Want to experience an authentic Brazilian atmosphere? Then this secret restaurant hidden inside a gas station is just the place for you. That’s right, you read that correctly. A gas station that conceals a place to have dinner inside. Would you ever have thought of dining at a gas station? We’re not on the highway at a rest stop, but on Via Gallarate in Milan, a less central part of the city that hides this gem known to only a few. A little spot you’d miss if you didn’t know it was there—a cozy, family-run spot frequented by native Brazilians that’s always synonymous with authentic, delicious cuisine.
If there’s one thing we love about this city, it’s that it never ceases to surprise us and treats us to gems like this. Between the world’s smallest bar, the restaurant where you feel like you’ve stepped back into the ’60s, and so many other fantastic places to discover, this one inside a gas station was missing from the list.
Which restaurant in Milan is located inside a gas station?
Don’t be fooled by appearances. It may not be the chicest spot, but it’s worth it, and the reviews are excellent. Even just for the experience of eating Brazilian food in Milan inside a gas station. We’re talking about Brasita’s. Here, you breathe in the simple, genuine, authentic atmosphereof Brazil. At prices that are more than fair and affordable—something that’s rare in Milan these days. If you order plenty and leave feeling full , you’ll spend about 30 euros per person, which isn’t bad at all.
But what’s on the menu? Among the various specialties, you’ll find
- Bolinho de bacalhau, codfish fritters
- Dadinhos de tapioca, irresistible fried tapioca and cheese cubes
- Pão de alho, for garlic lovers—tasty and flavorful
- Pão de queijo, bite-sized bread rolls with cheese in the dough. Soft on the inside, delicious, and you can’t stop at just one
- And then there’s the star of the show: picanha with cassava, but there are also skewers and burgers.
- All washed down with one of the best caipirinhas in town
Of course, there are many other specialties; these are just some of the Brazilian delicacies you’ll find here—and they’re absolutely approved by Brazilians themselves.
Where: Via Gallarate, 40. Open daily 6:00 PM–12:00 AM. Weekends 11:30 AM–12:00 AM. Closed on Tuesdays.
