Where to Eat, Drink and What to Do | Milan
Cocktails and culture in the design capital of Italy
By the Bearleaders
Villa Necchi Campiglio | Recommended by Tina Norden, Architect & Interior Designer
Looking for unique recommendations in Milan? Check out this guide on where to eat, drink and what to do, through the eyes of The Bearleaders.
Where to eat
TERRAZZA TRIENNALE
Drink an aperitivo from Luis and enjoy excellent Italian food with a great view on the terrace of the world’s premier architecture and design museum.
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STENDHAL MILANO
The air and decor of a Parisian Bistro, but in gorgeous green and teal shades. It offers simple but delicious food, prepared with the best ingredients.
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LA LANGOSTERIA
A hotspot to see and be seen, loved by people in the fashion scene. The restaurant serves great Italian traditional dishes with a contemporary appeal. They also opened a venue in Paris.
SETA RESTAURANT
Two Michelin Star restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental hotel. A celebrated restaurant with high end gastronomy in an elegant setting.
Where to go for a drink
PARK HYATT MILANO
For the best aperitivo in town. An ideal spot to relax after a day in the vibrant city. Their aperitivo experience is elevated to an art form at Mio Lab, the hotel's renowned cocktail bar. Located near the iconic Duomo Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Mio Lab offers an exceptional setting to enjoy innovative cocktails crafted by expert mixologists.
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VILLA NECCHI CAMPLIGIO
They serve the best espresso in the city. An elegant 1930s residence that offers a glimpse into the refined lifestyle of the Milanese upper class. Surrounded by a peaceful garden, the villa is a masterpiece of rationalist architecture, now open to the public with its original furnishings, artworks, and charm intact.
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BULGARI HOTEL
Have an Aperol Spritz in the beautiful serene garden, an oasis of peace in an legendary hectic city.
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What to do
10 CORSO COMO
Unmissable for shopping. A renowned concept store in Milan that seamlessly blends art, fashion, design, and food within one space. Founded in 1990 by Carla Sozzani, it has become a cultural hub featuring an art gallery, bookshop, boutique, café, and a rooftop garden.
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LOEWE
The 217-square-meter boutique offers an immersive shopping experience, showcasing the full range of women's ready-to-wear, bags, accessories, candles, and homeware. They are very good in combining fashion, design in usually historical spaces. Definitely worth a visit.
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LA TRIENNALE DI MILANO
An impressive international art exhibition in Parco Sempione. Runs until 12 September.
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FONDAZIONE PRADA
Founded by Miuccia Prada and her husband (and Prada ceo) Patrizio Bertelli, this museum features a dazzling selection of contemporary and modern art.
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STUDIO ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI
The museum that every design lover absolutely has to visit.
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DUOMO MILANO
One of the largest and most elegant cathedrals in the world. It took over six hundred years to complete, resulting in a mix of architectural styles. While the results are certainly controversial, it is nevertheless an incredible achievement.
maps | favourite of David Bijker, TV & Film Producer
