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Mon7:30 AM – 9:00 PMTue7:30 AM – 9:00 PMWed7:30 AM – 9:00 PMThu7:30 AM – 9:00 PMFri7:30 AM – 9:00 PMSat7:30 AM – 9:00 PMSun7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
What to order: Marchesi 1824, a historic pasticceria in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, offers panettone at €50/kg and boasts a 4.2-star rating. For the best experience, order the classic Panettone Tradizionale, made with a 45-hour fermentation process and Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, or try the Veneziana brioche.
"Marchesi Bakery changed my life. Went to Milan and stopped by this bakery and it was the single best day of the trip."
— r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
"It took me years to find a panettone in the US that is even remotely as delicious as my gold standard, Marchesi in Milan."
— r/ItalianFood · Best panettone brands
"I usually buy Marchesi from Milan — it's the gold standard for panettone."
— r/ItalianFood · Two questions about Panettone
tabiji verdict: The undisputed king of Milanese panettone. Founded in 1824, now owned by Prada. Their panettone chef Diego Crosara was declared best in Italy in 2023. Worth every euro.
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Mon8:00 AM – 7:00 PMTue8:00 AM – 7:00 PMWed8:00 AM – 7:00 PMThu8:00 AM – 7:00 PMFri8:00 AM – 7:00 PMSat8:00 AM – 7:00 PMSun8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
What to order: Pavé, a modern bakery located at Via Felice Casati, 27 in Porta Venezia, sells panettone for €42/kg and holds a 4.4-star rating. We recommend the Panettone Tradizionale, crafted with candied orange, citron, sultana raisins, honey, and Madagascar vanilla, and their adorable mini-panettone.
"Definitely Pavè (Via Felice Casati) or Marlà pasticceria. They are by far the best I've tried in Milan.. and I'm from Milan :)"
— r/ItalyTravel · Panettone in Milan
"Went to Pave and loved it!! Amazing food and coffee and the panettone was incredible."
— r/ItalyTravel · Panettone in Milan
"Ho preso il panettone di Pavé: classico con uvetta e canditi. Molto buono, soprattutto poco dolce."
— r/milano · Panettoni di pasticceria
tabiji verdict: The locals' favorite. A modern bakery-café that revolutionized Milan's breakfast scene. Exceptional softness and perfect alveolatura. Available year-round.
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Mon3:00 – 7:30 PMTue9:00 AM – 7:30 PMWed9:00 AM – 7:30 PMThu9:00 AM – 7:30 PMFri9:00 AM – 7:30 PMSat9:00 AM – 7:30 PMSunClosed
What to order: Peck, a gourmet delicatessen in Centro at Via Spadari, 9, offers panettone ranging from €40–65/kg and has a 4.4-star rating. Be sure to order the traditional panettone and the 2025 special: coffee, white chocolate, and pistachio by pastry chef Galileo Reposis; the pear-and-chocolate variant is also outstanding.
"I really enjoyed myself in Peck! Lots of Italian specialties and their panettone selection is unbeatable."
— r/ItalyTravel · Best thing to buy in Milan?
"Peck is one of the hallmarks of Milanese cuisine — a true temple of gastronomy since 1883."
— r/ItalianFood · Best panettone brands
tabiji verdict: Milan's temple of gastronomy since 1883. More than a bakery — a full gourmet emporium. Closed Sundays and Monday mornings.
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Mon8:00 AM – 8:00 PMTue8:00 AM – 8:00 PMWed8:00 AM – 8:00 PMThu8:00 AM – 8:00 PMFri8:00 AM – 8:00 PMSat8:30 AM – 8:00 PMSun9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
What to order: Cova Montenapoleone, a historic café in the Quadrilatero at Via Monte Napoleone, 8, sells panettone for €44/kg and has a 4.4-star rating. Order the classic panettone, available year-round in sizes from 100g to 10kg, and at Christmas, look for their marzipan-decorated Santa Claus panettone.
"Cova is where Giuseppe Verdi used to order his favorite sweets. The panettone tradition goes back over 200 years."
— r/ItalyTravel · Milan bakery recommendations
"Marchesi and Cova are the two must-visits for panettone in Milan."
— r/ItalyTravel · Follow-up on Milan trip
tabiji verdict: The oldest café on this list, founded in 1817. Giuseppe Verdi's favorite. Sells panettone year-round from 100g to 10kg. Pure old-Milan elegance.
