GioGio's

Chef Raphael Duntoye's Milan debut brings sun-soaked Mediterranean cooking and a members'-club sense of polish to a corner of Via Caminadella near Corso Genova.

Behind the pass is Raphael Duntoye, the chef-patron whose résumé runs through La Petite Maison and London's The Arts Club, and here he channels that same cosmopolitan ease into a menu built for sharing. Expect a raw bar of tartare and citrus-cured fish alongside grilled vegetables and a market-driven catch of the day, served in a room of warm, pale tones and an open kitchen that keeps the energy visible. It's the kind of place that fills fast on word of mouth alone, with tables set for long, unhurried meals rather than quick turns.

Best for: Convivial dinners and date nights among Milan's design and fashion crowd