The area around Scalo di Porta Romana offers plenty of options for a night out with friends or a great meal, ranging from historic spots to more innovative choices.
One of the historic venues is Taverna Calabiana, a family-run restaurant active since 1990, renowned for its wood-fired meat specialties. Dishes like cassoela, onion soup, and handmade pasta attract both locals and celebrities from the fashion and sports worlds.
Not far away, Madama Hostel & Bistrot offers a different experience. Located in a liberty-style building that once housed a police station, it draws its name from the local nickname “Madama.”
This hostel with a bistro has been a go-to spot since the 2015 Milan Expo, frequented by international travelers as well as locals and professionals, thanks to its multicultural vibe and modern design featuring murals and aesthetically curated interiors.
The true soul of the district is felt in Piazzetta San Luigi, a corner of Old Milan that for a long time was a parking lot. Since 2021, it has been pedestrianized, now hosting restaurants, bars, and shops.
Opened in 2019, Sottobosco perfectly embodies the spirit of the district. Located in a space that once housed a butcher shop and deli, it is now a restaurant that combines Milanese culinary tradition with sustainability. It achieves this through “recycled” furnishings and old signs that pay homage to its past.
Mariencò represents the more refined side of Scalo di Porta Romana, blending an industrial past with a present rooted in the creative industry. It is a multipurpose space converted from a 1920s factory, now described as a “home-space.”
With its meticulously curated design and welcoming atmosphere, Mariencò is perfect for parties, weddings, corporate meetings, special events, and gatherings among friends, always accompanied by a passion for cuisine, reflecting the dedication of the family that manages it.
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