Milan

This hotel is in an ideal location for the shops, just off the boutique-laden Via della Spiga. — DK Eyewitness

This restaurant focuses on beautifully presented vegetarian cuisine with a hint of Eastern fiavour. — Michelin Guide

A hole-in-the-wall tucked away on a side street behind the Duomo, Luini sells mostly panzerotti, a type of deep-fried calzone that's a bit lighter than that implies. — Travel + Leisure

The seasonal menu at Un Posto a Milano is simple, fresh and elegant, much like its digs in a restored 18th-century farmhouse hidden among Porta Romana’s apartment blocks. — Time Out

Covent Garden florist meets modern Italian cuisine. Each dish is lovingly conceived, although you pay handsomely for that love. — Time Out

Kick off your day with a cornetto and cappuccino at Pasticceria Marchesi, one of Milan’s oldest cafes. — Condé Nast Traveler

Not far from where the Devils shop for Prada, they feed too. Da Giacomo verifies that traditional, Tuscan style still suffices. — BlackBook

This designer-style restaurant is housed on the fourth floor of the historic ENEL palazzo, remodelled and converted into the Dsquared2 building. — Michelin Guide

Like a stroll through the Rockefellers’ private gardens, La Brisa is the gateway to simple gourmet and vegetarian food in Milano. — BlackBook

Dongio is a typical simple trattoria, where the food is the highlight. The rustic, comfortable and intimate atmosphere is perfect for a romantic meal. — DK Eyewitness

Princi is renowned for its industrial-strength cocktails and large terrace, though its interior is none too inspired. — Time Out

Typical Milanese tavern on the Navigli blending traditional cuisine with modern flair. Good antipasti include courgette flower flans, salamis and bean soups. — DK Eyewitness

Join the businesspeople, ladies who lunch, and in-the-know tourists at this elegant restaurant with a glorious view of the Duomo atop the Museo del Novecento. — Fodor's

An elegant but well-priced neighbourhood restaurant in the labyrinth of ancient streets a ten-minute walk west of the Duomo. — Rough Guide

Two softly lit dining rooms look over a pretty Japanese garden, and nice little details make it feel special: a basket of freshly baked breads, complimentary nibbles before the antipasto. — Time Out

A dozen plus years and as many restaurants later, chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa still mixes continents and cuisines with a certain flair, though one wonders how far the franchise can stretch. — Lonely Planet

Even in a city that is as manically appreciative of cuisine as Milan is, the arrival of a Michelin-starred chef still generates buzz. — Wallpaper

Chili-pepper chocolate, hazelnut chocolate, dark chocolate, orange chocolate, milk chocolate, and rum chocolate. — Let's Go