Milan
MILAN - BEST RESTAURANTS, HIPPEST NIGHT CLUBS & TOP HOTELS
Introduction
Milan or "Milano" is not the governmental but definitely the fashion capital. It is a magnetic point for designers, artists, photographers and models. Milan is the perfect hotspot for all fashion victims with its high-end brands like Gucci, Prada, Armani, Cavalli, Dsquared, Miu Miu ,Tods, Missoni and many more. Milan has an ancient city centre with high and interesting buildings and palazzos. So stop by for a little bit of history and a lot of glamour, art, fashion, furniture and football - all Milan’s healthy obsessions.
Cool Restaurants
Have you found yourself googling the internet and got stuck in hundreds of restaurant recommendations?
You don`t need more - for a business trip, a romantic weekender or a holiday trip - just the best of each style - an INSIDER GUIDE REDUCED TO THE MAX!
With WORLD TOP 7 you can now eat like a local.
DON JUAN
Argentinean
Address: Via Ataguardia 2, 20135 Milano, Italy
Area: Porta Romana
Web: http://www.ristorantedonjuan.com/
Phone: +39 02 5843 0805
Prices: Mains: starting at Eur 24.-
Small Argentinean steak place with open kitchen near the metro station Porta Romana; try the classic "Parrigliada Mixta" and the entradas; for another great meat try the local hangout of the media scene "GIULIO PANE & OJO" near Porta Romana (Via Ludovico Muratori, 10 20135 Milan, http://www.giuliopaneojo.com/IT/);
IBIZA
Located directly at the "Corso Como" in the trendy Old City "Brera; even the entrance says it all, the wall is full of photos of local celebrities; it's the favorite restaurant of the fashion and television scene; perfect for a dinner with friends and all the late night eaters; music is getting louder by the hour; before sip an aperitivo in the bar situated opposite called "RADETZKY"; alternatives in the nearby "Via Solferino" are "BRICIOLA" (+39 02 655 110)where it can happen that you have dinner next to Kakà or "RIGOLO" (+39 02 804 589) for a fantastic steak
LA LATTERIA
Milanese with the locals
Address: 24 Via San Marco, Milan, Italy
Area: Brera
Web: no website
Phone: +39 02 659 7653
Prices: Mains: Eur 7.- to Eur 13.-
Small former creamery ("la latteria") is a local hotspot and must while you are visiting Milan with just 15 tables and run by the couple Arturo and Maria who are cooking themselves and changing the menu daily choosing the freshest ingredients; perfect for brunch or dinner; cash only and you are not able to reserve!
NOBU
Located in the "Armani building"; dining room on the first floor; casual bar area on the ground floor where you can eat as well; unique for Milan: smoking allowed! Models and football players of INTER and AC frequent this place; fusion Japanese-European food; Japanese alternative is "FINGERS" at Porta Romana in Via San Gerolamo Emiliani 2 (+39 0254 122675 ); perfect lunch alternative is "PAPER MOON" (Via Bagutta 1, +39 02 796 083); during Milan fashion week an absolute must!
RISACCA 6
First class fish restaurant; excellent menu including tagliolini, scampi and the sea bass in salt; definitely try the hors d'oeuvres; 5-10 min. by taxi from main shopping areas; nice garden; this restaurant has seen it all from Michelle Hunziker, Jürg Marquard, Flavio Briatore, Tommaso Buti, Beatrice Borromeo and Italy's prime minister Silvio Berlusconi; Sundays and Mondays closed for lunch
RISTORANTE CRACCO (CRACCO PECK)
International fine dining
Address: Via Victor Hugo 4, 20123 Milan, Italy
Area: Piazza del Duomo
Web: http://www.peck.it
Phone: +39 02 876 774
Prices: Entrée & main course: Eur 95.-
Masterchef and owner Carlo Cracco pampers his guests with the typical Italian flair and great Foie gras; please note that the restaurant is closed on Sunday the whole day and on Monday for lunch as well as the obligatory closing for 3 weeks in august
TRATTORIA MONTINA
Typical Milanese food
Address: Via Procaccini Giulio Cesare, 54, 20154 Milano, Italy
Area: Parco Sempione
Web: No website
Phone: +39 02 349 0498
Prices: Mains: Eur 15.-
Run by the Montina twin brothers; serves traditional Milanese dishes with a modern touch; Roberto cooks and Maurizio is the charming "host" chatting with everybody; local favorite; alternatively try "IL GIARDINO DI SOLFERINO "(+39 02 655 11 80, http://www.ilgiardinodisolferino.it, Via Solferino, 48, in Brera) which is tucked away on the via Solferino, is one of Milan's hidden gems; decorated in rich jewel colors, this ground floor restaurant boasts a romantic terrace adorned with lemon trees and fairy lights, and aims to satisfy your mind as well as your tastebuds with its provocative photography exhibitions which attract everyone from art students to the Milanese intelligentsia; Chef Maria Corbette has created a contemporary Italian menu with a unique Japanese twist, and popular items from the menu include the spaghetti served in a tomato and saffron sauce
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.