to order right when you walk in and then show ticket to bakery staff. We didn't understand at first and they acted like we were dumb. There were no tables to sit at but by the window there appears to be a bench like thing connected to it. Turns out you're not allowed to sit there and a worker told me and another woman to get up. And after all of this the pastries weren't anything special. Save your time and money and go somewhere else!!

A beautiful venue overlooking the galleria. Great place for tea time. The service makes it all the better. They noticed I was pregnant and instead of making me wait, they sat me down right away. Definitely a place worthy of a visit.

Very classy establishment with amazing customer service. I think it's a must see when visiting Milan. Food options were okay. Some of the desserts weren't as exciting as I expected. Wish there were more hot options. But overall loved it and you can take some pretty nice photos here

Very good service, and they do speak English here. Had a small wait to get in, but once we were in we were promptly seated. You can browse the options in the glass cases or choose from their menu, though the menu has no pictures. The chocolate mousse cake I had was was quite nice, very fluffy and rich flavor. I also had the mocha coffee, which as an American is very bitter and tastes nothing like regular mochas, so be aware. Overall great service and my husband enjoyed his coffee. The bathrooms are unmarked in the very back, and also be aware that they are both men and women in the same room, just the toilet itself is marked differently. One stall for each gender. They share sinks. Would come again to try more options.

Oh this place is awesome!! We were by here walking around and I saw the sign and new I was going for some tasty sweet. So we went upstairs to get seated. FYI the price on the menu downstairs is different than the price at the table. To go vs. seated. I would certainly go back again. We tried many different sweets and they were all delicious so you can't go wrong with anything. Just do it!!

Excellent food, pastries and outstanding service. Plan to visit again but at the Gslleria mall.

Beautiful, classy, fancy pastries located inside the Milano Gall. 2nd floor above Prada. Make reservation if you want a sit down or may have a standing table.

While shopping at Prada, the lady asked if I had my coffee yet. I inquired and she recommended the caffe upstairs. We upstairs without reservations but they sat promptly which was nice. Think it's because I bought something downstairs and came up their private elevator. Upon walking in, you will be greeted with a beautiful display of bite-sized desserts and sweets. The host was prompt on getting our table. The seating was beautiful with the lit background as seen from my post. We ordered from their simple menu and the waiter added a table cloth to our table and redecorated to a formal dining setting. If you look around, you will see their walls decorated with their packaged products under an elegant case and display. It was an amazing environment. Quite romantic too. One thing I love about their food here is that it's not heavy. My Ham Carpaccio and the Smoke Salmon tasted amazing. Vinegar and Oil combo went well with the bread. With a little bit of cracked pepper and salt, our dining experience was perfect. The mini Cremè Puff had so much character. Loved it. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants to have a simple yet elegant meal with another.

It is the best latte macchiato I had in Italy with rum baba and tiramisu I will go there everyday during my stay in Milano

This is truly the way to live! Just another reason why Milan is one of the best food cities in the world, my personal opinion. Truly a haven of sophistication and refinement, even with the occasional family of obnoxious tourists! So when in need of a little caloric pampering after shopping, make the effort and treat yourself, even if just for a coffee. Not sure how anyone could have such restraint, however this is a must! So civilized and well deserved.

It's in the middle of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping mall next to the duomo cathedral in Milan. The shaking cappuccino and latte macchiato with the rum baba is so good. The food we ordered including salmon salad, ravioli, and spaghetti are excellent.

Beautiful cafe inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping mall! My husband and I visited this place during our short stay in Milan. I loved the fun set up of the place (luxurious decor that reminds me a bit of Laduree) and the numerous choices for snacks, desserts and drinks. They had a few kinds of gelato, different kinds of croissants, tarts, pastries and bite sized chocolate treats. We got a croissant with creamy custard, latte and espresso - all were delicious and our bill was under 6 euros for it all! The space is divided up into an area for people that want to sit down and dine in (prices were jacked up a few Euros for each item) and another area with stand up tables for people on the go. The staff were nice despite a bit of a language barrier and we never felt rushed when we tried to figure out what to get at this place. Highly recommend for photo ops and the cuteness of this place!

