If You Had One Dinner in Milan, Eat at This Restaurant
To choose one restaurant in Milan is to decide which side of the city you want to know. Our choice is La Libera on Via Palermo in Brera, an address whose story runs through more than four decades of Milanese life: dinners after the theatre, friendships sustained over familiar dishes, and tables shared by the city’s creative community.
October 28, 2026
FoodWhen Woody Allen wanted to eat Milanese food, his hotel concierge sent him here. Italo Manca, who founded La Libera with Gino Narducci, later recalled the visit. It is a small anecdote, but a fitting introduction to a restaurant that became part of the city’s address book through personal recommendations.
The Scene: A Table in Milan’s Cultural Life
For generations, La Libera was a meeting place for
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