Terrazza Rinascente Milan

Terrazza Rinascente sits on the top floor of the department store overlooking P.za del Duomo. It is a five-minute walk from Teatro alla Scala, keeping you firmly in the orbit of the city’s most famous gothic spire.

Most restaurants tucked into the shadows of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II rely on the passing trade of tourists alone. This kitchen, which serves a mix of Italian, Mediterranean, and international plates, operates on a different logic. It is far dressier than the frantic cafes lining the square below, and the room runs smart enough to match the surrounding architecture. While the terrace offers a vantage point over the city center, the real reason to choose this spot is the utility of its elevation; it provides an orderly, composed meal in the exact center of the Milanese crush.