Marchesi 1824 ★ 4.8
Marchesi 1824 in Milan's Centro Storico is the city's oldest surviving pasticceria, founded in 1824 and now owned by Prada. Booking recommended.
Worth the queuePanettone tradizionale with candied orange and sultanas
Bakery counters in Milan worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.
Where to queue for bread and pastry
Pasticceria Cova ★ 4.7
Pasticceria Cova on Via Montenapoleone has made Milanese confectionery since 1817, the tea room of the fashion-week circuit. Located in Centro Storico.
Worth the queuePanettone classico with Madagascar vanilla
Pavé ★ 4.6
Pave in Milan's Porta Venezia is the pasticceria artigianale that reset the city's croissant standard when it opened in 2012. At Via Felice Casati 27.
Worth the queuePanettone tradizionale with candied orange and sultana
Davide Longoni Pane ★ 4.7
Davide Longoni Pane in Milan's Porta Romana is the city's most respected bread baker, running nine Milan locations from the Via Tiraboschi original.
Worth the queuePane di pasta madre with heritage grain
Princi ★ 4.5
Princi at Via Speronari near the Duomo has set the Milan bakery standard since 1986, the flagship of the Rocco Princi-designed forno group. Family-friendly.
Worth the queuePizza bianca al rosmarino
Pasticceria Cucchi ★ 4.3
Pasticceria Cucchi on Corso Genova has baked Milanese pasticcini and almond torte since 1936. The marble counter and the show cake tiers are Milan intact.
Worth the queueTorta di mandorle
Pasticceria Sissi ★ 4.2
Pasticceria Sissi at Piazza Risorgimento has baked filled brioche and sfogliati since the 1950s, the Milanese pastry counter the Risorgimento locals call.
Worth the queueBrioche al prosciutto crudo
Iginio Massari Alta Pasticceria ★ 4.9
Iginio Massari Alta Pasticceria near the Duomo is the Milan flagship of Italy's most decorated pastry chef, whose panettone set the artisan benchmark.
Worth the queuePanettone di Natale with veneziane candite
Bakeries: tours, tastings and classes in Milan
Guided tour · 2 hours
Candle Bakery Workshop in Milan: Coffee & Brioche Edition
Unleash your creativity in a candle-making workshop. Craft your own candles using natural wax and high-quality fragrances, and take home your creations as a souvenir.
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1h 30m
Milan: Signature Tea Time with fine teas and signature pastries
At Momenteeria, every cup is a ritual of happiness Over 60 selections, from the most precious single-origin teas to original blends enriched with Italian botanicals, a...
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Guided tour · 3h 30m
Eating Milan: Navigli Food & Drinks Tour
Discover Milan’s Navigli district on a small-group food tour blending local culture, canals, and regional flavours. Enjoy a curated walking journey with multiple tasti...
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