The best bars with outdoor seating in Milan
Hidden courtyards and secret gardens for food, drinks and relaxation
With the return of warm weather, Milan turns its attention outdoors, rediscovering open-air spots and urban oases where city bustle gives way to calm. Leafy corners, hidden courtyards and secret gardens sit tucked between Milanese palazzi, welcoming guests from morning coffee through to the evening. These varied venues reflect the city’s many sides, blending charm, bucolic settings, iconic addresses and relaxed character.
Whether you are alone or with friends, stopping by for coffee, brunch, an aperitivo, lunch or an evening cocktail, you are covered: here are the best bars with outdoor seating in Milan for your next open-air break.
10 Corso Como
Corso Como, 10
Corso Como’s iconic address welcomes the sunny season with a peaceful courtyard terrace sheltered by leafy greenery at number 10. The café lives in dialogue with the worlds of art, fashion and design, wrapped in an international atmosphere full of creativity and flair. Settle at one of the tables and enjoy an all-day menu suited to a refreshing break at one of Milan’s best-known spots.
LùBar
Via Palestro, 16
Where carriages once pulled up to Villa Reale, a Sicilian-inspired bistrot now occupies the internal courtyard of the GAM, complete with a winter garden that opens in fine weather onto a quiet outdoor terrace. LùBar showcases Sicilian culinary tradition through fresh, carefully prepared dishes: miniature arancini, salads, pasta, mains, savoury snacks and desserts including the classic cannolo. For an aperitivo or late drink, the cocktail list spans classic serves and Mediterranean-accented twists.
Deus Ex Machina
Via Thaon Di Revel, 3
From Australia to Milan’s biker quarter, Deus Ex Machina brings its multifaceted venue to the heart of the Isola district, blending two-wheel passion with a lively neighbourhood vibe. At Via Thaon Di Revel 3, a spacious outdoor terrace surrounded by plants, timber, festoon lights and candles creates a laid-back setting to enjoy by day or after dark alongside a menu of easygoing food and drinks.
Caffè in Giardino
Viale Alemagna, 6
At the base of the Triennale, Caffè in Giardino reopens for the warm season, looking out over the greenery of Parco Sempione. It offers a peaceful oasis for food and drinks, with tables set beneath broad parasols and an all-day menu that makes it easy to unwind at any hour, whether for an espresso or a refreshing cocktail amid art and nature.
Otto
Via Paolo Sarpi, 8
In the heart of Milan’s Chinatown, at Via Paolo Sarpi 8, oTTo remains a firm favourite for casual dining and drinks in a bright, relaxed setting. The airy interior and minimalist design extend out to the small courtyard terrace surrounded by lush greenery and varied plants. It is a welcoming spot to gather at any time of day, for its popular brunch, a glass of wine, a craft beer, a light lunch or a reviving coffee break.
Tranvai
Via Tirano angolo Via Zuretti, 71
A classic corner of Milan along the Martesana meets one of the city’s unmistakable emblems: the tram. Tranvai is an unusual bar built inside a restored 1920s tram carriage, ideal for outdoor summer drinks. A charming terrace under a wooden pergola strung with fairy lights and climbing plants faces the pedestrian path, away from city traffic in an easygoing corner of Cassina de’ Pomm. From aperitivo to late evening, tram number 1522 is ready for boarding.
Chiostro Bistrot
Corso di Porta Ticinese, 95
From 2 June, the Chiostro of the Museo Diocesano reopens to visitors with Chiostro Bistrot, a café offering an all-day menu running well into the evening, from breakfast through to post-dinner drinks. It is a peaceful retreat shaded by broad white parasols overlooking the cloister lawn. Expect fresh salads, traditional dishes, hearty sandwiches for a light lunch, classic cocktails, evening burgers, tempting desserts and a timeless atmosphere right in the centre of town.
