From a gourmet streetcar to a Harry Potter pub, via the Caribbean, a Moroccan riad and a 1960s restaurant, discover the city's coolest themed eateries.
Valentina Pacitti - Staff Writer•
Table Of Contents
- ATMosphere: restaurant in a streetcar
- Risoelatte: 60s-themed restaurant
- Yacout: Moroccan Riad-themed restaurant.
- Super Heroes Steakhouse: comic book-themed burger joint.
- The Kingdom: medieval restaurant
- Ramen Shifu: Anime-themed restaurant.
- Pirates Bay: Caribbean-themed restaurant
- Roppongi: Japan-themed restaurant
- Volemose Bene: Roman trattoria-themed restaurant
- Binario Magic Pub: Harry Potter-themed restaurant
Are you tired of the usual restaurant dinner? Do you want to surprise your friends with an out-of-the-ordinary dining experience? Or maybe you are looking for an original way to entertain your little ones during a family night out? Well, fellow foodies, you’ve come to the right place! Milan also does not disappoint when it comes to offering unique and memorable dining experiences.
The themed restaurants in the city of Milan are the perfect answer for those seeking not only great food, but also an engaging and fun atmosphere. Get ready for a journey through Milan’s best themed eateries, where cuisine blends with fantasy, creating settings that will make you feel like the protagonists of a movie, a bygone era or an exotic adventure.
Buckle up and get ready to discover the most unique restaurants in Milan!
ATMosphere: restaurant in a streetcar
At this peculiar restaurant you can dine aboard a vintage streetcar while admiring the wonders of Milan. ATMosfera is in fact a traveling restaurant that takes you on a tour of the city while you enjoy delicious dishes. This unique venue offers only 24 seats, creating an intimate and vintage atmosphere.
You can choose from meat, fish or vegetarian menus, all carefully prepared by established chefs and served by an attentive and always helpful staff. During the two-hour journey, you will pass by the iconic sites of Milan, converting your dinner an unforgettable experience.
It is the perfect place for a romantic evening or to surprise friends with a gastronomic adventure on the rails.
Where: Piazza Castello, 2, 20121 Milan
Risoelatte: 60s-themed restaurant
In the heart of Milan, a stone’s throw from the Duomo, lies a culinary gem that will catapult you back in time: Riso e Latte. This particular restaurant will welcome you in an atmosphere reminiscent of your grandmother’s house, with a 1960s décor that has been meticulously designed. The cuisine, true to the Milanese tradition, will delight you with authentic dishes such as purple milk risotto or risotto with pumpkin and gorgonzola.
You will not be able to resist the “elephant” schnitzel, thin and crispy, fried in butter as tradition dictates. The attentive and caring staff will make your experience even more special.
A word of advice? End your dinner with a mocha brewed coffee for a perfect vintage-style ending.
Where: Via Manfredo Camperio, 6, 20123 Milan and V.le Gian Galeazzo, 8, 20136 Milan
Yacout: Moroccan Riad-themed restaurant.
Would you like a sensory journey to the heart of Morocco without leaving Milan? Riad Yacout is your ideal destination. Located in the Porta Venezia area, this restaurant will magically transport you to an authentic Moroccan abode. The experience begins with a welcome ritual: a warm hand bath followed by a scented oil, a stuffed date and an aromatic milk.
The ambiance, adorned with candles, rose petals, and traditional music, creates an enchanting atmosphere. Delight in a vegetarian couscous or a steaming tajine, accompanied by mint tea. On Sundays, don’t miss the belly dance show, a mesmerizing performance that perfectly complements your exotic evening.
Where: Via Cadore, 23/25, 20135 Milan, Italy
Super Heroes Steakhouse: comic book-themed burger joint.
Get ready to enter a parallel universe where superheroes reign supreme! Located 5 minutes from the Duomo, Super Heroes Steakhouse is a true sanctuary for Marvel and DC Comics fans. Right from the outside, life-size statues of Batman and Iron Man welcome you into this fantasy world. Inside, you will be surrounded by memorabilia and memorabilia, from the bathrooms decorated with Harley Quinn and the Hulk to the basement housing Thor’s hammer and Captain America’s shield.
The menu is equally heroic with themed burgers, such as the Bat Burger and Wonder Burger, that will make you feel like a real Avengers. Don’t miss the crispy fries and juicy nuggets. Plus lots of colorful cocktails, super-hero-themed of course!
The staff, super friendly like the characters around them, completes the experience making it truly “marvel-esque”!
Where: Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 20, 20123 Milan, Italy
The Kingdom: medieval restaurant
Get ready for an unprecedented gastronomic and theatrical adventure, halfway between a thematic restaurant and an escape room! The Kingdom, located in the charming Torre dei Gelsi Restaurant in Cisliano, about 40 minutes from Milan, catapults you into a world of medieval intrigue and power.
