The 2026 Olympic Winter Games are officially in full swing. Team USA has already won the gold medal.
Cameos from stars including Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg and Vittoria Ceretti lit up Milan at the opening ceremony on February 6, setting the stage for the two-week competition.
The Olympics will continue until the closing ceremony on February 22, but the action won’t be limited to the slopes.
From Milan’s busiest tables to Cortina’s hottest hideaways, this is where the stars dine between medals.
Ristorante da Giacomo
Milan’s Ristorante da Giacomo is as famous for its star-studded clientele as it is for its traditional Italian seafood dishes.
The elegant trattoria has hosted celebrities such as Rihanna, Michael Jordan, Matthew McConaughey and Morgan Freeman.
Kim Kardashian filmed an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians in 2022 at a busy restaurant, where she infamously asked the server what tortellini was.
This hotspot is known for dishes such as spaghetti alle vongole veraci, lobster linguine, paccheri with gurnard sauce, and sumptuous seasonal dishes accented with white truffles.
Casa Cipriani Milano
The Milanese outpost of Casa Cipriani is the ideal retreat for high-class people who want to keep a low profile.
In 2023, Leonardo DiCaprio had a secret meeting with his then-girlfriend Gigi Hadid at a private members club.
Sources told Page Six at the time that they arrived around midnight and departed about an hour later, 10 minutes apart from each other.
The on-site eatery, decorated in marble and wood, serves traditional dishes such as grilled tagliolini with ham, veal liver alla Veneziana and baby artichokes from Torcello island.
The famous dessert vanilla meringue cake is a sweet treat you can’t miss.
Celecio 7 Pool & Restaurant
Ceresio 7 Pools & Restaurants, a rooftop spot overlooking downtown Milan, is owned and operated by Dean Caten and Dan Caten of DSquared2 and is known for attracting the fashion week “IT” crowd.
Joe Jonas has raved about Aperol Spritz, and Jennifer Lopez and Michael Bublé are also reportedly regular customers.
The space features two stylish pools and serves Chef Elio Sironi’s signature tapas dishes, such as crispy corn tacos with tuna, celeriac and apple salad, and toasted brioche bread stuffed with lobster meat.
You can also enjoy light bites such as bruschetta “beef tartare” with parmesan cheese or focaccia with pata negra and tomato.
Starters include seared roe deer, alpine dumplings, braised veal cheeks and polenta.
Pizzeria Gino Sorbillo
Milan’s pizzeria Gino Sorbillo is so sacred that it was once blessed by Pope Francis.
The restaurant, which also has locations in Naples and New York City, is known for traditional Neapolitan pizzas such as Margherita pie, as well as pizza frites, fried pizzas with meat fillings.
Special prizes went to a stuffed zucchini flower and Gia Esterina’s tiramisu.
This pizza place is one of Kendall Jenner’s favorite places to eat in Milan.
“The menu at Pizzeria Gino Sorbillo is only in Italian, so ask your waiter for recommendations,” Jenner shared on the app in 2020.
“Whatever you get, it’s going to be amazing!” “There’s usually a line, but it’s worth it,” she added.
Grand Hotel Miramonti
If you want to live the Dolce Vida lifestyle, head to Grand Hotel Miramonti in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
The property has hosted Old Hollywood icons such as Ingrid Bergman, Clark Gable, Peter Sellers, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Marcello Mastroianni, and Alberto Sordi.
The hotel was also used as one of the filming locations for the 1981 James Bond film “For Your Eyes Only.”
The luxurious Alpine Lodge has several dining options, including Chalet Miramonti, which serves Trentino cuisine.
Ristorante Cracco
Ristorante Cracco is a 1 Michelin star gourmet restaurant located in Milan’s landmark shopping arcade, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Helmed by Chef Carlo Cracco, the tasting menu or à la carte menu features contemporary Italian dishes such as open ravioli and vitello alla Milanese.
Last weekend, George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney were spotted attending the esteemed restaurant to celebrate the grand opening of Omega’s home for the Winter Olympics. Marisa Tomei, singer Park Bo-gum and former Olympian Allyson Felix were also in attendance.
