Cafè del Binari

Milan


Named after the rail tracks that drove modernity through the heart of Milan, this Liberty-style cafe reflects the glamour of the railway age. Plump red tub chairs, marble-topped tables, a carved mahogany bar and elaborate tiled and stencilled walls transport you to a more gracious time. Regulars retreat here to read newspapers and discuss business in hushed tones over expertly made espresso.


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