12 Milan tips beyond the Salone del Mobile

Even away from the hustle and bustle of the Salone del Mobile, Milan offers plenty of opportunities to explore the essence of the style metropolis among restaurants, bars, spas and stores. We have collected the best destinations.

12 Milan tips that will make the style metropolis unforgettable for you, even away from theSalone del Mobile.

You are currently at the Salone del Mobile and want to discover the Italian metropolis away from the fair? Then we have just the right tips for you - the most beautiful locations for drinks, dinner and shopping tours. A list from which you can draw inspiration for your trip to Milan even after the Salone del Mobile.

These 12 Milan tips you should know

Wildly romantic and playful is the restaurant "Lùbar". Here you take your dinner under fairy lights and surrounded by palm trees in a former greenhouse from the 18th century. - Via Palestro, 16

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In the restaurant "Da Giacomo" you dine in an ambience that, with the wood paneling, the marble floor and the stucco details, reminds you of an old Milanese trattoria of the early 20th century. The rooms of the impressive building right next to the cathedral were once designed by Renzo Mongiardino together with Roberto Peregalli. - Via Pasquale Sottocorno, 6

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Looking for fresh fish or seafood? This (and much more) is served in the restaurant "Terrazza Calabritto". In Naples, the restaurant has been around for over 21 years, and now the traditional restaurant is finally available in Milan. - Via Monte Grappa, 7

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As if Wes Anderson had designed it himself. Wait - he did, actually. The Fondazione Prada commissioned the producer and director, who has already produced short films for the fashion house, to design the Bar Luce at the headquarters of the Foundation for Art and Culture in Milan. - L.go Isarco, 2

Wes Anderson revived the look of old Milanese coffee houses with "Bar Luce", commissioned by Fondazione Prada.

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The "Bar Basso" is almost obligatory in such a list. This is where people meet for a refreshing, cool aperitif after an exhausting day at the fair. - Via Plinio, 39

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Giorgio Armani describes the premises of Emporio Armani Caffè & Ristorante as "contemporary, open and multi-faceted." And what's on the menu here on the outskirts of Brera? The designer made sure that, among other things, his favorite (yet very classic) dishes like risotto or spaghetti al pomodoro with lots of basil are served. - Via Croce Rossa, 2

"Emporio Armani Caffè & Ristorante".

Over half a century there is already star restaurant "Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia". Three years ago the traditional house was extended by the bistro "Aimo e Nadia". Gallery owner Rossana Orlandi is responsible for the colorful, floral interior. - Via Matteo Bandello, 14

Bistro "Aimo e Nadia".

Bistro Aimo e Nadia

Ciao Fernanda! The design of the Pinacoteca di Brera is a tribute to Fernanda Wittgens, the former director of the legendary museum and responsible for the reconstruction of the venerable building after World War II. The Pinacoteca also houses the "Café Fernanda", located in the former main entrance of the museum - here you can drink your lungo in the company of the "Three Graces" by Bertel Thorvalden or a bust of Fernanda Wittgens. - Via Brera, 28

"Caffè Fernanda" in the Pinacoteca di Brera.

Also the "10 Corso Como" can't be missing in such a list, of course. Over 30 years ago, Carla Sozzani opened her eponymous gallery in an industrial building in the backyard of a Milanese palazzo. Now "10 Corso Como" is a whole network of store, gallery, café, restaurant and bookstore - in addition, the building also houses hotel rooms. So it's all in one place. - Corso Como, 10

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Colorful, colorful, JJ Martin. The designer lives pattern and color. In her Milan store we can store her brightly colored interpretation of la dolce vita in the form of clothing, tableware and accessories. Psst, there's even a space for mental health and meditation workshops in the basement. - Via Sant'Andrea, 10/A

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Relaxation and wellness can be found in the "Armani/Spa" on the eighth floor of the Armani Hotel. On 1000 square meters (fair>tired visitors:inside can recover from the metropolis in the sauna, steam bath or pool with a view of the city. - Via Alessandro Manzoni, 31

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"I've always been inspired by how and in what places people fulfill their life's dream, but Milan, with all its beauty, sophistication and history, is particularly appealing to me," says Ralph Lauren about his fascination with the Italian metropolis. Just in time for this year's Salone del Mobile, the American designer wants to share his personal version and is transforming Milan's Palazzo Casa Campanini-Bonomi into Ralph's Milan for an entire week. The stately rooms of the palazzo will host the new pieces of the "Fall 2022 home collection", while the magnificent screened courtyard invites you to linger over a cup of coffee, lunch or aperitif. - Via San Barnaba, 27

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