Guidebook for Milano
Sightseeing
Every Friday morning, don't miss the weekly street market. A very typical and colored market where to buy food, clothes, shoes and much more making very good deals!
Via Crema, 2
2 Via CremaEvery Friday morning, don't miss the weekly street market. A very typical and colored market where to buy food, clothes, shoes and much more making very good deals!
The futuristic new building of Bocconi University hosts temporary art exhibitions of paintings, scuptures, photography and video
Via Guglielmo Corrado Roentgen, 1
1 Via Guglielmo Corrado RoentgenThe futuristic new building of Bocconi University hosts temporary art exhibitions of paintings, scuptures, photography and video
Via Enrico Besana, 12
12 Via Enrico BesanaMonument and exhibition venue. A late baroque rounded building (year 1456).
"Roma Gate", monument icon of Milan. the gate dates back to the 16th century Spanish walls of Milan; its origins, can be traced further back to the Roman walls of the city.
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Piazzale Medaglie D'Oro
Piazzale Medaglie D'Oro"Roma Gate", monument icon of Milan. the gate dates back to the 16th century Spanish walls of Milan; its origins, can be traced further back to the Roman walls of the city.
Shopping
Real Italian woman shoes. Best value for money. Italian design, made by Italian artisans, following the latest trends of fashion.
Via Crema, 15
15 Via CremaReal Italian woman shoes. Best value for money. Italian design, made by Italian artisans, following the latest trends of fashion.
Famous for its originality and the beautiful fabrics, ETRO is at the top of the fashion excellence. Few steps from home you'll find the outlet, where to find bags, dresses and shoes super discounted.
Via Spartaco, 3
Famous for its originality and the beautiful fabrics, ETRO is at the top of the fashion excellence. Few steps from home you'll find the outlet, where to find bags, dresses and shoes super discounted.
Just few steps from home, sporty clothes and shoes by Puma at super discounted prices.
Viale Monte Nero, 22
22 Viale Monte NeroJust few steps from home, sporty clothes and shoes by Puma at super discounted prices.
If you like good shopping (good brands), this is the best alternative to "La Rinascente". Good brands, less crowded, better shopping, just 6 minutes walking from home.
Piazza Cinque Giornate, 1/A
1/A Piazza Cinque GiornateIf you like good shopping (good brands), this is the best alternative to "La Rinascente". Good brands, less crowded, better shopping, just 6 minutes walking from home.
The very first Department store in Milan, opened in 1865, that introduced for the first time the "pret-a-porter" fashion in Italy.
Via Santa Radegonda, 10
10 Via Santa RadegondaThe very first Department store in Milan, opened in 1865, that introduced for the first time the "pret-a-porter" fashion in Italy.
Food Scene
Recovered farmhouse, atmosphere like to be in the countryside but in the city center. Organic and homemade food.
Via Privata Cuccagna, 2
2 Via Privata CuccagnaRecovered farmhouse, atmosphere like to be in the countryside but in the city center. Organic and homemade food.
Typical Lombardy food, where you can taste risotto and cotoletta "alla milanese", and many other dishes of Milan's tradition, with a good choice of wines. Familiar and friendly.
Viale Bligny, 42
42 Viale BlignyTypical Lombardy food, where you can taste risotto and cotoletta "alla milanese", and many other dishes of Milan's tradition, with a good choice of wines. Familiar and friendly.
Considered to be the best for sandwiches in town in competition with "Bar della Crocetta". I personally prefer this one, but it's really hard to decide. As for the service, a bit more formal here.
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Bar Quadronno
34 Via QuadronnoConsidered to be the best for sandwiches in town in competition with "Bar della Crocetta". I personally prefer this one, but it's really hard to decide. As for the service, a bit more formal here.
Among best sandwiches in town. With only one competitor which is just around the corner "bar Quadronno".
Corso di Porta Romana, 67
Among best sandwiches in town. With only one competitor which is just around the corner "bar Quadronno".
Another ethnic choice in the neighborhood. The place is not so beautiful and the service is informal, but excellent Brazilian food.
Via Gaetana Agnesi, 17
17 Via Gaetana AgnesiAnother ethnic choice in the neighborhood. The place is not so beautiful and the service is informal, but excellent Brazilian food.
Fusion restaurant owned by two famous football players, for that reason it is often frequented by famous and trendy people. It's quite expensive, but the food is really very good.
Via S. Gerolamo Emiliani, 2
2 Via San Gerolamo EmilianiFusion restaurant owned by two famous football players, for that reason it is often frequented by famous and trendy people. It's quite expensive, but the food is really very good.
A very typical "trattoria", and I think one of the best "pasta" in town. Honest in prices.
Via Bernardino Corio, 3
A very typical "trattoria", and I think one of the best "pasta" in town. Honest in prices.
True Argentinian experience, food and atmosphere like you were in Buenos Aires. Delicious meat. Price around 50€ per person, including wine.
Via Spartaco, 31
31 Via SpartacoTrue Argentinian experience, food and atmosphere like you were in Buenos Aires. Delicious meat. Price around 50€ per person, including wine.
At doorstep: Delicious meat, good wines, friendly atmosphere, affordable prices.
Viale Monte Nero, 29
29 Viale Monte NeroAt doorstep: Delicious meat, good wines, friendly atmosphere, affordable prices.
Viale Monte Nero, 5
They make the best traditional "focaccia", one piece for 1,50€. A must try!
The place can look a bit poor, but it is the best and the cheapest pizza in the neighborhood!
