Guidebook for Milano
Food Scene
BREAKFAST: Cova is one one the oldest 'classic' pastry & coffee shops in Milan, the original (next to La Scala) was founded in 1817! We are lucky enough to have our very own branch 2 mins away! Delicious cakes and semifreddi served in an antique-style salon.
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Pasticceria Giovanni Cova & C. Milano
91 Viale MonzaBREAKFAST: Cova is one one the oldest 'classic' pastry & coffee shops in Milan, the original (next to La Scala) was founded in 1817! We are lucky enough to have our very own branch 2 mins away! Delicious cakes and semifreddi served in an antique-style salon.
DINNER: Delicious, fresh Japanese food (hot and cold) served in a stylish, contemporary restaurant setting, a few minutes' walk from the apartment. Considered one of the best restaurants for Japanese food in Milan.
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Taiyo Sushi Restaurant
23 Viale MonzaDINNER: Delicious, fresh Japanese food (hot and cold) served in a stylish, contemporary restaurant setting, a few minutes' walk from the apartment. Considered one of the best restaurants for Japanese food in Milan.
LUNCH/DINNER: Our favourite local pizzeria - individually baked pizzas in a wood-fired oven - great for a quick take-away meal or choose from their wider selection of dishes in the restaurant. Just 2 minutes from the apartment. Loyalty scheme for repeated visits! Very friendly, fresh and fast.
Gustosa Pasta e Pizza
83 Viale MonzaLUNCH/DINNER: Our favourite local pizzeria - individually baked pizzas in a wood-fired oven - great for a quick take-away meal or choose from their wider selection of dishes in the restaurant. Just 2 minutes from the apartment. Loyalty scheme for repeated visits! Very friendly, fresh and fast.
DINNER: For an all-you-can-eat Asian cuisine extravaganza, head to Arigato. The evening menu is cheap and cheerful, so fill your boots! Easy arrival by taking the No.1 tram straight to the door.
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Arigatò
28 Via Melchiorre GioiaDINNER: For an all-you-can-eat Asian cuisine extravaganza, head to Arigato. The evening menu is cheap and cheerful, so fill your boots! Easy arrival by taking the No.1 tram straight to the door.
DINNER: For an authentic Pugliese experience, head to La Giara on Viale Monza. A short, easy walk from the apartment - vert near Loreto metro station. Friendly family run, and 100% authentic, the menu changes according to the season and day of the week.
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La Giara
10 Viale MonzaDINNER: For an authentic Pugliese experience, head to La Giara on Viale Monza. A short, easy walk from the apartment - vert near Loreto metro station. Friendly family run, and 100% authentic, the menu changes according to the season and day of the week.
BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER: Fantastic for breakfast, lunch or dinner with panoramic views from their elevated terrace across the Piazza del Duomo towards the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
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Giacomo Caffè
12 P.za del DuomoBREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER: Fantastic for breakfast, lunch or dinner with panoramic views from their elevated terrace across the Piazza del Duomo towards the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
LUNCH/DINNER: If you like really fresh fish and seafood, served in a small family-run 'unique' setting - this is the place (plaice?!) to go! Small, but charmingly decorated in a typical nautical / maritime style, you can really taste the sea here... It's a couple of stops by metro, or a leisurely walk along one road....
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Osteria I Tre Marinai
185 Viale MonzaLUNCH/DINNER: If you like really fresh fish and seafood, served in a small family-run 'unique' setting - this is the place (plaice?!) to go! Small, but charmingly decorated in a typical nautical / maritime style, you can really taste the sea here... It's a couple of stops by metro, or a leisurely walk along one road....
DINNER: Classic / typical / traditional Pugliese cuisine, just a short walk from Pasteur metro station. Enjoy their specialities: grilled meats (alla brace), and pasta / bean dishes, washed down with wines from Puglia in the south of Italy. Piatti e vini tipici Pugliesi - specialitá alla brace...
