Here’s our list with the best spots in the area for delicious and cheap meals
We know too well how difficult it is to plan meal stops when you’re always on the move. Finding a good place and one that is budget-friendly can be a challenge. To save up some time and euros scroll down and get to know Cheap Eats in Milan.
1. Blue M Milano – Bottega marchigiana
Location: Via Lanzone 27, Milano
Opening hours: Mon 10:00 – 15:00; Tue to Sat 10:00 – 15:00 & 18:00 – 23:00
Here you can taste Italy’s East region, the Marche region’s cuisine. By saying that we mean, authentic taste with the best quality ingredients for reasonable prices. Starting from classic pasta to different varieties of meats, seafood as well as vegetarian dishes. We suggest tasting fried stuffed olives, but don’t be shy to have a chat with one of the lovely waiters, who will always recommend the best option to suit specifically your taste.
Great deal for Ostello Bello Milan – all guests get a 15% discount when enjoying their meal here.
2. Felice a Testaccio – Roman restaurant
Location: Via del Torchio 4, Milano
Opening hours: open daily, lunch 12:30 – 15:30 & dinner 19:30 – 23:30
From our precious suggestion and the Marche region’s cuisine, we are exploring forward with Roman cuisine and what it can offer. Felice a Testaccio is the best place for having a mouthwatering meal in such a cozy atmosphere. Our top pick is one of the typical Roman pasta dishes Tonnarelli Cacio a Pepe, the texture is creamy and combines a lot of rich flavors. Also, must try is one of the various meatballs. For a side dish great option is world-famous Roman-style artichokes. It would be a shame not to taste them once you are in Italy! If there is still room for a dessert, it is worth tasting one of the semifreddo. Click here to check out the full menu.
3. AltaRè Puglia Breadstorming – great for a quick snack
Location: Corso di Porta Ticinese 76, Milano
Opening hours: Tue to Thu 09:30 – 22:30; Fri & Sat 09:30 – 23:30; Sun 09:30 – 22:30
A place with a soul and beloved by locals, AltaRé Puglia Breadstorming is a cherished family business. This is the best place in Milan to taste traditional Italian Puglia region cuisine and have a quick snack or full meal. We highly recommend tasting freshly made focaccia (starting from €5) which is arguably Apulian best-known delight. All the food here is amazing so most likely that it won’t be enough with only one visit! Oh, and beyond their food, this place is very popular for its excellent coffee (starting from €1.30) and Apulian wines.
4. Miscusi – best pasta
Location: Via Urbano III, Milano
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 12:00 – 15:00 & 19:00 – 22:00; Sat 12:00 – 23:00; Sun 12:00 – 22:00
Struggling to find the pasta real deal? Then you must try out this place! Freshly made various pasta dishes from the best quality ingredients. Even picky ones will be satisfied with this place. At Miscusi you can create your own dish by choosing ingredients, types of pasta, add-ons, and so on. Our favorite is the Paccheri tricolore pasta dish (€10.90). And what pairs with pasta better than a glass of light wine (€3)? If you are going out to eat with some friends, we would suggest one of the dishes that can be shared so you can experience as much as possible from here. For example, a perfect starter is one of the rich-in-flavor Bruschettas (starting from €2.90). Click here to check out the full menu.
5. Piz – cheap pizzas
Location: Via Torino 34, Milano
Opening hours: Mon to Sat 12:00 – 15:00 & 19:00 – 23:15
Miss eating freshly made homemade pizza? Piz is a go-to place for pizza lovers. It combines authentic wood-fired pizza with a lovely and cozy ambiance. The simplest pizzas here will taste like they’re made from an ancient recipe. When it comes to prices, one whole pizza costs starting from €8.00. What we can say more ? Italians just know how to make pizza and suprise. Oh yes, surprise too! How? That will stay unrelieved until you check this place by yourself.
Bonus tip:
Milan is situated in a very beneficial location for exploring other cities within Italy or other neighboring countries. The city offers one of the best interrail routes. For example, heading from Milan to Rome you can cross many beautiful cities and sights to see. Click here and find out the 10 best day trips from Milan.
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