The best brunches with live music to try in Milan
Brunch remains one of Milan's favourite Sunday rituals for taking things slow, and it is even better soundtracked by music
In Milan, brunch has long been a staple gathering combining good food, atmosphere and entertainment, often soundtracked by curated music and relaxed vibes. Sundays fill with jazz notes, subtle DJ sets and acoustic performances that accompany thoughtful dishes, steaming mugs of coffee and British- and American-inspired pastries. Music sets the right pace, turning the most relaxed moment of the week into a convivial, polished affair. Whether you want to disconnect from the frantic city pace or catch up without rushing, brunch with musical accompaniment is the new urban way to socialise: spontaneous, elegant and effortless.
Baobar
Via Bartolomeo Eustachi, 24
On lively Via Eustachi, BAOBAR enlivens Milanese Sundays with a brunch that combines contemporary cooking and live music. On selected Sundays of the month, the atmosphere picks up with live musical performances accompanying thoughtful, indulgent dishes. The next date is Sunday 9 November! The formula? You can choose from various menus, including the hugely popular Salmon Menù, whose main course features dill-marinated salmon, cream cheese and avocado served on multigrain crostoni from Micropanificio TraMa. Or there is the equally iconic Menù Pancakes, centred on homemade pancakes served with berries, bananas, peanut butter, yoghurt and maple syrup. You can also opt for eggs in every style, club sandwiches, vegan options and artisan cakes like cheesecake and brownies, served with Americano coffee. Sundays at BAOBAR promise a relaxed, vibrant outing where live music provides the perfect soundtrack to the most enjoyable meal of the week!
Salmon Guru Milano
Via Ezio Biondi, 4
Looking for an eclectic spot to celebrate the weekend with flavour and rhythm? SALMON GURU MILANO, in the Corso Sempione area, introduces its brand-new brunch, every Saturday and Sunday. The famous Madrid cocktail bar now channels its energy into daytime hours, turning brunch into a vibrant, cosmopolitan wind-down. Amid infectious musical vibes, pop design, coloured lighting and themed rooms, guests can enjoy creative tapas, dishes with an international twist and signature cocktails. A multisensory outing for anyone looking to spend the Milanese weekend surrounded by flavour, rhythm and upbeat atmosphere.
MOGO
Via Bernina, 1C
On the Milanese brunch scene, MOGO stands out for its blend of refined cooking and live DJ sets, featuring a different guest each Sunday from early afternoon onwards. Executive Chef Simone Montanaro, guided by Michelin-starred chef Yoji Tokuyoshi, serves dishes drawing on both Japanese cuisine and Italian flavours. Examples include Tuna ajitama, Hamachi crudo, focaccia with mortadella and bread with butter and anchovies. The drinks list features classic and signature cocktails, natural wines and a curated selection of whisky, gin, mezcal and sake. With polished plates, a high-end sound system, pristine acoustics and live sets, MOGO turns Sunday brunch into an inventive, sophisticated affair to be enjoyed with open ears and an eager palate!
Casa Sofia
Corso Italia, 29
A short walk from the Duomo, Casa Sofia transforms Sunday into a multisensory experience with its brunch with live music and DJ sets. In a setting blending retro design and contemporary charm, brunch features a generous sweet and savoury buffet: egg dishes, club sandwiches, cured meats and cheeses, cakes, fruit and a few fusion touches. From 12.30pm the venue comes alive with live performances that create a warm, sophisticated atmosphere, followed by afternoon DJ sessions, played on vinyl through top-tier sound equipment. In this stylishly designed space, Milanese Sundays come alive with flavour, rhythm and good company.
Illy Caffè Gae Aulenti
Piazza Gae Aulenti
In Porta Nuova’s landmark square, amid glass walls and skyline views, illy Caffè Gae Aulenti turns every Sunday in November into a ritual of flavour and music. The Brunch Milano & Jazz Show runs from 11.30am to 3pm, offering a format that pairs elegance with relaxation. The menu offers well-crafted, affordable dishes in line with traditional Anglo-American brunch classics: scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, avocado and salmon toast, pancakes with strawberries and maple syrup, yoghurt with granola and fresh juices. All of this is paired, naturally, with Illy coffee and live jazz tunes filling the city’s most modern square, making for a sophisticated, contemporary Sunday.