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Osteria della Pasta e Fagioli
54 Via Giulio e Corrado VeniniDINNER: Classic / typical / traditional Pugliese cuisine, just a short walk from Pasteur metro station. Enjoy their specialities: grilled meats (alla brace), and pasta / bean dishes, washed down with wines from Puglia in the south of Italy. Piatti e vini tipici Pugliesi - specialitá alla brace...
LUNCH/DINNER: Really authentic and delicious Italian cuisine. The décor is eclectic and artsy - which also matches the clientèle! A great place for people-watching whilst you savour the tasty dishes. Outstanding friendly / attentive service - which is a rare thing in Milan....
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Dal Baffo
38 Corso di Porta TicineseLUNCH/DINNER: Really authentic and delicious Italian cuisine. The décor is eclectic and artsy - which also matches the clientèle! A great place for people-watching whilst you savour the tasty dishes. Outstanding friendly / attentive service - which is a rare thing in Milan....
LUNCH/DINNER: Excellent fresh fish & seafood menu. Charming decor and ambience. Just a couple of stops away by metro or a nice stroll along Viale Monza...
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Osteria Il Piccolo Porto
187 Viale MonzaLUNCH/DINNER: Excellent fresh fish & seafood menu. Charming decor and ambience. Just a couple of stops away by metro or a nice stroll along Viale Monza...
BREAKFAST: One of the best coffee & pastry places in all of Milan. A classic, 'old-school' morning pit-stop for the local Milanese crowd so you'll get an authentic experience. Situated right next to Pasteur metro station... or just a short walk away.
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Scaringi
13 Viale SabotinoBREAKFAST: One of the best coffee & pastry places in all of Milan. A classic, 'old-school' morning pit-stop for the local Milanese crowd so you'll get an authentic experience. Situated right next to Pasteur metro station... or just a short walk away.
The best gelato shop I have discovered in Milan - and luckily it's right on our doorstep! Why? Because all the produce is made fresh by hand on the premises and from natural ingredients. The South American proprietress creates magic flavours and combinations from seasonal exotic fruit. Delicious and the portions are amazing value for money! Nothing mass-produced, nothing fake.
Gelateria Artigianale Mango Esotico
68 Viale MonzaThe best gelato shop I have discovered in Milan - and luckily it's right on our doorstep! Why? Because all the produce is made fresh by hand on the premises and from natural ingredients. The South American proprietress creates magic flavours and combinations from seasonal exotic fruit. Delicious and the portions are amazing value for money! Nothing mass-produced, nothing fake.
Family-run Italian restaurant with serving really delicious food with a SMILE! Their hamburger (not particularly Italian!) blew my mind! Excellent for 'fritto' (typical tempura-style fried food) and pasta too.
Dagli Amici di Patty
7 Via Rosolino PiloFamily-run Italian restaurant with serving really delicious food with a SMILE! Their hamburger (not particularly Italian!) blew my mind! Excellent for 'fritto' (typical tempura-style fried food) and pasta too.
Drinks & Nightlife
DRINKS/LUNCH: Milan's coolest cocktail bar! LeccoMilano has a mixed, international, trendy crowd, movers & shakers, fashion and arty types. 20 delicious house cocktails and one of the best 'Happy Hour' aperitivo selections in Milan. Regular live music, karaoke and social events. The hub of the Porta Venezia bar scene.
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Leccomilano
5 Via LeccoDRINKS/LUNCH: Milan's coolest cocktail bar! LeccoMilano has a mixed, international, trendy crowd, movers & shakers, fashion and arty types. 20 delicious house cocktails and one of the best 'Happy Hour' aperitivo selections in Milan. Regular live music, karaoke and social events. The hub of the Porta Venezia bar scene.
DRINKS: For the amazing view overlooking the Piazza Del Duomo from the terrace.
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Terrazza Aperol
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IIDRINKS: For the amazing view overlooking the Piazza Del Duomo from the terrace.
Slick cocktail bar with delicious drinks set in a sophisticated environment with eclectic, high-end furnishings. The barmen worked in Kilburn, London - hence the name and the excellent level of service and attention to detail...
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Kilburn Cocktail Bar Milano
25 Via Panfilo CastaldiSlick cocktail bar with delicious drinks set in a sophisticated environment with eclectic, high-end furnishings. The barmen worked in Kilburn, London - hence the name and the excellent level of service and attention to detail...
