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The Milan-invented 'wrong negroni': Campari, sweet vermouth and Prosecco (in place of gin) over ice with an orange slice. Lighter, brighter, lower-alcohol than the classic, born by accident at Bar Basso in 1972.
The Negroni Sbagliato was invented at Bar Basso in Milan in 1972 by bartender Mirko Stocchetto, who reached for the wrong bottle and grabbed Prosecco instead of gin. The mistake became a Milan institution. Bar Basso still serves it from the original counter; Camparino in Galleria's Vittorio Emanuele II location, opened in 1915, pours the canonical city Campari aperitivo.
3 editor picks for Negroni Sbagliato in Milan, ranked by editorial score. All Milan signature dishes · Negroni Sbagliato across every city.
Contraste in Milan's Naviglio Pavese district is Matias Perdomo's Uruguayan-Italian modern kitchen, holding one Michelin star since 2017. Priced at €€€€.
OrderThe carte blanche tasting set at 130 euros; the sea urchin with parmesan is the signature.
TipBookings open three weeks ahead. The chef's counter at the open kitchen is the spot to ask for; vegetarian menu available.
Ceresio 7 in Milan's Sarpi district is the rooftop restaurant atop the Dsquared2 headquarters, with two pools and a 360-view terrace. Located in Isola.
OrderThe tagliolini al limone, the vitello tonnato and a glass of Franciacorta at the bar before sitting down.
TipBookings open three weeks ahead; ask for the pool-side terrace. The aperitivo at the bar starts 18:30 with city skyline views.
Camparino in Galleria at the Piazza Duomo corner of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the bar where Davide Campari himself served the first Campari Seltz.
Negroni Sbagliato makes more sense with someone from Milan explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Guided tour · 3h 30m
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...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Taste the soul of Milan in the Navigli district: creamy risotto, Sicilian arancina, Milanese pizza, pasticciotto, gelato, wine & prosecco. Topped off with our very own...
3 hours
Cook with a Michelin-trained Chef in Milan and learn to make pasta, gnocchi, and tiramisù. Enjoy Prosecco and Italian wine, then share your creations in a fun, authent...
