Marchesi. A great cafe in Milano

In past posts I have mentioned a few coffee houses around the City, and Marchesi is another one which is more than worth a mention.
Marchesi is a very traditional Pasticceria based within walking distance of Duomo on the junction of Corso Magenta. Marchesi has been in existance since 1824 and has an Italian resemblance to the UK Tea rooms of Betty's in York and Harrogate.
The interior still has the original dark wood fittings, and the staff wear the demure traditional uniforms 'the coffee is to die for' it has a warm atmosphere, and is exceptionally well priced. The prices are around 4.50 - 4.80 euro for two coffees and two brioche.

If you enjoy savoring the traditional Italian experience, Marchesi is certainly worth a visit.

Eating out in Milan, Monza and Pavia

Milan is awash with excellent eateries, bars and cafes. No matter where you go or turn to there is an excellent choice of places to eat.
As with most big Cities the most expensive places to eat are around the tourist areas of Duomo, Castle Sforzesco and Via Dante. This is not to say that their aren't good places to eat, just generally expensive compared to other places in Milan. Duomo, Via Dante are great places to sit and people watch, but drinks usually come at a premium in most bars around those areas, generally costing around 8 euro for a large beer.

If you move onto some of the back streets of the historical centre around Duomo you'll find some good places to eat and one or two quite bad ones trying to take advantage of the non to clued up tourists.

A great place to try around the historical centre is 'Princi' located on, Via Speronari within a few hundred metres from the end of Duomo square. Usually it costs me 2.20 -2.50 euro for a coffee and brioche (Lovely environment). There are also other branches around Milan, but the Duomo branch is beautiful.

Via Speronari, Milan