In the up-and-coming zone between corso Buenos Aires and Stazione Centrale, this slightly scruffy place serves some of the tastiest ice-cream in the city....
Via Giovan Battista Pergolesi 3
An open-all-hours, family affair: daughter dishing out the prawn crackers, mum taking orders, and dad in the kitchen. Said family is from Shanghai, and the...
Via Rovello 3
La Latteria has been serving clean, creative takes on northern Italian classics since 1988: the dishes are listed on a hand-typed menu that's pinned to...
Via San Marco 24
The city's finest Neapolitan pizza, made with a slightly thicker crust than northern Italian pizza. Try the pizza all'ischitana, heaped with provolone...
Viale Umbria 60This vibrant bar and restaurant, which opened in a former bike shop in 1998, is one of the core nightlife spots between the navigli and centro. Le...
Via TortiL'Incoronata is simply designed, with a refreshing menu of just five pasta primi and five meaty main courses. A pleasing French touch can be discerned in...
Corso Garibaldi 127A modern Tuscan gem, with traditional trattoria decor, chilled-out tunes and a friendly staff. The menu is scintillating, even if the occasional dish is...
Via Panfilo Castaldi 33Doing brisk business on these premises since 1921, this Milanese institution lives up to its fine local reputation. The atmosphere is warm, the service...
Viale Umbria 80
If you lived in Milan, this would be your local: Mom is a perfectly balanced bar. Great drinks, hearty food, lively tunes and unique decor means it's packed...
Viale Monte Nero 51
This Isola hotspot is a neighbourhood drinking den, with people aged 17 to 70 tucking into the €5 glass of wine and prosciutto platter deal. It's relaxed...
Via Borsieri 35The best of a bunch of new East Asian restaurants, feeding the city's addiction to Japanese culture and design. The plum and bare brick interior is lit by...
Via San Gregorio 6
The portions of meat at this homely trattoria are medieval, in size and preparation. A skewer of whole sausages, chunks of pork and beef is matched with...
Bastioni Porta Nuova 9This cosy osteria has been lauded by the Slow Food movement for years, notably for its emphasis on artisanal cheeses. Nibble your way through the €20 cheese...
Ripa di porta Ticinese 61
Advertised outside as a tipica osteria pugliese (typial Pugliese restaurant), Mario dishes up a southern Italian feast that will leave you reeling. Rows of...
Via Tadino 5An enchanting, relaxed address with tasty vintage decor and a fine Mediterranean menu. Summer brings primi like wild rice salad or gently roasted stuffed...
Via Bandello 14