Opened in 2008, this is the first sales point in Milan for the Maison’s women’s apparel and accessory collections and the new I’M Isola Marras line. Old recycled oak parquet, furniture coming from markets and second-hand dealers, large wall covered with old doors and decorated glass panels, a wall covered with mirrors, stucco on the ceiling and a large chandelier of crystal lustres, designed by Stefania Beltrame, in line with the idea of a shop-home as suggested by Antonio Marras’s concept store philosophy.

In an ancient 1920s movie theatre and an
ancient workshop, turned into a multibrand
boutique (a project by Vincenzo De Cotiis), in
the Navigli district, Guido Antonioli proposes
a selection of brands from all over the world
including: Ann Demeulemeester, Alexander
Wang, Rick Owens, Dries Van Noten, Martin
Margela, Ackermann, Balmain, Burberry
Prorsum, Gareth Pugh, Neil Barret.

Architect Paolo Tilche was the first to bring Northern European design and crafts to Italy. A benchmark from the late 1960s for all those that love this style. It sells the most significant Nordic brands such as Ittala, Norma Scandinavia, Eva Denmark, Design house of Denmark.

Average price: 40 € Pets ok
Founded in the 1930s by Luigi and Modesta
Arlati, now run with great enthusiasm by their
grandson Leopoldo. In ’73 the “downstairs” was
opened, making this the first venue of its kind in
Milan to feature live music. Milanese cuisine,
excellent “riso al salto”.

Average price: 20 €
A 360 square metre disco with an exclusive
atmosphere for a trendy public in the basement
of the Emporio Armani multistore. Comfortable
and wrapping seats, large round wall-fitted
portholes, with wooden profiles in a Japanese
style, like the tatami floor. Two dj console, select
music and bigger dance floor.

Designed by the New York studio Gabellini
ADesigned by the New York studio Gabellini
Associates, under the close guidance of Giorgio
Armani. Opened in 2000, it is a creative
reinterpretation of the tradition of the 19thcentury
French Passage and the European
department store. In the former Assicurazioni
Generali building designed by Enrico A.
Griffini in 1937, 8.000 sq. meters of high-tech
minimalism, with three main entrances (via
Manzoni, via Pisoni, via Croce Rossa) to the concourse. It has three levels: on the ground
floor, Emporio Armani woman and women’s
accessories, man, classic, fashion and men’s
accessories; the corners of EA jewellery,
watches and eyewear, fragrances and makeup,
sweets and flowers, the Armany/Nobu
restaurant, the Armani/Privé and the new
Emporio Armani Caffè, with access from via
Pisoni; it is connected to the upper floor via an
impressive staircase and features a smoking are;
the perfect place for a full breakfast or a quick
coffee, aperitif, with typical Italian nibbles, or
a business lunch and dinner with fully Italian
menu with organic and certified ingredients. On
the first floor, Armani jeans man and woman,
Armani books, Armani/Nobu (with access
also from via Pisoni) and Emporio Armani
Caffè. The basement contains the Armani Casa
collection and the Armani Privé. The Armani
Hotel will open soon.

International bookstore specialized in contemporary art, design and graphics, run by Giuditta Sala. It features catalogues and volumes published by the main Italian (among which Electa) and international publishinghouses, Italian and foreign magazines. Rare book search service.

Average price: 7 €
Welcoming environment, where young artists’
exhibitions are periodically hosted. Breakfast
from 7am and lunch at noon. Starting from 6pm,
ARThappyhour with an extremely rich buffet
and cocktails prepared by professional barmen,
accompanied by an interesting music selection.

Mon. 15.30-19.30 h Tue.-Sat. 10.30-14.30/15.30-19.30 h
More than 60 types of chocolates from the most
prominent Italian chocolate makers - Andrea
Slitti, Giraudi, Denis Buosi, Bonajuto and
Morandin, Guido Castagna – chocolate wedding
gifts, various objects and gadgets for exhibitions
and events. A cosy environment, where Marina
Sanvito and Bjorn Frederik Nielsen devote
special care to sugar-free products: chocolates and
chocolate bars with maltitol and fructose made by
Buosi and Giraudi and Modica chocolate bars
with fructose by Antica Dolceria Bonajuto. Low
fat jams with no preservatives nor artificial
colours. Products for coeliacs. Specific care also
to shop windows, periodically created by Marco
Sparacino.

