one of the best pistachio gelatos in milan!! the gelato has actual bits of pistachio that provide a…read morelot of texture. with every purchase of ice cream, you get a waffle chip and get to pick between the chocolate sauces to dip it in. they also have a sit-down option where you can order a Cappe Speciali, like an elevated sundae. The issue was that our order came out looking nothing like the image with its various toppings, yet after informing the waiter, they took it back and added the additional toppings.

Our Airbnb host actually recommended this chain of shops for gelato, but affogato in the morning we…read morehad instead! This one is located near the duomo and wasn't too busy despite the presence of their breakfast menu and multitude of tables. There was definitely a small up charge to sit at the tables which was of no bother. The affogato felt oddly satisfying in the morning, though the vanilla gelato was more the texture of ice cream. Maybe they save the real gelato -- which are kept in the small covered metal containers -- for the actual gelato orders?

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.

Pasticceria artigianale. Veramente molto buona a prezzi abbordabili…read more Artisan pastry shop. Really good with reasonable prices.

Every single coffee shop in Milan was and is fantastic. So don't just try this one. Any one of them…read morewill do! I noticed that very few people drink coffee on the go in Milan. They would simply stroll in, order a cup, pay for it, drink it at the counter without sitting down, and then peace out. The coffee is simply out of this world. After drinking the coffee in Milan, I was embarrassed with the selection that we have in NYC. I mean I knew it was bad but damn. Anyway, props to Milan and...Italy for doing their coffee right. I'm jealous.

This place is a must-try!!! Located in the mezzanine floor above the Prada store at the Galleria…read moreVittorio Emanuele II in Milan. Not only do they have the best hot chocolate in that I've tried, they have quite a selection of pastries & breakfast plates to choose from while enjoying the view of the central lobby of the famous gallery. The staff here are very attentive & helpful in explaining their various specialty cakes & pastries

It was alright. Line to get in was expected. We ordered two espressos and drank at the counter. The…read moreespresso tasted as though the pull was slightly burnt. Not my favorite spot in Milan. Cute location and nice staff though

While walking in Milan, we came to the Ernst Knam pastry and chocolate shop. No such shop was…read moreworthy of being passed overlooked by our group so we went in to look at the pastries and chocolates for sale. I didn't try and of the chocolates. Instead, I bought a bag of Madeleines with both coffee and chocolate pieces and I managed to get the bag home without one being broken. They are very tasty and I have been having one every two or so days to spread out the time they last. Too bad there wasn't more time/stomach size to try more while in the shop.

Items Selected: Olive Oil, Salted Caramel, Aged Balsamic…read moreTruffles Chocolate Pumpkin Tart Fig Brownie Pear, Pinenut, Chocolate Ganache Tart An artisan Chocolatier and Bakery located at Via Augusto Anfossi 10, current sidewalk repairs and subdued signage making the space difficult to identify during a Friday morning visit in September, Ernst Knam is considered the "King of Chocolate" in Milan and operating his shop near Piazza Cinque Giornate since1992 a brief look spoke of a man not only passionate about what he does but also one still learning, the flavors of his confections often as challenging as they are delicious. Apparently a popular face on Food Television overseas, the store itself tight yet clean with a substantial variety of choices available, it was after perusing several Cakes, Tarts, Caramels and Chocolates as oddly shaped as the Kama Sutra that selections were made to take elsewhere for consumption, a trio of chocolates showing a thin shell that breaks cleanly and dissolves smooth around a number of unique fillings from which Olive Oil and Balsamic were chosen, though "Wood," "Speck and Pepper," and Pomodoro were oddly enticing. Unable to resist the elegant array of Tarts, a cost of €5,25 each actually a bargain all things considered, it was with the Chocolate Pumpkin Pie that first bites were enjoyed in a somewhat savage way without utensils, the Pepitas and Salt Crystals adding crunch to an otherwise creamy base while the Pear, Pinenut, and Chocolate Ganache version played off a similar ideas with the fruit's sweetness helping to mellow the rich Chocolate center. Taking a very different approach with item three, a little bit of flour folded in to 72% Cocoa beneath a thinly sliced layer of Figs, suffice it to say that there may be no better "Brownie" anywhere than the one Ernst Knam is selling, the base achieving a rare balance of light texture with intense flavor and little more than the glazed fruit adding sweetness.

Fantastic gelato for a terrific price! Choose from over a dozen flavors, including chocolaty (e.g.,…read moremilk chocolate, dark chocolate, Dubai chocolate), fruity (e.g., strawberry, mango), and nutty (e.g., pistachio, hazelnut). I loved the interior aesthetic here, and the upstairs seating is a fun little nook to enjoy a sweet treat. I would love to come back again and would recommend this to anyone in Milano!

Always a line but worth the wait! If you've never had European hot chocolate, it's a must and…read moreChocolat does it very well. It can be a little chaotic to get your order in and they probably could find a better way to do it, but if you're patient, you'll be rewarded with the most delicious drinking chocolate. The seating is very limited but they do offer 'to-go' which is nice. There's also a hidden upstairs seating area but you do feel a bit like you're on display up there.

I like Cioccolati Italiani, I've been to a few stores and got gelato, breakfast, and today coffee…read more I ordered a caffè (which in Italy means espresso) and a marocchino not knowing that they make it special... Their special marocchino is a slightly bigger macchiato served in a glass cup with chocolate sauce inside. In other circumstances I would have been happy of this surprise, but today I wanted to avoid extra sugars and carbs, so i was not as happy as I should have been. I also wanted to limit to he carbs of the other person, but the espresso came with a light cookie. Again, a nice touch, but in the wrong moment. Whatever, those were my constraints, not their fault. Both the espresso with cookie and the special marocchino were very good. Recommended.

Flavor is rich. Loved the pistachio and 70% dark chocolate. Service is terrible but not sure if…read morethat's because most servers don't speak English

The best gelato in Milan!! I read one of the the other reviews about eating in and being charged…read moreextra but this review is for the gelato and getting it to go. This gelato was outstanding!!! I have been going through withdrawls since I've been back in the states. I got the wild strawberry custard gelato and it was to die for! My friend and I went to Rinaldini three times in the four days we were in Milano. We had several other flavors too. The gelato was rich, smooth and creamy. Everything was delicious. This place was recommended by a local. I've had gelato all over Italy and this was one of the best places I've been to. I just wish I could find something half as good at home.