Imagine it. You've finally decided to go ahead and plan your dream citybreak to Milan; you've found the perfect villa in Milan, you've set aside some money to go shopping in this incredible fashion capital, and you've planned to visit major attractions in town like the city's stunning Cathedral and the Armani Museum and the pretty Aquarium. So, once you arrived and you've begun darting from shop to attraction to landmark, you'll likely burn through a lot of energy! But, if you want to keep going and make the most of your vacation in Milan, then you'll need to refuel and we have an important suggestion of a place in which to get some delicious, chocolate-based treats to give you the boost of energy that you'll need: the famous and beloved Zàini Milano.
Zàini Milano is a chocolatier with two locations in the centre of Milan, one at via De Cristoforis 5 and another at viale Piave, 17. The via De Cristoforis shop is the original premises and where the story of the brand began when it was founded back in 1913. Established by Luigi Zaini as a chocolate factory and run by his wife, Olga, up until the 1950s, the elegant and old-fashioned interiors and atmosphere of the shop have been well-preserved for visitors to enjoy. Today, the business is not just a shop-front to a factory, however, it is also a coffee shop and a boutique selling both local foodie gems and a wide variety of chocolate treats.
Many visitors rave about their hot chocolate, in particular, and for those who have found a villa in Milan and who are darting about the city, this is just the thing to keep you warm and energised. You can also choose from the wide menu of various other items that are now served in the shops including cakes, gelato, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and more. While in the shop you can also readily get some delicious chocolates to bring home and enjoy while you remember your time in Milan and to bring back as gifts for family and friends, allowing you to kill two birds with one stone and give everyone else a taste of the delights of this cosmopolitan city.
So, if you are planning a vacation in Milan in the future and you are looking for a great café to visit while exploring the city, this one, in particular, is an absolute must for those who have a little bit of a sweet tooth and foodies who love to try beloved local gems and incredible specialties in Italy!
Many visitors rave about their hot chocolate, in particular, and for those who have found a villa in Milan and who are darting about the city, this is just the thing to keep you warm and energised. You can also choose from the wide menu of various other items that are now served in the shops including cakes, gelato, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and more. While in the shop you can also readily get some delicious chocolates to bring home and enjoy while you remember your time in Milan and to bring back as gifts for family and friends, allowing you to kill two birds with one stone and give everyone else a taste of the delights of this cosmopolitan city.
So, if you are planning a vacation in Milan in the future and you are looking for a great café to visit while exploring the city, this one, in particular, is an absolute must for those who have a little bit of a sweet tooth and foodies who love to try beloved local gems and incredible specialties in Italy!
