The local take
Each place comes with a short note on what makes it worth the trip, so you can pick the meal that fits your day.
Bakeries/CafesBar Luce
Inside Fondazione Prada is an interactive work of art by Wes Anderson.
Milan, Porta RomanaRecommended by Veronica A.
Bakeries/CafesGalleria Iginio Massari Milano
If you want to sample desserts from one of the most famous bakers in Italy, visit Galleria Iginio Massari Milano near the Duomo.
Milan, Cerchia dei NavigliRecommended by Veronica A.
Bakeries/CafesGiacomo Caffè
Named after the man who started it all (local Giacomo Bulleri), Giacomo Cafe is an amalgamation of French and Viennese influences down to the last bit of vintage-inspired decor.
Milan, Cerchia dei NavigliRecommended by Emanuela B.
Bakeries/CafesPanarello
A local chain that opened its first location in Genoa in 1885, Panarello has been an institution in Italy for well over 100 years.
Milan, Cerchia dei NavigliRecommended by Veronica A.
Bakeries/CafesPanzerotti Luini
Let your nose lead the way to Luini; a famous, historical Milanese bakery that’s been selling panzerotti (mini deep-fried Italian calzone pockets stuffed with cheese and meat)…
Milan, Cerchia dei NavigliRecommended by Emanuela B.
Bakeries/CafesPasticceria Cova
Tucked inside a high-end Via Monte Napoleone building, Pasticceria Cova has sold baked goods to Milanese residents for over 200 years.
Milan, Quadrilatero della ModaRecommended by Veronica A.
Bakeries/CafesPasticceria Marchesi
Visit the original Pasticceria Marchesi on Via Santa Maria alla Porta or the two other locations in the city to experience why it is considered a storied Milanese bakery and cafe.
Milan, Cerchia dei NavigliRecommended by Veronica A.
Bakeries/CafesFood MarketsCasualPeck
Founded in 1883, Peck is officially Milan’s oldest deli.
Milan, Cerchia dei NavigliRecommended by Emanuela B.
Bakeries/CafesPrinci
With a serious affinity for bread (in any form), Princi specializes in baked goods, from sweet to savory.
Milan, Cerchia dei NavigliRecommended by Emanuela B.
Bakeries/CafesSerge Milano
Near many of Milan’s most frequented tourist attractions on Via Giuseppe Mazzini, this popular pastry shop offers plenty of treats before and after sightseeing.
Milan, Cerchia dei NavigliRecommended by Veronica A.
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