Having received three stars for this restaurant (his flagship address in Milan), Enrico Bartolini has no intention of resting on his laurels. Assisted by resident chef Davide Boglioli, he continues to create new yet approachable dishes full of intense flavours and a variety of influences, so simply sit back and enjoy the perfectly balanced results. There are 2 tasting menus served here: “Mudec Experience” and the “Best of”, the latter showcasing the chef’s classic favourites.

The two Capitaneo brothers, united by their passion for cuisine yet with very different characters, have opened this restaurant in Piazza Duomo following years of experience working in Michelin-starred restaurants. In this informal ambience, guests have the option of dining either at black glass tables or at large benches arranged around the kitchen, from where they can observe the entertaining sight of the chef at work in the kitchen.

On the top floor of the Fondazione Luigi Rovati, talented chef Andrea Aprea has achieved his life-long dream with his eponymous restaurant. The setting is visually impressive, with a superb panoramic window boasting views of Porta Venezia park and Milan’s urban skyline.

Situated within the Mandarin Oriental hotel, a popular choice for international travellers, this restaurant serves cuisine that reflects the cosmopolitan flavours of Milan. Three tasting menus are available: the first showcases chef Antonio Guida’s classic specialities, the second has a seasonal focus, and the third chooses one particular ingredient as its theme.

Occupying an old textile workshop, this restaurant is one of the most attractive in Milan with its modern, chic-industrial setting divided into three separate spaces: a cocktail bar with an impressive selection of gins, a bistro serving tapas, and an experimental restaurant. The restaurant is housed in a glass-enclosed room with space for 30 guests, built on a suspended platform in the centre of the building. Creative and exciting cuisine.

Sine serves contemporary cuisine influenced by the chef’s native Naples, as well as the local region of Lombardy. The dishes are occasionally playful in style, as demonstrated by the shrimp ravioli served in various ways, including with an intensely flavoured fish stew. The chef’s speciality is his fried pizzetta with palamita fish and courgettes, while his new dishes are showcased on the exciting and creative “Sine Confini” menu.

Housed inside the prestigious Milano Verticale | UNA Esperienze hotel in the Corso Como and Piazza Gae Aulenti district of the city, this restaurant is run by multi-Michelin-starred chef Enrico Bartolini. Minimalist elegance and design are the key words to describe the stylish decor here, inspired by Gio Ponti’s city of the second half of the 20C.

Situated in the heart of Porta Nuova, this restaurant has one wall made entirely of glass, allowing plenty of daylight to permeate its elegant, contemporary-style dining room which is perfectly in tune with the character of this new, futuristic district. The cuisine here continues to focus on just a few ingredients, so that it is deliberately simple in style without being minimalist.

Following recent refurbishment, this restaurant in a period building that conjures up an image of old Milan has a bright and colourful feel thanks to its shades of blue, red and green. The courtyard, a small, tranquil space that adds an unexpected touch of greenery to this urban setting, is perfect for a cigar or aperitif.

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the most iconic sights in Milan and as such it is apt that it is home to this star of Italian cuisine, whose professional career is one of the most impressive in Italy with influences that include the culinary master Alain Ducasse and wine expert Giorgio Pinchiorri. Together with owner Carlo, resident chef Luca Sacchi creates top-quality cuisine with impeccable technique.

This restaurant has been part of the Milanese culinary scene for over 60 years and continues to attract food-lovers in search of top-quality cuisine today. It serves two tasting menus that showcase Italian cuisine in modern dishes, some inspired by the origins of the two chefs, Alessandro Negrini and Fabio Pisani (the former from Lombardy, the latter from Puglia).

Norbert Niederkofler’s arrival in Milan is accompanied by his strong commitment to the environment. The cuisine here is in the capable hands of Alberto Toè, who offers two tasting menus with a focus on locally sourced ingredients (all from within an hour of the city). The outdoor terraces are an added attraction, boasting fine views which extend from the Duomo to the Castello Sforzesco, and are the perfect setting for an aperitif from the restaurant’s extensive cocktail list.

After significant refurbishment, this restaurant now has a completely new look – its black marble has been replaced by a more contemporary colour scheme that gives it a more international feel, while still maintaining a minimalism that is typically Japanese. At the entrance, guests are greeted by a small lounge and a long open-view kitchen where numerous sushi chefs can be seen at work, which then leads to a dining room decorated in soft, relaxing colours.

Situated in the heart of the modern Porta Nuova district, where the face of Milan has changed in spectacular and now iconic fashion, this restaurant is situated at the entrance to the Torre Solaria, one of the area’s most famous skyscrapers. Inside, you’ll find one of the city’s most elegant restaurants, where the decor is a modern mix of wood, stone and glass. Here, they serve kaiseki dishes, a faithful version of the most famous type of Japanese cuisine.

This restaurant in one of Milan’s historic districts is home to the chef who first introduced the concept of natural, vegetarian cuisine to the world of Italian fine dining. Pietro Leemann is the man (and great philosopher) behind this “vegetarian restaurant” where the menu is 80% vegan and gluten free.

Housed in the Casa Baglioni hotel, a beautiful Art Nouveau building dating from 1913, this restaurant has a contemporary feel with an elegant dining room featuring colourful armchairs. The cuisine is precise and distinctive, with a harmonious balance of traditional and innovative flavours thanks to the top-quality ingredients used. The wine list is also top-notch, featuring excellent Italian and international wines, including some rare and exclusive labels.