The Best Wine Bars in Milan
6 wine bars in Milan ranked by list quality, expertise, and atmosphere.
Milan wine bars range from the Naturwein focus in Isola and Navigli to the polished Brera enotecas. The Italian wine scene runs deep here, with Piedmontese, Tuscan, and Sicilian producers all well represented.
The aperitivo culture overlaps with wine bar culture in Milan. Many wine bars also serve aperitivo from 6pm to 8pm with small plates. Use this for your early evening drink.
Prices are reasonable for serious wine. A glass of Etna Rosso or Barolo runs 8 to 14 euros. The food is small plates with serious cheese.
The 6 best wine bars in Milan
Vinodromo
Natural wine bar with a deep Italian list. The food is small plates and pizza by the slice. Standing room only after 7pm.
N Ombra de Vin
Wine bar in a former Augustinian refectory. Hundreds of wines by the glass. The room is one of the most beautiful in Milan.
Iter
Natural wine focused with food from a former Identita Golose chef. The kitchen is restaurant level. Reserve.
Cantine Isola
Heritage enoteca in Chinatown. Italian focus with a deep regional layer. The bartenders pour generously. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Vineria Pane e Vino
Neighbourhood wine bar punching above its weight. Thirty wines by the glass and a serious cheese plate. Open daily.
Zum Wolf
Austrian and Bavarian Naturwein focus. The list rotates weekly. The food is small plates done well. Reserve.
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