Milan might be the global capital of fashion, but it's also becoming a major destination for conscious living. In a city where style and sustainability increasingly go hand in hand, it’s never been easier—or more elegant—to live a plant-based lifestyle. This vegan guide to Milan brings you curated spots for eating, shopping, and relaxing—without compromising your values or your style.
Whether you're a long-time vegan or just vegan-curious, Milan offers a refined selection of restaurants, boutiques, and brands that celebrate cruelty-free choices with exceptional taste.
🌱 Where to Eat: Vegan Cuisine in Style
1. Joia
📍Via Panfilo Castaldi, 18
💸 €80–150 per person (tasting menu)
Joia is a pioneering fine-dining vegetarian restaurant (Michelin-starred) led by chef Pietro Leemann. While not fully vegan, the artistic tasting menus feature exquisite plant-based courses, perfect for a refined culinary experience.
2. Linfa – Eat Different
📍Via Bergognone, 24
💸 €40-60 per person
Stylish and sustainable, Linfa offers a seasonal vegan menu in a design-forward space. Perfect for date nights or business meals that need a conscious edge.
3. Flower Burger
📍Via Vigevano, 6
💸 €10–18 per person
An Instagram-ready vegan burger joint featuring vibrant, naturally dyed buns and flavorful patties. Casual, playful, and ideal for lunch during a day out in Navigli.
4. Essenza Sushi Fusion
📍Via Vigevano, 13
💸 €25–40 per person
Creative sushi with a wide range of vegan fusion options—think avocado tartare, vegan uramaki, and fruit-infused rolls in a sleek setting steps from the canals.
5. Nori Way Sushi
📍Via Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 24
💸 €25–40 per person
A modern Japanese bistro with several plant-based sushi options and a refined interior. Their vegan poke bowls and tofu-based rolls are beautifully plated and fresh.
6. The Meet
📍Via Cesare da Sesto, 1
💸 €20–35 per person
Fully vegan fast casual with burgers, wraps, and plant-based versions of Italian street food classics. Cozy, modern interior and friendly staff.
7. Giardi Bistrot
📍Via Ciro Menotti, 14
💸 €25–40 per person
Refined yet relaxed, Giardi offers sophisticated plant-based dishes in an elegant, light-filled atmosphere. Great for a quiet lunch or romantic dinner.
🥐 Bakeries & Cafés
1. Le Polveri
📍Via Ausonio, 7
A micro-bakery focused on sourdough, with select vegan options daily—like fruit galettes, naturally leavened focaccia, and rustic biscotti. A minimalist’s dream.
2. Nepà
📍Via Bernardino Luini, 9
A charming and fully vegan café and bakery, Nepà serves specialty coffee, plant-based croissants, pastries, and savory toasts in a relaxed, natural setting.
🍦 Gelateria (Plant-Based Ice Cream)
1. Gelato Giusto
📍Via San Gregorio, 17
100% vegan gelateria with seasonal flavors, creative combinations, and no compromise on texture. Artisanal and clean-label—ideal for a conscious indulgence.
2. Latte Neve
📍Via Vigevano, 27
Famed for their vegan gelato options, Latte Neve uses fresh ingredients and a slow, traditional method. Their dark chocolate and almond milk flavors are standouts.
🍸 Bar & Aperitivo
Flora et Labora
📍Via Donatello, 22
A hidden gem for aperitivo with natural wines, vegan bites, and seasonal cocktails in a dreamy, green-filled setting. This botanical bar feels like a garden in the city.
🛍️ Where to Shop: Sustainable Goods & Pantry Staples
1. Altromercato Store
📍Via Cagnola, 4
A fair trade boutique offering vegan-friendly beauty, organic pantry goods, and handmade accessories from around the globe. Ethically conscious and full of character.
2. iVegan Milano
📍Via Lazzaro Palazzi, 1
A fully vegan grocery shop filled with specialty products—from plant-based cheeses and cruelty-free cosmetics to eco-cleaning items and supplements.
👟 Vegan-Friendly Fashion & Beauty
1. Solari Milano
🛒 Online only – Same-day delivery in Milan
Specializing in vegan shoes, belts, and accessories, Solari Milano curates Italian-made, cruelty-free pieces with a minimalist aesthetic. Fully online, but offering same-day delivery to your hotel or home—your personal vegan stylist in the city.
2. Miomojo
📍Pop-up presso Coin Excelsior CityLife & online
Eco-luxury accessories crafted with cactus leather and AppleSkin. While primarily available online, Miomojo occasionally appears in Milanese pop-ups—most recently at Coin Excelsior CityLife.
3. Save the Duck
📍Via Solferino, 12
Known for high-performance outerwear crafted with PLUMTECH®, Save the Duck is a pioneer in stylish, functional, and 100% animal-free fashion.
✨ The Milanese Vegan State of Mind
Being vegan in Milan isn’t just possible—it’s aspirational. The city’s blend of design, tradition, and forward-thinking innovation creates the perfect environment for plant-based living to flourish. Whether you're brunching in Brera, sipping wine in Isola, or shopping in Porta Venezia, Milan offers countless ways to stay conscious, stylish, and deliciously plant-based.
Let this vegan guide to Milan help you discover the very best the city has to offer—whether you’re here for a weekend or a season.
And if you don’t have time to browse in person? Solari Milano delivers curated vegan shoes and accessories right to your hotel, apartment, or office—elegant essentials, brought to your door in the same day.
For stylish minimalists and mindful travelers alike, this vegan guide to Milan proves that fashion and ethics are a perfect match in the city of style.