Sightseeing
Unmissable, iconic, spectacular. Even if you aren't religious, the powerful impact of this architectural masterpiece is undeniable and must be experienced first-hand to appreciate fully. Highlights include the roof-top walk (offering amazing views across Milan and close-up inspection of the highly detailed stonework), the creepy crypt with ancient Roman foundations and the elaborate (and enormous) bronze doors contrasting against the light marble facing.
Six hundred years in the making, it was well worth the wait as it has become beyond doubt the focal point of the city of Milan.
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Milanska katedrala
Piazza del DuomoUnmissable, iconic, spectacular. Even if you aren't religious, the powerful impact of this architectural masterpiece is undeniable and must be experienced first-hand to appreciate fully. Highlights include the roof-top walk (offering amazing views across Milan and close-up inspection of the highly detailed stonework), the creepy crypt with ancient Roman foundations and the elaborate (and enormous) bronze doors contrasting against the light marble facing.
Six hundred years in the making, it was well worth the wait as it has become beyond doubt the focal point of the city of Milan.
Unmissable place in Milan. Historic castle home of the Sforza family, and one-tme work place of Leonardo da Vinci.
Apart from the impressive building itself, there are various museums housed within the castle walls. Plenty to see and worth several visits. Also, surrounded by the Sempione Park. Easily accessible using public transport.
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Sforzov dvorac
Piazza CastelloUnmissable place in Milan. Historic castle home of the Sforza family, and one-tme work place of Leonardo da Vinci.
Apart from the impressive building itself, there are various museums housed within the castle walls. Plenty to see and worth several visits. Also, surrounded by the Sempione Park. Easily accessible using public transport.
Very famous church containing some very impressive original artworks by the masters. The building itself is also a beautiful sight, and right next door is the 'Last Supper' painting by Leonardo da Vinci
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Santa Maria delle Grazie
Piazza di Santa Maria delle GrazieVery famous church containing some very impressive original artworks by the masters. The building itself is also a beautiful sight, and right next door is the 'Last Supper' painting by Leonardo da Vinci
Milan's Navigli district is a wonderful part of the city. The canals are lined with cafés, bars, restaurants, art galleries and lots of quirky stuff.
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Navigli Lombardi S.c.a.r.l.
22 Via Fabio FilziMilan's Navigli district is a wonderful part of the city. The canals are lined with cafés, bars, restaurants, art galleries and lots of quirky stuff.
Parks & Nature
GREEN SPACE: An important green space in the heart of Milan, this park provides a wonderful place to breathe, relax and contemplate the rich history and culture of Milan. Positioned as it is behind the Castelo Sforzesco, you cannot help but wonder if you are treading the same paths that Leonardo da Vinci himself might have trod 500 years ago... Great for strolling, picnics, exercising and of course visiting the castle.
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Park Sempione
Piazza SempioneGREEN SPACE: An important green space in the heart of Milan, this park provides a wonderful place to breathe, relax and contemplate the rich history and culture of Milan. Positioned as it is behind the Castelo Sforzesco, you cannot help but wonder if you are treading the same paths that Leonardo da Vinci himself might have trod 500 years ago... Great for strolling, picnics, exercising and of course visiting the castle.
GREEN SPACE: Just a two minute walk away from the apartment you can find yourself in this charming local park. Well-used by the local community, there is alway something going on, but it is not overrun with tourists taking photos. Ideal for your outdoor exercise and fresh air, you'll see many people jogging and walking their dogs here.
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Trotter Park
Via Giuseppe GiacosaGREEN SPACE: Just a two minute walk away from the apartment you can find yourself in this charming local park. Well-used by the local community, there is alway something going on, but it is not overrun with tourists taking photos. Ideal for your outdoor exercise and fresh air, you'll see many people jogging and walking their dogs here.
