Pasticceria Marchesi 1824
Start your morning where the fashion crowd gets their espresso fix. Climb the green marble steps to this Prada-owned pastry heaven for a pristine pasticcino and a perfectly pulled macchiato standing at the elegant bar.
Villa Necchi Campiglio
Step into Piero Portaluppi’s 1930s modernist masterpiece, a secluded villa that defines Milanese understated wealth. The heated swimming pool, glass-walled veranda, and flawless art collection will make you want to move in immediately.
Ratanà
Chef Cesare Battisti serves what is arguably the best risotto alla Milanese in the city, topped with rich, slow-braised ossobuco. It’s housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century railway building, set against the striking modern skyline of Isola.
Fondazione Prada
Housed in a former distillery reimagined by Rem Koolhaas, this cultural complex is a masterclass in spatial design. Don't miss the golden tower, the provocative contemporary exhibitions, and a quick campy espresso at the Wes Anderson-designed Bar Luce.
Bar Basso
No day in Milan is complete without a stop at this legendary wood-paneled drinking den. It is the birthplace of the Negroni Sbagliato, served in giant, custom-blown chalices with a single, colossal hand-carved ice cube.
Trippa
Chef Diego Rossi has elevated humble offal and classic Lombard fare into a cult culinary phenomenon. The atmosphere is that of a warm, retro trattoria, but the cooking is precise, inventive, and deeply satisfying.
