A real Italian told me this was one of the best places to get gelato in Milan and I must say I…read moreagree! They sell a ton of sweets from pastries, candies, breads and espresso to gelato. You pay at the register and take your ticket to the gelato counter and choose your flavors. They are happy to give you samples. I had my heart set on a real Italian gelato. Flavors ranged from fruity to milky. I ended up choosing the milk flavor and a sort of nutty, snickers flavor. It was so creamy and incredible! Everyone in the store was Italian so it was not touristy at all but a real locals spot. This will be my go-to for gelato in Milan!

Keep it classy San D... hem, Milano. Bastianello exudes class and elegance, your mood will be…read moreuplifted before you even taste their goods. If you want to treat yourself after some haute-couture shopping in Via Montenapoleone, it's a good segue that's not going to set you back... any less. At any rate, I consider Bastianello a must-see attraction in Milan, even if it's just for a standing espresso, the Italian way. But if you're willing to indulge, you have options aplenty. The "brioches" in their viennoiserie section are outstanding, and while they look like a "cornetto" or "croissant", they're something else. The apricot-filled ones are definitely a new. But it's not just sweets. If you're sitting down, there's a full menu to pick from, and I would say that the omelet is a must. It's not a simple omelet, it's a huge masterpiece, perfectly arranged on the dish with a salad side. Traditional desserts are also available, such as tiramisu or chocolate coulant. The lunch menu is nothing short of impressive, and if you choose the "Classico" instead of the "Light" version, you're offered additional snacks, like homemade potato chips. My all-time favorite, regardless of the season, is the "caffè con gelato", a DIY affogato, so to speak. I recommend the hazelnut flavor for the gelato, over which you can pour the espresso as you see fit. The way it's presented is priceless, and if you order it at the bar, it's less-priced, pun intended. Suit up, and enjoy.

Oh, I like this place so much I went 3x on my trip. Very clean and welcoming. All the pastries were…read morefresh and looked appetizing. You would want to spend all your holiday money there lol. I forgot the name of the round airy pastries filled with custard. Wow I'd take a flight just to have them. Also it was cool they randomly bought out different breads drizzled with olive oil to taste for free. Really cool thing about the staff and patrons. I had so much going on and distracted. I walked out forgetting to grab my huge order. I made it back about 40min later. The bakers had my bag to the side and safe for me. I can't wait to make it back

There are delicious and fresh ham and cheeses panini on crunchy, yet fresh thin bread. The ambience…read moreis casual cafe - pick up or eat in, airy indoors and outdoor seating. Very nice people working behind the counter, hospitable to English language speakers and those attempting Italian. Friendly and prompt service. We went both days we were here so far- one day just for cappucino - which they give you a delicious moist brownie on the side. They also have outrageously beautiful Italian pastries! Also a great aperol spritz!

Che dire, un'esperienza milanese al 100% nel cuore della Milano bene in via Montenapoleone in uno…read moredei locali storici della città, Cova. Stremati da una camminata interminabile per il centro di Milano, abbiamo deciso di trattarci bene e di fare un piccolo aperitivo dolce in una delle pasticcerie storiche di Milano. Abbiamo ispezionato Bastianello, Marchesi e Cova, e abbiamo deciso per quest'ultima. Budino di crema cotta, cannoncino, cavolino, cioccolata con panna, tutto era eccellente e servizio impeccabile. Molto caro, ma lo sai prima di entrare, quindi non ti puoi lamentare.

We came here for breakfast right before our flight back to the US, and I'm so happy we made the…read moretime! We were able to get a table right away even though it was pretty crowded on a Saturday morning. I wanted to look at the pastries and order there, but the whole process was a little chatoic. I told the woman behind the counter that I was sitting down at a table, and she told me she would hand it to my waiter. After waiting a bit, our waiter had to come back and ask what I ordered, and it seemed like he wasn't able to find it. Eventually he did come back with the correct order, and he was very apologetic about it. We haven't had the best service in Italy, but our server here was amazing! He was so kind and made the experience that much better. As for the pastries, I got the croissant with vanilla cream and the raspberry maritozzo. I wasn't expecting to like the maritozzo because I don't usually like cream puffs, but this one was so different from the ones I've had in the US! The cream was so light and fluffy, and the brioche bread was the perfect accompaniment. The raspberry jam added a nice tart flavor to it as well. Overall, this place gets a little crowded sometimes, but it's a great place to stop by when you're shopping!