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Mon7:30 AM – 8:00 PMTue7:30 AM – 8:00 PMWed7:30 AM – 8:00 PMThu7:30 AM – 8:00 PMFri7:30 AM – 8:00 PMSat8:00 AM – 8:00 PMSun8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
What to order: Pasticceria Martesana, an innovative pasticceria at Via Giovanni Cagliero, 14 in Isola, offers panettone for €45–48/kg and has a 4.2-star rating. Try the Sacher-tone (panettone meets Sacher torte — dark chocolate with apricot marmalade) and the Panettone d'Oro Moschino collab.
"Martesana's Sacher-tone is genius — dark chocolate with apricot cubes instead of candied fruit."
— r/ItalianFood · Looking for a decent panettone
"The panettone from Martesana requires 48 hours of fermentation. You can taste the difference."
— r/Breadit · Panettone Milano
tabiji verdict: Founded in 1966, Martesana is where tradition meets innovation. Five locations across Milan. The Sacher-tone is legendary.
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Mon7:30 AM – 12:00 AMTue7:30 AM – 12:00 AMWed7:30 AM – 12:00 AMThu7:30 AM – 12:00 AMFri7:30 AM – 12:00 AMSat8:30 AM – 12:00 AMSun8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
What to order: Sant Ambroeus Milano, a historic pasticceria in Centro at Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 7, sells panettone for €48/kg and has a 4.3-star rating. Order the Panettone Classico (double impasto, 36-hour processing) and the al Cioccolato version.
"The Christmas season only really begins when you see people carrying those distinctive Sant Ambroeus pink-peach tote bags."
— Flawless Milano · Best Artisanal Panettone
"Sant Ambroeus is famous for perfectly executed desserts — panettone served year-round."
— r/milano · Best pastry shops
tabiji verdict: When locals spot those signature pink-peach tote bags, they know it's panettone season. Open since 1936, renovated 2022. Year-round panettone.
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Mon7:30 AM – 9:30 PMTue7:30 AM – 9:30 PMWed7:30 AM – 9:30 PMThu7:30 AM – 9:30 PMFri7:30 AM – 9:30 PMSat7:30 AM – 9:30 PMSun7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
What to order: Pasticceria Cucchi, a family-run pasticceria in Navigli at Corso Genova, 1, offers panettone for €35–45/kg and has a 4.0-star rating. Order the classic panettone, plus variants with candied apple and cinnamon, cherry, and chocolate, all available year-round.
"Pasticceria Cucchi is synonymous with 'made in Milan.' A real go-to during the holidays."
— The World From a Window · Panettone Guide
"Founded in 1936, managed by the third generation. One of the city's most beloved classic panettone."
— Flawless Milano · Best Artisanal Panettone
tabiji verdict: A true neighborhood gem near Navigli. Founded 1936, taken over by the Monti family in 2023. One of the most affordable quality panettone. Year-round.
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MonClosedTue8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:30 PMWed8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:30 PMThu8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:30 PMFri8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:30 PMSat8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:30 PMSun9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
What to order: Polenghi Angelo, an artisan bakery in Porta Romana at Via Alfonso Lamarmora, 31, sells panettone for approximately €40/kg and boasts a 4.8-star rating. Try their signature panettone, of which only 400 are produced per year, and don't miss Angelo's famous cannoncini alla crema while you wait.
"I love this place, but I may love pastry chef Angelo even more — he's been here over 70 years. Only 400 panettone a year!"
— Flawless Milano · Best Artisanal Panettone
"Once Panettone season is over, you'll be addicted to the little cannoncini and Angelo's warmth."
— r/ItalianFood · Artisanal panettone
tabiji verdict: Highest-rated on this list (4.8★) and hardest to get. Angelo Polenghi has been baking 70+ years, producing only 400 panettone/year. No website, no Instagram — just pure craft.
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MonClosedTue7:00 AM – 8:30 PMWed7:00 AM – 8:30 PMThu7:00 AM – 8:30 PMFri7:00 AM – 8:30 PMSat7:00 AM – 8:30 PMSun7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
What to order: Pasticceria Gattullo, a celebrity hangout in Porta Lodovica at P.le di Porta Lodovica, 2, sells panettone for €50/kg and has a 4.3-star rating. Order the traditional panettone in the most classic recipe — no gimmicks, just perfect execution since 1961.
"A celebrity hangout in the 70s and 80s, Gattullo has been producing traditional Panettone since 1961."
— Flawless Milano · Best Artisanal Panettone
"Gattullo's prices increased by 11% in 2025 — testifying to premium character and growing demand."
— mediolan.pl · Milan Panettone Guide
tabiji verdict: Once the favorite haunt of Italian cinema stars. Uncompromisingly classic panettone — 60+ years of perfected recipe. Closed Mondays.
