Where to drink Champagne in Milan
If a trip to the French region is out of reach, Milan has plenty of spots pouring remarkable Champagne
Milan has learned to drink Champagne the way it drinks cocktails: with ease, on a whim, without waiting for a special occasion. From the bistros of Brera to the wine bars of Porta Venezia, the city has become one of Italy’s premier capitals for French fizz, offering everything from deep verticals of iconic maisons to lists devoted to independent vignerons. Here are the best places to drink Champagne in Milan: spots where you can order a glass at the counter and find genuine wine scholarship behind every pour.
La Vinothèque RSVP
Via Cadore, 38
On bustling Via Cadore, La Vinothèque RSVP is an intimate wine bar that champions small French family estates. The wine list centres on an exclusive selection of artisanal wines and Champagnes, with most bottles sourced directly from independent producers who faithfully protect their terroir. Minimalist decor with vintage touches and warm lighting sets an easy tone for conversation and discovery, while a small food menu designed specifically to pair with fizz enhances every glass. Frequent tastings and winemaker visits keep the experience personal, refined and unpretentious.
El Büscià
V.le Beatrice d’Este, 48
El Büscià is an informal neighbourhood spot devoted entirely to bubbles, from rustic pet-nats to prestigious labels. Its name, which means ‘sparkling wine’ in Milanese dialect, reflects founder Massimiliano Balestreri’s decision to leave marketing behind and follow his passion. Here, glasses are filled with Champagne, Franciacorta, Trento DOC, Crémant and craft pet-nats, offering a generous picture of this effervescent world shared with warmth and straightforward expertise. A lively crowd, a menu of bar snacks and sharing boards to complement the bubbles, alongside a selection of Champagne-based cocktails, make El Büscià a top choice to enjoy sparkling wine in a sociable setting.
La Cantina di Franco
Via Raffaello Sanzio, 16
True connoisseurs will undoubtedly know and revere LA CANTINA DI FRANCO. A wine bar with a small kitchen where, at any time of day, you can find a wide selection of wines and food items chosen with care, attention and expertise. A wine lover’s Garden of Eden with 3000 labels to get lost in; and if your goal is to sit back and devote yourself 100% to your coupe de Champagne, prepare to browse a selection of over 120 exclusive bottles, meticulously chosen from prestigious French maisons and sought-after vignerons.
Dasein Pane & Champagne
Via Lodovico Settala, 2n01
Dasein, drawing on the German philosophical concept of ‘being there’, sets out to leave its mark with an unusual setting: a basement room reached through an entrance that feels like an art gallery. This sophisticated champagnerie features terracotta vaulted ceilings, teak floors and walls displaying works by emerging artists. With over 250 curated labels, it pairs Champagne from independent grower-producers with warm, house-baked sourdough bread, whose natural acidity and texture highlight the minerality of the wines. Intimate and welcoming, with a summer terrace and live music sessions, Dasein offers genuine moments of relaxed conversation.
Cantine Isola
Via Paolo Sarpi, 30
Since 1896, CANTINE ISOLA has been a historic Milanese bottle shop, founded in that very year by Giovanni Isola. Since 1991, however, it has been run by the Sarais family, and today it is a spot where you can find approachable, clever bottles for everyday drinking right up to the most prestigious, sought-after labels to drink or cellar. Luca Sarais, who in 2022 was named Miglior Enotecario d’Italia in the wine bar category, loves surprising his guests by opening fine bottles of Champagne such as a Magnum or a Jéroboam to delight eye and palate and cement the reputation of Cantine Isola.
Cerdini & Quenardel | Gelato e Champagne dal 1906
Via Cusani, 10
Finally, a distinctive combination for lovers of sweet treats and bubbles: gelato and Champagne. This venue brings together the heritage of two family businesses: the Tuscan Cerdini family, acclaimed gelato makers and pastry chefs, and the French Quenardel family, proprietors of the Champagne house J.H. Quenardel founded in 1906. The boutique brings Champagne, gelato and artisan confectionery under one roof. Do not skip the Champagne affogato, where sweetness, chill and fine effervescence come together for an irresistible indulgence.
