Nano Bleu is delightful. I didn't expect to find myself in a toy store on this business trip to…read moreMilan. I don't have any kids and actually having kids or being around kids is the furthest thing from my mind, But, I also didn't expect my work mates to be so bloody boring. We can't go out and party EVERY night. Sometimes we have to stay put and be on call so to speak. Desperate for some entertainment, (I can't understand Italian, so no point in turning on the television) I went after the one game that just about anyone can enjoy-Rumikub. So I wondered around the Duomo area in search of a toy store and stumbled upon Nano Bleu. My Italian is horrible but the staff was really friendly. They spoke just enough English that we could hack through the conversation about Rumikub. Luck was with me that day! They had it. But more importantly, the store is very lovely. The shelves are made from wood with rounded corners. That detail doesn't seem important until you are experiencing it. Everything is in its place. They have a giant collection of stuffed animals. It actually made me feel like a kid again. The staff is great. The place is lovely. I might go back for a stuffed animal!

From the owner: Nano Bleu is an old fashion toy store with a large selection of toys, right in the heart of Milan…read more If you are looking for a gift you are sure to find something here, with FREE delivery to your address if you are staying in Milano.

From the owner: Cancelleria, candele, belle arti, articoli regalo, fiori artificiali, igiene per la casa, giochi,…read morearticoli per feste, costumi, articoli stagionali (Natale, Halloween, Carnevale, Pasqua), cartine per tabacco, casalinghi, igiene personale, té e tisane, spezie, bigiotteria, cosmetica, profumi ambiente, cartoleria, giochi, articoli per cake design, accessori biciclette, articoli per animali.

It was the bright lights that drew me in to this shop between the Naviglio Grande and the metro…read morestation. Pretty colors and all sorts of ceramics. Lamps, crafted bowls, plates, dishes. Made by hand in Turkey, so not really a gift from Italy but it's pretty stuff and I bought three small bowls and a ceramic coaster. Very impulsive of me but I liked the stuff and it traveled well. [Review 10729 overall, 497 of 2019.]

If you're looking for a place to buy a Carnival or Halloween costume this is the right one…read more However, be prepared to spend some €€ because it's not cheap to dress up. They have tons of costumes, wigs and accessories for every costume: vampire fangs (don't go for the cheapest, they are super bad quality), fake blood, make up, gloves, fake scars, etc. What I liked about the place, besides the variety of stuff, is that they also sell party supplies like themed plates, glasses, tablecloths, etc. Also, staff is nice and helpful. You can buy on their website but if you want to take a better look to the costumes and accessories it's better to visit the shop. What I didn't like are the prices (but it should be expected also in other places, at least most of their products are made in Italy) and that the place is tiny, and you can't get a nice view of the costumes since everything is a bit messy and when there's more than 5 people in the shop it feels crowded. Try not to go on lunch break the days before Halloween or be prepared to wait a bit to be helped or get a good look at everything...