My wife and I stayed in Milan for four days at the Hotel Soperga, which is just about half a block…read moreaway from the Ottolina Café. We discovered the place on our first morning when we stopped in for coffee -- then we returned at the end of the evening for a nightcap. And then we came here morning and night for the next three nights. The food and drinks/coffee were great and reasonably priced, but the service is what sets this place apart. On our first evening here, we were into our second beverages when the owner surprised us with a small meat/cheese tray to go along with the peanuts or chips that were customary at most places throughout the Tuscany region. Even though some nights we would be the only people left, the owner would not hesitate to fire up the meat slicer (which had already been cleaned for the night) to prepare us a special snack. The owner didn't speak a lot of English (but he spoke a lot more English than I spoke Italian), but we managed just fine... and even developed a bit of a friendship. I was sad when we left Milan, in part because it meant we would no longer be starting and ending our days at the Ottolina Café.

coffee is great, staff is super friendly, typical Italian atmosphere :)…read more Come for a chat with friends or just a cuppa coffee

This location is closed. The store front is empty and there is a for lease sign on the door.read more

Excellent breakfast stand. Espresso was some of the best I had in Italy. The turkey breakfast…read moresandwich came on a delightful bun, fluffy and tasty like a croissant. Wife had avocado toast, and fruit, both were good as well. Very cheap and quick cafe.

Milan's classic aperitivo spot to enjoy a Negroni Sbagliato. Old school interior, great aperitivo…read moresnacks, and many locals. Everything you would want to enjoy a pre dinner drink Pro Tip: order the goblet it's a must do while visiting!

I mean it's the spot to go to during Milan Design Week but don't go expecting to actually get to…read morethe bar... it's insanely crowded! Every year it gets more and more insanely crowded.... Like a block of people outside the door. But def a must during the week to connect with old friends and meet new ones.

Fantastic crepes and a great selection of drinks as well! I've never hit two five star places in a…read morerow, but I've made great luck today with these side restaurants. The menu of crepes here is extensive- from savory sandwich-like crepes to a plethora of sweet crepes, this Creperia will satisfy any crepe lover! They must have a hundred crepes on the menu. The selection of sweet crepes ranges from a lot of different fruit varieties like kiwi or berries, to combinations with all kinds of creams, custards, and chocolate fillings. I am also impressed with the drink menu. There are a couple pages of cocktails, plus a beer and wine selection. The cocktails are WORTH IT. I got an Irish whiskey and it was so gorgeous! The bar is also very cool; they've got a lot of character with the way they've decorated this place. I highly recommend this creperia for a drink and a snack. Close to Quadrilatero d'Oro too!

I was wandering home from the Scala late night when I stumbled upon this cute little bar/crepe cafe…read more(open late at night, big plus!). Their beer around the world select was quite funny for an American (Duff + Bud), and their crepe were absolutely heavenly! I tried the chestnut crepe topped with bananas, which turned out so ridiculously good I ate another one! (darn, so much for not sleeping on a full belly) The service was very nice and friendly too - Look forward to coming back very soon when I'm back in Milan!

We were in the area to check out the nearby museum and decided to come for a light breakfast. It is…read morevery chaotic if you come on a weekday morning because there are several offices in the area, with the staff getting their morning espressos and drinks before work. If you are a regular and have it figured out, it seems to work. However, with a language barrier and being the first time here, we needed some time before we could figure out the system. There was no clear menu at the cashier, no staff to ask or a flow to follow. Everyone just seems to mill around and try to catch the attention of the servers behind the bar. If it takes a minute for you to order at the cashier, you get the distinct feeling that you are in the way and holding up the world behind you. Once we finally ordered blindly, the got our items it was a lot more relaxed. There are plenty of small and large tables, providing more than enough seats since everyone was drinking at the counter and leaving. Be forewarned that tea is ALOT more expensive than any coffee based drink. Like multiple times more expensive. Food was okay, it was enough to start the day but nothing spectacular. For the price of the items, I would much rather go somewhere less chaotic.

People have told me many things about God Save The Food…read more They were all mixed reviews. Some liked it, some said it was overrated. Well I just had to try it for myself. Love the entrance because it's automatic. WHOO HOO! The interior is super cute, reminds me of a cafe in New York City. LOVEEEE! It was a little bright thought but then again, I was half awake and in need of coffee. I was a little disappointed in the size of the americano. I thought I would get a HUGE cup of Joe like I would at Tizzy's. I had to order two but that still was not enough, but it was only 1 euro. I tried pancakes because I wanted breakfast even though it was lunch time. I didn't even bother looking at anything else on the menu. It came with two thin pancakes and fruit. I loved the fruit but I wished the pancakes were thicker and fluffier. There was no sitting fee. YAY! My pancakes was 10 euros and each cup of americano was 1 euro. So it was a well spent 12 euros. Service is excellent, the place is clean and very modern. I will come again to try the other food and do a review update till then you should totally give this place a try!

A cozy place to go for breakfast/brunch. The outdoor seating is especially beautiful when it's…read moreraining outside. I got to sit under the canopy and work for a bit while enjoying a Nutella crêpe and warm cappuccino. Four stars because it took a while for my order to get to me... I understand the crêpe taking some time but I had to remind one of the waitresses of my cappuccino. The crêpe was rubbery but it had a generous amount of Nutella, so that made up for it. The cappuccino was alright, but very necessary for the perfect rainy day breakfast.

Wow. Truly fresh very carefully prepared meals. This is a lovely restaurant with great service. I…read morehad eggplant Parmigiano and it was so fresh,, tasty,, elegant. Good drinks. Love this place.

Good for aperitivo. For 9 euros you get one alcoholic drink and full buffet. Good selection of…read morefood. Lots to choose from! One of the best place in Milan for aperitivo. Can get crowded. There's pizzza, sandwiches, pasta, beef stew, salad, french fries, cheese and charcuterie.

Probably my favorite venue to have an aperitivo in Milano, in fact I have been here several times…read moreduring my trips to this city. Close to the Caiazzo metro station, and at walking distance from both Loreto and the Central station, the Art Factory has a main room with a large buffet offering a variety of good food. A secondary room has several tables and can be rented for private events (we did it a few times), and the same for the club-like area downstairs, where music can be louder and people can even dance. In the Summer there's also an outdoor area.

We came here for dinner on our first night in Milan. It was about a 7 minute walk from our hotel…read moreand had a nice view of the Duomo. Downstairs hosts a plethora of wines and upstairs is where you eat. We wanted to sit by the window so we can admire the Duomo but the sun was glaring in our eyes so we sat somewhere else. We started off our meal with anchovies swimming in olive oil that paired perfectly with buttered bread. My main dish was the saffron risotto and Ossobucco ( a Milanese staple). The veal was so soft that it melted right in my mouth. My brother ordered the Mezze Maniche alla carbonara with black truffles. Are there better restaurants in nearby? Absolutely!! But this wasn't bad for our first meal in Milan.

We enjoyed a group lunch at Signorvino adjacent to Duomo de Milan after a private tour of the…read morecathedral. The food and service were good, and the wine selection was very good. The second floor provided a more quiet setting than the first floor, which is really more part of the outside sidewalk seating... nice people watching, but very noisy! LOL The pre-set menu we had included a meat and appetizer tray, pasta, chicken cutlet, dessert and cappuccino ... we returned to the restaurant a second time for a quick bite when back in Milan before our trip home. The menu is a bit limited, so we settled for a small meat/cheese tray. Great location at this spot. For a chain restaurant, the fare is good! Cute plates too! Recommend Signorvino.