Category: Milan Food & Drink

In Milan, panzerotti is a fried hand pie that’s very reminiscent of a miniature calzone. It’s so ubiquitous throughout the city, that no Milan food tour would be complete without sampling at least a few. Yet there are also too many panzerotti spots in Milan to see them all. So,...

Ossobucco is a classic Milanese dish made from tender, braised veal shank. The surrounding alpine meadows of Lombardy are home to millions of cattle which gives ossobuco in Milan a profound umami and terroir. One could argue that no Milan food tour is complete without trying ossobuco at one or...

Many Milanese say that the best fish in all of Italy is found in Milan, and the rich food culture that embraces cuisine from all over the country and the rest of the world is certainly enviable . This includes some traditional seafood dishes from the waters of the nearby...

Milan might not have the same gastronomic reputation as other Italian cities like Rome, Florence, or Palermo, but I’m here to tell you that it’s a massively underrated foodie destination. If you’ve ever joined one of my Milan food tours, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about! The Lombardian capital...

The cuisine throughout Italy and in major cities like Milan always factors in seasonality. This is tied to the traditional foodways of using what the land gives you, as well as the seasonal rotation of popular traditional dishes. When you go on a Milan food tour, in summer you will...

What’s a trip to Milan without at least a few visits to the city’s irresistible gelato shops? Even if you don’t have a persistent sweet tooth (as I unfortunately do!), visiting some of the top Milanese gelaterias is a bucket list experience you need to have when you’re in town....

Pasta and Milan, it’s a match made in heaven; this cosmopolitan metropolis in the heart of Lombardy may be raw around the edges and take some time to develop an affection for, but their skill in crafting tasty pasta is undeniable. From loaded ravioli al-dente style to imported Roman classics...

Milan may be known for its fashionable lifestyle and fabulous examples of Gothic architecture, but one thing people don’t give the city enough credit for is its diverse food culture. You see, that polenta you had last week comes from this gem in northern Italy, as do the cotoletta, the...