Cantine Isola is a little gem in the hearth of Chinatown. It is one of the few authentic wine bars in Milan. Cantina Islo is always very crowded (there is only one little table but I’ve never spotted it free) Everybody here stand in front of the counter, drinking excellent wine and eating (for free) very tasty snacks (olives, cheese, anchovies, sun dried tomatoes..) In summer there is a nice patio in front of the bar in the pedestrian street. Ask the bartenders to advice you the best red/white wine of the day. Since it is situated in the middle of Chinatown, if you come here to have “aperitivo” before you can have a nice walk across Via Paolo Sarpi (full of Chinese little shops). If, after one, two or more glasses or wine and a few olives, your belly will ask for real food I would advice to go to the one of the best Chinese restaurant in Milan: Jubin, just 3 minutes walk away on the same street. On Wednesday nights they do poetry reading: the owner will jump on a chair and will declare a poem and at the end he will ask for the author. Wine + poetry: who’s asking for more? Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
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Cantine Isola | Art & culture, Bars, Relaxing | Glass of wine from € 5
Via Paolo Sarpi, 30 | Centro | +39023315249
Tue – Sun 08:30 – 21:30
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