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7 Easy To Find Food Souvenirs From Milan

Last updated on January 30th, 2025

Milan is one of Italy’s largest cities, an international hub for business and fashion, making it a top destination for all kinds of tourists.

Whether you’re here on business or to marvel at beautiful churches and paintings (Last Supper, anyone?), you’ll want something to remember your milanese experience

I’ve been living in Italy since 2012, traveling throughout Italy and writing about Italian food and wine. I love spending time in Milan and am always happy to save some space in my bag for souvenirs and gifts from the city. 

These are my top food souvenirs and gifts to purchase in Milan, along with where you can buy them. Each item on the list is handpicked by me. I hope you find something special to bring home from Milano!

Where To Buy Food Souvenirs in Milan

Wall display of wines for sale in a shop.

Food souvenirs and gifts from Milan are pretty easy to come by and can be purchased at most small grocery stores or alimentari. In addition, pop into any of the following to look for gift idea: 

  • Enoteca – wine shop
  • Supermercatigrocery stores
  • Torrefazione – sweets/coffee store
  • Mercato open air markets
  • Pizzicheria – deli
  • Caseificio or negozio di formaggio – where cheese is produced but often sold as well/cheese shop
  • Pasticceria – bakery 

My Favorite Food Shops In Milan

In particular, these shops are places I always shop at and are a must-visit for foodies in Milan. 

Torrefazione Moka Hodeidah

Via Piero della Francesca, 8, 20154 Milano MI

A historic coffee shop in Milan selling a wide selection of roasted craft coffees, sweets and liquors. This is a must visit for coffee and sweet lovers alike. 

Peck

Via Spadari, 9, 20123 Milano MI

Peck is a gourmet deli and small grocery store that has been around forever. Centrally located and full of great canned food souvenirs, chocolate, fresh produce and prepared foods, this is THE supermarket you want to visit.

Tip: Not only is it a great place for food souvenirs and gifts, Peck also has very good prepared food items to take away for lunch and dinner for a picnic or a night in. 

Rinascente Milano

P.za del Duomo, 20121 Milano MI

La Rinascente is Italy’s department store found in all major cities across the Italian peninsula. The one in Milan is particularly beautiful and well stocked from high end clothing, home goods and decor to gourmet food items.

Head to the last floor to check out their carefully curated food section and if you are feeling generous, treat yourself to an aperitivo on the rooftop bar overlooking the cathedral – the view is spectacular! 

Enoteca Cotti

Via Solferino, 42, 20121 Milano MI

Enoteca Cotti is where I suggest going if you want to get wine in Milan. It has an extensive collection of wines from all over Italy and the staff has an excellent knowledge of what they are selling. 

Iginio Massari Milano

Via Guglielmo Marconi, Piazza Armando Diaz, 4, 20122 Milano MI

Iginio Massari is one of the city’s most famous high end pastry shops. It first made its name by way of its panettone but today, is known for all of their cakes and other Italian desserts. You can buy items to take home or sit down and take a break with coffee and cake in hand. 

Food Souvenirs And Gifts from Milan

Coffee

Coffee in grinders line a wall at cafe in italy.

Milan has excellent coffee, like much of northern Italy, making it one of the best food souvenirs to bring back from the city. Look for locally roasted beans or ground coffee at coffee shops or even the Rinascente department store. 

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Risotto Rice

Small bags of carnaroli rice for sale at market in Italy.

Milan is renowned for risotto, a creamy rice dish prepared with wine, butter and parmesan cheese, especially the saffron risotto alla Milanese.

Unlike pasta (which is standard in central and southern Italy), risotto is a must-try in Milanese restaurants.

Look for the Vialone Nano, Carnaroli, or Arborio rice varieties to recreate this classic northern Italy primo at home. 

Risotto Spoon

top view of hand holding a risotto spoon made of wood with a hole in the middle on a wooden background.

Milan is famous for their risotto but to make it properly (according to all of my Italian relatives and locals) you should be using the correct spoon.

A risotto spoon is a wooden spoon with a hole in the middle designed to help mix the rice evenly, creating a creamy, smooth finish.

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Artisan Chocolate

The top floor of the Rinascente has an excellent selection of artisan chocolates made in Lombardy but also in other regions of Italy. Most iconically is Santomiele, which makes chocolate bars imprinted with the Duomo di Milano.

Tip: If you are pinched for time, check out Venchi, a popular Italian chain with a wide selection of chocolate, gelato and other chocolate-inspired gifts, which you can find throughout Milan including at the train station and in other cities. 

Franciacorta Wine

Black box with gold decorations and yellow label for Ronco Calino Brut Franciacorta D.O.C.G. from Italy.

Franciacorta is a sparkling wine from a small area east of Milan. It’s fruity and fizzy and similar to champagne – but Made in Italy.

Tip: Be sure to use wine bags in your suitcase to protect the bottles from breaking! 

Panettone

top view of panettone wrapped up in a red ribbon and plastic wrap on a marble counter top from top view.

Panettone, a rich yeasted cake with citrus and dried fruits, is a Milanese Christmas food since the 16th century. Available in various sizes, it can be found in almost any deli, bakery or  grocery store. Miniature versions are perfect for carry-on luggage or for stocking stuffers.

Today, panettone comes in countless flavors, varieties and gluten-free options as well. 

More On Panettone: Be sure to learn about all the different kinds you can get in Pandoro Vs Panettone and how to cut it correctly.

Colomba

Colomba Easter cakes wrapped in purple floral paper and green ribbons.

Colomba, a dove-shaped Easter bread similar to panettone, is a springtime treat in Milan. Topped with sugar and almonds, it often contains candied citrons or raisins. Artisan varieties from bakeries like Iginio Massari are the best tasting but more affordable options are available in supermarkets or alimentari. 

Keep in mind that colomba is seasonal and you can only find it around Easter time.

Grana Padano

close up side view of several large wedges of grana padano cheese for sale in a glass case.

Grana Padano, a hard cheese akin to Parmigiano Reggiano, is Lombardy’s most celebrated cheese. It’s not nearly as complex as parmesan but it’s very good, especially for cooking or for nibbling with cocktails at aperitivo time. Be sure to have it vacuum sealed or you may be stopped at the border upon your return home. 

Tip: Always check with your home country about food restrictions before arrival. Each country has its own rules and regulations and ignorance won’t keep them from keeping your food should it be illegal! 

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