Corso Lodi, 12
12 Corso LodiThe place can look a bit poor, but it is the best and the cheapest pizza in the neighborhood!
Best Breakfast of Porta Romana. The typical choice of local people for breakfast is "Cappuccino e Brioche".
Viale Sabotino, 20
20 Viale SabotinoBest Breakfast of Porta Romana. The typical choice of local people for breakfast is "Cappuccino e Brioche".
Metropolitan City of Milan
Bavarian restaurant. Typical German food and good beer.
Via Gaetana Agnesi, 6
6 Via Gaetana AgnesiHamburger sandwiches made with the best quality Italian meat.
coffee restaurant, location full of atmosphere and mystery. Behind the Court, in a convent of the XV century with the timeless cloisters and gardens.
Via S. Barnaba, 48
48 Via San Barnabacoffee restaurant, location full of atmosphere and mystery. Behind the Court, in a convent of the XV century with the timeless cloisters and gardens.
Mozzarella and orecchiette with turnip greens served between rural wood furnishings and decorations on the walls.
Viale Bligny, 29
Mozzarella and orecchiette with turnip greens served between rural wood furnishings and decorations on the walls.
A binge of oysters as only in French Riviera. Medium expensive but great choice of oysters and spumante or champagne.
Viale Col di Lana, 5
A binge of oysters as only in French Riviera. Medium expensive but great choice of oysters and spumante or champagne.
Typical Milanese couisine, informal enviroment. Good value for price
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Osteria dell'Acquabella
11 Via S. RoccoTypical Milanese couisine, informal enviroment. Good value for price
Drinks & Nightlife
Literally "Winedrome", excellent winery that servers also dishes of cheese and cold cuts sliced meat.
Via Salasco, 21
21 Via SalascoLiterally "Winedrome", excellent winery that servers also dishes of cheese and cold cuts sliced meat.
Literally means "the little fishes", and it actually is a fish-shop, but you can seat and taste fresh fish with a cup of prosecco spumante, in the place. Nice place, good fish.
Corso di Porta Romana, 51
51 Corso di Porta RomanaLiterally means "the little fishes", and it actually is a fish-shop, but you can seat and taste fresh fish with a cup of prosecco spumante, in the place. Nice place, good fish.
Generation after generation, this place never stop to be the choice of many young professionals and students for a good aperitivo cocktail or a beer.
Viale Monte Nero, 51
51 Viale Monte NeroGeneration after generation, this place never stop to be the choice of many young professionals and students for a good aperitivo cocktail or a beer.
Via Orti, 4
4 Via OrtiBloody Mary of excellence and many other cocktails served in a futurist atmosphere.
Informal and young, specialized in Vodka cocktails, I recommend a Moskow Mule.
Via Carlo Vittadini, 6
Informal and young, specialized in Vodka cocktails, I recommend a Moskow Mule.
The place is to cocktails/fine drinking, one of the best cocktail bar in Milan. Be early (berfore 7) if you want to find a sit.
Viale Piave, 1
The place is to cocktails/fine drinking, one of the best cocktail bar in Milan. Be early (berfore 7) if you want to find a sit.
Essentials
A street kiosk serving very delicious food. It is famous to make the best chicken on the spit in town, since 1967. Food is all "take away".
Corso Lodi, 15
A street kiosk serving very delicious food. It is famous to make the best chicken on the spit in town, since 1967. Food is all "take away".
This is a new co-working space, with book shop and cafeteria. Many free-lance have their usual base here. Free sitting and Wi-Fi.
Viale Monte Nero, 6
6 Viale Monte NeroThis is a new co-working space, with book shop and cafeteria. Many free-lance have their usual base here. Free sitting and Wi-Fi.
Via Pier Lombardo, 6
6 Via Pier LombardoIt's just 200 mt from home.
Pharmacy at 130 mt
Monday to Friday: 08:30 - 12:30 / 15:30 - 19:30
Saturday: 09:30 - 13:00
Sunday: Closed
Viale Monte Nero, 59
Pharmacy at 130 mt
Monday to Friday: 08:30 - 12:30 / 15:30 - 19:30
Saturday: 09:30 - 13:00
Sunday: Closed
Corso Lodi, 1
1 Corso LodiFree public Wi-Fi Spot
Whirlpools, saunas, relaxation rooms and Turkish baths, a corner of peace all to be found in Porta Romana, your moment of wellness.
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Piazzale Medaglie D'Oro
Piazzale Medaglie D'OroWhirlpools, saunas, relaxation rooms and Turkish baths, a corner of peace all to be found in Porta Romana, your moment of wellness.
Corso di Porta Romana, 129
129 Corso di Porta RomanaFor last minute manicure/pedicure, massage, depilatory wax.
Everything Else
Via Ferdinando Bocconi, 8
Business School
Via Roberto Sarfatti, 25
25 Via Roberto SarfattiUniversity
Here is the metro station next to home. All the others metro stations are marked in maps with an a M in a red square.
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Mariposa
1 Corso LodiHere is the metro station next to home. All the others metro stations are marked in maps with an a M in a red square.
Entertainment & Activities
The most convenient Cinemas, walking distance and just in front of COIN where you can have a drink or dinner prior or after the movie.
Viale Monte Nero, 84
The most convenient Cinemas, walking distance and just in front of COIN where you can have a drink or dinner prior or after the movie.
if you cannot stop your workout, this is a small welcoming gym, that allows daily entrances.
Via Altaguardia, 4
4 Via Altaguardiaif you cannot stop your workout, this is a small welcoming gym, that allows daily entrances.