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MonClosedTue7:30 AM – 7:30 PMWed7:30 AM – 7:30 PMThu7:30 AM – 7:30 PMFri7:30 AM – 7:30 PMSat7:30 AM – 7:30 PMSun8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
What to order: Pasticceria Ranieri, an artisan pasticceria in Brera at Via della Moscova, 7, sells panettone for approximately €42/kg and has a 4.6-star rating. Try the legendary pineapple panettone with candied pineapple seeds, a signature since the early 1960s, also available in miniature form.
"Ranieri has been churning out their inimitable pineapple Panettone with candied pineapple seeds since the early 60s."
— Flawless Milano · Best Artisanal Panettone
"In 2024, Ranieri took third place in the ranking of best panettone in Milan."
— mediolan.pl · Milan Panettone Guide
tabiji verdict: A Brera-district gem with the most unique panettone in Milan: the pineapple version, unchanged since the '60s. Ranked 3rd best in 2024.
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Mon7:30 AM – 7:00 PMTue7:30 AM – 7:00 PMWed7:30 AM – 7:00 PMThu7:30 AM – 7:00 PMFri7:30 AM – 7:00 PMSat7:30 AM – 7:00 PMSun7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
What to order: Vergani Milano, a panettone specialist in Porta Romana at Corso di Porta Romana, 51, offers panettone for €35–45/kg and has a 4.2-star rating. Order the classic panettone made with the original lievito madre, and in 2025, try the Dubai Style Chocolate and Total Black limited editions.
"Vergani is the only company still producing panettone at industrial scale directly in Milan. Four generations."
— mediolan.pl · Milan Panettone Guide
"Comparing panettone brands — Vergani is always in the top tier."
— r/Bread · Milanese Panettone
tabiji verdict: The only company manufacturing panettone at scale within Milan city limits. Four generations of tradition with the original lievito madre.
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Mon7:30 AM – 8:30 PMTue7:30 AM – 8:30 PMWed7:30 AM – 8:30 PMThu7:30 AM – 8:30 PMFri7:30 AM – 8:30 PMSat8:00 AM – 8:30 PMSunClosed
What to order: Taveggia 1909, a historic pasticceria in Centro at Via Uberto Visconti di Modrone, 2, sells panettone for €40–50/kg and has a 4.1-star rating. They make traditional, extra dark chocolate, walnut and date, and candied chestnut panettone — try them all.
"One of the oldest bakeries in the city decks its halls with lights every Christmas. Panettone for all palates."
— Flawless Milano · Best Artisanal Panettone
"Taveggia is a historic gem. The walnut-and-date panettone is unique to them."
— r/milano · Best pastry shops
tabiji verdict: A historic pasticceria since 1909 known for variety. Decks its halls with Christmas lights. Closed Sundays.
FAQs
Can you buy panettone in Milan year-round?
Yes! While panettone is traditionally a Christmas dessert, many top Milanese pasticcerie like Marchesi 1824, Sant Ambroeus, Pavé, and Cucchi sell panettone year-round. Some serve it by the slice with espresso or mascarpone cream.
How much does artisanal panettone cost in Milan?
A quality artisanal panettone typically costs €40–€50 per kilogram. Premium versions from Marchesi or Peck can reach €50–€65/kg. A single slice at a café runs about €5–€8. Industrial panettone from supermarkets costs €5–€15/kg.
What makes Milanese panettone different from other Italian panettone?
Milanese panettone is the original: a tall, dome-shaped bread made with natural sourdough (lievito madre), butter, eggs, candied orange and citron peels, and raisins. The fermentation takes 30–72 hours. Milan is the benchmark — other regional varieties exist, but this is the capital.
What is the best way to eat panettone?
Italians enjoy panettone plain with espresso for breakfast, with mascarpone cream, with zabaione (egg yolk and Marsala cream), paired with Moscato d'Asti or Passito di Pantelleria dessert wine, or toasted with butter and served with gelato. Day-old panettone toasted in a pan with butter is a beloved leftover trick.
When is the best time to visit Milan for panettone?
Peak panettone season runs mid-November through early January, when every pasticceria releases special holiday editions. However, many top shops sell panettone year-round. For the full experience — special editions, gift packaging, festive atmosphere — visit in December.
Can you bring panettone back home from Milan?
Absolutely. Artisanal panettone lasts 15–60 days without preservatives. Many shops like Peck, Marchesi, and Vergani offer beautifully packaged versions for gifting and transport. Panettone is generally allowed in both carry-on and checked luggage.
How do I tell good panettone from bad?
Look for: a tall dome shape, soft airy crumb with irregular air pockets (alveolatura), rich buttery aroma, moist texture that pulls apart in strands, and real candied fruit. The ingredient list should be short: flour, butter, eggs, sugar, natural sourdough, vanilla, candied fruit, raisins. If it lists preservatives or margarine, skip it.
