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The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Milan
Explore the flavours of Milan at these top fine dining restaurants.
This article lists the best dining restaurants in Milan, Italy's fashion and financial capital, that are sure to satisfy even the most selective food lover. Whether you're looking for places that have been recognized by the Michelin guide or are in search of more affordable fine dining restaurants that offer not just quality but also value, our list has got you covered. We feature exceptional venues like Nebbia, Carico, and Erba Brusca to give you a taste of Milan's culinary diversity. And worry not, all restaurants are recommended by top chefs, sommeliers, and food writers such as Cesare Battisti, Aline Borghese, and Edoardo Celadon. So prepare yourself for the best Milan fine dining experience of your life.
Nebbia is a modern bistro in Milan’s Navigli district that brings together different culinary influences in a relaxed setting. Its comfortable atmosphere and flavorful food make it a welcoming place for a casual meal. With a focus on friendly service and a good wine list, Nebbia is a down-to-earth spot to enjoy lunch or dinner.
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Contemporary bistrot revisiting Milanese cuisine, in Navigli.Contemporary bistrot, revisiting Milanese cuisine, with a clear influence of French cooking techniques. Located close to the Navigli canals.
Carico is a relaxed spot in Milan known for its inventive cocktails and well-thought-out small plates. It has a fun, informal vibe that draws both locals and visitors looking to unwind with a good drink. There’s also a private tasting room for those seeking a more immersive experience.
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A must-visit cocktail bistro in MilanCarico has been open for a few years now, and this must-visit experimental cocktail bistro has been steadily acquiring a great reputation among locals and city visitors alike, for its libations and ever-changing small plates menu. It’s informal and fun, the large tables are the perfect place to enjoy an aperitif, or a moment with a good drink after dinner. The establishment also recently opened an experiential intimate tasting room for special occasions.
Frangente in Milan offers relaxed cooking by Chef Federico Sisti in a modern space with an open kitchen. The laidback atmosphere and focus on natural wines make it feel welcoming and down-to-earth. Grab a seat at the counter if you’d like to watch the chef at work and get a front-row view of the action.
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A high level dinner by chef Federico Sisti in a relaxed and laidback environment.Federico Sisti is a pure talent. Sharp technique and great flavour combination for a high level dinner in a relaxed and laidback environment.
Ristorante Erba Brusca is tucked away on the edge of Milan, giving the sense of a quiet countryside retreat while still being close to the city. They grow much of their own produce in a nearby garden, so the menu changes with the seasons. The laid-back space and fresh ingredients create a relaxed atmosphere that’s inviting for a leisurely meal.
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Garden-to-table, perfect for Sunday lunchHead down the Naviglo Pavese a little and you'll find Erba Brusca on the side of the road. The restaurant itself is much more charming, it's big plusses being the fresh produce, much of which they grow themselves, and the laid back vibe. Sunday lunch is my favourite time to go and I like to take seat in the kind of conservatory and just... take my time.
IYO Kaiseki in Milan combines Chef Takeshi Iwai’s Japanese approach with Italian cuisine in a relaxed yet thoughtful setting. Located in the city’s modern district, it offers a calm space where tradition meets contemporary style. This balanced blend of influences and careful attention to detail makes it an appealing spot for an understated dining experience.
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A wonderful location in Milan where chef Takeshi Iwai brings Japanese influences to Italian cuisine. His dishes use Italian ingredients and are prepared with Japanese techniques that demonstrate the skill of the young chef. The eight course menu ensures you get the opportunity to savour all of Iwai-san’s creations.
IYO in Milan is a Michelin-starred restaurant that blends Japanese influences with Italian style in its innovative cuisine. It’s known for using fine ingredients and creative techniques, all served in a relaxed setting. This inviting spot provides a unique way to explore new flavors in the heart of the city.
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Liu family have different fine dining restaurants in Milan. IYO michelin star restaurant is a perfect fusion of Japanese style and Italian cuisine, also the wine list is in the same level.
28 Posti is a welcoming spot in Milan that puts a fresh spin on cooking while staying true to local, seasonal products. They also cater to vegan preferences and pay close attention to sustainability. The cozy setting adds to the relaxed experience, allowing guests to savor inventive flavors without any fuss.
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One of the smallest but truly bright gems in the gastronomical scene of Milan. 28 Posti is casual in its ambiance but absolutely not a regular place for eating. Chef Marco Ambrosino offers a creative cuisine of the season and territory and perfectly “marries” it with fermentation. Modern and extremely innovative yet truly tastes well and stays comfy. Biological and natural wines make 80% of the wine list and the sommelier is very well-prepared. I’d suggest for a Sunday curious lunch with friends.
Altriménti is a new spot in Milan’s fast-developing Ex-Fiera area that combines a modern style with a relaxed bistro feel. Overseen by Milanese-Dutch chef Eugenio Boer, it offers welcoming service and a wide selection of wines from across Europe.
