Milan may be more known as a fashion capital, but there are many places here that can easily turn it into a food capital as well. It's only natural that a city known for big business has excellent hotspots worth big money. And it's not just because they serve delicious food too! Many establishments in Milan have caught the attention of the
Michelin Guides and given the approval of gourmands who know their stuff. So when you're in this city, you'll want to eat out in any of these Michelin-starred restaurants. Here are a few notable ones!
AALTO
Torre Solaria is a 37-story skyscraper in the Garibaldi
district of Milan. It features
luxury apartments, office spaces, restaurants, and more. Out of the many hotspots in this high rise, the Michelin-starred restaurant AALTO is definitely the scene-stealer. Chef Takeshi Iwai heads the kitchen here, serving a delicious fusion of Asian cuisine and Western flavors. From floral-induced delicacies to smoked desserts, AALTO will tantalize your taste buds unlike any other. After your first visit here, they won't ever be the same again!
Source: AALTO
Berton
One of Milan's most prominent chefs, Andrea Berton, runs his own eponymous restaurant that's not to be missed! Not only has it earned a Michelin star, but the food here will really blow you away. With fine European cuisine front and center, Berton prepared new and exotic dishes in mostly small but hearty options. He's most known for his
Brodo (broth) menu, serving up all sorts of meats, seafood, and even sweets drenched in their own sumptuous broths. You definitely won't taste anything like them anywhere else!
Source: Ristorante Berton
Cracco
Celebrity chef Carlo Cracco houses his eponymous Milanese Michelin-starred restaurant in a classical-styled cafe that's undeniably Instagram-worthy. Thanks to its art deco interior, this haute cuisine hotspot that's Nestled inside the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade combines the old with the new. A classic aesthetic that surrounds contemporary variations of European cuisine. Among its many delicious bestsellers include saffron risotto, grilled bone marrow, and liver ragout, all expertly prepared by Cracco and his amazing staff. What's not to love?
Source: Chef Carlo Cracco Facebook Page
D'O
With two Michelin stars under his belt, award-winning chef Davide Oldani takes pride in his Milan restaurant, D'O, where he crafts new and exciting dishes into beautiful culinary artworks. For Oldani, it's not enough that the food tastes good, they have to look good too. He and his staff take extra effort in preparing his deliciously innovative creations and upping the ante in terms of presentation. They look so good, you almost don't want to take a bite!
Source: D'O
Enrico Bartolini al Mudec
Following his own motto, 'Be Contemporary Classic,' Enrico Bartolini strives for culinary perfection in his Michelin-starred restaurant in Milan, Enrico Bartolini al Mudec. Located on Via Tortona, this foodie hotspot stands as a melting pot of flavors and traditions and how Bartolini breaks the mold each and every time he serves up a dish. Wait until you try his contemporary aspic beef fillet or beetroots risotto with gorgonzola cheese sauce! You'll instantly recognize why Bartolini has become a contemporary classic in the culinary world!
Source: Enrico Bartolini al Mudec Facebook Page
Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia
As it stands along Via Privata Raimondo Montecuccoli in Milan, Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia isn't exactly that easy to get to via
public transport. However, once you get a taste of what they serve here, you'll realize that all your efforts to travel to this hotspot weren't in vain. The Michelin-starred restaurant's menu is full of gastronomical delights, many of which come from different parts of Italy and the rest of the world. Bestsellers like Crispy chickpeas from Murge waffle and Red mullet in a crust of Ispica sesame seeds will definitely have you coming back for more!
Source: Aimo e Nadia Facebook Page
Innocenti Evasioni
An atmospheric Michelin-starred restaurant in Milan, surrounded by a zen garden, awaits foodies and connoisseurs alike in Innocenti Evasioni. Located on Via Privata della Bindellina, it's a tranquil culinary hotspot where the peaceful atmosphere lets you indulge and savor the exceptional dishes they serve. Be it roasted octopus with black garlic mayonnaise and smoked paprika potato or Iberian pork ribs, you get to enjoy each and every as if it were your final meal. Every visit is worth every penny!
Source: Innocenti Evasioni
IYO Taste Experience
Though it opened back in 2007, IYO Taste Experience remains a popular Japanese Michelin-starred restaurant in Milan. Even against newly-opened hotspots, this place remains the go-to establishment for those celebrating birthdays, going on dates, holding
business lunches, and more. But why is it so popular? Because IYO Taste Experience is known to combine both Asian (specifically Japanese) and European culinary sensibilities. It's not just that one influenced the other, but dishes and delicacies converge to form signature options for the taking.
Source: IYO Taste Experience
Joia
Joia, the fabulous culinary hotspot on Via Panfilo Castaldi, has the honor of being the first vegetarian restaurant in Europe to earn a Michelin star. That in and of itself was already quite the achievement. What more when one of its signature dishes, the '
Uovo apparent' (apparent egg) takes the world by storm? As the only 100% vegetarian egg served in Milan, it's become a staple dish that many who adhere to the organic lifestyle have to try at least once.
Source: Joia - Alta Cucina Vegetariana Facebook Page
Seta
With its elegant ambiance and two well-deserved Michelin stars, Seta is chef Antonio Guida's pride and joy. It's here where Milanese fine-dining shines its brightest, providing a sophisticated space that screams high-class from every corner. And speaking of high class, chef Guida's exceptional haute cuisine menu continues to take every customer's breath away at first bite. His raspberry risotto and buffalo mozzarella with capers are just some of his delicious signatures that have people coming back for more!
Source: Mandarin Oriental
Milan might not be known for its culinary scene but that doesn't mean it lacks in offering up amazing places to eat. These Michelin-starred restaurants in Milan certainly prove that the fashion capital has the potential to be a food capital as well!
