The editors’ selection

Meaning “fog” in Italian (and possibly poking fun at the Lombard capital’s pea-soupy winter days), Nebbia is a contemporary canteen with a focus on sharing plates and is a favourite among chefs. With intimate round wooden tables and a modern bistro vibe, the food is top quality and seasonal, with a menu that constantly changes and always has interesting combinations. Start with roasted pumpkin, anchovies with bread and butter or 24-month aged Parma ham and continue with – to name just one intriguing recent dish – octopus, kale and gianciale (a pork-cheek cured meat). Everything from the bread to the wine list is also excellent.

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Overseen by the same person who owns Kanpai (the Japanese izakaya dining establishment in the same street), Røst is another casual restaurant that serves up sharing plates. Sicilian chef Piermaria Trischitta mans the kitchen using seasonal, top-quality ingredients. To start, there are tasty mondeghili (Milanese meatballs) followed by pork belly as well as fish and vegetarian courses. To drink, there is wine from small-scale producers and natural vintners.

The Palorosa shop and studio was launched in 2019 by Cecilia Pirani, an Italian–Guatemalan landscape architect who found success designing a chic yet durable line of handbags and accessories. Pieces are woven by hand in Guatemala City, made from recycled plastics and locally sourced materials. We particularly like the colourful range of totes, ideal for the beach or summer shopping.

Founded by a trio of talented chefs, vegetarian restaurant Altatto gives diners the chance to savour fresh seasonal produce prepared in creative ways, and always with a healthy dose of spice. Sample the tomato ceviche with avocado mousse or tempura of courgette flowers. To drink, the citrus-based kir cocktail or orange-style zibibbo white wine from Pantelleria are both excellent options.

This 200-strong Triennale museum collection celebrates the many handsome furnishings, lighting and accessories that have been created by talented designers for Italian brands over the years. Noteworthy works on display include Gio Ponti’s Superleggera chair for Cassina from the 1950s, the 1960s RR 126 radio-phonograph by the Castiglioni brothers for Brionvega and the Casablanca bookcase by Ettore Sottsass from the early 1980s.