Milan

Camparino Cafe is located at the entrance to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, just a short stroll from Teatro alla Scala. Toscanini and Verdi were just some of the celebrities who frequented this venue. Camparino in Galleria is essentially the symbol of the Milanese Aperitivo. Opened in 1867, the interior is impressive with mosaics by Angelo d’Andrea. If you stand and drink by the bar you can avoid the steep prices that rise once you sit down with table service.

The wildly popular espresso bar and cafe does gourmet breakfasts and serves the foamiest cappuccinos in town — at least, according to its wide customer following. At peak hours the place is easily identified by the queue forming outside. Their panini is good choice for lunch.

The elegant ambience of the Castelnuovo's exterior merges with its likewise appealing interior and assortment of cakes, biscuits and chocolates. The recipes for the Torta Enrico and Fiordipesco have been handed down from past family generations and should definitely be given a try.

The garden cafe of 10 Corso Como is hidden in the quiet courtyard. Whether you've come here to shop of not, stop for a bite in the cafe, restaurant and bar. They serve lunch (Mon–Sun from noon to 3 pm), dinner (7:30 pm to 10:30 pm), as well as coffee and cocktails all day long. The space masterfully transitions from indoors into the lush garden with seasonal flowers and perennial plants.