I just love the ice-cream that they have over here. The only downside of this place: normally you…read morehave to queue a bit before you can start enjoying your great ice cream :) On the other hand, you can also see this on the bright side: more people want to have ice cream from this place because it so good :) Also love the presentation here: the cone you get looks like a really nice flower and it just looks awesome :)

Gelato is a must in Italy... and Amorino, GROM, Venchi, and probably a few more well known chains…read moreare everywhere the tourists would be... this location is right on the canal... lots of people but omg, there was only one person working... and the wait was like a good 20 mins to get ice cream. It's not as clean as other locations but this one has seatings... if you don't mind the smelly bathroom stench, dead spiders, swarm of flies... then it's ok. Otherwise, bare the sun... and sit outside. We got a small cone with mango gelato, a strawberry slush and a vanilla Affogato... the cup is nothing fancy... it's a paper cup... not as pretty as the picture. Taste wise... it's gelato... nothing amazing that I can't get at home. For sure, try the more local ones... they have really good flavors as well. I actually like Venchi more. Enjoy Gelato! Ciao!

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.

Hands down the best gelato in my life. Small shop with great options. We were able to walk from…read moreour hotel. The olive oil flavor with the chocolate was a dream. Highly recommend if you are in this area.

Paganelli was our last gelato in Italy, and it's definitely a good one. Baci and pistachio flavors…read morewere great, and the watermelon and lemon granitas were fantastic. Definitely would return! 4.5 stars.

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.

Just loooove this bakery. Still looks like it was probably in 1800s (founded in 1824). Even the…read morestaff look a bit like from 200 years ago and they're all unique and original characters. Espresso is very good. Try the rice pudding filled pastry. Thumbs up

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.

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.

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.

I tried the hazelnut as well as the fior di latte gelato and they were both some of the best…read moregelatos i've ever had! I liked how they also had a menu in english. Ciacco is a must stop while in Milan.

Ciacco offers about 25 different gelato flavors -- and thankfully, the restaurant provides an…read moreEnglish menu option for those like myself who know only the most basic of Italian terms. My wife and I tried four flavors between the two of us: ananas (pineapple), blood orange, pistachio, and stracciacella -- the first three were 5-star, delicious flavors, while the straciacella was disappointing (3 stars). While the staff was friendly and helpful (and they offer samples, which is great to try flavors, but it also slows the process a little bit), it is a popular spot, so prepare to wait for a few minutes before ordering. There is also limited seating inside, so between the few tables and the line waiting to be served, the storefront can get crowded. One extra benefit that didn't encourage me to visit but is a nice plus: Ciacco has a bathroom available for paying customers.