Top Milan Dining Experiences

Book your visit and embark on a journey to discover all the secrets of cocoa inside Enrico Rizzi's Chocolate Factory, the only bean-to-bar lab in the heart of Milan. You'll explore a cocoa plantation through an immersive 360° video, witness all the stages of cocoa processing, and take part in a guided tasting of single-origin chocolates.

Master the techniques behind two of Italy’s most beloved dishes in a single lesson with this hands-on gelato and pizza workshop in the center of Milan. Join your chef instructor in a downtown cooking studio for a relaxed lesson on how to make authentic pizza from scratch and mix up a batch of creamy gelato like a pro. Cap off your experience by sampling your handiwork over a final tasting.

Get an inside look at the famous San Siro Stadium, home of A.C. Milan and Inter Milan, with this entrance ticket and tour. Visit the changing rooms, the mixed zone, and the tunnel where the players walk onto the ‘La Scala del Calcio’ during this stadium tour. Visit the attached museum which goes back 100 years in time and learn the history of the Milanese football teams.

The class will learn to cook three typical dishes of the Italian tradition, using professional tricks and techniques; it will be followed step by step by me as a professional chef but at the same time the atmosphere will be relaxed and pleasant. The recipe cards will be provided so it will be easy to replicate them at home with friends and relatives. The lesson will take place in my cooking workshop, that is, in a real professional kitchen. It is possible to have special menus in case of allergies, intolerances or special diets: please specify your request when booking

There’s no better place than Italy to make pizza, so when you’re in Milan, opt for a cooking class and learn to make it with your own hands. With a local chef, you’ll create a classic Neapolitan pizza and a tiramisu dessert from scratch, enjoying wine and conversation as you work. Insider tips on Milan restaurants, markets, and ingredients are covered, too.

Board the Bernina Red Train, Switzerland's alpine delight, for a ride along one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world. After a coach ride from Milan to St. Moritz, enjoy free time to explore the chic mountain town before boarding the bright red train to travel on the UNESCO-listed route. Soak up unparalleled views of tall peaks, clear glaciers, and wide valleys as you make your way to Tirano. Explore the town a bit before your return coach journey to Milan.

Using two of these doughs, the hosts Niccolò and Francesca will demonstrate the creation of tortellini and ravioli, allowing attendees to experiment with two diverse fillings as they see fit. The third dish will be composed of a dough that excludes eggs, relying solely on the combination of water and flour. The results are sure to be astonishing. Throughout the course, participants will receive two handy utensils, designed to be employed in future culinary endeavors. To complement the experience, attendees will have the pleasure of enjoying fine Italian wine, curated by an expert with a Sommelier diploma.

See Milan's main sights and landmarks and take advantage of your skip-the-line admission to Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' by booking this action-packed, small-group tour. Follow your knowledgeable guide through the streets of Milan, stopping at spots like La Scala opera house, the magnificent gothic Duomo and Sforza Castle. And then stroll right past the line to see the Da Vinci masterpiece depicting Jesus and his disciples eating their last supper.

Have fun in Milan through its food, with this cooking experience that takes place in the home of a local chef. You’ll learn how to make a fresh pasta dish, teaming it with a classic "al pomodoro" (tomato) sauce or a Parmigiano-Reggiano-based sauce, as well as a tiramisu. Tastings of balsamic vinegar, complimentary wine or soft drinks, and good company are among the extra perks.

Learn to create Italy’s most beloved dishes in a hands-on cooking experience in Milan. Go beyond dining out as you prepare fresh pasta and tiramisu using traditional techniques and ingredients. This experience offers practical skills, cultural insight, and a rewarding way to connect with Italian cuisine that you can recreate long after your trip.

Don’t just sample Italian fare on your travels—take the art of melt-in-your-mouth Italian pasta home with you. With this cooking class, you’ll sit down with a local chef to prepare fresh, hand-made pasta stuffed with meat or vegetables, perfect an herb-forward sauce, and even master traditional cocktail recipes from Italy. Once the flour is put away, relax over your creations, savoring your new-found skills.

Don't waste your time trying to find the best Italian restaurant in Milan; instead, get your hands dirty and learn to make authentic recipes alongside an expert. Visit a typical street market to learn about choosing the freshest fruits, vegetables, and fish, and sample cheese, ham, and salami, while you purchase ingredients. Head to the chef’s home, receive a welcome drink, and begin your Italian cooking lesson. End the experience by eating your creations with Italian wine.

This experience takes place at Casa di Alessio, a real Milan home, not a studio or a cooking school. You’re invited into a lived-in apartment where I host small groups (max 8 guests) for a relaxed, personal evening focused on sharing food, conversation, and time together. There’s no formal teaching style or performance, it's just a genuine Italian home cooking experience. You can actively cook handmade ravioli and tiramisù from scratch, or simply enjoy watching, tasting, and being part of the moment. The atmosphere is intentionally slow and social, more like being welcomed as a guest at a dinner table than attending a class. Everything happens in Cimiano, a quiet residential neighbourhood away from tourist areas, offering a more authentic side of Milan most visitors never see. It’s not about learning techniques — it’s about living an evening the Italian way: around a table, with good food, wine, and conversation.

