Bright mini studio in the heart of Milan

Within the Mandarin Oriental, a symbol of Milanese luxury hospitality, Antonio Guida’s kitchen elegantly interprets the city’s cosmopolitan taste. Three tasting menus are offered: one dedicated to the chef’s classics, one to seasonality, and one to a single featured ingredient. In winter, dishes of great finesse come to the fore, from game to veal sweetbreads with cinnamon, through to a raspberry risotto, with desserts of a distinctly contemporary character. The wine list is of a high standard, available by the glass as well as by the bottle, and enhanced by magnums of notable vintages, alongs

Norbert Niederkofler comes to Milan, bringing his commitment to sustainability with him. The kitchen offers three tasting menus - L'Ora Etica, Il Lago, Vegetali Mon Amour - Norbert Niederkofler comes to Milan, bringing his commitment to sustainability with him. The kitchen offers three tasting menus - L'Ora Etica, Il Lago, Vegetali Mon Amour - in which the search for local ingredients (no more than an hour from the regional capital) is a must. In summer, the terraces, with views stretching from the spires of the Duomo to the Castello Sforzesco, are an added bonus, making it the ideal place for

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the most iconic sights in Milan and as such it is apt that it is home to this star of Italian cuisine, whose professional career is one of the most impressive in Italy with influences that include the culinary master Alain Ducasse and wine expert Giorgio Pinchiorri. Together with owner Carlo, resident chef Luca Sacchi creates top-quality cuisine with impeccable technique. He showcases his dishes on a carefully composed tasting menu and an à la carte, with references to contemporary Italian cuisine in dishes such as the open ravioli and reinterpretati

In his Milanese restaurant, the headquarters of the Bartolini international galaxy, the great chef – far from taking a break – continues to craft new dishes alongside resident chef Davide Boglioli, always focusing on fullness and intensity of flavors. There's nothing overly cerebral, though you can delve into the layers, references, and echoes if you wish. Or simply enjoy the perfect balance of the results. There are two tasting options: "Best Of" and "Mudec Experience," but dishes can also be selected à la carte. During our last visit, we were particularly struck by the creaminess and harmony

Housed in the Casa Baglioni hotel, a beautiful Art Nouveau building dating from 1913, this restaurant has a contemporary feel with an elegant dining room featuring colourful armchairs. The cuisine is precise and distinctive, with a harmonious balance of traditional and innovative flavours thanks to the top-quality ingredients used. The wine list is also top-notch, featuring excellent Italian and international wines, including some rare and exclusive labels. An interesting business lunch is available at midday, while the Rooftop Bar on the seventh floor boasts 360° views of Milan and serves a s

Talented chef Emin Haziri, originally from Kosovo but raised in Italy and with significant professional experience behind him, now signs a line of contemporary and personalised cuisine. Alongside the more creative and imaginative offerings we find another with raw seafood, from oysters to caviar, from Sicilian shrimp to scampi. In the elegant and refined dining room with harmonious colours and fine furnishings, the open kitchen and marble counter with velvet stools stand out. The restaurant also has the soul of a cocktail bar where you are led once you enter for a welcome drink, before sitting

Housed inside the prestigious Milano Verticale | UNA Esperienze hotel in the Corso Como and Piazza Gae Aulenti district of the city, this restaurant is run by multi-Michelin-starred chef Enrico Bartolini. Minimalist elegance and design are the key words to describe the stylish decor here, inspired by Gio Ponti’s city of the second half of the 20C. Resident chef Michele Cobuzzi prepares dishes with a modern flavour, prepared using top-quality ingredients which are mostly sourced from his native region of Puglia. Given his origins, it’s no surprise that this chef is highly skilful in his prepara