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Best Waterfront Restaurants in Milan

Dining by the water is one of Milan's great pleasures. Our selection gathers the best waterfront tables for the view, the setting and the kitchen, from relaxed lunches to long evenings beside the water.

4
Curated venues
$$ - $$$
Price range
Navigli
Top neighborhoods

Best Waterfront Restaurants in Milan: The best options include Mag Cafè in Navigli, Backdoor 43 in Navigli, Vinoir in Navigli. We've curated 4 venues across Milan's top neighborhoods based on quality, atmosphere, and guest reviews.

At a glance

VenueNeighborhoodPrice
Mag CafèNavigli$$
Backdoor 43Navigli$$$
VinoirNavigli$$$
Osteria di Porta CiccaNavigli$$$

Top 4 Picks

Mag Cafè Bar
Mag Cafè - Bar in Navigli, Milan
Bar
Craft Cocktails Vintage Canal Side

Mag Cafè

Navigli

$$

Vintage-apothecary cocktail room on the Naviglio Grande

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Backdoor 43 Bar
Backdoor 43 - Bar in Navigli, Milan
Bar
Speakeasy Craft Cocktails Tiny

Backdoor 43

Navigli

$$$

The world's smallest bar - four seats, key and password

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Vinoir Bar
Vinoir - Bar in Navigli, Milan
Bar
Natural Wine Enoteca Canal Side

Vinoir

Navigli

$$$

Natural-wine pioneer with a small, sharp kitchen on the canal

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Osteria di Porta Cicca Restaurant
Osteria di Porta Cicca - Restaurant in Navigli, Milan
Restaurant
Osteria Canal Side Intimate

Intimate Provençal-tinged osteria on the Naviglio Grande

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which venue is the top-rated pick?
Our top-rated choice is Mag Cafè in Navigli. Vintage-apothecary cocktail room on the Naviglio Grande
How many venues are on this list?
We've curated 4 venues across 1 Milan neighborhoods, with the highest concentration in Navigli.
What is the average price range?
Prices range from $$ - $$$, where $ is budget-friendly and $$$$ is premium fine dining. Most venues on this list fall in the $$$ range.
Which neighborhoods are best for this?
The top neighborhoods are Navigli (4). Each offers a distinct atmosphere and dining style.
Do I need reservations?
We recommend reservations for most venues on this list, especially on weekends. Popular spots like Mag Cafè can book up days in advance; for casual venues, weekday walk-ins are usually fine.