The best cascine in and around Milan for lunch or dinner
Discovering the cascine of the Milanese countryside, between relaxation and great food
Sunny days, warmer weather and a craving to be surrounded by nature. If you are planning short weekend escapes not far from Milan while waiting for your holidays, Flawless is here to help. Working cascine, agriturismi and farms far from the city bustle are true oases of flavour and relaxation, perfect for a day trip to rediscover authentic, wholesome cooking grounded in local tradition and quality produce. A Sunday lunch or dinner outdoors in the rural setting of the Milanese countryside is just what you need to unwind, only a short drive from home.
Here is our guide to special day-trip destinations: idyllic spots to enjoy the countryside around Milan among fields, kitchen gardens and livestock, while tasting fresh rural produce. Settle down in the shade of peaceful gardens and terraces to enjoy generous home cooking: here is Flawless’s definitive guide to the cascine around Milan, for a pastoral escape just outside the city.
Cascina Sant’Ambrogio
Strada Provinciale 38, Rosate
Not far from Milan, in the heart of Parco Agricolo Sud, Cascina Sant’Ambrogio is home to a variety of farm animals you can visit in a warm, relaxing setting surrounded by greenery. The cascina serves traditional cooking packed with wholesome flavours under a magnificent porch, making it ideal for a relaxed Sunday with the family. Children will love its educational farm and its many hands-on activities in nature.
Cascina Santa Brera
Via Cascina Santa Brera, San Giuliano Milanese
Both an agriturismo and a working farm just outside Milan, Cascina Santa Brera is set in a historic estate that preserves the rural heritage of the Milanese countryside. A wonderful spot for a day trip, this cascina grows vegetables, fruit and wheat, and produces honey and eggs. The kitchen serves homemade cheeses and cured meats, and you can buy their artisanal products directly from the farm shop.
La Rampina
Via Emilia, 3, San Giuliano Milanese
This setting is perfect for an evening out surrounded by a lush garden. Dating back to the sixteenth century, La Rampina is a historic cascina run with elegance and care by the Gagliardi family. Chef Luca Gagliardi and his father Lino offer well-balanced cooking celebrating Milanese and Lombard tradition with creativity and innovation. The pastoral atmosphere and generous cooking are complemented by an impressive wine list.
Agriturismo la Forestina
Cisliano
Agriturismo La Forestina, set within the protected Parco Agricolo Sud, is the ideal destination to take in the ancient surrounding woodland and enjoy dishes prepared with organic ingredients. This lovely farm on the outskirts of Milan also organises numerous educational activities, including tours of the open-air livestock pastures.
Tenuta Bramasole
Viale Lombardia, 71, Inveruno
Surrounded by greenery, Tenuta Bramasole is a lovely setting for lunch and dinner outside the city with family and friends. The estate’s culinary philosophy focuses on locally sourced produce, using fresh, wholesome ingredients from the area. The on-site educational farm offers plenty of fun and light-hearted activities for both children and adults.
Cascina Guzzafame
Località Cascina Guzzafame, Gaggiano
A short drive from central Milan, this farm in Gaggiano is housed in an eighteenth-century cascina, with a spacious country restaurant serving the best of Lombard tradition made with locally sourced ingredients. It also organises various activities, including outdoor yoga sessions to make the most of the surrounding nature.
Cascina Selva
Via Cascina Selva, 1, Ozzero
This agriturismo and educational farm near Abbiategrasso is renowned for its organic production of milk as well as fresh and aged cheeses. Its wholesome dishes are served on the veranda and in the beautifully restored barn, close to nature and farm animals, in a joyful, convivial atmosphere that charms visitors of all ages.
Cascina Caremma
Via Cascina Caremma, 2, Besate
Originally founded as a farm cultivating barley, wheat and rice, this cascina just outside Milan has become a landmark in the Valle del Ticino for its rustic-chic appeal. The Ristorante Naturale and bistro serve produce grown on the estate and across the park, with a monthly menu highlighting the best of Lombard cooking. The cascina also features a wellness centre with an indoor pool, making it ideal for a relaxing day in the countryside year-round.
Cascina Bosco
Pessano con Bornago
Ideal for a relaxing day in the Milanese countryside and a lunch surrounded by nature, Cascina Bosco just outside Milan serves traditional Lombard dishes rich in flavour and quality. The cascina, also a working farm, sells homemade honey and cured meats, which can be enjoyed under the sun in their lovely garden.
Cascina Bullona
Strada Valle, 32, Pontevecchio di Magenta
In the heart of Parco Agricolo Sud, Cascina Bullona is a traditional Lombard cascina with a spacious garden and a working farm. Its weekly menu is shaped by seasonal produce across various courses. Farm sharing boards, roast suckling pig and homemade lasagne are just a few of the hearty dishes to enjoy outdoors during a weekend trip into nature outside Milan.
