Food Scene
Traditional Milanese, with its excellent food, pleasant environment and outdoor tables next to the picturesque Vicolo dei Lavandai. Also good for a drink or aperitivo.
82 locals recommend
El Brellin
14 Alzaia Naviglio GrandeTraditional Milanese, with its excellent food, pleasant environment and outdoor tables next to the picturesque Vicolo dei Lavandai. Also good for a drink or aperitivo.
Unique and so impressive on the inside. With a hidden internal courtyard with outdoor tables amidst the plants. Milan's first Gin Bar and a modern + creative + excellent menu!
41 locals recommend
Officina 12
12 Alzaia Naviglio GrandeUnique and so impressive on the inside. With a hidden internal courtyard with outdoor tables amidst the plants. Milan's first Gin Bar and a modern + creative + excellent menu!
Traditional Italian food. Small and quaint with a few outdoor tables for a quiet lunch in the sunshine or a romantic candle-lit dinner. try the duck ragu!
43 locals recommend
Osteria Al Coniglio Bianco
12 Alzaia Naviglio GrandeTraditional Italian food. Small and quaint with a few outdoor tables for a quiet lunch in the sunshine or a romantic candle-lit dinner. try the duck ragu!
This unique idea has conquered Milan and Temakinho has become a must! Brazilian cocktails paired up with creative japanese temakis in a cool & design environment.
91 locals recommend
Temakinho Milan Navigli
37 Ripa di Porta TicineseThis unique idea has conquered Milan and Temakinho has become a must! Brazilian cocktails paired up with creative japanese temakis in a cool & design environment.
Hungry for a quick street meal? Noodles has finally brought the "wok" concept to Milan. Have some quick pad thai, or veggie noodles. They're yummy and cheap and the owner's also put outdoor tables now
8 locals recommend
Noodles
33 Via VigevanoHungry for a quick street meal? Noodles has finally brought the "wok" concept to Milan. Have some quick pad thai, or veggie noodles. They're yummy and cheap and the owner's also put outdoor tables now
Healthy eating in such a cool, hip and design atmosphere. In a loft-like open-space, GoSF offers a variety of fruit and veggie juices and healthy lunch and/or brunch.
73 locals recommend
God Save the Food
34 Via TortonaHealthy eating in such a cool, hip and design atmosphere. In a loft-like open-space, GoSF offers a variety of fruit and veggie juices and healthy lunch and/or brunch.
Best Brunch Ever! Saturdays or Sundays brunch, or if you want a big yummy breakfast any other day of the week : )
260 locals recommend
California Bakery
44 Viale PremudaBest Brunch Ever! Saturdays or Sundays brunch, or if you want a big yummy breakfast any other day of the week : )
They've got all sorts of very tasty meat. Moreover the sides are excellent, especially the frigirielli peppers. Good service and good wine. I recommend booking in advance.
46 locals recommend
Joe Cipolla Restaurant
4 Via CasaleThey've got all sorts of very tasty meat. Moreover the sides are excellent, especially the frigirielli peppers. Good service and good wine. I recommend booking in advance.
Literally next door to my courtyard exit on Naviglio Grande, this is a great pizzeria in a cool loft-like open space. You can also take-away.
15 locals recommend
Fabbrica Pizzeria
70 Alzaia Naviglio GrandeLiterally next door to my courtyard exit on Naviglio Grande, this is a great pizzeria in a cool loft-like open space. You can also take-away.
Literally next door to the main entrance of my building is one of the best thai restaurants in Milan. Its pricey but good food, unique ethnic interior. You may ask for the back room with floor tables.
13 locals recommend
Bussarakham
13 Via ValenzaLiterally next door to the main entrance of my building is one of the best thai restaurants in Milan. Its pricey but good food, unique ethnic interior. You may ask for the back room with floor tables.
Next door to my house is refined and elegant Montalcino. Rich menu and thrilling wine list. Excellent Bistecca Fiorentina!
22 locals recommend
Il Montalcino
17 Via ValenzaNext door to my house is refined and elegant Montalcino. Rich menu and thrilling wine list. Excellent Bistecca Fiorentina!
This is the BEST GELATO in the WORLD. Hands down, I've never tasted anything like it. Its a bit further out (12 mins walk) and there is often a cue (moves fast) but its TOTALLY WORTH IT!
169 locals recommend
[LA] Gelateria della Musica
3 Via Lodovico Il MoroThis is the BEST GELATO in the WORLD. Hands down, I've never tasted anything like it. Its a bit further out (12 mins walk) and there is often a cue (moves fast) but its TOTALLY WORTH IT!
Classic italian BAR. Excellent croissant and coffee. No views on the canals, but efficient, spacious and excellent wifi.
DOM STATION BAR MILANO
3 Via CasaleClassic italian BAR. Excellent croissant and coffee. No views on the canals, but efficient, spacious and excellent wifi.
Haruka Sushi
49 Corso S. GottardoExcellent Sushi Restaurant!
Classic Italian Panino! The best in town and lots of options to choose from!
