“Milan is Italy’s capital of fashion, design and business, but it also offers a delightful array of neighborhoods and culinary traditions,” she says. “Beyond the runways and showrooms, Milan is defined by aperitivo and cafe culture and a strong sense of everyday Italian city life that rewards travelers who linger.”
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Where to Stay for an Easy First Day
Milan, Italy - May 24, 2018: Turn of the 20th century Art Nouveau architecture and humanist wall mural at Milan's Porta Venezia district, Lombardy, Italy	BrasilNut1 for Getty
She also highlights NEMI Hotel Milan, one of the city’s newest design-driven openings. Set in a quiet residential area, the hotel offers “larger-than-average rooms” along with “strong soundproofing,” which McCabe notes can be especially valuable during a busy travel period like the Olympics. She also points to its restaurant, Forte, which “highlights fresh seafood,” and notes that the hotel is offering a special Olympic “Stay in the Game” package.
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What to Eat (and What Not to Expect)
Dish of delicious mushroom risotto. Italian Food. Close-up, Selective focus.	Faina Gurevich
For a nostalgic take, McCabe recommends Risoelatte. “The 1950s-style restaurant feels like dining in a retro Milanese home,” she says, noting that its risotto alla Milanese is a standout. For a more contemporary interpretation, she points to Ratanà, set in a former railway warehouse in the Isola Porta Nuova area, which serves one of the city’s most celebrated versions of the dish.
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Aperitivo, Cafés, and Everyday Milan
Milan, Italy - Circa April 2018: Campari bar (aka Camparino) in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II	claudiodivizia for Getty
For a more polished setting, she recommends Camparino in Galleria, located inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. As Campari’s historic bar, it pairs carefully crafted cocktails with elegant interiors and feels like a quintessential Milan moment. For coffee and pastries, Pasticceria Cova, founded in 1817, offers a glimpse of the city’s old-guard café culture. McCabe recommends ordering an espresso and a traditional pastry to experience Milan at its most refined. For something more modern, Pavé is a favorite for breakfast or a mid-morning break. It’s known for beautifully made pastries and a relaxed, neighborhood feel. “This is the kind of place where you linger rather than rush,” she says.
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Shopping and Neighborhoods That Feel Like Milan
Milan, Lombardy, Italy - 04 29 2024: The boat tour on the Navigli of Milan, ancient canals used in the past to transport goods, are very popular among tourists visiting the city.	Simona Sirio for Getty
Navigli is another must-visit, especially for travelers interested in vintage shopping and aperitivo culture. The canal area is lined with small boutiques, secondhand fashion shops and casual spots for a drink, and it’s where Milan’s creative energy comes through most clearly. McCabe also recommends La Double J, founded by American designer JJ Martin, as a must-visit for colorful contemporary women’s fashion and homewares.
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One Experience Not to Skip
Spritz aperol drink in Milan overlooking Piazza Duomo	BrasilNut1 for Getty
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