Mercato Centrale Milano ★ 4.2
Mercato Centrale at Stazione Centrale is the food hall where a 5-euro pasta portion at the artisan counter beats any train-station canteen in Italy.
Try: Artisan pasta, pizza and cheese from 32 stalls
Neighbourhoodisola
The dishHand-folded xiaolongbao and dumplings
Location
Address: Via Paolo Sarpi 27, 20154 Milano
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