Luini ★ 4.8
Luini at Via Santa Radegonda, steps from the Rinascente, has fried panzerotti since 1949. The counter sells the half-moon dough pocket with tomato and mozzarella for
Try: Panzerotto fritto and al forno
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Pizzeria Spontini ★ 4.5
Pizzeria Spontini on Via Santa Radegonda pioneered Milan's thick-crust pizza al taglio since 1953. The fat base, long prove and heavy mozzarella are the city standar
Try: Milanese thick-crust pizza al taglio
De Santis Paninoteca ★ 4.3
De Santis on Corso Magenta has made gourmet panini since 1964, the Milanese late-night institution with over 200 sandwich varieties on michetta and ciabatta.
Try: Gourmet panini on michetta and ciabatta
Mercato Centrale Milano ★ 4.2
Mercato Centrale at Stazione Centrale is a 4,500 sq metre food hall with 32 artisan stalls, open daily until midnight. The pasta and sfogliatelle counters are the tr
Try: Multi-artisan food hall: pasta, pizza, cheese, gelato
Ravioleria Sarpi ★ 4.3
Ravioleria Sarpi in Milan's Chinatown serves hand-folded xiaolongbao and boiled dumplings from a street-side counter on Via Sarpi. A bowl of four dumplings costs und
Try: Hand-folded dumplings and noodles
El Brellin ★ 4.2
El Brellin on the Vicolo dei Lavandai in Navigli Grande is the canalside trattoria that made Milanese fritto misto and aperitivo snacks a destination.
Try: Milanese fritto misto and fried canal snacks
Giannasi ★ 4.4
Giannasi at Piazza Buozzi in Porta Romana has roasted chicken on the spit since 1967. A quarter chicken with roasted potatoes costs under 4 euros; the lunchtime queu
Try: Rotisserie chicken and roasted potatoes
C'era una volta una piada ★ 3.9
C'era una volta una piada near Porta Romana makes the Romagnola piadina: flatbread on the testo griddle, stuffed with prosciutto di Parma, squacquerone and wild rock
Try: Piadina Romagnola wraps
Street Food in Milan, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Milan?
Peak food season in Milan is year-round.
What time do people eat in Milan?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Milan?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Milan?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Milan rewards trust.