Designed by the Citterio & Partners studio, the boutique recalls the atmosphere of a big industrial laboratory with the brand man and woman’s collections exhibited on clothes racks amongst period furniture and artworks. Entrance also from Via Bigli 4.

Rooms no.: 420 Average price: double single use from 390/840 € double room from 470/910 €
Classic business hotel belonging to the
Atahotels chain, situated in the lively district
of Stazione Garibaldi. On the first floor, which
is called “ecological”, there are rooms with
parquet flooring and beds with eiderdowns
which are intended for non-smokers. All rooms
are equipped with wireless connections and
Guestlink software (to view your bill directly
on your room’s tv screen). The hotel with its
conference centre can allow event up to 800
people. Executive lounge for happy hour
cocktails and after-dinner, open from Tuesday
to Sunday. The new Le Plateau restaurant
proposes regional and international cuisine.

Average price: 6 €
Bar and restaurant obtained from the complete
refurbishing of a historical bus shelter of the
1950s owned by ATM (the Milanese public
transportation company) with the addition of a
balcony overlooking the city. The project of BPM
studio (Fabrizio Bertero, Andrea Panto, Simona
Marzoli) has an eco-sustainable approach in the
selection of materials and finishes: photovoltaic
panels, eco paint, low energy consumption
lights, stoneware floors from production waste,
wood panels in recovered elm. Zanotta and
Emu Seats and tables and post-1900 antique
furniture. . Happy hour.

Not just the B&B Italia’s and Maxalto’s collections in this 1700 sq m space, divided on three floors, designed by Antonio Citterio, but also a refined selection of accessories for the home and design lamps by internationally renowned designers. Furthermore, original furniture and furnishings by Moooi.

Boutique on two levels, point of reference
because of its being unique, designed by Gae
Aulenti, to find emerging designers, known
brands on exhibition like Junya Watanabe,
Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Dries van
Noten, Christopher Kane, Vionnet, Golden
Goose.

Average price: 7 € Pets ok
Luxurious classic bar from 1960s Milan,
run by the Stocchetto family, where tradition
still rules. The aperitif is served with olives
and crisps, or by request with very good finger
sandwiches. Specialty: the negroni served in an
enormous chalice with giant ice cubes. From 11
to 24 cold or hot platters are served.

Average price: 7 € Pets ok
In the Porta Venezia district, a bar sculptured
by light, which is at the heart of the project by
studio BPM Bertero, Panto and Marzoli. White
light changing from yellow-orange to blue, with
adjustable intensity, produced by the RGB My
White Light system by Artemide placed inside
the bar counter and mixed with the incandescent
light produced by Flos chandeliers. A reserved
room with walls decorated with backlit lace.
Aperitif served from 6.30 to 9.30pm, mainly
“finger food”. The list of cocktails includes
juleps, gimlets, crushed and sparkling drinks.
Outdoor area and tobacconist.

Average price: 6 € Pets ok
Historic venue, founded in 1907, frequented
by young Milanese, it was recently restyled
under new management. Beer-house and
pub, sandwiches are served as well as a large
variety of items from the menu and a rich
buffet. Excellent cocktails for the happy hour.
Wednesday nights are devoted to beer and
Thursday to coyote ugly.

Average price: 40 €
Bovine motifs are everywhere in this classic
restaurant specialized in grilled meat, especially
Argentine and Bavarian cuts, accompanied by
tasty salads and pasta dishes that change daily.
Warm, original, vaguely country atmosphere

Average price: 30 € Pets ok
An almost comics-like environment, lit by
strangely shaped lamps, with colourful chairs
by Gaetano Pesce, hyperdesigned tables and
Plexiglas curtains. This alternative vision of
Japan invents fancy names also in the menu for
ordinary uramaki and sushi. Aperitif from 6.30
to 9 p.m. with BentoBox served at the table.

Average price: 12 €
Small pizzeria that’s been in business for 30
years now. The traditional decor with rustic
tables lets you concentrate on the excellent
quality of the pizza, in both traditional and
special versions. No reservation.