These are the Best Addresses in Milan
The Italian metropolis is best known as a design and fashion center - but its hotels and restaurants also leave nothing to be desired.
December 4, 2023
Where to Eat
Langosteria
© 2020 Brambilla Serrani
The flagship of the seafood sensation, which has already conquered metropolises such as Paris and London, always has a surprise in store. From fabulous oysters and succulent lobster to various pasta variations; here everything's top notch.
Langosteria
Via Savona 10, Milan, Italy
Tel.: +39 02 5811 1649
Web: langosteria.com
Paper Moon Giardino
View this post on Instagram
Located in the heart of the city, this restaurant in an aristocratic palazzo serves modern Italian cuisine. High-quality ingredients and seasonal produce ensure top quality.
Paper Moon Giardino
Via Bagutta 12, 20121 Milan, Italy
Tel.: +39 02 76009895
Web: papermoonrestaurants.com
Santa Virginia
View this post on Instagram
Francesco Sciacca has fulfilled a lifelong dream with his restaurant in the elegant Brera district. The chef pays tribute to his Milanese, Sicilian and Apulian roots with his unmistakably Italian cuisine.
Santa Virginia
Via San Marco 5, 20121 Milan, Italy
Tel: +39 02 2906 1051
Web: ristorantesantavirginia.com
Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone
View this post on Instagram
A piece of Milanese history: This elegant restaurant has been serving traditional cuisine with authenticity and the highest standards since 1957. The garden in the courtyard of the Renaissance building is a particular highlight.
Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone
Via Santo Spirito, 10, 20121 Milan, Italy
Tel.+39 02 7600 1123
Web: ilsalumaiodimontenapoleone.it
Pasticceria Ranieri Milano
View this post on Instagram
Worth every sin: Probably the city's most iconic patisserie is the birthplace of Milanese patisserie, where the now world-famous Panettone all'Ananas was invented.
Pasticceria Ranieri Milano
Via della Moscova, 7 - 20121 Milan, Italy
Tel.: +39 02 6595 308
Web: pasticceriaranieri.it
Where to Stay
Portrait Milano
View this post on Instagram
A true dream for design lovers and undoubtedly one of the best hotels in the city - no wonder, as it's part of the Lungarno Collection, the hotel brand of the Ferragamo family. The 73 elegant rooms and suites are the epitome of Italian style; the gastronomic offer (including Italy's first beef bar) also combines authentic taste with innovation.
Portrait Milano
Via Sant'Andrea, 10, 20121 Milan, Italy
Tel.: +39 02 3679 95 800
Web: lungarnocollection.com
Price: Doubles from € 977
Mandarin Oriental Milan
View this post on Instagram
Just a few steps away from the Duomo, Milan's Mandarin Oriental awaits discerning guests in four 18th century buildings, including a two-star restaurant and a 900-square-meter spa.
Mandarin Oriental Milan
Via Andegari 9, 20121 Milan, Italy
Tel.: +39 02 8731 8888
Web: mandarinoriental.com
Price: Doubles from € 1350
Bulgari Hotel Milano
© Brambilla Serrani
As stylish as the fashion capital itself, the Bulgari Hotel Milano embodies Italy's penchant for innovative yet timeless design. Head chef Niko Romito spoils guests with his cuisine, for which he has already been awarded three Michelin stars, while the Bulgari Spa offers relaxation at its finest.
Bulgari Hotel Milano
Via Privata Fratelli Gabba 7b, 20121 Milan, Italy
Tel.: +39 02 805 805 1
Web: bulgarihotels.com
Price: Doublex from € 1275
Vico Milano
Benedetti Laurent
Midcentury elegance with colorful velvet furniture meets contemporary coolness with hard exposed concrete and classic glamour with green marble in this charming boutique hotel. This special gem unites just four stylish suites under its roof, providing ultimate privacy in the heart of the foodie district of Porta Genova.
Vico Milano
Corso Genova, 11, 20123 Milan, Italy
Tel.: +39 02 4941 8437
Web: vicomilano.com
Price: Doubles from € 350
Hotel Principe di Savoia
View this post on Instagram
Where stars and aristocratic guests stayed in the 1930s, classic glamor and old-world elegance can still be found today in a neoclassical building, not far from the business district and the lively Corso Como.
Hotel Principe di Savoia
Piazza della Repubblica 17, 20124 Milan, Italy
Tel.: +39 02 62 301
Web: dorchestercollection.com
Price: Doubles from € 530
Senato Hotel Milano
View this post on Instagram
With its black and white geometry and numerous brass accents, the centrally located hotel pays homage to the Art Deco revival of the 1980s. The 43 light-flooded rooms and suites offer affordable luxury in the fashion metropolis.
Senato Hotel Milano
Via Senato 22, 20121 Milan, Italy
Tel.: +39 02 7812 36
Web: senatohotelmilano.it
Price: Doubles from € 360
This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Fall 2023.
