17 Great Restaurants in Milan

Da Giacomo occupies an elegant 1900s-inspired setting, with ornately adorned dining rooms and a menu to match. Take your pick from an extensive wine list before perusing its food menu. The restaurant focuses on fresh seafood, along with freshly made pasta.  

Other traditional items on the menu include the veal cutlet alla Milanese, and the artisanal classic panettone with chocolate, mascarpone cream and rum. Da Giacomo is around 1.7 km east of Duomo di Milano.

Maio Restaurant sits directly across Duomo di Milano, offering spectacular views of the cathedral from a glass-enclosed dining room. You’ll find just as delightful a view on your table – expect a menu filled with modern takes on Italian favourites.

The restaurant serves light meals for lunch and experimental cuisine in the evening. A must-try is the traditional Milanese risotto, which comes topped with goat milk foam and blueberries. You can also enjoy risotto with vanilla-flavoured ricotta and roasted octopus.

Pasta d’Autore is a traditional diner in Milan featuring brick walls and a menu packed with popular Italian dishes. Located southwest of the Duomo in the Carrobbio neighbourhood, this restaurant serves fresh pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and a wide variety of regional wines.

Menu highlights include a pistachio burrata pizza, fresh pesto pasta topped with burrata, homemade ravioli, and creamy tiramisu. All of its pasta is made in-house. Pasta d’Autore's open floorplan allows you to watch the chefs as they prepare from dough to dish.

Un Posto a Milano occupies a former farmhouse, retaining most of its rustic character. The property isn’t just a restaurant and bar, but also a guesthouse and a farmers’ market. It offers plenty of dishes for just about everyone, including vegans, vegetarians and children.

The menu is also allergen-friendly, detailing everything you might need to know when dining with dietary concerns in a foreign locale. Expect a wide array of artisan-inspired dishes with regionally sourced produce and handmade pasta.

Langosteria is an elegant fine-dining restaurant in Milan known for its shellfish and fish-based specialities. Located just a block south of Parco Don Luigi Giussani and between the S. Agostino and Porta Genova metro stations, this restaurant is easy to get to from anywhere in the city.

Menu highlights include grilled royal prawns, warm seafood salads, and linguine with pink lobster and Amalfi lemon. Feeling adventurous? Opt for Langosteria's tasting menu. Also, make sure to check out its extensive wine list and ask for pairing recommendations.

Gialle & Co is a cosy restaurant in Milan that’s known for its amazing loaded baked potatoes with a variety of toppings. Located in the trendy Porta Tenaglia neighbourhood, just a few steps from the Moscova metro station, this restaurant is always busy due to its popular food and central location.

Choose from a variety of toppings such as gorgonzola and pistachio, Bolognese and bechamel cheese, and mixed vegetables with tomatoes. The list of desserts is tempting with the sweet potato with cream among the standouts.

Altatto is a restaurant in Milan that specializes in inventive and upscale vegetarian and vegan dishes. Its chefs are known for making every dish an experience. Regulars love the Insta-worthy plating and tasteful combinations.

Altatto’s dishes focus on fresh local produce, different textures, and contrasting flavours – the menu changes following what’s in season. The tempura-battered zucchini flowers and risotto with a pepper cream sauce come highly recommended. It’s about 2 km northwest of the Milano Centrale Railway Station.

Marghe is a chic pizzeria that specialises in classic Neapolitan-style pizzas. Located in northeast Milan, it’s a great go-to if you’re looking for an Italian treat not far from the central train station.

There are plenty to choose from, whether you’re looking for a classic Margherita or want to try something a little more adventurous like the tuna and onion pizza. As Marghe is one of the more popular pizzerias in the city, there is often a wait during peak hours. Takeaways are available if you're short on time.

Il Basla is a modern Italian restaurant in the heart of Milan. Its menu largely features traditional Italian dishes, with some of the most popular including spaghetti carbonara, risotto with mushrooms, and beef tagliata. You’ll also find burgers and fried chicken sandwiches on the menu.

