LUDO Dine & Vibe 
3 Gluten-Free Pastry Shops in Milan 
Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons to see the city from different perspectives, appreciating corners of Milan that were previously overlooked. Inevitably, social life transforms and intensifies, along with the desire to spend more time outdoors.
The moment of an aperitif or a drink after dinner can be even more enjoyable if consumed under the stars, in a romantic and cosy outdoor area, in a trendy venue, or while sipping a great glass of wine or a creative version of a Gin-based cocktail. We are in April, and we at Flawless have started to “scour” our Milan to find the most interesting places to try this month and not leave without visiting them again.
MANDARIN GARDEN
Via Andegari, 9
A beautiful and very well-maintained garden sits right in the heart of Milan, within one of the city’s most elegant and refined hotels, an undisputed symbol of haute hôtellerie worldwide—the Mandarin Oriental, Milan. The Mandarin Garden is a vibrant and welcoming spot, located in the hotel’s heart and overlooking a lush courtyard, perfect at any time of day. The kitchen is led by Michelin-starred Chef Antonio Guida, and after dinner or for aperitifs, the Mandarin Garden transforms into one of Milan’s most exclusive venues, where the talented bar staff takes centre stage with an always innovative and creative drink list to make your early spring evenings truly special.
ITER – FROM ITALY TO THE WORLD
Via Mario Fusetti, 1
Iter is a fusion cocktail bar dwith a nomadic and wandering spirit, yet still focused on the emotions it evokes through its cocktails. Every six months, the team of chefs, bartenders, and photographers leaves Milan and Italy for a week to explore a new country, nd discover new flavours and traditions, which they then bring back to the city, reinterpreted and personalised in true Iter style. This April, discover where the latest journey has inspired the venue to create new cocktail blends that transport you away..
SENSI PORTA TICINESE
Via Vetere, 12
In the Porta Ticinese area, you’ll find Sensi a unique, modern and open venue. It’s a place where you can relax with ease, without sacrificing taste or quality. The intimate environment has a twist that makes it appealing and inviting, making it a true reference point in Milan for organising art-focused events. It’s also a cocktail bar where you can socialise casually during an aperitif or drink after dinner, making it even more enjoyable.
THE LIVING ROOM CASA CIPRIANI
Viale Palestro, 24
Located on the top floor of the five-star luxury hotel Casa Cipriani, the cocktail bar Living Room offers a refined atmosphere where you can relax in company at various times of the day. Open both during the day and into late evening, the venue serves a light menu ideal for aperitifs, breakfasts, and informal dinners, or simply for enjoying after-dinner cocktails guaranteed by impeccable service and the expert savoir-faire of the bartenders selected by Casa Cipriani. From Tuesday to Saturday, Living Room also offers live entertainment with DJ sets, making it the perfect space for an evening of excellent drinks and good music.
EPPOL
Via Marcello Malpighi, 7
In the elegant neighbourhood of Porta Venezia, you’ll find Eppol, a venue unique in style, blending retro elements, Milanese tradition, and the hallmark features of a mixology and American Bar. Eppol and Milan’s nightlife go hand in hand; it’s love at first sight. Open every day, here you can enjoy every moment, from morning until night. Whether it’s an after-dinner drink or an aperitif, illuminated by one of their majestic chandeliers or next to their garden wall you’ll experience a special twist to a spring evening in April.
GINO12
Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 12
For gin enthusiasts, this is a bar not to be missed: the spin-off bar of Officina 12 in the Navigli district, where the absolute star is Gin. You can try Gin here in many, if not countless, different ways. The bar focuses on a single spirit to reveal its immense potential, showcasing over 100 varieties of Gin that create some of the most creative and flavourful cocktails. At GinO12, in a modern and slightly industrial setting with exposed bricks and iron beams, you can discover the multifaceted, colourful, and delicious soul of one of the world’s most famous spirits.
UNSEEN
Via Ronchi, 13
Unseen hides itself, so you can truly feel and perceive its essence the moment you cross its threshold. Drinking a cocktail at Unseen means experiencing the art ofmixology and breathing an atmosphere of instant hospitality and wellbeing—also thanks to statues, neon lights, and projections of manga-inspired images. With a renewed schedule, from 21:30 to 3.30 from Tuesday to Sunday, it’s undoubtedly one of the best and most unexpected cocktail bars in the Lambrate district, where you can spend an evening. Let yourself be captivated by Unseen’s unique vibe and its highly innovative cocktails to enjoy a different and fun April evening.
THE SANCTUARY ECO RETREAT
Via Valenza, 2
The Sanctuary Eco Retreat also open in Rome, Porto Cervo, and Otranto), now relocated from the Lambrate district to a post-industrial space at Scalo Porta Genova, brings its ethnic, free spirit and magnetic style to the city centre. Open from 18:00, you can enjoy a great aperitifhere, as well as discover a creative Mediterranean gastronomy dthat blends with Asian flavours. A versatile and chameleon-like space, where diverse elements like music—the true heart of The Sanctuary—converge. Don’t miss the Club Room, where you can dance late into the night.
TOW – THE ODD WINE
Via Losanna, 16
One of the newest and most vibrant additions to Milan’s food & beverage scene, Tow – The Odd Wine is definitely worth mentioning. This new dining project belongs to Andrea Griffini, already established in the industry for 20 years, and the engineer Andrea Zarra. Located inside a historic building with brutalist architecture from the early 1900s in the Cenisio district, it’s a wine bar with a unique twist: they focus on natural, organic, and biodynamic wines, carefully selected by those who respect the land and promote Italy’s rich winemaking heritage.
