Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Join Carol Santos-Neves in the heart of Lombardy for an immersive Milan food tour, deep diving into the back alley kitchens and legendary food spots that make this city a culinary powerhouse. This food guide maps out exactly where to eat in Milan, from 90-year-old family institutions to the "hidden gems" redefining the flavors of Northern Italy. Whether it’s a perfect Pasta Carbonara at a classic osteria, a Mozzarella and Mascarpone feast, or a historic Milano risotto, Carol teams up with local chefs to experience the best Italian restaurants the city has to offer.
From the historic bars where the Negroni Sbagliato was born to ‘spice forward’ brunch spots in the Certosa district, this journey captures the raw, visceral energy of Italy. If you’ve been searching for the best restaurants in Milan, Italy, consider this your ultimate map to the city’s most authentic Italian food.
This City Bites was brought to you by @airalocom. Switch on vacation mode with Airalo and discover the best local spots in your favorite cities around the world. Stay connected with all the data you need abroad, no sketchy WiFi, no surprise fees, with an Unlimited eSIM from Airalo. Use code BITES for 15% off your first eSIM, so you can skip asking for hotspot and get straight to finding your next great meal. Check it out here: bit.ly/4bHt0I1
⏭️ SEE THE ENTIRE SERIES HERE: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMFGVXWuJ1C4uAA4gEKBOL0GM-sPnlun0
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📍Spots We Visited + What We Ate in Milan:
Pasticerria Cucchi - Selection of Panettones, Hot Chocolate, Whipped Mascarpone
Osteria La Piola - Riso al salto croccante, Strozzapreti di pasta fresca al ragu di brasato, Selezione di Salumi e giardiniera casalinga, Selezione di Formaggi freschi e stagionati serviti con frutta fresca e mostarda di pere, La Tradizione Ossobuco di vitello con risotto alla milanese, Cotoletta di Vitello Alla milanese
Bar Basso - Negroni Sbagliato
Gelateria Paganelli - Coconut & Pistachio Gelato with Panna
Moebius - Kiwi Cooler, Tuna Tartare with Apple, Herbs, Ginger & Pistachio, Arancini al Ragu di Cervo, Red Radicchio with Castelmagno Cheese Ice Cream, Williams pear with Nero D'avola red wine & walnut muesli, Veal Meatballs with Coconut Milk & Cardoncelli Mushrooms, Octopus Burrito with Nduja, Potato taggiasche Olives & lime
L'Osteria alla Concorrenza - Nervetti, Crostone Con Tastasal e Friarielli, Crostino Con Lardo Pesto e Parmigiano
Ristorante Erba Brusca - Pasta Mista con Ceci with riduzione di brodo di pollo, limone bruciato & xo sauce ai funghi, Cavalfiore speziato with ajo blanco, salsa di burro nocciolato, uvetta & capperi, Risotto di topinambur with kumquat, salsa acciughe, dukka & saba, Trota dell'adamello alla plancia con verze grigliate, salsa umeboshi & kimchi, Spaghetti 'nduja with aringa affumicata, robiola, limone & maggiorana
June Collective - Roasted Polenta with pork minced meat sauce, herb and coriander chutney, fennel & dill, June Shakshuka, Pane Focaccia, Pancake with Cardamom butter, mascarpone cream, mango coulis & coconut, Eggs Benedict on homemade focaccia with 'nduja paste, crispy bacon, poached eggs, 'nduja hollandaise & chives, Saffron and cardamom knot
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Join Carol Santos-Neves in the heart of Lombardy for an immersive Milan food tour, deep diving into the back alley kitchens and legendary food spots that make this city a culinary powerhouse. This food guide maps out exactly where to eat in Milan, from 90-year-old family institutions to the "hidden gems" redefining the flavors of Northern Italy. Whether it’s a perfect Pasta Carbonara at a classic osteria, a Mozzarella and Mascarpone feast, or a historic Milano risotto, Carol teams up with local chefs to experience the best Italian restaurants the city has to offer.
From the historic bars where the Negroni Sbagliato was born to ‘spice forward’ brunch spots in the Certosa district, this journey captures the raw, visceral energy of Italy. If you’ve been searching for the best restaurants in Milan, Italy, consider this your ultimate map to the city’s most authentic Italian food.
This City Bites was brought to you by @airalocom. Switch on vacation mode with Airalo and discover the best local spots in your favorite cities around the world. Stay connected with all the data you need abroad, no sketchy WiFi, no surprise fees, with an Unlimited eSIM from Airalo. Use code BITES for 15% off your first eSIM, so you can skip asking for hotspot and get straight to finding your next great meal. Check it out here: bit.ly/4bHt0I1
⏭️ SEE THE ENTIRE SERIES HERE: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMFGVXWuJ1C4uAA4gEKBOL0GM-sPnlun0
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📍Spots We Visited + What We Ate in Milan:
Pasticerria Cucchi - Selection of Panettones, Hot Chocolate, Whipped Mascarpone
Osteria La Piola - Riso al salto croccante, Strozzapreti di pasta fresca al ragu di brasato, Selezione di Salumi e giardiniera casalinga, Selezione di Formaggi freschi e stagionati serviti con frutta fresca e mostarda di pere, La Tradizione Ossobuco di vitello con risotto alla milanese, Cotoletta di Vitello Alla milanese
Bar Basso - Negroni Sbagliato
Gelateria Paganelli - Coconut & Pistachio Gelato with Panna
Moebius - Kiwi Cooler, Tuna Tartare with Apple, Herbs, Ginger & Pistachio, Arancini al Ragu di Cervo, Red Radicchio with Castelmagno Cheese Ice Cream, Williams pear with Nero D'avola red wine & walnut muesli, Veal Meatballs with Coconut Milk & Cardoncelli Mushrooms, Octopus Burrito with Nduja, Potato taggiasche Olives & lime
L'Osteria alla Concorrenza - Nervetti, Crostone Con Tastasal e Friarielli, Crostino Con Lardo Pesto e Parmigiano
Ristorante Erba Brusca - Pasta Mista con Ceci with riduzione di brodo di pollo, limone bruciato & xo sauce ai funghi, Cavalfiore speziato with ajo blanco, salsa di burro nocciolato, uvetta & capperi, Risotto di topinambur with kumquat, salsa acciughe, dukka & saba, Trota dell'adamello alla plancia con verze grigliate, salsa umeboshi & kimchi, Spaghetti 'nduja with aringa affumicata, robiola, limone & maggiorana
June Collective - Roasted Polenta with pork minced meat sauce, herb and coriander chutney, fennel & dill, June Shakshuka, Pane Focaccia, Pancake with Cardamom butter, mascarpone cream, mango coulis & coconut, Eggs Benedict on homemade focaccia with 'nduja paste, crispy bacon, poached eggs, 'nduja hollandaise & chives, Saffron and cardamom knot
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