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Where to go in Milan: 8 best restaurants and bars near Milan’s Duomo
Looking for a place to eat and drink in Milan? Here is your “Where to go in Milan” pocket guide sponsored by Milan Design Agenda, with the best restaurants and bars near Milan Duomo! The Milan’s Duomo central location and impressive beauty make it a prime spot for tourists and locals alike, and with Milan Design Agenda as your city guide you’ll know what hot restaurants and bars to check out!
STRAF
Located within Hotel Straf, Bar Straf is one of the few happy hour venues in the city centre. A favourite with contemporary style-setters, Bar Straf is decorated with rustic but chic adornments on its concrete walls. They often host live musical performances and its happy hour is extended into late evening, making it a perfect hang out spot!
CRACCO
Cracco was created by chef Carlo Cracco, who has been awarded two Michelin stars for his work on his innovative cusine. In his restaurant he reinterprets traditional Milanese recipes to give them a modern touch. The elegant simplicity of the décor is reflected into the dishes served at the restaurant.
Above the Museo del Novecento, you will find a restaurant with amazing views and excellent cuisine. The restaurant’s specialty is its fish dishes, but offers a variety of quicker meals for the casual museum explorer. Dining in this restaurant’s windowed terrace would truly be an experience to remember, with stunning views over the Milan Piazza del Duomo.
IL MARCHESINO
Housed in the Teatro La Scala building, where Gualtiero Marchesi crafts his cuisine, this restaurant has strong roots to music, as well as food and art. It’s a great restaurant for opera fans who want to eat something before or after a performance, as well as connoisseurs of fine art who can browse the impressive collection that adorn the walls.
TRUSSARDI ALLA SCALA
With a wall of windows overlooking the Milan Piazza della Scala, this restaurant is the perfect place to people watch the diversity of people that walk along. With its focus on Italian and regional cuisine that is enhanced with international touches and modern culinary techniques, Trussardi alla Scala presents dining inspired by the modern world. At Trussardi Alla Scala, you’ll be at one of the best Milan restaurants 2015!
Savini’s prime position on the first floor of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele means guests are treated to views over the “Ottagono” of Milan. Chef Giovanni Bon creates traditional dishes with raw materials sourced locally meaning that the kitchen, which dates back 1867, has kept its tradition of serving iconic Italian dishes with an innovative twist. This is the luxurious Milan Duomo place to be…and it is in your Milan City Guide!
LE BANQUE
Although originally built as a bank, this venue is now daylights as a restaurant worth trying for lunch and aperitivo but turns into a nightclub once the sun goes down. They host a variety of themed events throughout the year and have weekly menus using different in-season ingredients.
LA RINASCENTE
The Rinascente bar and café is located atop its eponymous store. Serving light snacks and other more filling alternatives, it’s great for a break from shopping or just as a stop in and of itself. Sit in its windowed balcony to enjoy views of Milan’s cathedral and the countless tourists milling around the Piazza del Duomo. At La Rinascente, you’ll be at one of the best Milan bars 2015!
So, in your first holidays week, where to go in Milan?