CANAL WALK/CYCLE: Peace and quiet along the beautiful Martesana Canal - conceived by Leonardo da Vinci. Abundant wildlife, you can enjoy this safe, flat trail for many kilometres into the countryside of Milan by foot or bike before returning to 'town' by metro as the green line (M2) follows the route of the canal quite closely! Beautiful villages can be reached easily.
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Naviglio Martesana
49 Via TofaneCANAL WALK/CYCLE: Peace and quiet along the beautiful Martesana Canal - conceived by Leonardo da Vinci. Abundant wildlife, you can enjoy this safe, flat trail for many kilometres into the countryside of Milan by foot or bike before returning to 'town' by metro as the green line (M2) follows the route of the canal quite closely! Beautiful villages can be reached easily.
Arts & Culture
MUSEUM/ART: A magnificent private family collection of precious objects antique books, antique armoury, paintings, furniture and applied arts, housed in a spectacular palazzo building on one of Milan's most up-market streets. Each room is themed around a particular 'style', so you have an early renaissance room, a 14th century room, a neo-Baroque area etc. It is a real treasure trove and is surprisingly quiet considering the central, touristy location.
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Muzej Poldi Pezzoli
12 Via Alessandro ManzoniMUSEUM/ART: A magnificent private family collection of precious objects antique books, antique armoury, paintings, furniture and applied arts, housed in a spectacular palazzo building on one of Milan's most up-market streets. Each room is themed around a particular 'style', so you have an early renaissance room, a 14th century room, a neo-Baroque area etc. It is a real treasure trove and is surprisingly quiet considering the central, touristy location.
Pinacoteca di Brera
28 Via BreraART
ART HISTORY: A must for fans of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings
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Ambrozijanska knjižnica
2 Piazza Pio XIART HISTORY: A must for fans of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings
ART GALLERY: A really interesting museum/gallery, in a great location overlooking the Piazza del Duomo and the Duomo itself.
For me, the highlight is the collection of early 'kinetic' art found upstairs...
Greta views, not crowded, also god for a drink at the bar & restaurant overlooking the piazza.
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Muzej Novecento
8 P.za del DuomoART GALLERY: A really interesting museum/gallery, in a great location overlooking the Piazza del Duomo and the Duomo itself.
For me, the highlight is the collection of early 'kinetic' art found upstairs...
Greta views, not crowded, also god for a drink at the bar & restaurant overlooking the piazza.
OPERA/CULTURE: Probably the most famous opera house in the world. Enjoy world-class opera and ballet in this stunning auditorium. Easily reachable by No.1 tram from the apartment.
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Teatro alla Scala
2 Via FilodrammaticiOPERA/CULTURE: Probably the most famous opera house in the world. Enjoy world-class opera and ballet in this stunning auditorium. Easily reachable by No.1 tram from the apartment.
ART HISTORY: The iconic 'Last Supper' mural painted by Leonardo da Vinci... an unmissable spectacle for art lovers. You need to book in advance online or get VERY lucky with a ticket on the day if you go early and start queuing...
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Posljednja večera
2 Piazza di Santa Maria delle GrazieART HISTORY: The iconic 'Last Supper' mural painted by Leonardo da Vinci... an unmissable spectacle for art lovers. You need to book in advance online or get VERY lucky with a ticket on the day if you go early and start queuing...
OPERA/HISTORY: Next to the Scala Opera House you'll find the entrance to the museum of the Scala. A chance to see the history of legendary performers & famous productions, plus get a glimpse of the auditorium itself from of the the boxes. Especially great if you can't get an opera ticket! PLEASE NOTE: The address shown here is incorrect due to an online technical fault!
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Teatro alla Scala
2 Via FilodrammaticiOPERA/HISTORY: Next to the Scala Opera House you'll find the entrance to the museum of the Scala. A chance to see the history of legendary performers & famous productions, plus get a glimpse of the auditorium itself from of the the boxes. Especially great if you can't get an opera ticket! PLEASE NOTE: The address shown here is incorrect due to an online technical fault!
