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 (8 euros) in the…read moremorning we had 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.

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

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!

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.

Incredible products, nice packaging, high quality, small producers but also national brands. I love…read morethis store. If they lower a little bit the prices, I would do my daily spesa there :p

If you are looking for specialized, high quality food items, this is the place to see. Prices are…read morea bit on the high side, but it is a great place for personal service at the meat counter, and the quality of the selected cuts of meat cannot be surpassed. In addition to the meats, the vegetables are first quality, but again a bit on th pricey side. I wish the size of the store was bigger since the concept is very good.

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.

My sweet tooth couldn't resist this place! After my morning shopping, I needed my pastries!…read more Majority of my orders were good. The sandwich, was pretty straightforward. The ambiance is relaxing, kinda reminded me of Lauderie. This restaurant group is behind the Prada Cafe in London by Harrod's. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would have docked half a Star, one pastry I ordered was lacking the chocolate filling. I recommend this cafe for the experience.

I had a wonderful time here. It was raining outside and all I wanted was some sweet pastries and…read moresomething savory for breakfast. Pasticceria Marchesi delivered. It's situated next to the best designers (a close walk to Chanel, for instance) and while the service was a bit cold, they were efficient and didn't rush us. We had a few espressos and I ordered a prosciutto and mozzarella croissant. The croissant was flaky and the prosciutto and mozzarella was delicious! We also got the pistachio and chocolate marizottis - I loved the chocolate one. Decor inside is beautiful and I loved their seating area - each table had a small bud vase of fresh peonies.

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.

Sant Ambroeus Milano is a favorite. We had the cutest table on the patio, really charming…read moreatmosphere. It's a bustling restaurant at all times of day. Inside in the bar/espresso area, people were coming and going, including people with large dogs, which was really funny. The vibe is really good, including the people watching. The spaghetti was delicious, and so were the salads and sautéed veggies. Service was impeccable. I love the location, always enjoy coming here when I'm in Milan.

Amazing food, service amazing, ambiance was so amazing. Would recommend best Italian food in Milan.read more

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.