Trendy Brera has the full spectrum of eateries including homely Italian trattorias, fancy sushi and spicy curries. Its late opening hours making it a beacon for night owls. Head here also for pre-dinner cocktails and Sunday brunch.
After a refreshing aperitif, dine in the good-value, laid-back restaurants in the canal districts of Navigli and Ticinese, south of the centre. Choose a cavernous eatery for a romantic meal or tuck in at a busy waterside pizzeria.
The area between Porta Romana and Bocconi University is packed with Italian, Milanese and ethnic cuisine from Argentinean steakhouses to Mexican grills. Noodle and rice cravings? A few metres away is Via Paolo Sarpi, the hub of Milan's Chinatown.
For an all-in-one evening, busy Brera offers pre-dinner aperitifs, diverse restaurants, late-night bars and a few spots to take your dancing shoes.
Many restaurants close on Sundays but there will always be somewhere open. It is normal to add 10% on top of any cover charge.