The best outdoor brunches in Milan
Throw on your most comfortable outfit for an afternoon of relaxation
Now that summer has arrived in all its splendor in the city, we can hardly drag ourselves through one work day, let alone one week, and harbor a single dream shared by all: that the holidays and study breaks come as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, the trick to not let the heat get you down is to turn your weekends into relaxation sessions, with some great food (and a lot of it)! Brunch is a “ritual” that arrived in Italy from America and has become a popular pastime all over the world. Brunch is now an essential weekend tradition in the Milanese capital because it satisfies both families and the most demanding of palates.
In our city, traversing a wide landscape of culinary offerings, these places that we suggest stand out not only for the high-quality food and drinks, but for the venues, including charming courtyards, gardens, and outdoor patios ideal for the summer season!
Four Seasons Hotel Milano
Via Gesù, 6/8 – Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm
At the Four Seasons Hotel Milano the weekend begins with the Lazy Breakfast at Stilla Bar: a brunch menu of French toast, eggs Benedict and waffles, served in the cloister garden, refreshed along with the rest of the hotel. A calm retreat just a stone’s throw from Via Montenapoleone.
LùBAR
Via Palestro, 16 – Sunday from 12:00 to 3:30
The courtyard of LùBar hides inside the majestic Villa Reale Meneghina. A bar-bistro in the south wing of the building, once a transit porch for carriages and a lemon house, it has been recently renovated as a winter garden. At this spot, the Sunday brunch offers the flavours of Sicilian gastronomic specialties, with dishes big enough to share!
BAR BULGARI | Bulgari Hotels & Resorts
Via Privata Fratelli Gabba 7/B – Sunday from 12pm to 3pm
A luxurious 18th-century villa with an elegant and enchanting terrace, surrounded by a beautiful, quiet garden in the early summer afternoon; what more could you need for a relaxing Sunday? Here, at Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, an Italian-style brunch awaits, pairing a buffet with dishes served at the table, overseen by the multi-starred chef who runs the hotel’s entire food offering. An attractive location and delicious menu is the perfect combo to escape the hectic hustle and bustle of city life!
DEUS CAFÉ | Deus Ex Machina
Via Thaon di Revel 3 – Saturday and Sunday 9:30 – 17:00
Deus ex Machina, or “an unexpected power which offers a solution to a hopeless circumstance,” is an Australian lifestyle brand for motorcycles, surfboards, and bicycles that also dabbles in the food industry. Elegant, casual, and chic all at the same time, this place combines natural lighting and plants with a steel beam foundation as an ode to their humble beginnings in the motor industry. Enjoy their à la carte brunch with offerings ranging from eggs Benedictine to fruit salad, bagels, burgers, sandwiches, and salads, all accompanied by fresh smoothies.
Santeria Paladini 8
Via Ettore Paladini, 8 – Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00
Fried eggs with crispy bacon, honey pancakes, smoked salmon toast, vegetarian and vegan options, and much more are ready to be enjoyed at one of the most popular and floral inner courtyards on the east side of the city. In the historic Santeria Social Club in Via Paladini is a small oasis where you can kick back after an endless work week with a new brunch menu to discover.
Fonderie Milanesi
Via Giovenale, 7 – Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30
The style of Fonderie Milanesi boasts distinctive attention to the smallest detail and decor that reminds one of their living room. The inner courtyard is picturesque, characterized by an enchanting atmosphere. Climbing ivy, lanterns, and hanging lights help you forget that you’re in the middle of the city. If you add an excellent brunch to this experience, you have the recipe for a perfect Sunday.
Pandenus Mercato
Via Mercato, 24 – Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00
With a delightful atmosphere and outdoor area that can’t help but remind you of home, Pandenus Mercato, in the heart of Brera, awaits you every Sunday with hamburgers (even for vegetarians), omelets, Benedectine eggs, scrambled eggs, club sandwiches, salads, and pasta. Enjoy this triumph of flavors and fresh products while immersed in an exotic setting.
God Save the Food
Piazza del Carmine, 1 – Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00
Piazza del Carmine is one of many eateries by God Save the Food, where the story is always the same: here, you always leave satisfied. As for brunch, enjoy a menu full of à la carte options ranging from European to American specialties (eggs are a must), and don’t forget to try the Woks! Try to grab a spot on the outdoor terrace too, which overlooks Piazza del Carmine!
oTTo
Via Paolo Sarpi, 8 – weekends
oTTo’s brunch is one of the most Instagrammable in the Milanese capital. At weekends, brunch revolves around the now-famous Quadrotti, slices of sandwich bread topped to order with original recipes, served with a side, two extras and a dessert, with coffee and water on the house.
Spoon
Viale Bligny, 39 – Sunday from 12pm to 4pm
A glamorous courtyard wrapped in greenery and a brunch that gives you a real lift. At Spoon, brunch is à la carte: bagels, Spoontino (the house open toasts), eggs in many guises, from Avocado&Friends to Benedict, club sandwiches and pancakes.
4Cento
Via Campazzino – Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00; Saturday from September onwards
The 4cento restaurant offers excellent brunch proposals every weekend, perfect for families with children. Here, in addition to the menu, fun activities are organised to entertain the little ones, while adults enjoy the chef’s picks at the enchanting outdoor area in total relaxation.
For more places, indoors as well as out, you’ll find our full selection in our guide to the best brunches in Milan.
