55 x The Best Local Restaurants in Milan

Explore the best local restaurants in Milan. From a classic Risotto to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the finest local restaurants for any food lover. Experience traditional Italian dishes at Risolatte or have authentic Japanese cuisine at Osaka. Explore these and many more local gems and enjoy the unique flavors of Milan.

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Motta Milano

The restaurant of Hemingway

The most important type of pastry they have here is the beloved "panettone". It's a great cake that is the symbol of the Italian Christmas...

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Vladislav

Karaneuski

Oct 14, 2025

Macelleria Da Vito

Best market ever

Macelleria Da Vito in Milan is a butcher's shop owned & run by, yes, Vito. He saved this popular market & turned his business into a meat store 2.0...

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Francesca

Vittorelli

Oct 12, 2025

Frizzi & Lazzi

Your favorite beer garden ever

"Frizzi & Lazzi" is one of my old-time favorite beer gardens in Milan. It's an unassuming, easy-going place that has become a point of reference since '82.

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Susanna

Baggio

Oct 6, 2025

Ofelé

My go-to place for Sunday brunch

"Ofelé" in Milan is a bistrot bakery that makes some of the best (Sunday) brunches around. It's simply one of my favorite pancake spots in town...

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Carmen

Condeescu

Oct 6, 2025

DOU

Dim Sum paradise

"DOU" was the first (Asian) restauarant I bumped into in Milan, and it remains one of my favorites in the city. What I like is the selection of cuisines...

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Ivan

Kalinov

Oct 4, 2025

Scalo Farini

Great aperitivo

"Scalo Farini" in Milan is a bar recommended to me by an Isola local as the best aperitivo in town. I can say that I haven't tried any better than this.

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Ivan

Kalinov

Oct 4, 2025

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