See the best of Milan with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Enjoy views from the top level of an open-air double-decker bus, including the Milan Duomo and La Scala opera house. Choose from four routes covering all main attractions, with unlimited hop-on hop-off access. The 72-hour weekend ticket from June to September also includes a Milan night tour.

Explore the canals of Milan by boat and let yourself be lulled by the tranquil waters of the Naviglio Grande, admiring the historic ringhiera houses, ancient bridges, and artisan workshops that tell stories of a fascinating past. The onboard guide will share interesting facts and anecdotes about Leonardo da Vinci and the canals that once connected Milan to Lake Maggiore and the sea. After the cruise, you will dock at a charming pier where a gourmet brunch awaits, prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Relax and enjoy the view of the sparkling waters of the Naviglio while savoring delicious dishes accompanied by Italian coffee or fresh orange juice.

Northern Italy is known for its pre-dinner aperitivo tradition. Join a small group and become immersed in the Milanese lifestyle as you search for the best drinks and snacks. Stroll through the Navigli neighborhood, known for its bar-lined canals, and get to know more about the city from your host.

Italian wine is renowned across the world and this wine tasting experience gives you a small taste of what to expect on your trip. Head to a traditional wine bar, located in the heart of Milan, and learn about the Italian winemaking tradition from a sommelier. Then, enjoy a sample of red, white, and sparkling wine served with local appetizers.

Discover the Versatility of Risotto: Traditional Italian Cuisine with a Modern Twist! A classic dish of Italian cuisine, certainly linked to regional traditions but at the same time able to adapt like few others to modern times and innovations in cooking. Originating in Lombardy and then spreading throughout Italy, risotto now boasts countless possible preparations, making it a dish that can adapt to all occasions. Examples of risottos that will be agreed upon with guests: - Fall-Winter lesson plan: Milanese risotto Mushroom risotto Mushroom and sausage risotto Pear and gorgonzola risotto - Spring-summer lesson plan: Risotto Milanese style Risotto mantecato with seasonal vegetables and gorgonzola cream sauce Risotto with seafood Risotto with Franciacorta At the end of the evening, we will leave a gadget for each guest

Don’t waste your time in tourist trap snack bars in Milan; discover the best of Milan’s cuisine and neighborhoods on a food tour of the Navigli canal district and Porta Ticinese. Visit bars and restaurants to learn about northern Italy’s famous aperitivo culture. Sample local wine, Milanese risotto, and more treats as you explore with a guide. Even better: Numbers are capped at 12 for a more sociable small-group tour.

Cook in a real Milanese home with a true Italian chef and enjoy a fully private experience. Choose the menu you want to prepare — pasta, risotto, pizza, or dessert — and cook step by step together. Not a cooking school, but an authentic Italian home experience. Fully private experience hosted in a real Milanese home, not a cooking school Led by a true Italian chef, born and based in Italy Choose your own menu — no fixed recipes or preset dishes Hands-on, relaxed atmosphere with full attention on you Cook, eat, and share a real Italian home experience

When you’re in Varese, live a little culture and enjoy dinner in the private home of a local. You’ll skip a cliché evening of a restaurant dinner in town, and enjoy not only a 4-course meal with regional wine, but also the warm hospitality of a Varese host who’s part of the Cesarine community of Italian home cooks.

Need a break from Milan — Come to the largest Wine Area in the World for Pinot Nero see the Grapes Waking its spring . It is Real Italy Small Bespoke Tours & every one is different ! Meet & Greet at a central point Milano Centrale Train Station. Easy! 45 minutes by train from Milano Centrale, you can escape to Oltrepò Pavese, one of Italy’s best-kept wine secrets. Think rolling vineyards, cosy wine cellars, zero crowds, and seriously good Pinot Nero. With WingsItaly this wine tasting experience is all about relaxing, laughing, sight seeing ,drinking great wine, and living your best Italian life It’s countryside charm, local flavours, and unforgettable memories -all wrapped into one delicious day trip. Bonus Experiences (Optional but Awesome) • Bottle your own wine (yes, you take it home!) • Italian Cooking lessons real fun with a real Italian Nonna (on request, subject to availability, quoted separately) Do not worry if it s raining, we have a cosy chalet full of wine

Escape the tourist traps and live like a local for a day! Enjoy a lunch or dinner with an Italian family in their own home. Start your experience with a cooking demonstration, followed by a 3-course menu with local wines (starter, pasta and dessert). Connect with expert and welcoming home cooks and taste local specialties handed down by Italian Nonnas. Feel like part of the family and share the warmth of the Italian hospitality