Great spot for an aperitivo in the cutest courtyard in the Brea area…read more Each drink comes with some snacks. The price for the aperitivo is really affordable. €8 will get you a fantastic spritz and a finger sandwich with chips. Perfect for a pre-dinner treat. The servers were really friendly and attentive. They checked on us to make sure we were ok and answered all our questions.

We came here for aperitif before dinner. Little did I know the drink comes with a little mini…read moresandwhich. 8 euro for a negroni aperol spritz etc. This has place has nice outdoor seating and there is shade since it's between houses. Definitely a nice start to our trip.

The best of a night at several bars on the Navigli. Read my profile and my reviews, you'll find…read morethat I am a pretty experienced booze hound. Pinch is a total replica of American hipster craft cocktail bars, in Milan. The bartenders wear suspenders and do tricks with shakers. I'm waiting for an ironic mustache, preferably like the Moretti guy has. The drinks are exceptional. When I was there, they had one made of green tomatoes and mountain pine liqueur that was a taste party in my mouth. The aperitivo snacks are also really excellent, a small tray of various interesting crunchy things. No potato chips -- we're talking samosas in wonton wrappers with sweet chili sauce, Indian curry rice, a ham-arugula roll, and baba ghanoush. My second drink didn't quite match the first, but it was close. Also, the only bar in Milan that gave me *zero* grief about wanting a simple glass of tap water. In fact, they just give you one. Mega bonus points for that. I'm sick of paying for "aqua panna Toscana" that I neither need nor want. Been drinking Milan tap water in my hotel room for four days now. It's fine. Pour it on. Food offerings from the regular menu are a little hit or miss, but on the other hand, I had kind of stuffed myself with aperitivo. Had I been hungry, might've been a different story.

Another perfect cocktails bar in Navigli! And yet I thought this Milanese neighborhood was only…read morefilled with bars with bad & cheap drinks, loud music and greasy aperitivo food (well, there are plenty of bars like that but thankfully not all of them). Pinch is a new bar right in Ripa di Porta Ticinese, not in the pedestrian part of the Naviglio, which means they don't have outside seating - except for the tables at the windows. It has a retro vibe, as if you entered a 1920s bar, dim lights, soft 1920's music; elegant but not ostentatious atmosphere. The cocktails list has about 15 signature cocktails, all with an explanation of the alcoholic level (medium or high), taste (fresh, spicy, bitter, etc.) and of course the ingredients, classic cocktails with a twist, made extremely well, with good ingredients. They also have a food menu but I didn't check it out since we were there for the aperitivo - which then turned into after-dinner drinks. I had the "South of the Border" with tequila, chartreuse vert, lime juice, sugar syrup and fresh mint, it was fresh and delicious, then I had another one and another one... just to be sure they were made perfectly ;) For the aperitivo, our cocktails were 8 euro each and the waiter (who looked like Robert Pattinson) brough a small tray with some snacks: rice and salad in small glasses, chips, mini-sandwiches and a couple of vol-au-vents - not enough to fill our stomachs completely but also not the average greasy aperitivo food. Nice staff, a full bar with quality bottles and clean bathrooms complete the experience. Too bad it's far from my house, but worth the subway trip back!

This special watering hole is a must visit. Worth the walk or drive as it's not in the city center…read more You will likely see the owner crafting drinks behind the bar. Try not to fan girl. Seating is mixed with squishy couches and intimate tables. The cocktail menu is creative and unique. You'll feel like you're sipping drinks in someone's tricked out living room. I highly recommend!

Divey but not and super cute . Drink is absolutely delish . Worth a visit and a great…read morerecommendation by a local . It was surprisingly open when everything seems to be closed this time of year . Oh and the bartenders will accommodate in English !

