Above the crowds in the Galleria and WOW! what a special place for "Old World" charm, delicious…read moretreats and spectacular hot beverages. Service was impeccable (and we are so grateful for English-speaking staff members). We enjoyed hot tea service and a Moka Extraction coffee. Of course we also had the "Tower of Sweet Treats" that were incredible.

If you are ever in the Galleria, and you want a nice dessert place, this is it. The wait was…read morereasonable, the ambiance was excellent especially overlooking the galleria and the service was impeccable. Here you can get simple drink, some spritz, some desserts, gelato to full sandwiches. You eat, drink and hang out however you like. Place is comfortable, not pretentious and it won't leave you with a big dent in your wallet. It's not cheap but not a rip off. Overall, an excellent experience and was nice even after a full meal at Cracco across the hall.

The best gelato in Milan!! I read one of the the other reviews about eating in and being charged…read moreextra but this review is for the gelato and getting it to go. This gelato was outstanding!!! I have been going through withdrawls since I've been back in the states. I got the wild strawberry custard gelato and it was to die for! My friend and I went to Rinaldini three times in the four days we were in Milano. We had several other flavors too. The gelato was rich, smooth and creamy. Everything was delicious. This place was recommended by a local. I've had gelato all over Italy and this was one of the best places I've been to. I just wish I could find something half as good at home.

We breezed in here after a day of walking around a castle and ending up at Milan's Duomo…read more It's an order at the counter and find a seat kind of place and we liked the food. So we ordered various dolce to take home - yumm!

Lots of great selections of pastry,pasta, pizza, breads, salads. Fast moving lines. Get in position…read moreto order.

Best marron glacé and chocolate shop in my opinion. The panettone melts in your mouth and cakes are…read morevery good as well. They also have an amazing gelato (much better than other gelaterie in Milano)

Just a gem of an establishment…read more During a recent trip to Milan I received an emergency request to visit Giovanni Galli in quest of securing a supply of their marron glacé. My immediate reaction was, seriously, however off I went in search of what was described as the best marron glacé.....and they are just that, sheer perfection. The two young ladies behind the counter asked when they would be consumed and I explained I would be traveling so they thoughtfully went into the back room and got a supply of freshly made little gems that they explained would survive 2 weeks, well they didn't! Upon my return when I presented my little gems to the awaiting gourmand the sheer delight was overwhelming and all 24 were consumed over the weekend! Definitely to be repeated upon my next visit, I see 3 dozen!

We can't get enough of this gelato, twice a day! My all time favorite is pistachio; simple, not too…read moresweet, with a deep nutty flavor, amazing!

How can you not give this a 5 star and positive review?!?…read more Absolute perfection in a cone (or cup). My go to is tiramisu and coconut and I do splurge the extra 1€ to get the cone top filled with melted chocolate. On this trip to Italy I skipped lunch and enjoyed this treat and sat in the piazza to relax and watch the people. The shop is smaller but service is professional and quick. There is a lot of temptation to also purchase a variety of chocolate pieces/bars. Do yourself a favor and give in. You will do enough walking to justify it.

I had a wonderful time here. It was raining outside and all I wanted was some sweet pastries and…read moresomething savory for breakfast. Pasticceria Marchesi delivered. It's situated next to the best designers (a close walk to Chanel, for instance) and while the service was a bit cold, they were efficient and didn't rush us. We had a few espressos and I ordered a prosciutto and mozzarella croissant. The croissant was flaky and the prosciutto and mozzarella was delicious! We also got the pistachio and chocolate marizottis - I loved the chocolate one. Decor inside is beautiful and I loved their seating area - each table had a small bud vase of fresh peonies.

I'm not sure it can get any better than Pasticceria Marchesi, its the best of Italian Pastry is…read moreselection, quality and presentation. My most recent visit was just as good as all previous visits making for the perfect start of the day, it just doesn't get any better! The staff was most helpful and attentive in making our selection of treats to enjoy with coffee and more importantly the selection of treats we brought home as gifts! The dining area is just as relaxed and comfortable as one could ever desire.