54 locals recommend
Panino Giusto
4 Piazza Ventiquattro MaggioClassic Italian Panino! The best in town and lots of options to choose from!
Nobis
48 Alzaia Naviglio GrandeEverything chocolate! Yummy!
Tizzy's N.Y. Bar & Grill Milano
46 Alzaia Naviglio GrandeAmerican hamburgers & chips!
A'Vucciria
32A Viale GoriziaSicilian Street Food Snacks!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmoshpere in this cool 'hipster' bar. Its always packed, makes great drinks, has good music and a chilled atmosphere. Also good for a cappucino during the day.
171 locals recommend
Mag Cafè
43 Ripa di Porta TicineseGreat atmoshpere in this cool 'hipster' bar. Its always packed, makes great drinks, has good music and a chilled atmosphere. Also good for a cappucino during the day.
Ticiporto cafe
2 Piazza Ventiquattro MaggioAperitivo next to the water on Darsena
Tongs
19 Via VigevanoWonderful aperitivo, great environment before and after dinner!
Artesanal beers in a pub set in a typical Milanese courtyard surrounded by green leafy walls!
Birreria Milanese
70 Alzaia Naviglio GrandeArtesanal beers in a pub set in a typical Milanese courtyard surrounded by green leafy walls!
Parks & Nature
A city park for a pleasant walk in nature or a jog! Many people also bring their towels and sun bathe during the summer months!
36 locals recommend
Parco Baden-Powell
A city park for a pleasant walk in nature or a jog! Many people also bring their towels and sun bathe during the summer months!
A city park hidden in a corner will make you forget you are in the city! Perfect for reading a book!
19 locals recommend
Parco Segantini
Via Giovanni SegantiniA city park hidden in a corner will make you forget you are in the city! Perfect for reading a book!
Basilicas Park is a city park containing two churches: Basilica San Lorenzo and Basilica Sant'Eustorgio. It is a pleasant city park with stunning views on the back sides of the roman churches.
168 locals recommend
Basilicas Park
Basilicas Park is a city park containing two churches: Basilica San Lorenzo and Basilica Sant'Eustorgio. It is a pleasant city park with stunning views on the back sides of the roman churches.
Essentials
Carrefour Express
32 Via Panfilo CastaldiSupermarket
Sightseeing
Important stop for pilgrims on their journey to Rome or to the Holy Land, because it was said to contain the tomb of the Three Magi or Three Kings. Church next to the city's Basilicas Park, which also includes Basilica of San Lorenzo.
170 locals recommend
Basilica di Sant'Eustorgio
1 Piazza Sant'EustorgioImportant stop for pilgrims on their journey to Rome or to the Holy Land, because it was said to contain the tomb of the Three Magi or Three Kings. Church next to the city's Basilicas Park, which also includes Basilica of San Lorenzo.
Prominent Roman ruins, located in front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in central Milan. 16 tall corinthian columns in a row.
552 locals recommend
Columns of St. Lawrence
39 Corso di Porta TicineseProminent Roman ruins, located in front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in central Milan. 16 tall corinthian columns in a row.
Roman times church, subsequently rebuilt several times over the centuries. Close to the mediaeval Ticinese gate, it is one of the oldest churches in Milan. It is near the city park called Basilicas Park, which also includes Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio.
96 locals recommend
Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore
35 Corso di Porta TicineseRoman times church, subsequently rebuilt several times over the centuries. Close to the mediaeval Ticinese gate, it is one of the oldest churches in Milan. It is near the city park called Basilicas Park, which also includes Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio.
This lateral alleyway is where the laundry would take place in medieval times and it still maintains the old wooden canopy beside the water!
23 locals recommend
Vicolo Privato Lavandai
Vicolo Privato Lavandai This lateral alleyway is where the laundry would take place in medieval times and it still maintains the old wooden canopy beside the water!
Ripa di Porta Ticinese is the walking street along the canal that won the New York Times best streets award in 2016!
60 locals recommend
Ripa di Porta Ticinese 79
79 Ripa di Porta Ticinese Ripa di Porta Ticinese is the walking street along the canal that won the New York Times best streets award in 2016!
Arts & Culture
"..the latest addition to the museum landscape of Milan. It is a centre dedicated to interdisciplinary research on the cultures of the world, and focuses on the relationship of these cultures with the city of Milan."
452 locals recommend
Mudec
56 Via Tortona"..the latest addition to the museum landscape of Milan. It is a centre dedicated to interdisciplinary research on the cultures of the world, and focuses on the relationship of these cultures with the city of Milan."
The Auditorium is the primary residence of the classical music Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi (Symphony Orchestra of Milan Giuseppe Verdi).
26 locals recommend
laVerdi - Orchestra Sinfonica e Coro Sinfonico di Milano Giuseppe Verdi
Largo Gustav Mahler The Auditorium is the primary residence of the classical music Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi (Symphony Orchestra of Milan Giuseppe Verdi).
Art museum housing a permanent collection of sacred artworks, especially from Milan and Lombardy.
81 locals recommend
Museo Diocesano
3 Corso di Porta TicineseArt museum housing a permanent collection of sacred artworks, especially from Milan and Lombardy.
Getting Around
Porta Genova is 4 minutes walk and has all forms of public transport: train station, city trams, city buses, city metro, taxis, and bycicle rentals.
119 locals recommend
Milano Porta Genova station
Porta Genova is 4 minutes walk and has all forms of public transport: train station, city trams, city buses, city metro, taxis, and bycicle rentals.