Armani Bamboo Bar/ Restaurant Milan…read more This modern, chic restaurant serves good food in a pretty space. We stopped in for lunch and were surprised that the restaurant was virtually empty. While the hostess/initial server was a very abrupt, very haughty (with more than a tad of condescension) unpleasant, British woman, (so unpleasant that we were going to leave) the rest of the staff was better, some staff members even rising to the level of gracious. GianPaulo, for example, was attentive, accommodating and very pleasant, so we stayed. We opted to share the shrimp appetizer, which was quite tasty. We then opted for the salmon poke and seared tuna salad (their version of the nicoise). The salmon poke was not bad. The seared tuna salad excelled in both plating and flavor. The tuna was fresh and lightly seared, and the vegetables were also fresh and prepared perfectly al dente. As the restaurant was quite empty, after the initial unpleasantness, we enjoyed a peaceful, relaxing lunch. While we wouldn't "rush back" to Bamboo Bar, it's well located, has a pleasant ambiance, and the seared tuna salad was quite good.

A for atmosphere. Gorgeous place. Great staff…read more F for food. Come for the 25 euro drinks. Eat anywhere else.

A little classier and completely tourist-free when compared to your average aperitivo locale, this…read moresmall spot in Navigli serves up some fine cocktails, definitely shaken not stirred. The food ranges from olives, chips, and crudités to perhaps a sandwich and a salad. Nobody was wearing a tuxedo or driving a Aston Martin so I don't really get the connection with Bond. I'm sure there is a reason but you will have to tell me later.

I came here on a Friday night for a Pink is Punk event. The…read morefront is super crowded with people standing around and you have to be let in by the event people. Luckily I was able to get in with my fabulous friend. Inside is pretty small but nice. The few random tables are a bad idea because people bump into them. (me being a victim several times) The drinks were cheap- 5 euros. Music was good, the DJ's were into it and dancing so it makes it that much better.

Absolutely awesome dinner at Dry. This Michelin chef knew a good thing when he decided to start up…read morethis place some years ago Inventive cocktails - I had a pumpkin mule while the Mr had something with coffee yogurt and Mozzarella syrup! Both were amazing. We could not choose a favorite Started with polenta with truffle & that pic doesn't lie. There was a mountain of fresh truffle on the creamy rich polenta Then transitioned over to the pizzas.... Pumpkin, Gorgonzola and mushrooms for me. The pumpkin replaced the typical white or red sauce and was just the right amount of flavor to complement the toppings Mr chose the 4 cheese and chestnuts and he was totally digging the smoked provelone Both winners & an all around fantastic meal

Ambiance - 4 Service - 4…read moreFood - 4 Drinks - 4 We went to the on Viale Vittorio Veneto, 28, 20124 Milano MI, Italy which is not listed on Yelp. Overall very good spot to enjoy Milanese pizza. Trendy, hip music, weird video through projection, large loft open space. Drinks - we had the French 75 and Penicillin both tasty but honestly not sure how other can pair it with pizza, so we ordered a nice glass of red. Food - We had the margarita with proscuitto on the side and broccoli pizza both fantastic.

Felt like getting some fresh air and this was the perfect spot. Great hosts. They treat you well…read moreand keep everything clean.

Ostello Bello was fantastic. The service, cleanliness, location, and room were all excellent and I…read morewould highly recommend staying here if you're looking for a good hostel experience.

Amazing BRUNCH VIEWS!…read more FOOD: 4 out of 5 stars We did brunch and the food was decent, you're essentially paying for the view. Menu is in Italian with English translation under. LOCATION: 5 stars Inside building, go to rooftop. It looks like a chiq food hall with so many yummy treats along the way but only the restaurant gives you the view. SERVICE: 5 stars Service was quick, polite, no complaints at all. AMBIANCE: 5 stars Your view is a close up to Duomo il Milano. WAITLIST: 5 stars No wait for brunch.

If you want a spot with a beautiful view of the duomo that's ur place. We came here at 10 as soon…read moreas it opened hoping to have breakfast.. it's a light one, they have pastries, great coffee, fresh orange juice and we got avocado toast.. so not a big breakfast but a light one with a great view. Our server was nice, and helpful! I'd highly recommend this place for a nice coffee with a view. Heard it gets pretty busy at night and with kids it was more suitable to come here in the morning since it becomes more of a bar at night