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Apparently new opening in Milan’s fast developing area of Ex-Fiera with stylish and intimate atmosphere and great service by young team of professionals.Very good wine selection with wide variety of wines from all the Europe, not only Italy.Menu is curated by famous Milanese-Dutch chef Eugenio Boer and their faraona and pastrami are just impeccable!Special thanks for having English cheese in menu.
Camparino in Galleria is one of the oldest and most influential bars in Milan, where classic Milanese aperitivo traditions blend with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Housed in the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, it’s recognized for its high-quality cocktails and a deep connection to the city’s cultural past. Visitors can enjoy a genuine taste of Milan’s heritage while still experiencing modern touches in its dynamic setting.
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One of the oldest and most influential bars of Milan. Space of preserved history and traditions of Milanese Aperitivo with its typical drinks on the ground floor and an homage to international tendencies - on the 1st floor.To try: Campari Seltz - worth a visit to Milan, Campari Orange and Milano Torino cocktails.If you feel hungry make sure to order pancot - a twist on traditional plates of Lombardy presented in a bready manner studied by chef Davide Oldani.
Contraste in Milan takes a thoughtful approach to tasting menus that many find refreshing. The chef and team explore new ideas, aiming to share flavors and presentations diners might not have experienced before. It’s a welcoming spot that can rekindle anyone’s enjoyment of a carefully curated meal.
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I’d grown bored of the long, reserve 4-days of your life, look-at-me, look-at-me tasting menus that tire and repeat. This, though, reinstalled my love for the long-list and reminded me how exciting and revolutionary restaurants can be. When the chef and their team are pushing, driving, kicking down doors; researching, reimagining, rewarding the diner with something they’ve never seen, felt or tasted before. A Venetian sarde in saor and a Piedmontese beef tartare. Then, an amberjack fish mosaic arrives, a colourful rubik of small-cubed amberjack alongside cubes of grapefruit, orange, black squid, foie gras and macadamia nut. Then, thinly-sliced langoustine like ribbons is covered in a resplendent, bright orange chorizo sauce which I imagine poured over nachos and pizza and pasta and popcorn, cascading down my chin. Finally, a tart-like potato slice is topped with a piquant chorizo-octopus gel and its delicious suckers.Then, a flurry of dishes: caramelised onion and goats cheese is sealed within a blown sugar casing – a staple from Matias’ Pont de Ferr days – then a tiny carbonara within a bite-size pasta ball and beef sashimi with umeboshi (salted) plum.I sigh a defeatist sigh as desserts begin to emerge. Still, each is suitably sized and flows nicely on from the savoury courses: a porcini ice cream and cioccolato face, moulded to replicate the restaurant’s iconic sculpture “The Secret” by the Milanese artist Matteo Pugliese that greets guests upon entering. Then, a fig leaf ice cream with basil oil which is quickly surpassed by a wonderfully artistic “Campari Sicily” shaped in the style of a Cola bottle but with the refreshing booze-laden hit of bittersweet orange.
Langosteria Bistrot is a popular seafood-focused spot in Milan with a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Its menu highlights quality ingredients alongside an exceptional wine list, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. With attentive service and a relaxed setting, it remains a well-loved choice in the city.
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This is a no brainer when in MilanoLove the deco the vibe, during the weekends italian families packing this place. Food here is all about products and simplicity. Some of the best fish preparation like sea bream all’acqua pazza, just fantastic. Service here is top noch. Book your table.
Set in Milan’s futuristic Porta Nuova district, Ristorante Berton features a sleek, glass-walled dining room that reflects its minimalistic style. Chef Andrea Berton’s modern and straightforward approach focuses on a select few ingredients, creating refined dishes without needless fuss. This balance of simplicity and creativity helped the restaurant earn Michelin recognition shortly after opening.
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One of the most memorable meals we’ve had was in Milan at Ristorante Berton: a broth tasting menu, every course accompanied by a different flavored broth. how’s that for creativity. We were lucky to snatch a reservation at the last minute because the owner of the Airbnb room we rented was also the chef’s publicist. Otherwise we wouldn’t have known about the place, as it just opened a few weeks prior to our arrival to Milan. Although the chef has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants before but his own restaurant didn’t have a star that the time. But after finishing our meal, I was so impressed that I remember thinking, it won’t be long before this place got a star. And surely enough, two months after we dined there on Sept 1, 2014, his restaurant was awarded a Michelin star, less than a year after it opened- almost unheard of. It’s always thrilling to be dining at a place BEFORE it got a star, makes you feel like you kind of “discovered” a hidden gem before it joined the Michelin sought-after culture (although we just lucked out due to our Airbnb connection). The stylish & minimalistic restaurant sits in a futuristic glass tower amid the skyscrapers of Porta Nuova, with its decor echoes its cuisine, using just a few ingredients to create original and artfully presented dishes. We even got some face time with the chef and a tour of his immaculate stainless steel kitchen. But of course, the food was the real superstar here- inventive, original, light, and just purely delicious.
Enrico Bartolini’s restaurant at Mudec in Milan is spacious and airy, creating a relaxed setting for a modern dining experience. Led by executive chef Davide Boglioli, it focuses on carefully prepared dishes, with some final touches completed at the table. The atmosphere is welcoming and makes the meal feel special without being over the top.