Disappointing that one of the staff members told us that "it was not possible" for our daughter to sleep on the sofa seat even though our waiter was kind enough to seat us there so she could lay down. As a result, we had to wake her up. The table next to us didn't seem to mind, no other patrons seemed to complain so not sure what is the problem. Rude man! He needs to learn better customer service and maybe from his own staff members!

Oh. My. Goodness. Our relatives in Milan took us here for coffee & pastry after lunch and we LOVED it! Never knew this pasticceria was tucked away in Milan - so we climbed the stairs, not expecting much. We walked into something that felt like it was out of a storybook! A colorful and beautiful cafe, overlooking a square. Coffee delicious, and they brought out a lovely three-tiered cake stand of assorted sweets with each one more delicious than the previous one! Absolutely must visit if you are in Milan.

Sublime in every possible way. The pastry, the coffee, the grace of the service. Despite the long queues it was worth it

Excellent drinks, and exceptional desserts. I'll be back tomorrow. Try the pistachio cake or the strawberry cake.

Excellent food and pastries. It's on the pricey side but well worth the stop. It's located upstairs above Prada. There are two Prada stores across from each other. It's in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II mall. The service is exceptional. Extremely polite and fast.

We were constrained by time so we got it's gelato from the gelato stand right at the entry way to the pasticceria and after our visit to the Prada foundation observation deck. The pistachio was extremely nutty - rich and velvety and delicious. The creamy one is more like an orange soda with light creaminess and fragrant refreshing citrus taste. It was really good! Kind of like the filling they use in the sfogliatella (lobster tail pastry)

This place beats every Parisian bakery I have ever been to, forget Pauls, forget Laduree and forget Harrods in London. I absolutely loved the treat tower, my coffee was perfection, the dessert, just everything! Was seated by the window overlooking the shops and the service I mean overall 5 stars all the way! The bathrooms are gorgeous too.

Cute quick coffee and pastry shop. A nice place to stop for a quick cappuccino before shopping. There is a standing area (cheaper) or seating if you prefer.

Pasticceria Marchesi has various locations in Milan but this is probably the most beautiful one location wise. Located right above the Prada store on Galleria Vittorio Emanuele (it was actually bought by Prada) you have a wonderful view onto the galleria from the cafe. The pasticceria has a bar where you can drink your coffee or eat your cornetto (those are the prices that you can find at the door when you enter the building) but you can also have a seat in one of the plush green chairs (higher prices here). The interior is just marvelous! Super luxurious, waiters wear sleek uniforms and everything is just super beautiful. We ordered cappuccino, soy cappuccino and a slice of fruit cake. Coffee was great, cakes was delicious and almost too pretty to eat. Service is attentive and just the way you would expect it for an Café like that. For two coffees and the cake we paid 25€, so definitely not cheap (cake alone was 10€) but you do definitely pay for the ambiance as well. If you feel like treating yourself and taking a break from the hustle of Milan City Centre then this is the place to go! I am coming back!

Wander into Prada, find a staircase and somehow you're teleported into one of the coolest cafes in Milan. The wall and furniture finishes were as impressive and delicate as the menu of light eats and sweet treats. The cappuccinos were delightful and I can only say that wandering can take you to the best places.

The location is unbelievable, with a fantastic view over the gallery below, but it's the food and the coffee that brings me back there every time. Marchesi is open every day of the year. The staff is wonderful: they remember my order even if I stayed away from Milan for a few months! To me, this is where I find the best espresso in town. Granted, it's not the cheapest place, but if you order "al banco" (at the counter), prices are very reasonable. At breakfast I enjoy their "brioches" or a "girella", at lunch their small but tasty and very fresh sandwiches, in the afternoon one of their delicious pastries. And dinner? Haven't you read what I just wrote? You think I'm still hungry?

This place is beautiful! Definitely a tumblr/Instagram/Pinterest photo spot. The food& beverages are not completely overpriced either. Espresso is 5€, my smoothie was 11€, I know it is more expensive but my smoothie and my sister's cappuccino, and mom's ginseng was really really good. The pricing includes the atmosphere, but it is so worth it. They offer soy and almond milk which I haven't seen often. They have a great assortment of candies pastries and food. I wish I lived near here I would come back again and again.