Milan Design Week 2025 (aka Salone del Mobile) is officially underway! I usually pen a post rounding up new Milan restaurants, but I switched things up this year to compile some of Milan Design Week food-related events. From pop-ups to temporary bistros to collaborations and other exploits of that ilk, here are some food-focused Milano Design Week events. I’ll be updating this if I come across anything else that tickles my fancy. If you’d like to know more about Milan Design Week, you can tune into the latest episodes of my podcast, The Milano Files – listen here or on Spotify, Apple, and all major streaming platforms.
Ginarte and Piero Lissoni
Click here to read my blog post dedicated to this delightful gin-centric collab.
La Trattoria
Bitossi Home has teamed up with Sugo Milano for a temporary Tuscan-style trattoria serving lunch and dinner (reservations required). The food will arrive on Bitossi Home’s new plateware – to view the entire collection designed by French artist Sandrine Alouf, drop by the ceramic maker’s flagship shop at Via Santa Marta 1. Via dell’Unione; 11 April 7 – 13
Edicola La Marzocco x House of Negroni
The Corso Garibaldi 85 edicola (newsstand) is the setting for a collab between La Marzocco and House of Negroni: a bar and coffee shop where patrons can sip the Negroni Svegliato, a riff on the classic cocktail caffeinated care of the Bergamo-based Bugan Coffee Lab. Corso Garibaldi 85, April 7 – 13; 10am to 8pm
Bar Altra Vista
Anotherview, the team behind last year’s Trattoria Altra Vista, has realized a new concept: a bar/gastronomia by day and restaurant by night, featuring eats and whatnot from chefs and producers like Aldo Ritrovato (of my beloved Stadera!) and Acetatia Giusti, a balsamic vinegar producer from Modena. Bar Altra Vista is open to the public daily – dinner only on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (reservations required for the latter). “Leonardo Da Vinci” National Museum of Science and Technology, Via Olona 4; April 7-13
Identità Golose Milano
Chef Edoardo Traverso of Identità Golose Milano has curated a four-course menu inspired by the works of one of Italy’s most esteemed contemporary architects and designers: the late Gaetano Pesce. Via Romagnosi, 3; April 7 to 13; 85€ prix fixe
Edicola Carpano
Another edicola, another drink (or two). The Brera’s Piazza Carlo Mirabello newsstand serves as the backdrop for all things Carpano, from special mini sizes of the Antica Formula (the first-ever vermouth) to cocktails crafted from varied Carpano products. The latter is thanks to a partnership with the nearby Fioraio Bianchi Caffè. Piazza Carlo Mirabello, April 7 – 13
Gelateria Danese
Danish silversmith Georg Jensen is showcasing a new collection of espresso cups, spoons, and bowls at this temporary cafe and gelateria. Ice cream by is by Copenhagen-based chef Chiara Barla, and coffee comes from Prolog, a Danish roaster.
Temporary Bistrot & Restaurant Famiglia Rana and Antonio Marras
Chef Francesco Sodano of the Michelin-starred Famiglia Rana near Verona helms a pop-up in the Antonio Marras showroom. His menu pays homage to Alghero, Sardinia – Marras’ hometown. NonostanteMarras Via Cola di Rienzo, 8; April 7 – 13; Reservations required: +393456198431
Artisia 3D-Printed Pasta
Artisia, Barilla’s avant-garde 3D pasta brand, is making its Design Week debut as part of the 5VIE design district. Corolina Levi, the founder of Spazio Giallo Interiors, has curated the Prendete e Mangiate installation. Additionally, Tommasi Milano will host Artisia Aperitivo d’Autore, an ape pairing cocktails with 3D pasta finger foods. Via Cesare Correnti 14 Ape: Tommasi Milano Piazza Giovine D’Italia 2, April 8 – 12,
Autem* and Paola Paronetto
For the entire month of April, chef Luca Natalini’s excellent restaurant Autem* will showcase pottery maker Paola Paronetto’s floral works – a perfect complement to the chef’s market-driven approach. Via Lattuada 2
Ton x Baratie
