Daily Gucci
Gucci has four stores in Milan to satisfy the desires of the famously fashion-conscious Italians. The largest store is located in Italy's premier designer shopping area, the Golden Quad. Shop for belts, bags and shoes, boasting the famous 'GG' logo. More
Daily; not Mon Gattopardo Café
Relax in the lounge bar early on or party until the small hours in the Gattopardo Café, a converted church that is now a popular bar in the well-heeled area north-west of Milan's centre. It has been given the full makeover, including impressive chandeliers and marble columns. More
Daily; not Mon Zucca
Milan's grandest of gran caffès is Zucca on the central square. It serves coffees and aperitivos at the bar, backed by a wall of elaborate Klimt-like mosaics. For something more substantial, settle at a small table on the covered terrace perfect for people-watching. Pasta lunches are served tucked away in rooms behind the bar. More
Daily; not Sun Sayonara
Hark back to another era in this 1930s piano bar, decked out with antique lamps and Persian rugs. Sayonara is the place for relaxing drinks, attentive service and fine music. In the summer, enjoy the spacious veranda with awning. More
Daily; not Sun Centro Ittico
Small, smart blue-and-white restaurant and fish shop Centro Ittico, near the main station, gets busy early when locals queue to snap up fish as it arrives. The menu is predominantly Italian and varies according to the day's catch. Expect carpaccio, fish soup, risotto and spaghetti alle vongole, with clams and garlic. Booking is essential. More
Daily La Rinascente
The impressive flagship of Italy's most upmarket department store, La Rinascente, on Milan's central square, has ten floors of fashion, accessories, perfumes and household goods. Other amenities include a hairdressers, bar with cathedral views and a vast food market. More
Daily 10 Corso Como
A plant-filled courtyard entrance and several floors make up 10 Corso Como in Porta Nuova. Style expert Carla Sozzani's design mecca sells men's and women's fashion and boasts book stores and boutiques crammed with designs by Chloé and Galliano. More
Daily; not Sun Cracco
Enjoy Michelin-starred dining on Milan's central square at renowned Cracco, brainchild of local chef Carlo Cracco. Classic Milanese cuisine with a modern twist is served at linen-clad tables. The wine list of 2300 labels is Milan's most comprehensive. Specialities include lasagne filled with foie gras and caramelised onions. More
Gucci has four stores in Milan to satisfy the desires of the famously fashion-conscious Italians. The largest store is located in Italy's premier designer shopping area, the Golden Quad. Shop for belts, bags and shoes, boasting the famous 'GG' logo. 
