Between design and gourmet cuisine: 10 new places to try in 2025

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Sandì
Housed in a former bakery in a 1960s building, Sandì is a restaurant that combines tradition and experimentation whose interiors are the result of a renovation project entrusted to the Parasite 2.0 studio. In contrast to the over-design that characterises some contemporary restaurant spaces, Sandì has been designed to alter the original spaces as little as possible and make the most of the elements that characterise them, such as the marvellous original Palladian floor that immediately won over its owners.

Via Hayez, 13 Milan
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Banco Popolare Pugliese
An authentic venue with contemporary features and a true sense of character. Located at the entrance to Scalo Farini, in the Isola district, nestled between the futuristic skyscrapers and the historic charm of old Milan, an exceptional Salento trattoria has recently opened: Banco Popolare Pugliese. The venue occupies the historic space of Café Farini, where the large wooden counter has been preserved, seamlessly blending with the venue's industrial style. Among the homemade orecchiette and minchiareddhi, you’ll also find the pure Negroamaro by a small producer from San Simone in Salento. During the warmer months, outdoor seating will also be available. Open for lunch and dinner, from Tuesday to Sunday.

Via Valtellina 2, Milano
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Autem
An intimate and minimalist space in the heart of Porta Romana, where the chef and his team welcome customers directly from the open kitchen. The canned oak counters, marble countertops, parquet and ceramic floors, together with Drigani-designed chairs, create an interior design that reflects the sophisticated character of the kitchen. With fourteen tables, two large rooms and a constantly evolving carte blanche, this little gem represents the excellence of haute cuisine.

Via Serviliano Lattuada, 2 Milan
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Creda
A place that immediately makes you feel at home: Creda is distinguished by an excellent gastronomic offer that celebrates Neapolitan cuisine and the authenticity of Italian grandmothers' dishes. With a minimalist and retro style, the trattoria welcomes guests in intimate and simple settings, embellished with original and ever-changing centrepieces.

Via Orti, 12 Milan
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Veramente
“For lovers of long chats at the table.”
Located in the heart of Brera, Veramente is a restaurant where you can enjoy the best of Italian cuisine as if for the first time. With carefully designed interiors, Veramente offers a warm and cosy atmosphere reminiscent of the Italian salons of the 1970s and 1980s.

Via Palermo 11, Milan
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Ribot Borghetto
A faithful tell of the best Tuscan-inspired Italian tradition: Ribot Borghetto is an authentic, elegant and familiar place.
The interior design, signed by Niccolò Frediani and Walter Zunino, recalls the charm of the equestrian world and old Milan, with its railway loop and railing houses. Green dominates the place, recalling the colours of its beautiful garden.

Via Comune Antico, 1 Milan
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Section80Bar
Born of an idea of Marco Orlando, founder of the Milan-based production company Section80, and signed by Studio Wok, Section80bar is a bar/wine bar designed for the community of creatives, writers, artists and photographers from all over the world. A place where you can read books, attend screenings and listen to music, as well as, of course, enjoy a good cocktail or wine. The identity of the venue has been taken care of by the renowned graphic design studio La Tigre.

Via Farini 44, Milan
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Cucina Franca
“It all stemmed from our friendship and the idea of having a restaurant that spoke of our experiences, our cuisine and the journeys we had made.”
Argentina and Italy thus came together as two friends and partners, Facundo Castellani and Gianluca Santamato, to create a restaurant with a cosy atmosphere and minimalist design, two elements that determined the restaurant's immediate success.

Via Friuli 78, Milan
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Remedy
“A real drinking temple for lovers of fine wines and spirits.” Inspired by Anglo-Saxon clubs, Remedy welcomes customers in an elegant and cosy atmosphere. The furnishings combine comfortable leather armchairs, marble tables with a wood-effect finish, wood-panelled walls, and an imposing central chandelier that evokes the refined perlage of champagne.
The restaurant's strong point is its prestigious wine cellar, which can be visited on request: an exclusive vault housing the members' private collection of over 18,000 bottles.

Viale Majno 26, Milan
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Bar Paradiso
A mix of neighbourhood tavern and French bar à vin, Bar Paradiso combines a retro 1960s style with a unique gastronomic experience. Numero 10 Architetti signed the interior project characterised by wooden chairs with a vintage look, designer lamps and pieces of furniture by the Milanese studio NM3.
A hidden area, then, enriches the restaurant with mystery and charm: it is the ‘Underground Paradise’, a refuge accessible through a trapdoor where tastings and special evenings take place.

Via Tiraboschi, 4 Milan
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Vasiliki Kantina & Gastronomia
A place that celebrates the excellence of Greek wine and the rich Hellenic gastronomic tradition, bringing the value of time and patience to the centre. With the interior signed by designer Joy Herro, Vasiliki Kantina & Gastronomia stands out for its simple and authentic style. The centrepiece of the restaurant is the ceiling, where a work by Terpsichore revisits Hellenic painting retracing the myth of Persephone and Demeter.

Via Clusone 6, Milan
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