Best Budget Food Spots in Milan Revealed!

In Episode 23 of @BitesofItaly we explore Milan’s vibrant food scene with a focus on pocket friendly options! 🍽️ Discover where to eat in milan for authentic italian cuisine and the best food in Milan without breaking the bank.
Welcome to Porta Venezia, one of Milan’s coolest and most diverse neighborhoods. It’s where art, culture, and cuisine meet. From a historic butcher shop to a family-run pasta factory and a gourmet rotisserie, discover three incredible lunch spots that combine authentic Milanese flavor with unbeatable value.
🥩 Macelleria Pellegrini – Established in 1949, this historic butcher shop serves incredible ready-made meals like tartare, brisket burgers, and the steaks. Fast, filling, and all for €14 — wine included!
🍝 Pasta Fresca Brambilla – A hidden gem since 1969. Handmade ravioli and pasta dishes prepared fresh every morning in a family kitchen atmosphere. Don’t miss the lemon ravioli — light, bright, and unforgettable.
🔥 Rosticceria Palazzi – A reimagined Italian rotisserie where Michelin-level chefs cook up roast chicken, lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, and risotto. Authentic, affordable, and open 7 days a week.
🎧 Whether you’re exploring Milan for a day or a week, these spots prove that great food doesn’t need a luxury price tag. Join Natalie and Scotty as they reveal the best affordable meals in Porta Venezia.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to Milan’s affordable side
01:02 – Why Porta Venezia is the perfect lunch neighborhood
01:50 – Macelleria Pellegrini: lunch at a historic butcher shop
03:15 – Tartar, Brisket, Steaks & Costoletta alla Milanese & the no-coperto bonus
04:57 – Pasta Fresca Brambilla: handmade pasta heaven
06:38 – What to order: pasta, lasagna & ravioli
09:21 – Rosticceria: Italy’s Favorite Comfort Food Stop
10:02 – Rosticceria Palazzi: Milan’s gourmet rotisserie
10:59 – Roast chicken, lasagna, & Milanese meatballs
14:02 – Aperitivo time & the bicicletta cocktail
14:17 – Affordable Milan: three styles, one philosophy
15:12 – Next stop: Lake Como!

👇 Links & Resources
• Full podcast audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sbQaxEPd9YuBL5VbNwzQK?si=4540b3ddbcfe424f
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