Milan City Guide with Pawan Shahri and Nikita Harisinghan
Discover Milan through the eyes of Pawan Shahri and Nikita Harisinghani, Co‑Founders of Chrome Asia Hospitality, as they share their curated city guide.
SIP
Nottingham Forest
Italy’s No. 1 chef Massimo Bottura once described Nottingham Forest as a blend of “Hemingway and C.S.I.”, a line that captures its eccentric and almost investigative spirit.
Rita Cocktails
The cocktails feel unlike anything else in the city because they are driven by seasonality rather than trends. Drinks like the Willy Wonka, made with seasonal fruit jam, ginger, honey, lime, and bergamot oil.
MAG Café (Navigli)
MAG Café stands out for how effortlessly it fits into the rhythm of the Navigli. The cocktails are creative but never overworked, making it a place where you settle in and savour every moment.
MAG La Pusterla – Caffè con Cucina
This quieter MAG outpost feels intentionally understated. It’s often recommended for those who enjoy thoughtful drinking in a space that feels personal and discreet.
LùBar (Bar)
LùBar stands out for its greenhouse-style setting inside Villa Reale, it feels calm, sunlit, and removed from the city. Best visited during the day or early aperitivo.
SAVOUR
Marchesi 1824
Founded in 1824, Marchesi is one of Milan’s oldest and most respected pastry houses. Known for its artisanal pastries and handcrafted panettone, it represents the city’s dedication to tradition, precision, and consistency.
Fratelli La Bufala
Fratelli La Bufala brings together Neapolitan roots and modern comfort. Its reputation is built on excellent mozzarella, familiar flavours, and a sense of reliability.
Cesarino Sandwich
Cesarino is famous precisely because it treats excellence as ordinary. Locals love it because it feels embedded in everyday life, not separated from it.
Loste Café
Led by former Noma pastry chef Stefano Ferraro, Loste is known for exceptional coffee and refined pastries that never feel intimidating.
SEE
Sforzesco Castle
Once home to Duke Ludovico Sforza and a workplace of Leonardo da Vinci, Sforzesco Castle reflects Milan’s layered history. It’s a place where city’s past unfolds gradually
Teatro alla Scala
Considered one of the world’s leading opera and ballet theatres, La Scala represents Milan’s commitment to discipline and craft.
Piazza degli Affari
Often compared to Italy’s Wall Street, this square reveals Milan’s modern, confrontational side.
Duomo
The Duomo is Milan’s cathedral and one of the largest Gothic churches in the world.. At its highest point stands the golden Madonnina, a symbol of the city that watches over Milan from above.
