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10 Best Ethnic Restaurants in Milan

Are you looking for the best ethnic restaurants in Milan? The best place where you can enjoy ethnic delicacies in a cultural setting? Worry no more because Milan hosts the most spectacular ethnic restaurants that are spacious and comfortable.

There are highly qualified and professional chefs in the different restaurants that are experienced in high-class service. The increase in ethnic restaurants has occurred over a few years resulting from the rapid growth of the city.

Chinese and Japanese food already existed in the city for many years. As a result mass development of the city, more foods from different countries have found their way into the beautiful restaurants.

Some of the new foods in the market include Greeks, Indians, Koreans, Russians, Lebanese, and Peruvians.

Below are the ten best ethnic restaurants in Milan.

1. Serendib

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Serendib has been considered the most spectacular ethnic restaurant that was established in 1993, in the Via Moscova area. The magnificent restaurant not only serves tasty delicacies but also organizes meetings for dance, art as well as music inspired by Sri Lankan tradition.

The restaurant also provides a relaxing and pleasant environment where you can choose between the tasting menu and an a la carte menu.

In addition to the classic dishes in Serendib, the restaurants also offer vegan, gluten-free dishes, and numerous vegetarian.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: 12-3 pm, 7 pm-12 am – Tuesday to Saturday, and 7 pm – 12 am on Monday

Address: Via Pontida, 2, 20121 Milano Ml, Italy

2. Mido – Arabic

Mido is among the top ten best ethnic restaurants in Milan and just from its definition, it brings the Arabic culinary tradition to the table.

The spectacular ambient environment and the family-run service will win your heart within the shortest time possible. Everything that is served in the restaurant has been prepared strictly on that premise for thirty years.

Some of the tasty delicacies include flavored rice puddings, appetizers with hummus and baba ganoush as well as couscous.

The restaurant is eye-catching with the sweet-scented flavors and perfumes of the aromas and spices of Arabia.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: 12 am -2:30 pm, 7-11 pm – Monday to Saturday EXCEPT Friday which opens 7-11 pm

Address: Via Pietro Custodi, 4, 20136 Milano Ml, Italy

3. Gong – Chinese

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Are you looking for the best place to enjoy a romantic and love creativity at the table? Gong is the place to be where you can spend time just discovering the unique and most authentic Chinese culinary tradition.

Their preference for innovation and fusion cuisine provides tasty delicacies which are revisited in the light of international gourmet cuisine.

The restaurant is very popular for its quality and flavors of China which are enjoyed just beneath majestic backlit onyx gongs.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: 7:15-11 pm Tuesday

Address: Corso Concordia, 8, 20129 Milano Ml, Italy

4. La Parrilla Mexicana – Mexican

La Parrilla Mexicana is the place to be if you are looking for a comfortable, colorful, and cheerful Mexican restaurant. In the spectacular piece of Mexico in Milan, you can enjoy wonderful delicacies such as tacos, fajitas, and enchiladas.

If you are excited about entertainment, there are cool-themed music and dancing in the magical evenings.

In that serene environment, you also have the opportunity of a souvenir photo wearing a sombrero with a margarita just right in your hand.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: 7:30 pm – 3 am Tuesday to Sunday

Address: Corso Sempione, 76, 20154 Milano Ml, Italy

5. El Porteno – Mexican

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If you are looking for a restaurant that brings the soul and the wonderful flavors of Buenos Aires to Milan, El Porteno is the place to be. The magnificent restaurant promotes traditions at the very best.

Some of the traditional delicacies include empanadas, Asado, tartare, and excellent typical meat as well as classic cuts which take the center stage.

The delicacies are so welcoming that you cannot hold yourself back from requesting more.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: 6 pm – 2 am Monday to Sunday

Address: Via Speronari, 4, 20123 Milano Ml, Italy

6. Warsa – Eritrean

Warsa has been the best restaurant that offers delicious Eritrean meals for more than twenty-five years in Milan. The small room is uniquely furnished to welcome the incoming visitors to enjoy the tasty traditional Eritrean food.

The most common dish served in the restaurant is the Zighini which is a popular vegetarian. The restaurant has a unique way of mixing a variety of spices to come up with tasty meals.

 PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: 12-3 pm, 7-11:30 pm Thursday to Tuesday

Address: Via Melzo, 16, 20129 Milano Ml, Italy

7. Shiva – Indian

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Shiva is the most popular Indian restaurant in the entire Milan with the room being furnished with warm-toned decorations just like those in Northern India.

The restaurant has been able to incorporate the traditional flavors which include the numerous cultural influences imaginatively in the cuisine.

In the restaurant, you will find several classic Indian dishes which can accommodate the lovers of spicy food as well as dishes char grilled in the indigenous tandoor oven.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: 12-3 pm, 7-11 pm Wednesday to Tuesday except for Monday which opens from 7-11 pm

Address: Viale Gian Galeazzo, 7, 20122 Milano Ml, Italy

8. IYO – Japanese

IYO is the most unique of all Michelin – starred Japanese restaurants in the entire Milan city. The Japanese cuisine in Milan has been greatly appreciated but the experience offered in IYO is on another different level.

The restaurant provides unique traditional Japanese dishes which provide a rare culinary experience. Iyo has also been awarded one Michelin star in 2015 and cannot be missed out on the tour of the world food.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Open Hours: 7:30-11:30 pm Tuesday

Address: Via Piero Della Francesca, 74, 20154 Milano Ml, Italy

9. Podkova

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Although Russian cuisines have been underrated over the years in Italy, Podkova has however set a standard by providing excellent specialities of this country.

Some of the top list dishes served in the restaurant include sturgeon, marinated salmon, and herrings with vegetables as well as several types of caviar.

It also serves meat cooked to perfection as well as inevitable vodka which makes the restaurant to be ranked top 10 best ethnic restaurants in Milan.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: 7 pm-12 am Tuesday to Sunday

Address: Via Della Chiesa Rossa, 25, 20142 Milano Ml, Italy

10. Barbacoa – Brazilian 

Barbacoa is a beautiful and spacious restaurant that provides an elegant atmosphere and the pleasure of dining is a vocation.

The restaurant serves delicious Brazilian cuisine where you can serve yourself freely at the abundant buffet. The restaurant is very popular for the warm taste of Brazil with a chic touch in a spectacular serene atmosphere.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening Hours: 7:30 pm – 12 am Monday to Saturday

Address: Via Scipio Slataper, 19, 20125 Milano Ml, Italy