Boro design studio has transformed the splendid Baratie into the temporary flagship of the Czech brand Ton, whose furniture will temporarily replace the restaurant’s standard objects. Baratie’s special grill-focused menu is tied to Design Week’s “Thought for Humans” theme. Via Stendhal, 49; April 7 -12
One night only: Le Cornichon at Bar Nico
Bar Nico will become Le Cornichon, the beloved Paris locale, for the night of April 7th. Via Saldini 2; 6:30 pm until late
Marchesi 1824 and Italy Segreta
Italy Segreta has partnered with Marchesi 1824 to offer two gelato-based delights: tiramisù pop or affogato with hot choolcoate instead of coffee. Yum. Via Santa Maria alla Porta 11/a April 8-13; 11am to 5pm
Bon Wei
Through the end of April, the tables at the upscale Chinese restaurant Bon Wei will be adorned with Andon wireless lamps from Ichendorf Milano by designer Denis Guidone, who lives between Milan and Tokyo. Via Castelvetro, 16/18
Vocla
The brainchild of Vlentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima, the two creatives behind Alcova, Vocla (alcova backwards without the final “a”) occupies an Art Nouveau pavilion in East Milan. Chef Matteo Pancetti will transplant YAPA, his excellent restaurant near Porta Romana, there for the week. Ex Macello, Viale Molise 68; April 7 to 13, 6pm to 2 am
Principe Bar and Missoni
The Principe di Savoia hotel’s Principe Bar gets a temporary makeover, courtesy of Missoni, all April long. In honor of the occasion, bar manager Daniele Celli has devised four signature cocktails: the Malfy Originale Negroni, the Malfy x Missoni Sunset Spritz, the Spicy Mezcal Margarita, and the alcohol-free White Pearl. Chef Matteo Gabrielli has also whipped up a selection of hors d’oeuvres for the occasion. Piazza della Repubblica 17
Davide Longoni for Alcova Varedo
Master baker Davide Longoni will be serving his goodies at the Villa Bagatti Valsecchi Alcova outpost in Varedo (Monza). You’ll be tempted by all his delights, but go for the michetta – preferably the one with mortadella! Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 48, 20814 Varedo MB; April 7 -13
Very Simple: Pizzeria at Berberè
The Porta Venezia/Città Studi outpost of this beloved pizzeria will morph into Very Simple: Pizzeria, a pop-up exemplifying design, food culture, and craftsmanship with a look outfitted with noo.ma. Via Eustachi 13; April 7 – 13
Campari Tram Rides
Campari’s aperitivo in motion involves tram rides and Campari Soda (whose bottle features an iconic design from Futurist artist Fortunato Depero). Register here for your QR code to board. April 8 and 11; 4:30 to 6:30
Starbucks and Slide Sustainable Installation
I know all “cool” expats (especially my fellow Americans) hate on Starbucks, but I don’t and I won’t, and I don’t care how uncool that makes me–if you wanna know why, you can tune into season one episode 11 of the Milano Files podcast. Anyhoo, for Design Week, the coffee titan has partnered with Slide to present an outdoor installation featuring furniture made from recycled plastics. Corso Garibaldi 118; April 7 – 13
Cafè Voyeur by Moak
Caffè Moak’s Hotel Voyeur in the Seletti showroom will celebrate a new elixir: vermouth al caffe, prepared with a Caturra coffee infusion and in collaboration with Baldoria Vermouth. Seletti will be spotlighting a new object of its own: a lamp by American artist Tracey Snelling. Corso Garibaldi 117; April 8 – 13
Kellogg’s EXTRA Hub
The Kellogg’s EXTRA Hub is a multisensory journey with installations inspired by granola ingredients, tasting areas, and workshops where participants can personalize their own breakfast bowls. Hangar Voghera Via Voghera 8, April 8 – 13
Last but not least: Ikea
I’d be remiss if I didn’t include my beloved Ikea! Ikea returns to Design Week, as always, at Tenoha‘s, showcasing some of its most iconic collections with special emphasis on Stockholm 2025. Last year, there was plenty to eat and drink, and this year should be no different. Rumor has it that a special sandwich called Smörgås Sensation is on the board. Via Vigevano 19; April 7 -13