Essentials
GROCERY SHOPPING: 24-hr supermarket. 1 stop away by metro, or a 10-minute walk
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Supermercato Carrefour Market
134 Viale MonzaGROCERY SHOPPING: 24-hr supermarket. 1 stop away by metro, or a 10-minute walk
GROCERY SHOPPING: Try this large SIMPLY supermarket. It's a short walk away (towards Pasteur metro station) and sells everything that you may need
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Auchan Supermercato
50 Via Giulio e Corrado VeniniGROCERY SHOPPING: Try this large SIMPLY supermarket. It's a short walk away (towards Pasteur metro station) and sells everything that you may need
GROCERY SHOPPING/DELI: MAC is the best local shop for essential food, good quality delicatessen items and very cheap wines! A short walk away on the corner of Viale Monza and Via Rovereto
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Mac Alimentari Sas Di Colleoni Costante E C.
70 Viale MonzaGROCERY SHOPPING/DELI: MAC is the best local shop for essential food, good quality delicatessen items and very cheap wines! A short walk away on the corner of Viale Monza and Via Rovereto
Getting Around
METRO: Our nearest metro stop. It's on the red line (M1) which takes you directly into the heart of the city, stopping at Porta Venezia and Duomo.
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Rovereto M1 station
METRO: Our nearest metro stop. It's on the red line (M1) which takes you directly into the heart of the city, stopping at Porta Venezia and Duomo.
METRO: Another local metro stop on the M1 line. It's a little but further than the Rovereto stop, but it might be more convenient depending on your shopping itinerary.
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Pasteur station
METRO: Another local metro stop on the M1 line. It's a little but further than the Rovereto stop, but it might be more convenient depending on your shopping itinerary.
CLASSIC TRAM: The terminus for the No.1 tram. Sure, taking the tram is slower than the metro, but, being above ground you can see the streets and fantastic architecture of Milan and get a better understanding of your surroundings. This particular line still uses the really old carriages which have a predominant wooden structure and are very romantic / nostalgic. The route of the No.1 takes you along some very touristy streets and past such iconic scenes as Castelo Sforzesco, Parco Sempione, Via Manzoni and La Scala.
Greco Rovereto station
CLASSIC TRAM: The terminus for the No.1 tram. Sure, taking the tram is slower than the metro, but, being above ground you can see the streets and fantastic architecture of Milan and get a better understanding of your surroundings. This particular line still uses the really old carriages which have a predominant wooden structure and are very romantic / nostalgic. The route of the No.1 takes you along some very touristy streets and past such iconic scenes as Castelo Sforzesco, Parco Sempione, Via Manzoni and La Scala.
TRAINS/COACHES: Apart from the fact that the station building is in itself a awesome sight to see (think HUGE, imposing architecture), this is the major gateway to visit the rest of Italy and beyond by rail. High-speed inter-city trains can carry you to Turn, Venice, Rome, Genoa, the lakes etc. within a couple of hours. For those on a budget there are also slower regional and local trains.
'Central Station' also an interchange for two metro lines, buses, trams, and airport coaches.
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Milano Centrale Railway Station
1 Piazza Duca d'AostaTRAINS/COACHES: Apart from the fact that the station building is in itself a awesome sight to see (think HUGE, imposing architecture), this is the major gateway to visit the rest of Italy and beyond by rail. High-speed inter-city trains can carry you to Turn, Venice, Rome, Genoa, the lakes etc. within a couple of hours. For those on a budget there are also slower regional and local trains.
'Central Station' also an interchange for two metro lines, buses, trams, and airport coaches.
BICYCLES: The nearest place to pick up a bike using the bikeMi cycle rental scheme. From here you can explore the entire city centre by bike, changing bikes frequently at hundreds of different docking stations.
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BICYCLES: The nearest place to pick up a bike using the bikeMi cycle rental scheme. From here you can explore the entire city centre by bike, changing bikes frequently at hundreds of different docking stations.
(+39) 02 40 40 For TaxiBlu - if you need a REALLY huge vehicle (multiple passengers with luggage) ask for a Station Wagon... The taxis are WHITE.
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249 Via Gallarate(+39) 02 40 40 For TaxiBlu - if you need a REALLY huge vehicle (multiple passengers with luggage) ask for a Station Wagon... The taxis are WHITE.