Do you feel like braving the heat and eating outdoors in Milan? When it is damn hot, it is not recommended. However, there are some places where doing so is very pleasant all the same. In fact, there are several worthy restaurants in the city where you can both lunch and dine en plein air. Let’s see which place strikes your fancy the most…. Looking for a good pizzeria or trattoria in town? Or do you prefer to eat seafood? Here is our selection of places with outdoor tables in Milan. Don’t forget to make a reservation!
Table Of Contents
- Hotel Manin
- Clotilde Brera
- WAO Isola
- LOM Dopolavoro
- The Miradors
- The Dome
- Cascina Nascosta
- A place in Milan
- Frida
- Rob De Matt
- Natural Cured Meats and Wines Association
- Al Fresco
- DistrEat
- Paper Moon Garden
- Al Garghet
- Trattoria Al Casottel
- San Lorenzo Osteria Bistrot
- Cantine della Vetra
- Da Berti Restaurant
- La Pobbia 1850
- Càmp di Cènt Pertigh
Hotel Manin
In the heart of Milan is Hotel Manin, a chic location where you can eat and have aperitifs in its elegant garden. It offers an exceptional dining experience in each of its three restaurants: the Manin Restaurant, the Manin Garden, and the American Bar. The garden is a real marvel: surrounded by flower beds, statues, sofas and classic lounge curtains, it is just an oasis in which to relax.
Where: 7 Daniele Manin Street
Clotilde Brera
Clotilde is present in two areas of the city, Porta Nuova and Brera. It is in this chic and historic neighborhood that the venue with this stunning terrace overlooking Piazza San Marco is located. Whether for an aperitif, dinner or a glass of wine and a chat, Clotilde is a great choice. Chef Domenico Della Salandra knows how to take his diners by the throat by offering dishes that are innovative but tied to tradition made with fresh, seasonal produce. Check out the delicacies on the menu.
Where: Piazza San Marco, 6 – Milan. Open daily for lunch and dinner, except Sundays for lunch only and Mondays for dinner only.
WAO Isola
Designer drinks and a hidden court: Milan’s new cult aperitivo is here at WAO, a new opening in Isola. WAO is many things, not only drinks and nightlife but also a coworking, events and culture hub with a secret green and quiet inner courtyard, ideal for disconnecting from the city pace and finding refuge. An island in Isola that lends itself well to your every need.
LOM Dopolavoro
In the Cenisio area we find LOM Dopolavoro a farmhouse from 1870, renovated by young entrepreneurs, a relaxed, young and pleasant place with a pleasant outdoor courtyard where you can spoil an aperitif and relax amidst the greenery.
The Miradors
Recently opened, we are talking about a rooftop with a unique view on the 7th and 8th floors of the hotel 21 House of Stories, Navigli area. A dreamy New York-style place, here you will find, respectively, a skybar overlooking the pool and a gourmet restaurant with meat and fish menus. Whether it’s an evening with friends or colleagues or a date, eating al fresco in Milan has never been so unique. A view that will leave you breathless. Navigli, San Siro, Citylife, Duomo, Torre Velasca. In short, all the most iconic spots in the city.
Where: The hotel is at Via Ascanio Sforza, 7. But I Mirador has its own entrance at Via Privata Angelo and Mario Bettinelli 3. 7 p.m. to midnight.
The Dome
If the rooftop idea appeals to you then The Dome is also for you. We are located in centrissimo right in front of the Duomo. An exclusive place perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Check out the website to find out the menu and make reservations.
Where: Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 2. Every day 8:30 a.m. – 00:30 a.m.
Cascina Nascosta
As the name suggests, this charming place is hidden in the foliage of Parco Sempione. It is a serene place of peace and well-being. A place of sharing. Of gathering.
A space where art and culture intersect giving very beautiful moments to anyone who wants to participate. Sustainable fashion markets, zero-mile farmers market, wine tasting, jazz concerts and so much more.