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Enrico Bartolini‘s restaurant in Mudec is a spacious and airy restaurant. The current executive chef Davide Boglioli delivers dishes that are on point in terms of taste and appearance. I opted for the contemporary Mudec experience menu rather than the Best of menu. The theatre of some dishes which had final elements completed at the table made the dining experience more enjoyable.
Ristorante Ratanà in Milan brings a modern touch to Milanese and Lombard cooking while staying true to local roots. Housed in a historic early-1900s building set against a contemporary neighborhood backdrop, it offers a relaxed place to enjoy thoughtful, flavorful cuisine any day of the week.
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Solid, flavorful, contemporary food yet very rooted in tradition. A relaxed ambience in the most contemporary area of Milan is the perfect location for Cesare Battisti to express his beautiful cuisine. Very solid, flavorful, contemporary yet very rooted in tradition.
Trattoria Masuelli San Marco is a high-end trattoria in Milan known for its quality meals and good wine selection. It offers a relaxed place to enjoy a well-prepared Italian meal without feeling stuffy. The simple and welcoming setting makes it appealing for anyone looking for a laid-back dining experience.
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The Trattoria Masuelli cotoletta (schnitzel) enters by right among my favorites in Milan (ultra-crispy breading with eggs, breadcrumbs and panko and very soft meat of high quality), really good!Delicate rabbit tuna with zucchini in carpione and sage in batter.Pleasant the agnolotti del Plin with roast sauce and the 'Spago Milano' spaghetto di Gragnano with saffron with marrow ristretto (the flavor recalls and recalls a lot that of the risotto of the same name but I missed perhaps the greedy part of the cream of the risotto).Very nice wine list, I decided for a good accompaniment with two different bottles of Produttori del Barbaresco with excellent value for money.Also try a lustful mascarpone cream with cat's tongues.
Bites is a small, cozy spot in Milan that brings together different ingredients and cooking styles in creative ways. With just a handful of seats, it feels personal and relaxed, letting you see the care that goes into each course. The experience changes often, so every visit offers something new to discover.
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Cozy tiny place in a cool neighborhood serving small plates with interesting ingredients, matches and flavorsCozy tiny place near Porta Venezia in Milano.Small lovely plates, interesting combinations of ingredients, various techniques and freshness are just some of the characteristics of Bites Milano.I recommend sitting at the counter to appreciate some phases of preparation and composition of the dishes!My favorite dishes on the menu of 8 tastings (chosen from the kitchen) the mackerel, an original version of katsu sando (with cabbage) and Chwanmushi with eel.Good also the panna cotta!1. Pickled mackerel, spicy vinaigrette, tangerine, yuzu 2. Scallop, Nduja 3. Katsuosando, braised cabbage, dried shrimp4. Chawanmushi, cauliflower, eel, Ikura5. Veal tongue, seaweed6. Yakitori, beef cheek, green pepper 7. Pannacotta, brewer's yeast, hazelnuts 8. Crispy waffle, red turnips, mascarpone, creamy toasted barley
Torre is set inside the Prada Foundation in Milan, offering modern Italian cooking with a broad view of the city skyline. The atmosphere feels welcoming, and the menu brings together flavors in a balanced way. It’s a comfortable place to take in the sights while enjoying a thoughtfully prepared meal.
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Interesting modern Italian cuisine in a beautiful location inside the Prada Foundation and a gorgeous view over MilanA beautiful evening at the Ristorante Torre of the Prada Foundation, a fascinating place with an incredible view of the Milanese skyline (the illuminated spires of the cathedral leave speechless at night) I tried an equally intriguing, tasty, delicious cuisine, with soft and enveloping textures balanced by fresh and bitter vegetable notes.1.Raw sea bass with pears, fresh nuts and roasted onion broth 2.Duck breast, Treviso radicchio, Gorizia rose, orange paste (very nice to see and equally tasty, good the bitter and crunchy part of the radicchio in contrast with the tender meat)3.White asparagus, smoked scamorza cream, cedar, caper leaves (the creaminess of this dish is a cuddle, the smoky note remains delicate)4.Risotto with squid ink, trumpet zucchini, marigold 5.Squid stuffed with lamb ragout, turnip greens, hollandaise sauce6.Agnolotti with cicadas, turnip greens, cicada consommé and marigold oil 7.Mandarin sorbet, dehydrated citrus, yogurt granita
Ceresio 7 Pools & Restaurant in Milan offers a bright, welcoming atmosphere set around two pools and a chic dining space. It’s known for its relaxed but lively vibe, where you can enjoy a drink or a meal in a stylish setting without feeling too formal.
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Ceresio 7 is already a legend of Milanese glamorous life, always associated with well-being and cheerful atmosphere.Coming here you have 2 options: you can sip a cocktail in a bar or dine in a chic designer restaurant.Make the double choice: cuisine of Elio Sironi is trendy, healthy and very light and in the same time very delightful and tasty, and cocktails by Guglielmo Miriello are just fantastic. Try them both.
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