The streets between via Savona, via Tortona and via Stendhal comprise a melting pot of venues ranging from Milan’s hippest spots to those offering an ‘apericena’ right up to lounge bars and more traditional restaurants..

A map of these venues follows

1. Amici del Liberty

A delightful, ‘homely’ Art Noveau-style location. Neapolitan cuisine and fish-based specialities (see the main picture).

Address: Via Savona, 20
GPS: 45.45508, 9.16694
Phone: 02 8394302
Public Transport: M2 (green line) Porta Genova F.S
www.amicidelliberty.com (in Italian only)

2. Langosteria 10

Mediterrannean seafood dishes and oysters served in an elegant, atmospheric setting

Address: Via Savona, 10
GPS: 45.45562, 9.16854
Phone: 02 58111649
Public Transport: M2 (green line) Porta Genova F.S.
langosteria.com (in Italian only)

3. Castelli Gourmet

Enjoy delicious sandwiches and cocktails at this friendly, laid-back eatery.

Address: Via Cerano, 15
GPS: 45.45472, 9.16689
Phone: 02 58109367
Public Transport: M2 (green line) Porta Genova
www.castelligourmet.it (in Italian only)

4. Angelo's Bistrot

Top-notch creative cuisine served in an informal yet sophisticated setting.

Address: Via Savona 55
GPS: 45.45294, 9.16056
Phone: 02 45548642
Public Transport: M2 (green line) Porta Genova F.S.
www.angelos.it   

5. Boccino

Meat and fish-based Mediterrannean dishes inc. Sicilian specialities. An elegant trattoria with a terrace.

Address: Via Tortona, 21
GPS: 45.45279, 9.1663
Phone: 02 89415562
Public transport: M2 (green line) Porta Genova F.S.
www.ristoranteboccino.it (in Italian only)

6. Tagliabrodo

A small, contemporary venue specializing in soups and potages. Don’t miss their summer ‘pappa col pomodoro’.

Address: Via Solari, 30
GPS: 45.45498, 9.16147
Phone: 02 84963176
Public Transport: M2 (green line) Porta Genova F.S
www.tagliabrodo.it (in Italian only)

7. Basara Milano

Sushi menus and Italian pastries: an original meld of style and taste, from breakfast to dinner.

Address: Via Tortona, 12
GPS: 45.45393, 9.16897
Phone: 02 72020141
Public Transport: M2 (green line) Porta Genova F.S.
basaramilano.it

8. Soho

Homemade pasta and modern Italian fish dishes in stunning surroundings with an internal garden.

Address: Via Tortona, 12
GPS: 45.45393, 9.16891
Phone: 02 37920479
Public Transport: M2 (green line) Porta Genova F.S.
www.sohoristorante.it 

9. Les Gitanes Bistrot

It offers an unmissable taste experience in a typically 1950s-style ambience.

Address: Via Forcella  2
GPS: 45.45312, 9.16753
Phone: 02 8394084
Public Transport: M2 (green line) Porta Genova F.S.
www.lesgitanesbistrot.it (in Italian only)

10. Murphy's Law

A hip, lively pub offering draught beer and meat pies. Expect authentic Irish décor.

Address: Via Montevideo, 3
GPS: 45.45506, 9.16651
Phone: 02 83242151
Public Transport: M2 (green line) Sant’Agostino
www.murphyslaw.it