Marchesi 1824
the coveted panettone and impeccable croissants in a jewel-box Galleria setting
A legendary Milanese pastry shop perched above Prada in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, wrapped in signature pistachio green. This elegant institution serves impeccable croissants, plum cake, and coveted panettone in a setting that's as chic as the pastries are sublime.
In Duomo, Milan. Easy to fold into a morning or a longer afternoon; there's usually something else worth a stop within a few minutes' walk.
Marchesi 1824 (Pasticceria Marchesi) is a celebrated Milanese pastry institution founded in 1824, now part of the Prada group, with a flagship location above the Prada store in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, known for its signature pistachio-green interiors and arched windows overlooking the Galleria's frescoes and mosaics. Reviewers consistently rank it among the top pastry shops in Milan, praising the freshness, artistic presentation, and balanced flavors of its pastries. Frequently endorsed items include the croissants (including a square croissant), treccia di frutti, panettone, and the aesthetically perfect Pastry Mignon. Service is described as kind, helpful, and attentive, though prices are high and clearly aimed at tourists. The setting is considered as chic as the pastries are refined.
