Where to Eat, Drink and What to Do | Milan

Cocktails and culture in the design capital of Italy

By the Bearleaders

Terrazza Triennale

Looking for unique recommendations in Milan? Check out this guide on where to eat, drink and what to do, through the eyes of an interior designer, a film producer and a hotelier.

Where to eat

  • TERRAZZA TRIENNALE

    Drink an aperitivo from Luis and enjoy excellent Italian food with a great view on the terrace of the world’s premier architecture and design museum.

    instagram | maps | favourite of Rini Scherpenisse, Interior Designer

  • STENDHAL MILANO

    The air and decor of a Parisian Bistro, but in gorgeous green and teal shades. It offers simple but delicious food, prepared with the best ingredients.

    instagram | maps | favourite of David Bijker, TV & Film Producer

  • LA LANGOSTERIA

    A hotspot to see and be seen, loved by people in the fashion scene. The restaurant serves great Italian traditional dishes with a contemporary appeal. They also opened a venue in Paris.

    instagram | maps | favourite of Gorka Bergareche, Hotelier

  • SETA RESTAURANT

    Two Michelin Star restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental hotel. A celebrated restaurant with high end gastronomy in an elegant setting.

    instagram | maps | favourite of Gorka Bergareche, Hotelier

Where to go for a drink

  • BULGARI HOTEL

    Have an Aperol Spritz in the beautiful serene garden, an oasis of peace in an legendary hectic city.

    instagram | maps | favourite of Rini Scherpenisse, Interior Designer

  • BAR BASSO

    A Milanese institution. The birthplace of the Negroni sbagliato cocktail and a hotspot for the city’s top designers to meet, drink and be inspired.

    instagram | maps | favourite of Rini Scherpenisse, Interior Designer

  • DRY MILANO

    This place offers a spectacular selection of homemade focaccias and pizzas paired with a creative cocktail proposal by Chef Berton.

    instagram | maps | favourite of Gorka Bergareche

What to do

  • LA TRIENNALE DI MILANO

    An impressive international art exhibition in Parco Sempione. Runs until 12 September.

    instagram l maps | favourite of Rini Scherpenisse, Interior Designer

  • FONDAZIONE PRADA

    Founded by Miuccia Prada and her husband (and Prada ceo) Patrizio Bertelli, this museum features a dazzling selection of contemporary and modern art.

    instagram l maps | favourite of Rini Scherpenisse, Interior Designer

  • STUDIO ACHILLE CASTIGLIONI

    The museum that every design lover absolutely has to visit.

    maps | favourite of Rini Scherpenisse, Interior Designer

  • DUOMO MILANO

    One of the largest and most elegant cathedrals in the world. It took over six hundred years to complete, resulting in a mix of architectural styles. While the results are certainly controversial, it is nevertheless an incredible achievement.

    maps | favourite of David Bijker, TV & Film Producer


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