Had the unique pleasure of going to the legendary Zelig Cabaret albeit quite a few years after the…read moreheight if its fame. They hosted Becomedy UK's stand up comedy show featuring Italian comedians speaking in English. It which was quite funny & also nice to mingle with other expats. Check in was incredibly slow & for some reason we were sat away from the rest of our party when we arrived, instead of in our reserved chairs. At intermission, we moved ourselves. The bar was limited & there was nothing to eat offered which was disappointing. They did offer table service & the servers were polite. The host of the show was great & most of the comedians greeted & interacted with guests when it was over.

Piccolo Teatro Grassi is one of the three theaters operated by The Piccolo Teatro della Citta di…read moreMilano (The Little Theatre of the City of Milan). It is named for Paolo Grassi, one of the theater's founders. I wasn't able to attend a performance in the theatre, but did attend a performance for children, in the building courtyard. The actors and staging were wonderful, and the children laughed uproariously. Five Stars. As an aside: There is a very sobering plaque on the outside wall of Piccolo Teatro Grassi, that roughly translates from Italian: "HERE BETWEEN September 8, 1943 April 25, 1945 AND NOW HAVE FOUND THE TORTURE AND DEATH HUNDREDS OF FREEDOM FIGHTERS OF PRISONERS OF FASCISTI LITTLE THEATRE HAS MADE THIS EDIFICIOUN CENTER AND A SYMBOL OF REBIRTH OF CULTURAL AND DEMOCRATIC LIFE OF MILAN" Thank You, Google Translate!, and Thank You, Piccolo Teatro della Citta di Milano.

Fun spot in the heart of Milan. Great music. Was crowded even on a raining night. Will definitely…read morego back! Go check them out!

This place is exactly like santana row in San Jose, calif. Even the bathroom smell just like It…read more The atmosphere, the crowd, the food - exactly! Most of the place around this area served American style Italian food buffet style with small bites of pizzas, and chips and fish rolls. A bit odd this place was fusion of everything yet no consistent good theme. They bought out bread in a paper bag. I thought it was my doggie bag lol. Anyways, let's get to good review. The papadelle pasta was damn good with nice flavor. The ravioli, well that could use some improvement - the chef added shrimp and chicken and asparagus on top of a white sauce. It definitely wasn't bad, but the dish didn't seem to have a theme, kinda toss everything in there. Drinks were 9 euro yikes - kinda pricey! Do try place. Nice ambiance. And the food isn't that bad.

Milan is known for quite a few things: The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, the Duomo, the fashion…read morecapital of the world, and more. Castello Sforzesco, while it doesn't get as much hype, is on par with the aforementioned attractions. It's a must-visit while in Milan! We saw the castle as part of a tour which did a gross injustice because the tour guide only spent about 20 minutes at the attraction. We ended up skipping the rest of the tour to spend more time at Sforzesco. Located in the heart of Milan, Castello Sforzesco is one of the largest castles in Europe. It's free to enter. Once you do, marvel at the medieval architecture. You can also check out the park adjacent to the castle where you'll find a large statue of Napoleon along with other goodies. While entering the castle is free, you have to pay to see the various museums inside the castle. The most prominent is the one that features Michaelangelo's Pieta. The famous artist's last work, although unfinished, is one of his most notable works. Beyond this museum, there's plenty more to visit. We spent three hours or so at the castle and didn't have time to visit everything before it closed. Make sure to make it part of your Milan itinerary!

This is a campus of museums- you could spend an entire day here alone!…read more We visited prior to another tour so only explored the campus itself not any of the museums- impressive! Many many various courtyards that all have a different purpose & feel. I am sad we did not have more time here to explore but we had not researched the area enough to... shame on our loss