Cheap Eats in Milan For Students
Breakfast
In the attempt to find Milan’s best, affordable food, this hidden breakfast spot stood out from the crowd. Located near the Sant’Ambrogio metro stop (M2 line), Primus Bistrot is a bustling little cafe perfect for an affordable breakfast that doesn’t compromise on taste.
Open from 7 a.m., 6 days a week Primus has a wide range of pastries, meals and great coffee, with both eat-in and takeaway options. You can even get a pastry and coffee for under €3!
The atmosphere of Primus is very calming, and is the perfect spot to get some work or study done before you start the hustle and bustle of your daily routine. So, next time you’re in Milan, give Primus Bistrot a visit!
-Chloe Cornford
Lunch
Salsamenteria di Parma’s commitment to quality ingredients and culinary expertise makes it a must-visit destination for lunch to those seeking an immersive and affordable Italian experience in the well known and enchanting Brera district in Via Ponte Vetero, 11 and Via S. Pietro All’Orto, 9.
Open everyday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., it offers a diverse selection of rich flavors of Parma, which includes meticulously crafted dishes such as prosciutto, culatello, and fine cheese selection like Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Creating a welcoming atmosphere with its rustic charm and contemporary elegance the menu goes from aperitifs under €9, pastas like lasagne all’emiliana and tagliatelle under €14, second courses for less than €20 to delicious desserts like their home made tiramisù for €6.50. Experience the flavors of Italy in a tasteful and cheap way!
-Alejandro Arguello Izquierdo
Dinner
Discover tiPinso, a culinary gem near Milan Centrale station, perfect for affordable dining and a laid-back, cozy and vibrant place to catch up with friends for dinner.
Specializing in Pinsa, these Roman-style pizzas offer a wallet-friendly dinner, perfect for students and frugal diners. Open all night until 12am you can indulge in a cheap and delicious dinner, with all pinse priced under €14, and the lowest at just €5! Pair your meal also with attractively priced drinks at only €5, enhancing experience and value without breaking the bank. Wednesdays at tiPinso are extra special, with Aperol Spritz priced at just €3! A classic Italian beverage so cheaply priced to accompany your already cheap dinner! Explore tiPinso, where affordability and italian culinary excellence come together.
-Nathan Coldrey
Aperitivo
DeAmicis Uno is located only a ten minute walk from Università Cattolica Carducci campus and is the place to be for aperitivo. Before 5 p.m. you can score an amazing deal including an aperol spritz and grazing board for only €5.
If an aperol doesn’t crave your aperitivo desires, there is a full drinks menu offering a fine choice of cocktails, spritz’s, wines and other alcoholic beverages. Staff provide a welcoming and engaging experience for their customers within the vibrant bar of De Amicis Uno.
Open until 11 p.m. most nights, except for a 2 a.m. close on Friday and Saturday, this is a great choice if you are looking for an inexpensive aperitivo bar with a delectable selection of grazing platter’s and beverages.
-Lilli Sztama
Cafe
Long Song is a cosy cafe with vintage book-filled walls located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Porta Venezia, offering a relaxed atmosphere for productivity.
During the week, it is open from 7:30 a.m. until 12 a.m., with a later start time of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the weekend, making it an ideal place to catch up on work and spend an evening with friends.
They offer focaccias from €2.50, cake slices from €6, brunch from €9 and a selection of cured meats starting from €10. It provides indoor and outdoor seating options, catering to the changing weather conditions in Milan. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to work or a relaxed evening with friends, Long Song is the perfect and affordable place for you.
-Chiara Santiglia
