This place is a must-try!!! Located in the mezzanine floor above the Prada store at the Galleria…read moreVittorio Emanuele II in Milan. Not only do they have the best hot chocolate in that I've tried, they have quite a selection of pastries & breakfast plates to choose from while enjoying the view of the central lobby of the famous gallery. The staff here are very attentive & helpful in explaining their various specialty cakes & pastries

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.

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.

This is an excellent bakery and cafe in Milan. Stopped in for breakfast before our walking tour. We…read morearrived about 8am and they were still whipping up some delicious goodies in the oven. So many pastries it was hard to choose. I really enjoyed their croissants and coffee. Their focaccia bread was so soft and squishy and pretty filling. If you're looking for quick pick me up, this place is it.

I really loved this spot. There were so many goodies it was hard for me to pick just one…read more Everything smelled good and looked so fresh. It was fast service, we moved pretty well. I walked up on this gem and I was happy to have found it!

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!

A complete joke ! Not even being a tourist ( but I talk a bit Italian because I live in Italy ) but…read morealso to local people ! Forcing you to eat lunch and not just having a drink over lunch time .. very rude staff, late and food doesn't get served for all in the same time .. no Oil or salt and pepper get brought to the table and you have to ask for every little thing !.. can't recommend it at all .. and food is tasteless and below average

The mango is incredible! I've never tasted anything that tastes so much like fresh mango than an…read moreactual mango! Amazing.

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.

My sweet tooth couldn't resist this place! After my morning shopping, I needed my pastries!…read more Majority of my orders were good. The sandwich, was pretty straightforward. The ambiance is relaxing, kinda reminded me of Lauderie. This restaurant group is behind the Prada Cafe in London by Harrod's. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would have docked half a Star, one pastry I ordered was lacking the chocolate filling. I recommend this cafe for the experience.

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.

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.