Best cakes and cupcakes in Milan! We ate a chocolate cupcake upon arriving - yummy, moist and…read morepiled high with delicious creamy frosting. We couldn't resist: we ordered a custom cake to our specifications: it was beautifully done and so outrageously good! The owner was very attentive and charming. We will return many times.

From the owner: Torte e Cupcakes personalizzati per tutti gli eventi!read more

Che dire, un'esperienza milanese al 100% nel cuore della Milano bene in via Montenapoleone in uno…read moredei locali storici della città, Cova. Stremati da una camminata interminabile per il centro di Milano, abbiamo deciso di trattarci bene e di fare un piccolo aperitivo dolce in una delle pasticcerie storiche di Milano. Abbiamo ispezionato Bastianello, Marchesi e Cova, e abbiamo deciso per quest'ultima. Budino di crema cotta, cannoncino, cavolino, cioccolata con panna, tutto era eccellente e servizio impeccabile. Molto caro, ma lo sai prima di entrare, quindi non ti puoi lamentare.

We came here for breakfast right before our flight back to the US, and I'm so happy we made the…read moretime! We were able to get a table right away even though it was pretty crowded on a Saturday morning. I wanted to look at the pastries and order there, but the whole process was a little chatoic. I told the woman behind the counter that I was sitting down at a table, and she told me she would hand it to my waiter. After waiting a bit, our waiter had to come back and ask what I ordered, and it seemed like he wasn't able to find it. Eventually he did come back with the correct order, and he was very apologetic about it. We haven't had the best service in Italy, but our server here was amazing! He was so kind and made the experience that much better. As for the pastries, I got the croissant with vanilla cream and the raspberry maritozzo. I wasn't expecting to like the maritozzo because I don't usually like cream puffs, but this one was so different from the ones I've had in the US! The cream was so light and fluffy, and the brioche bread was the perfect accompaniment. The raspberry jam added a nice tart flavor to it as well. Overall, this place gets a little crowded sometimes, but it's a great place to stop by when you're shopping!

INSANELY LARGE PORTIONS - split your dishes! The service is impeccably slow; the owner/manager was…read morea bit rude. However, the food was tasty. We were shocked by the exorbitant prices but realized that any of their dishes can be split between two people. The food was tasty and well made. As a coffee snob, I thought California Bakery served one of the most delicious, perfectly dialed-in espressos in Italy. The cappuccino was delicious. Worth a visit!

We enjoyed breakfast at the California bakery twice on our week long trip to Milan. This tiny…read morelittle breakfast spot packs quite the punch as it's name suggests. They have approximately 40 plus tables for full capacity. There are tons of stuff on the menu. It reminded me of the Cheesecake Factory menu. I ordered the scrambled eggs with toast and fresh cut fruit and it tasted awesome. This place is another local favorite and I think on both occasions we and another table were the only tourists as most tables were occupied by Milanese folks. We didn't get to try any of the desserts as we went pretty early in the morning but I bet you they most probably were excellent too. 5 star breakfast spot in the central Milan area. Would recommend going there once on your trip to Milan.

We just went for snack... not a meal. Our guides guiseppe recommended this place for the best "hot…read morechocolate" in Milan! And indeed it was amazing. The "hot chocolate" here is very different from American version. It is chocolate melted with some milk to make it creamy... vs American makes warm milk with chocolate flavoring. Totally different. We tried a few other pastries as well. We started with 3 hot chocolates and then the other 2 in our group ordered the hot chocolate once they saw ours! Great service to handle our many additions... more pastries lol

Giacomo is a pretty well known restaurant figure in Milan. His flagship restaurant is popular with…read morelocals and tourists alike. Having grown a little empire of eateries, a bakery and a goods store, the cafe is one of the newest ventures. Tucked in a quiet corner in a plaza right near the Duomo you'd not know you were right next to the crush of people. Being Italy's liberation day we stowed away to get some refreshments after seeing the area. Small quaint inside and a patio facing the plaza out. Coffee drinks, cocktails and small Italian bites cover the menu. We got our drinks, did some people watching and then headed out for the next venture