Cascina nascosta also has a noteworthy culinary offering. It is worth organizing a dinner, aperitif or lunch with friends there. Good, curated and quality food await you as well as nature, sustainability, culture and relaxation. What more could you want?
Where: 14 Emilio Alemagna Ave. Tuesday through Sunday from 5 to 11:30 p.m. Closed Mondays
A place in Milan
A portion of the countryside in the city, the one where Un posto a Milano stands inside Cascina Cuccagna. A chic but unpretentious place with a gastronomic offering of excellence thanks to the culinary art of chef Nicola Cavallaro: a seasonal menu that emphasizes traceable ingredients and materials from neighboring farms and producers but also self-produced. We had aperitifs there and will undoubtedly return. Excellent products, an enviable wine list, as well as a location that is very pleasant, especially now with the warm weather.
Where: Via Privata Cuccagna, 2/4. Daily from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Frida
We move to Isola to this alternative place to spend a nice evening . Frida has a courtyard almost invisible from the street, often surprising to those who see it for the first time, with the large chandelier that looks like a moon, plants and murals. The menu is mouthwatering, perfect for nibbling on something.
Where: Via Antonio Pollaiuolo, 3. Mondays from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays’ from noon to 1 a.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays’ from noon to 2 a.m. Sundays’ from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Rob De Matt
In the Dergano area, on the other hand, there is this little oasis where you can escape for a while from the grayness of the city and immerse yourself in a very nice green corner. Rob De Matt is not only a bistro in which to dine and spend some pleasant moments of relaxation, but it is also a social promotion association, which is based on a project of social and labor inclusion aimed at people with histories of marginality and disadvantage (people with mental distress, political refugees, migrants in difficulty, former prisoners, NEET), as we read on the restaurant’s website.
Where: Via Enrico Annibale Butti, 18 – Milan. Closed Monday. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 noon to midnight.
Al Fresco
In the heart of the Tortona-Savona district we find this fabulous Location with a garden that makes you dream. Al Fresco offers an oasis of peace where you forget you are in Milan. The Mediterranean menu offers modern and tasty dishes. The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner. Consult the website to make reservations. You will be delighted.
Where: Via Savona, 50 – Milan. Open daily for both lunch and dinner.
DistrEat
Distreat is located in one of the areas of the Naviglio Pavese district: it is a restaurant where tradition and innovation meet. DistrEat is a place where you can rediscover the dishes of Italian-style cuisine enriched with a touch of novelty. A culinary offering that can accompany your days from breakfast to dinner, always in the name of simplicity, care, and quality products. It has 70 outdoor seats. The bar is open all day and from late afternoon is ready to serve cocktails and welcome you to its beautiful location.
Where: Via Imperia, 3 – Milan. Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., Saturdays from 12:30-3 p.m. and then 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Closed Sundays.
Paper Moon Garden
A taste of the most genuine Italian culinary tradition, located in an aristocratic palace in the heart of the city. The secret garden is an unexpected surprise. Paper Moon Giardino is a restaurant where you can eat outdoors in Milan chic exclusive with a refined food and wine proposal in a modern trendy place. Take a look at the menu to believe!
Where: Via Bagutta, 12 – Milan. Open daily for both lunch and dinner, Sunday only for lunch.
Al Garghet
A bit outside Milan but worthy of joining the list of places to eat outdoors in Milan is Al Garghet. Known for its huge schnitzel, this place is really very nice as well as having an excellent culinary proposal. We recommend making reservations early as it is very popular. Al Garghet is a suitable venue for any occasion in any season. If you choose it, you won’t go wrong, whether it’s a party, a romantic date or a business dinner, you’ll look great here.
The menu is handwritten and in Milanese. Unique. We are in love with it and we are sure you will fall in love with it too.
Where: Via Selvanesco, 36 – Milan. Open only for dinner Tuesday through Friday. Weekends also for lunch, closed Mondays.