Il Basla is just a few steps from the Porta Genova metro station and the Il Ponte Di Ferro bridge. It’s also within short walking distance to Milan’s canals. Get there early for a lively aperitivo affair. Make sure to book your dinner in advance if you come as a large party – seats tend to fill up at dinnertime.

Trattoria Trippa is known for innovative recipes using seasonal ingredients, particularly its decadent tripe and bone marrow dishes. The charming restaurant is just a block from the Porta Romana metro station in central Milan.

One of the most popular dishes on the menu is the vitello tonnato (veal covered in a decadent tuna sauce). If you’re feeling adventurous, you can ask for a glass of ‘mystery’ wine, which is selected from Trattoria Tripp's top collection to pair with your meal. Bookings are recommended.

Trattoria Madonnina is some sort of a hidden gem that offers a cosy ambience and dishes honouring local flavours. This small restaurant is a go-to for traditional Lombardian dishes in central Milan.

Located 2 blocks from the Arco di Porta Ticinese, Trattoria Madonnina is tucked away from the bustling city centre – it’s where you’ll find some of the best prices in the city. To get a taste of what the locals eat, order the ossobuco (braised veal) and saffron rice or the veal Milanese.

Ratanà sits right on the edge of Parco Biblioteca degli Alberi, a picturesque park and botanical garden in Milan. It has a spacious outdoor dining space, with plenty of tables overlooking lush gardens.

Its modern Milanese menu includes seasonal items such as summer-inspired minestrone, risotto with roasted peppers, and traditional Milanese risotto served with bone marrow. Save room for dessert - you’ll want to try Ratanà’s tempting homemade ice creams and sorbets.

Ribot Restaurant is just a short walk away from multiple Milan attractions, including a soccer stadium and an amusement park. This makes it a convenient pick for those looking for a quick lunch in the area.

As the restaurant is also adjacent to Ippodromo Snai San Siro, it has an upscale horse-racing theme. Grab a table in its lush garden to enjoy hearty, traditional Italian fare. Standouts include the Milanese-style saffron risotto, and beef carpaccio osso buco with saffron rice cream.

Nerino Dieci Trattoria is suitable for casual lunches or a quick bite in Milan. The family-run restaurant prides itself on using only the freshest ingredients, sourced up to twice daily.

You’ll find a wide range of options on the menu, from steaks, salads and pasta to seafood, burgers and traditional dessert. It’s a popular choice for those visiting Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore or Palazzo Archinto – both landmarks are within a 5-minute walk of the trattoria.

Galleria Restaurant sits within the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a 19th-century shopping arcade in Milan. The restaurant’s convenient location, combined with its long opening hours (at least compared to the city’s many eateries), make for an easy choice if you’re in the area.

You can dine outdoors for views of the shopping arcade’s historic features, or inside the elegant dining room for a private ambience. The Galleria Restaurant serves a wide range of wood-fired pizzas, pasta, pastries and more.

Ristorante Nabucco sits right off Via Brera, a charming roadway filled with historical sites and art galleries. After exploring lush gardens, churches, and palazzos, you can step inside this traditional Milanese eatery for a hearty meal.

Standouts include Milanese-style veal with cauliflower salad, risotto with red prawns and peas, and buffalo mozzarella ravioli with tomato coulis. The rather spacious restaurant is split into several sections, including an upscale dining room, lounge, and terrace.

Romoletto Street Food is an unassuming pizzeria in Milan, around a 10-minute walk southwest of the Duomo. Its location makes it a convenient dining spot while exploring the city centre.

The menu features a wide variety of freshly baked pizzas ranging from the traditional white and red to unique Roman-style ones such as amatriciana, mortadella with pistachio, and cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper). Make sure to try one of its suppli (crispy arancini balls) stuffed with traditional pasta toppings like ragu, mozzarella, and tomatoes.