Cafes & Delis in Milan

This cafe and restaurant is, as you would expect, rigorously contemporary in its design with uncluttered open spaces and a chic but relaxing atmosphere. Located in the famous Golden Triangle fashion district, it's a great place to stop for a cappuccino, lunch or a glass of wine to rest weary feet, and still feel like you are sight-seeing...

The cafe in this designer store, owned by former editor of Vogue, Carla Sozzani is, not unsurprisingly, popular in the fashion world. It offers an inside-outside dining experience with a beautifully designed courtyard.

Part of the 5-star Park Hyatt Hotel, this cafe is located right in front of the Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle II and provides all who walk through the entrance a warm and refined welcoming atmosphere.

Located in the beautiful Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, this designer cafe boasts a great terrace from which you can sip your espresso and watch this design capital wake up and head to work, before hitting the shops yourself.

This city centre cafe is popular for its breakfasts, lunch and snacks since it is open all day. It is a traditional place and you'll often find people whiling away the hours, reading a book, flicking through a newspaper, writing a university essay or just soaking up the atmosphere.

This patisserie has been serving Milanese pastries for more than 160 years. For pastry lovers, this stylish tea room decked out with mouth-watering displays of confectionery is a perfect afternoon stop.

Decorated in white and with a cosy, family feel to it, this cafe has been designed by architect Andrea Rossini. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as coffee, ice cream and sweets.

At this cafe and bakery, they make all their cakes and pastries at their "laboratory", a space where they can produce high-quality food based on raw materials and fine research. It's a great place for breakfast, lunch or just a bite in the morning or the afternoon.

This cafe was founded in 1824 and is still managed by the Marchesi family. They strive to retain its traditional roots while pushing it forward.

Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! Ice cream, cakes, hot chocolate, chocolate bars. There is a wonderful selection of mouth-watering flavours, from the classics to the more adventurous: Nutella, chilli, delectable dark chocolate, creamy white chocolate...

This cafe has been a part of the Vittorio Emanuele II arcade since its opening in 1867. Clientele of the cafe today can gain a sense of the rich history and culture of the place with its opulent art-deco interior, including detailed Liberty-style mosaics by Angelo d'Andrea and the wood-inlaid bar.

Originally founded in 1957 as a delicatessen shop, this restaurant not only serves traditional Milanese cuisine but also sells local produce and has a cafe.

Part of the Triennale Design Museum, it's worth a refreshment stop both to enjoy a sandwich, salad cocktail or coffee and to appreciate the cafe's interior layout.

Established in 1817 by a soldier Antonio Cova, this is one of Milan's oldest patisseries, delicatessen and coffee houses. Located beside La Scala, it is a popular rendezvous point for theatre-goers.

At this classic Milan bakery, run by the Mastrorilli family, you will find delicious home-made cakes and pastries, as well as savoury bites and drinks.

Located near La Scala, this is a top notch gelateria, selling ice-creams, sorbets, hot chocolates, 'slushyice' and milkshakes using organic and ethically-sourced ingredients.

This super-cool cafe/bar, whose name is taken from the Austrian General who ruled over Lombardy, is frequented by the Brera fashion and arts crowd and is a great place to unwind. It has an old-world feel, fantastic aperitivo and superb brunches. Best enjoyed in summer.

This cafe has been designed by film director Wes Anderson recreating the atmosphere of a typical Milanese cafe. They serve light lunches, sandwiches, hot & cold drinks, pastries, ice creams and desserts made using creative combinations.