Lombardy / Italy

Taste Lombardy

A saffron-gold city, lakeside tables and mountain comfort food. Begin in Milan, then choose your own corner of Lombardy.

Begin in Milan

Lake Como, its waterfront houses and the surrounding mountains in Lombardy. — Photo: Zeynep Erten / Pexels

One region. Many appetites.

Milan is the first city in this chapter. Beyond it, rice country gives way to lake towns, Alpine valleys and the filled-pasta traditions of Bergamo, Brescia and Mantua. Choose one area and give it time; a regional food trip works best without trying to see everything in a day.

Free guides

What to eat in Lombardy One day in Milan Lombardy food areas Food mistakes to avoid

Food & traditions

Rice, butter & saffron The Milanese aperitivo Markets & local tables

Cook Lombardy at home

Risotto alla milanese Pizzoccheri della Valtellina Sbrisolona

Start with one good day

Coffee near the Duomo, a walk through Brera, a Milanese lunch and a slower finish by the Navigli. Follow the free city itinerary, then explore another regional food area.

Explore Milan Follow the free itinerary