The service was amazing and the fruit tort was delicious. Eating at a streetside table was a plus.read more

We just happened to walk by and I can't walk by a bakery without checking it out. Add a bit of…read morehunger and I'm buying! Sometimes that's bad when I know that the items will disappoint but I am craving sweets. These items were all very good but I just don't typically eat this type of baked good, so you could just taste the sugar in them. I felt the prices were reasonable and the items were very moist and had good flavor. My husband got a slice of pizza that had artichokes, tomatoes and ? - it is a thicker crust but was very good. We also grabbed a pear cake - very moist but too sweet for me. A chocolate tart - good but again sweet, he made out and ended up getting my piece too. I also got a pistachio cake slice- way too sweet but ok flavor. We'd go back and their juice and coffee selection looked good. If you are american, this looked to be a good spot to grab a more "american" style coffee.

Nice place for breakfast. They have a friendly staff and the food was great. In the morning they…read morehave the traditional croissant and cafe but at about 8:30AM you can order regular breakfast/ brunch which you can see from my pics. I also really liked how the bakery was designed. The atmosphere was vibrant and the lighting, furniture added to the feel was f the cafe. If your visiting Milan and staying near Boscovich Bakery then Indefinitely recommend making a walk here.

Simple Basic Easy Cheap Quick…read more If you need a healthy quick tasty lunch - this is the place. Mostly local business crowd and super friendly accommodating staff.

Stopped by here to have a quick light breakfast after visiting the Last Supper, and it was a treat…read more The place has this ambience where it makes you want to sit and relax, given the intimate seating room is hidden at the back, away from the morning rush. The waitress was quick and friendly as well. They were very generous on the smile, which was nice. We got come cappuccino and ginger coffee to go with maritozzi, bombolone, and this strawberry cake covered in marzipan. The maritozzi was delightful while the other two were just okay.

J'adore les pannetone. A priori il y a une période de l'année où c'est plus simple à trouver et…read morel'été peu de places en proposent. Mon guide de voyage mentionnait cette pasticceria comme le lieu où je pourrais en trouver une en plein mois d'août. Quelle belle découverte, une place d'un autre temps, très chic wt élégante. Je suis évidemment repartie avec la fameuse pannetone, remplie d'abricots confits très délicieux. Le précieux gâteau était dispendieux, nous n'en avons pas laissé une miette!

Delicious cappuccino and fluffy croissants. Nice to sit on the street and casually sip your coffee…read morewhile watching locals power shoot their espresso.

I think this is a hot deli/bakery/patisserie where locals get food! I stopped in impromptu to get…read moresome dinner after seeing the line. I tried the pasta della nonna, stuffed pork, and a couple of choux creme a (pistachio and cafe). Everything was delicious and the lady serving was incredibly nice and patient in spite of the language barrier and the long line. Highly recommend coming here on your way to/from the Sondrio metro. Cheap, convenient, delicious.

We can't get enough of this gelato, twice a day! My all time favorite is pistachio; simple, not too…read moresweet, with a deep nutty flavor, amazing!

How can you not give this a 5 star and positive review?!?…read more Absolute perfection in a cone (or cup). My go to is tiramisu and coconut and I do splurge the extra 1€ to get the cone top filled with melted chocolate. On this trip to Italy I skipped lunch and enjoyed this treat and sat in the piazza to relax and watch the people. The shop is smaller but service is professional and quick. There is a lot of temptation to also purchase a variety of chocolate pieces/bars. Do yourself a favor and give in. You will do enough walking to justify it.