Milan’s Haute(s) Cuisine(s)
The Globe-Trotters Collective
Milan, capital of fashion and great design, is also home to amazing restaurants. If you’d like to treat yourself to a nice dinner in Milan, try one of these gastronomic restaurants recommended by Maurizio, a globe-trotting friend from Milan who knows the Chefs personally (according to him, they are the best in Lombardy!).
Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia (photo credit: Francesco Bolis)
Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia (Michelin ★★)
Chef: Aimo Moroni
At Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia, you can be in Milan and try out specialty dishes from any part of Italy. Chef Moroni invents unique combinations of ingredients that can be paired with wines from the entire Italian peninsula. One of the best of restaurants held by one of the best of chefs in Milan, where you'll have an amazing culinary experience in a beautiful setting.
Address: Via Privata Raimondo Montecuccoli, n° 6, Milano, 20147
Neighborhood: Primaticcio – Bande Nere
La Dolce Vita
Sommelier: Luisito Perazzo (Bes Sommelier of Italy 2005)
At Dolce Vita, sometimes the dish inspires the wine, others the wine inspires the dish. The restaurant seeks to offer a multi-sensorial experience, with dishes that marry different flavors and textures. Every Thursday evening, dinner is accompanied with a live performance.
Address: Via Bergamini, n° 11, Milano, 20122
Neighborhood: San Babila – Universidad Statale
Ristorante Joia (photo credits: Ristaurante Joia)
Ristorante Joia (Michelin ★)
Chef: Pietro Leeman
A fine dining vegetarian restaurant that offers “natural haute cuisine.” A neat fact is that Chef Leeman himself is vegetarian!
Address: Via Panfilo Castaldi, n°18, Milano, 20124
Neighborhood: Porta Venezia
Sadler (Michelin ★★)
Chef: Claudio Sadler
Claudio Sadler is a great chef that goes beyond the traditional recipes. His dishes, prepared with great attention, are succulent and full of flavors that take shape in raviolis, ragus and stracotti (beef stews). There are different set menus - including a Vegetarian option - starting at 75 euros.
Address: Via Ascanio Sforza, n° 77, Milano, 20141
Neighborhood: Naviglio Pavese
Sadler, Salon Don Pedro (photo credit: Sadler)
Ristorante Cracco (Michelin ★★)
Chef: Carlo Cracco
Traditional Milanese cuisine prepared with a contemporary touch, combining flavors and playing with contrasts. Although a little more pricey, you won't be disappointed by Chef Cracco's original concoctions!
Address: Via Victor Hugo, n°4, Milano, 20123
Neighborhood: Duomo
Ristorante Cracco (photo credits: Ristaurante Cracco)
Giannino (Michelin ★★)
Chef: Michele Blasi
Giannino is a historical rendez-vous, famous for the quality of the cuisine, the finesse of the decor, and the courtesy of the team. Address: Via Vittor Pisani, n° 6 Milano, 20124
Neighborhood: Repubblica
La Veranda (photo credit: Four Seasons Hotel)
La Veranda – Four Seasons Hotel
Chef: Sergio Mei
Considered one of the top 5 restaurants in Milan thanks to the mastery of Chef Sergio Mei and his team. For vegeterians, the Chef offers a selection of fresh and tasty dishes prepared with seasonal vegetables.
Address: Via Gesù, 6/8 Milano 20121
Neighborhood: Montenapoleone
Globe-Trotting Contributor: Maurizio Galimberti, Italian Chef and Sommelier living in Panama City