Must-see nightlife in Corso Magenta & Sant'Ambrogio

If you’re looking for an elegant coffee accompanied by a delicate array of biscuits and pastries, this is the place for you, although you may have to…

Sure, it’s a wine shop, but it’s a bar and a rather good restaurant, too. What better place to sample your options before committing to carry home one of…

Selling liquor and wine since 1933, this bottiglieria (liquor store) is the real deal when it comes to aperitivo time. Here it's strictly crostini, olives…

Silky cappuccinos, a breakfast brioche or kipfel (crescent-shaped pastries) kick off the day at this cafe just off fancy Via Vincenzo Monti. Mid-morning,…

This neighbourhood bar fills a critical gap by supplying some good grown-up cocktails to the thirsty punters on Corso Vercelli. Although it serves…

Proud keepers of a traditional panetùn (panettone) sweet bread recipe that once pleased Pope Pius X, Biffi has changed little since its 1847 opening. With…

Tucked down a quiet street with its grand villas is this retro '70s bar with its friendly proprietor, Antonio. Drop by for a chat and a cappuccino in the…

Grab a seat amid the local scene in this historic art nouveau bar. Drift in during the day for espresso, sandwiches and beer on tap, or join the crowd of…

Actors and artists mill around tables, anticipating or reviewing the evening's entertainment at Teatro Litta, an 18th-century palazzo with a charming…