Barry Harris asked 8 years ago
My partner and I will be in Milan in early September prior to boarding a Mediterranean Cruise leaving from Venice. What do you recommend we see and do for a few days? Cooking lessons are not out of the question.
Karen Escalera Staff answered 8 years ago
For things to do, TripAdvisor has expanded its coverage of attractions and day tours available so it’s quite a good guide. In terms of restaurants and places to imbibe, here’s a list of suggestions from a friend who’s a leading travel and food writer who’s Italian and lives in Milan:
I suggest you to have lunch on the roof of LA RINASCENTE shopping centre, top floor: stunning view on the Domo and a choice of several mozzarella bars, sushi, salads etc.
Or the fashion people favourite
BICE
(ask the concierge to make reservation for you…it’s necessary..always packed) Traditional cuisine from Tuscany
or
DON LYSANDER (via Manzoni, close to the fabulous POLDI PEZZOLI MUSEUM)
or in the GALLERIA ON THE WAY TO LA RINASCENTE, DON’T MISS A
CAMPARI AT THE HISTORICAL BAR camparino (ask the concierge)
they are all at walking distance from your hotel:
I strongly recommend you a snack at the
Fours Seasons coffee shop in the fabulous courtyard (not foodwise but just to enjoy such beauty and elegance in a historical residence)
or just a drink on their lounge-bar.
Another good option is having dinner at HOTEL PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA restaurant
ACANTO
(ASK FOR A TABLKE FACING THE GARDEN AND THE FOUNTAIN)
gREAT FOOD AND GLAM PEOPLE,
fOR REALLY GREAT FOOD AND GREAT VIEW
TRATTORIA CON VISTA (RISTORANTE DELLE TRIENNALE)
OPEN EVERY DAY – RESERVATION REQUIRED
high cuisine 3 star guide Michelin – 50 euros approx
and do choose
SAUTE DI MAZZANCOLLE CON COUSCOUS AI SAPORI MEDITERRANEI (top!)