Trattoria Al Casottel
Al Casottel is the ideal place to eat outdoors in Milan and where to go to relax, forget for a moment that you live in a metropolis and spend a few hours in total serenity. With its outdoor garden, it is truly an oasis. Homemade cuisine, made with passion that reflects the Milanese and also Mantuan tradition with a focus on the authenticity of the flavors . An easygoing place where you go with the certainty of eating well and leaving happy and satisfied. Take a look at the menu to discover the wonders hidden inside.
Where: Via Fabio Massimo, 25 – Milan. Open every day, except Tuesdays, for lunch only.
San Lorenzo Osteria Bistrot
Right next to the Columns of San Lorenzo, hence precisely the name of the restaurant, we find this place for a very interesting dining experience. Good food, quality wines and location in the heart of Milan are waiting for you to spend a worthy evening. Cozy and hospitable San Lorenzo Osteria Bistrot is a perfect place to eat. But also perfect for dining al fresco. Its dehors, in one of the city’s most beautiful squares is worthy of mention. Right in the shadow of the Columns you can enjoy the genuine and traditional dishes that are offered here every day. Take a look at the menu to get an idea.
In addition to dinner, this place is ideal for an aperitif, or to enjoy a good glass of wine. A stone’s throw from the Duomo, give it a thought.
Where: Pio IV Street, 1. Open daily from 12 to 1. Saturdays until 2, Sundays from 10 to 1.
Cantine della Vetra
A stone’s throw away from San Lorenzo Osteria e Bistrot is Cantine della Vetra, in an even more atmospheric location. Close to the Columns and in front of the Parco delle Basiliche. An intimate and rustic place where you can enjoy classic Italian dishes both from the Milanese tradition and beyond. Its dehors is really a love, especially in the evening when it lights up with little lights to decorate the tables.
Where: Via Pio IV, 3. Open daily from 12 to 11:30 p.m.
Da Berti Restaurant
Da Berti Restaurant in the Zara area has one of the most beautiful gardens in the city to eat outdoors in Milan. Recently renovated, it is truly a green oasis . The indoor veranda is cozy and really lovely, ideal for any event you want to organize. The outdoor pergola and garden are a delight. The renovations led to the creation of a wine cellar with several hundred labels. Still not open to the public, soon the owners will open it for exclusive dinners or tastings. A marvel of a location. Here you will find typical Milanese food, costoletta and risotto are the masters, along with many other good and genuine dishes made by chef Fabio Carotenuto. Mark this place down!
Where: Via Francesco Algarotti 22. Open Tuesday through Sunday for both lunch and dinner. Closed for dinner on Sunday and all day Monday.
La Pobbia 1850
A very old typical restaurant, also recommended by the guide Michelin as an excellent restaurant with good value for money, here you can enjoy real Milanese cuisine: risottos, yellow and al salto, the mondeghili, savoy cabbage rolls and nervetti salad. Costoletta alla Milanese, Ossobuco in Gremolada, Rostin Negaa, the Cassoeula, the great Bollito Misto and much more. An elegant and pleasant place to spend a lovely evening. Perfect for outdoor dining, it doesn’t even feel like you’re in Milan. Its garden then lends itself very well in this hot season. A little Eden where you can dine in serenity.
Where: Via Gallarate 92. Open lunch and dinner Monday (Monday no dinner) through Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Càmp di Cènt Pertigh
Some may dispute this restaurant is not in Milan but is a 45-minute drive away. However, we still want to include it because it looks like something out of a fairy tale. Enchanting location surrounded by the greenery of a 1600 farmhouse. Rustic but refined environment with an excellent food and wine proposal. The garden is a dream. Could we not let you know about it? Absolutely recommended to make a reservation. There is a lot of demand. To convince you take a look at the menu.
Where: V.le Trento e Trieste, 63, 20841 Carate Brianza MB. Open daily lunch and dinner except Tuesdays.