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Milan is not only the city of fashion and design: it is also a laboratory of sensory experiences where drinking, listening to music and immersing yourself in refined, sophisticated surroundings becomes an art form.
Here are five places that will win you over:
- Norcineria Nobili -📍Via Lanzone 19 / Via Bezzecca 9
Inspired by traditional Umbrian “norcinerie” (pork butchery), this restaurant brings the authentic taste of typical central Italian cured meats and cheeses to Milan. The atmosphere is rustic yet refined, with attentive service and a wine list that showcases the flavours of the region.
- Tow -📍Via Losanna 16
Housed in an early 20th-century building, Tow combines exposed brickwork and contemporary lines in a balanced mix of warmth and modernity. The wine list is carefully curated and offers unusual labels to accompany tapas and creative small dishes. Ideal for an aperitif or informal dinner, with wine at the heart of the experience.
- Mogo -📍Via Bernina 1C
In the heart of the Isola district, Mogo is a listening bar where sound plays just as important a role as the cuisine. With Japanese and international dishes, signature cocktails and an audiophile hi-fi system, every evening here becomes a multi-sensory experience.
- Allangolare -📍Via Plinio 46 / Via Ampère angolo Porpora 95
A cocktail and food bar with retro charm and a relaxed, welcoming vintage atmosphere. It offers craft drinks, Italian gins and dishes to share. The Via Ampère location also offers a pleasant brunch and an outdoor seating area that is perfect on milder days. Ideal for aperitifs and chatting with friends.
- Tripstillery -📍Via Ascanio Sforza 9 / Piazza A. Aalto 1N01
A true temple of Milanese mixology. In addition to creative drinks, it offers the opportunity to participate in the creation of your own personalised spirit — a unique experience combining design and craftsmanship. Two locations, two different atmospheres: the more intimate one in Navigli and the sophisticated one in Porta Nuova.
Whether you’re team wine, team cocktails or simply team “good company”, these venues showcase the Milan that lives, plays and toasts every evening.
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