Biffi
Price guide: Mid-range
Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II, Milan, 20121
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expert-rated restaurants in Milan- Recommended for:
- Couples, Culture vultures, Mature travellers, Seasoned travellers, Singles, Celebrity spotting, No fuss, People watching, Shopping, Sightseeing
Best for Dining alone - Expert review of Biffi
An utterly charming and historic Milan cafè/restaurant – perfect for people watching.
Named after Paolo Biffi, the inventor of panettone, this is a Milan institution, a Gran Caffè and restaurant that has been open since 1867, with everyone from Hemingway to Gorbachev dropping in along the way. I had one of the best cappuccinos I have ever had (in a life that has involved a great deal of coffee). The walls are filled with history and there is always something to watch in the galleria.
Food and drink:
Open all day and into the night, serving breakfast, cakes and coffees, then traditional Italian food including excellent pastas and risottos.
Ambience:
A cosy old-fashioned trattoria with marble tables, historic photos on the walls and a glassed-in terrace so you can watch the world go by without catching a chill.
Service:
Friendly and charming. My visit was met with a fascinating history of the restaurant, a tour of the historic photos and introductions to all the staff.
Location:
Inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Price advice:
Expect to pay around 50-70 euros for three courses without wine.
Other useful branches:
There’s a second branch in Corso Magenta - see website for details.
More information on Biffi:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Bistro, Café, Restaurant
- Food:
- Italian, Snacks, Traditional
- Address:
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II, Milan, 20121
- Telephone:
- 02 805 7961
- Website:
- http://www.biffipasticceria.it/
- Serves:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner
- Opening times:
- Open daily 7am–midnight. Closed Christmas Day.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Reservations:
- Not necessary