Here you will not be mere diners, but noble advisors to the king, called upon to save the kingdom from imminent danger.
While enjoying delicacies such as chickpea velouté with bacon or radicchio and ginger risotto, you will be immersed in a game of alliances, betrayals and twists and turns.
The three-hour experience is limited to 200 participants, who interact with professional actors and other guests, testing their cunning and diplomacy. A culinary and playful adventure that turns dinner into an epic battle of wits!
When: Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 1.
Where: Torre dei Gelsi Restaurant in Cisliano
Ramen Shifu: Anime-themed restaurant.
Manga lovers, get ready for a unique experience! Ramen Shifu transports you to a universe where Japanese pop culture blends with cyberpunk atmospheres. This eatery will envelop you in a magical setting filled with references to manga and anime, making you feel like the protagonists of a Japanese comic book.
The menu, a riot of oriental flavors, offers ramen for all tastes, including vegan and vegetarian options. Don’t miss the ramen with shrimp tempura or the one with fried chicken, true delights for the palate.
For a sweet ending, the banana and chocolate mochi are a must. This is a fun place with affordable prices and a cozy atmosphere that is perfect for an evening with friends or a romantic date with a touch of Japanese originality.
Where: Viale Monte Nero, 48, 20135 Milan, Italy
Pirates Bay: Caribbean-themed restaurant
Freshwater sailors, prepare to set sail for an unprecedented gastronomic adventure! Anchored near the Merlata Bloom shopping center, Pirates Bay catapults you into a world of pirates and hidden treasures. Crossing the threshold, you will find yourself on Jack Sparrow’s Black Pearl, surrounded by an exotic and carefree atmosphere.
Whether you decide to dine in the “galley” or on the “deck,” you will be delighted by Caribbean and Cajun-inspired cuisine. Try the succulent coconut shrimp, spicy jambalaya or tuna with yogurt sauce. For the more adventurous, the fried banana and churros are a swag not to be missed!
With a children’s area for the little buccaneers, Pirates Bay is the perfect landing spot for an evening of tropical flavors and fun for the whole crew.
Where: 61 Via Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler, 20151 Milan, Italy
Roppongi: Japan-themed restaurant
This very special eatery will take you to the Land of the Rising Sun without leaving Milan. Roppongi, located in the bustling Porta Nuova area, is a gastronomic gem that faithfully recreates the atmosphere of a Japanese izakaya, with a setting so authentic that you’ll forget you’re in Italy.
Delicacies such as succulent gyudon, crispy takoyaki and irresistible matcha tiramisu will make you fall in love with Japanese cuisine. The courteous and solicitous staff will guide you through a menu full of exotic flavors. With its central location and unique atmosphere, Roppongi is the ideal destination for lovers of Japan and those who wish to explore new culinary horizons. Kanpai.
Where: Via Amerigo Vespucci, 5, 20124 Milan, Italy
Volemose Bene: Roman trattoria-themed restaurant
If you are looking for an authentic Roman dining experience without leaving Milan, “Volemose bene” is your ideal landing place! Located in a quiet downtown area, it will welcome you with its warm and familiar atmosphere, typical of Capitoline osterias.
Take a seat on the spacious outdoor terrace and get ready for a feast worthy of the ancient emperors! The first courses, true protagonists of Roman cuisine, will win you over: from the classic cacio e pepe to its revisited version with artichokes, to the succulent rigatoni alla carbonara and the timeless amatriciana. Don’t forget to try the rich platter of cured meats, pecorino and porchetta.
With generous portions and honest prices, “Volemose bene” will make you feel at home … but in Rome!
Where: Via della Moscova, 25, 20121 Milan
Binario Magic Pub: Harry Potter-themed restaurant
Aspiring wizards and witches, get your wands ready! Just an hour from Milan, Binario Magic Pub awaits you for a gastronomic adventure worthy of Hogwarts. Crossing the threshold, you will be greeted by a mermaid and can don the Sorting Talking Hat.
Whether you prefer the atmospheric Forest Hall or the spacious main hall with the basilisk, the atmosphere will leave you speechless. Enjoy delicious burgers such as the “You Know Who” or savor magical first courses such as purple gnocchi and enchanting risotto. Don’t forget to try the spectacular Binary Potions, cocktails decorated with candy and cotton candy!
With interactive installations, screaming mandrakes and even a troll in the bathroom, the Binario Magic Pub is a haven for every Potterhead. Remember: reservations are mandatory and require months in advance. Expecto Patronum-and bon appetit!
Where: Via Briantea, 26, 24030 Palazzago BG
These venues are not just restaurants, but real portals to fantastic worlds, where food becomes the protagonist of a complete sensory adventure. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening, an outing with friends or an original way to entertain the little ones, the city of Milan has the perfect location for you.
Always remember to make reservations well in advance, especially for the most popular venues, and get ready for culinary experiences that will stimulate not only your palate but also your imagination.
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