Milan and beyond. During the Christmas period it is transformed into a city full of lights, warm atmospheres and flavors that recall tradition. For those who want to take a sweet break, the city offers a variety of Christmas snacks perfect for relaxing between purchases, experiencing a special moment with the family or simply pampering yourself in a cozy environment.
The Christmas season is a celebration of taste, colors, lights and warm hospitality. The city lights up with sweet rituals, scenic lounges and refined lounges, where every detail – from tea to decorations – contributes to a memorable experience. Christmas 2025 brings a mosaic of proposals that combines iconic hotels, historic buildings, new tea rooms and chocolate temples. An opportunity to have a snack or a gift of culinary pampering in sweetness.
Portrait Milano – The Christmas schedule between ice, music and taste
For Christmas, Portrait Milano takes shape in a rich and varied calendar, designed to involve everyone, from adults to children and lovers of gastronomy and taste.
Among the appointments, ice shows (13 and 20 December – signed by the choreographer Andrea Vaturi with Ghiaccio Spettacolo) open free of charge to the public, animate the square with scenographic performances.
On the side of the rink there is no shortage of delicious temptations, including hot chocolate, mulled wine, gingerbread, roasted chestnuts and panettone.
Beefbar, Rumore e 10_11 10_11 Bar Giardino Ristorante
For the duration of the holidays, the Beefbar outdoor area is transformed into a Beefbar Café, offering specialty coffee, small artisan pastries, comfort food and drinks from 12:30 to 06:00 pm, while the famous savory panettone, the brand’s signature, is available inside.
And last but not least, on 6 January, the 10_11 Bar Giardino Ristorante enriches its offer with a menu entirely dedicated to the holidays: the Christmas Snack and special events such as the New Year’s Eve Dinner and the Brunch on 1st January, completing a Christmas story that combines gastronomy, entertainment and urban atmosphere.
Finally, the soundtrack of Christmas is entrusted to Rumore, with musical nights and the special performance of a gospel choir on December 14, capable of involving the square as well.
Useful info – Portrait Milano
Address Corso Venezia 11, Milano Website 10_11 Bar Garden Restaurant www.lungarnocollection.com/it/10-11-ristorante/
Noise www.lungarnocollection.com/it/rumore/
Four Seasons Milano: Stilla Bar, Zelo and the Magic Forest
At the Four Seasons Hotel Milano, the path that connects the Stilla Bar to the Zelo Restaurant becomes a Magic Forest, a luminous itinerary with elegant trees, golden details, giant elves and backlit houses. The journey culminates in the evocative Room of the Stars. The Holiday Snack has a chocolatey surprise: a Chocolate Menu with four special varieties and two Christmas cocktails, as well as the famous Four Seasons Panettone.
Useful info – Four Seasons Milano
Address: Via Gesù 6/8, Milan Tel: 02 77088 Website: fourseasons.com/milan
Bistrot Bertarelli 1894 and Santa’s Suite
In the heart of Milan, in the refined atmosphere of the Palazzo Touring Club – now the Radisson Collection Hotel – Christmas is transformed into an enveloping experience.
The Bistrot Bertarelli 1894 offers a snack that combines tradition and modernity, accompanied by Le Vie del Tè tea or the historic Barbajada.
The Presidential Suite becomes Santa ‘s Suite, a fairytale setting.
Useful info – Palazzo Touring Club / Radisson Collection Milano
Address: Corso Italia 10, Milan Tel 02 8731 8800 Website: radissonhotels.com
Romanengo 1870 – La Corte
And it is immediately a reminder of the elegance and atmosphere of the French salons de thé! La Corte di Romanengo 1870 somewhat hidden in a courtyard adjacent to the chocolate boutique on the street, has very well-kept rooms and careful service.
Here you can find and taste traditional iconic sweets, historic sugared almonds and rare teas that define a refined break in the heart of Milan. A perfect place for light lunches or Christmas snacks in a cozy atmosphere.
Useful info – Romanengo 1870 La Corte
Address Via San Pietro all’Orto 17, Milan Website: romanengo.com
Excelsior Hotel Gallia – Christmas Snack
From 5 to 24 December, at the Gallia Lounge & Bar, guests can enjoy a drink of their choice – cocktail, hot or a glass of Prosecco – accompanied by two artisanal panettone, Traditional and Exotic Soul, served with mascarpone cream, and an additional dessert from the trolley. The drinks list extends to three exclusive infusions: Noël en Laponie, Christmas Tea and Herbal Teas de Noël. For those looking for more refined experiences, two special tastings:
- Gallia Gin Tonic & Panettone, una merenda al gusto mixology da €25.
