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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Tenoha Milano

Looks like Nippon, feels like Japan

"Tenoha Milano" has Nippon minimalism. No fluffy puff, no chichi, no HelloKitty. This place oozes craftsmanship, period. You'll wanna come back asap.

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Michela

Susanna Maier

Jun 21, 2025

NUN

Not the ordinary kebab place

"NUN" in Milan is the perfect street food deli to have a quick kebab. It has been serving gourmet wraps in a neat atmosphere since 2013!

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Susanna

Baggio

Jun 16, 2025

La Gravina

Perfect pizza and Apulian treats

"La Gravina" is one of the best pizza restaurants in South Milan. It has Apulian spirit, the best panzerotti & pucce, and you have to try their specialty.

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Susanna

Baggio

Jun 16, 2025

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

Jun 14, 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

Jun 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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Condeescu

Jun 6, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Milan

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Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Carmen

Matteo

You?

Vladislav

Susanna

Francesca

Michela

Matteo

Ivan

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Carmen

Matteo

You?

Vladislav

Susanna

Francesca

Michela

Matteo

Ivan

Tenoha Milano

Looks like Nippon, feels like Japan

Michela

Susanna Maier

NUN

Not the ordinary kebab place

Susanna

Baggio

La Gravina

Perfect pizza and Apulian treats

Susanna

Baggio

Motta Milano

The restaurant of Hemingway

Vladislav

Karaneuski

Frizzi & Lazzi

Your favorite beer garden ever

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Baggio

Ofelé

My go-to place for Sunday brunch

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