FOOD MARKETS OF MILAN

SUPPORT YOUR LOCALS!

Today we will recommend our top choices of food markets in Milan. Food markets are a great opportunity and way to support local and regional shops, as well as to buy sensational, fresh and seasonal food. It is the little things in life, and strolling through a Milanese food market is one of the beautiful little moments you should take all in and enjoy.

It is an escape from Milanese city life, taste some fresh food, meet new people and get in touch with locals.

Valvassori Peroni Market

The Valvassori Peroni market is located in Citta Studi, the university district of Milan. Valvassori Peroni market is a smaller market, with a homey atmosphere that mirrors the local Milanese community. It is a weekly street market which offers you a wide choice of food such as cheese, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables. The quality is fantastic, and we recommended to buy your weekly groceries here. The market also offers other goods such as fashion or household items.

Location: Via Carlo Valvassori Peroni

Opening times: Saturday 8:00 -14:00

Viale Papiniano Market

The Viale Papiniano market is the largest and most popular food market in Milan. This market is known to offer you a wide variety of products and choice, as well as quality. You can shop from affordable to quite expensive. But don't worry, you can always find some excellent bargains at this market. The highest quality foods always get sold out the quickest...so if you are looking out for that, it is recommended to come as soon as the market opens, in order to get the best choices. Viale Papiniano Market also offers a cool range of fashion items, handmade art, jewellery and household products. As this market is quite well known, and large you will also see many tourists, even though it is still a great opportunity t get to know locals and have a good time and experience.

Location: Viale Papiniano 44

Opening times: Tuesday 8:00 – 15:00, Saturday 8:00 – 18:00

Via Fauchè Street Market

The Via Fauche markets offers a perfect mix between sightseeing, shopping and a culinary adventure. The market is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Initially, you could shop fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, cheese, fish and other groceries. Over the years, the Fauchè Street Market has developed further and is also selling fashion items and home décor. This is why you will find many fashion lovers on this market as many vendors sell, discounted designer items like Prada, Gucci or Dolce Gabbana.

Location: Via Giovanni Battista Fauchè.

Opening times: Tuesday 8:00 – 14:00, Saturday 8:00-18:00

Via San Marco street market

The Via San Marco street market is located in the beautiful Brera. This is probably one of the most central food markets that you will be able to find. It offers a good variety of food choices and other offerings. The market is set up in a long street, divided into smaller sections which each offer their kinds. The farmer's section offers fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese and meat. Some other sections also offer household products.