- Panettone & Cognac Louis XIII, degustazione iconica con uno dei cognac più prestigiosi al mondo (€180).
A full calendarof events revolves around the snack: masterclasses and talks, brunch with jazz music and special screenings such as the film “The Grinch”.
Useful Info – Excelsior Hotel Gallia
Address Piazza Duca d’Aosta 9, Milan Tel 02 67853521 Website: galliadining.com
Momenteeria – The tea room of happiness rituals
Momenteeria, in via Carducci 38, reinterprets tea as a gesture of well-being. 60 references selected by Prime Tea Sommelier Riccardo Colosi and mindful cuisine.
One of the most relevant novelties of 2025 is Momenteeria, a unique concept that revolutionizes the tea experience. In fact, here tea is not just a drink, but a real journey through well-being and awareness. The project, created by Alessandra Gorlero and Erica Della Bianca, presents about 60 tea references, including certified Chinese single-origin and blends enriched with Italian botanicals, selected by Prime Tea Sommelier Riccardo Colosi.
The ritual of tea becomes a meditative gesture: leaves presented on artisanal saucers, glass teapots, hourglasses that mark the waiting.
Useful info – Momenteeria
Address: Via Carducci 38, Milan Tel: 02 36532185 Mail: info@momenteeria.com (it is possible to book a private room for events/birthdays) Website: www.momenteeria.it Instagram: @momenteeria
The Prince’s Snack and the new themed suites
At the Hotel Principe di Savoia, Christmas is dressed in regal elegance. The decorations recall the atmosphere of the next Winter Olympics, while the famous Santa Claus Suite and the absolute novelty of the Elf Room, designed to give the little ones a dive into a magical dimension, return.
In the Salotto Lobby Lounge, the Merenda del Principe is served, a selection of traditional desserts, including the inevitable artisan panettone by Maître Pâtissier Beniamino Passanante, paired with a hot drink of your choice.
Useful info – Hotel Principe di Savoia
Address: Piazza della Repubblica 17, Milan Tel 02 62301 Website: dorchestercollection.com
The magic of Christmas lights up Park Hyatt Milan
Snack and cocktail
The magic of Christmas and the sophisticated elegance of Park Hyatt Milano’s hospitality come together to give guests a timeless experience, where every detail – from the decorations inspired by traditional carols to the scent of fir and spices – tells the story of the holidays with style and refinement.
At Mio Lab, under the expert guidance of Bar & Lobby Manager Alessandro Iacobucci Vitoni, guests can enjoy cocktails accompanied by a selection of gourmet dishes designed to enhance every encounter.
The Dome becomes the place to experience unique moments dedicated to the art of tea. Until January 8, 2026, the prestigious Afternoon Tea Time is enriched with sweets and savory delights, designed to transform every break into a true ritual of taste. Guests can choose from a fine selection of leaf teas or herbal teas, or let themselves be conquered by the velvety Domori Hot Chocolate, dark and gluten free, served with whipped cream.
Platti 1875 – Torino
The famous Caffè Platti offers a Savoy snack with hot chocolate or bicerin and Piedmontese sweets. Among the proposals: hot chocolate or bicerin with baci di dama, savoiardi, corn pastries, torcetti, cri cri, meringues and Platti 1875 panettone with chantilly cream. A dip in Turin’s Art Nouveau tradition and charm.
Useful info – Caffè Platti
Address Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 72, Turin Website: platti1875.com
Vista Verona – Panoramic Christmas and wellness
The Vista Verona boutique hotel offers the “Winter Embrace” wellness program and panoramic cocktails at the Infinity Bar. In the heart of the city of Romeo and Juliet offers an elegant and relaxing Christmas. The “Winter Embrace” wellness journey accompanies guests from the Finnish Sauna to the Wine Massage to the Christmas Herbal Tea with cinnamon cookies, a sensory pampering perfect for regenerating.
The panoramic terrace with the Infinity Bar offers the ideal place to toast Christmas or the arrival of 2026, with signature cocktails and an illuminated view of the illuminated city that leaves you breathless.
Useful infoAddress: Corso Porta Borsari 4, Verona Website: vistaverona.com