Food Events at Milan Design Week 2025
A running list of Fuori Salone 2025 food events featuring dining, coffee, and sensory experiences
As I wrap up my Master’s degree in Design for Food, I am always seeking out the intersection of design with food through hospitality, agriculture, and technology. During Milan Design Week, April 7 - 13, designers from around the world will present innovations and collections across sectors, including food. Here are some exciting wine, coffee, and dining related events of Fuori Salone for my fellow food-lovers. This year, look out for immersive dining experiences that play with senses and exhibitions of new tableware. The list will be updated, so be sure to save it and check back later — am I missing a cool food event? Send me a message!
Takeovers & Pop Ups
Bitossi Home Trattoria
Bitossi Home takes over Sugo Milano, infusing the traditional Italian trattoria with their distinct contemporary aesthetic. The collaboration extends to an exhibit of ceramics inspired by traditional Italian cuisine.
7 - 12 April
Trattoria — Via dell'Unione, 11
Ceramics exhibition — Via Santa Marta, 19
Very Simple: Pizzeria
Nooma Design and Very Simple Kitchen transform Berbere Pizzeria.
7-13 April
Via Bartolomeo Eustachi, 13
Gelateria Danese
This pop up cafe serves artisanal ice cream and coffee from Copenhagen, while debuting a collection of chic everyday silver dishware.
7 - 13 April, 10:00 - 18:00
Capsule Plaza — Spazio Maiocchi, Via Achille Maiocchi, 3
Famiglia Rana Temporary Bistrot & Restaurant
The showroom of Sardinian designer Antonio Marras transforms into an all day bistrot and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. The Mediterranean menu is by chef Francesco Sodano, and there is a Sardinian-inspired cocktail menu.
7 - 13 April
via Cola di Rienzo, 8
Campari
The Milanese aperitif Campari Soda, a legend of design for its iconic color and bottle shape, takes over the city with a full calendar of events.
The fully branded bright red Campari Soda Tram departs from Duomo on April 8 & 11 starting at 4:30 pm; climb aboard for an aperitivo, live artist activations, and a fully branded experience while touring the city.
Two aperitivo events take over unexpected locations. On Friday April 11, enjoy a Campari Soda at the Ferramenta (hardware store) at Via Pietro Borsieri, 11, and on Saturday April 12 in a fruit shop at Corso Cristoforo Colombo 10.
Campari will also be present at the lively BASE Milano cultural center on 8 and 9 April 2025, starting at 7:00 pm.
CIN CIN Milano!
The Prosecco DOC Consortium takes over a kiosk with exclusive merch and a spotlight on the certified Made in Italy product.
7 - 13 April
Porta Genova, near the metro exit
Strucchi x Cassina Café
Furniture and design company Cassina collaborates Strucchi Vermouth and Bitter to open a new design bar on Via Durini, serving breakfast, lunch, and aperitif
Opens on 7 April, permanent location
via Durini, 16
Workshops, Classes, & Activities
Marianna Fierro Sip & Sketch
The iconic LA-based artist brings her Sip & Sketch tour to Milan in collaboration with the creative mind of Even Numbers, featuring drinks from Sodamore.
10 April, 19:00
Aethos Hotel, P.za Ventiquattro Maggio, 8
JOYY! Food Design Studio: Rice Stories
A series of events celebrating the culture of rice with a Food Design Thinking approach, through the stories of people in Milan and around the world.
In this interactive evening, explore rice not only as food, but as a living material, capable of giving shape to dreamlike and personal landscapes. The experience ends with a convivial gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly dinner, during which the dishes created during the workshop will be served and consumed.
8 April
Via Luigi Nono 9/7 (Taste of Oriente)
TrAmici
Kitchenwares shop Tescoma takes over the historic tram for a tour around the city with a different creator on board each day sharing culinary lessons
9 - 12 April
Departure and arrival in Piazza Castello - Milan
Cocktail Brera at Bar Brera
Bar Brera presents a photo contest featuring their signature Cocktail Brera, a tribute to the creative and historic neighborhood, featuring products of the local Branca brand. To enter the contest, take a photo of the cocktails inspired by a work of design or architecture, and follow instructions in the Instagram post for a chance to win prizes.
24 March - 13 April
Via Brera, 23
Coffee
La Marzocco
An exclusive edition of coffee equipment designed in collaboration with Porsche is on display at the La Marzocco Café.
Marzocco takes over a newsstand in collaboration with House of Negroni, fusing coffee and mixology. There will be tastings of the Negroni Svegliato, an innovative cocktail representing the collaboration.
Marzocco also debuts the new Modbar original undercounter espresso machine with the Espresso Atelier pop up.
La Marzocco Café — Via Palermo, 11
Edicola La Marzocco x House of Negroni — Corso Garibaldi, 85, Milano
Espresso Atelier in Brera — Via Ciovasso, 11
Source of Pleasure by Lavazza
The Italian coffee brand has partnered with Brazilian architect and designer Juliana Lima Vasconcellos to create an installation inspired by coffee and Lavazza. The exhibit also marks the presentation of the Tablì innovation, a 100% coffee tab and machine, aimed at reducing single portion packaging.
6 - 13 April
Palazzo del Senato, Via Senato 10
Caffè Trucillo
The coffee roasting brand debuts two blends celebrating the Sicilian coast with an exclusive preview at Eataly Smeraldo.
7 - 13 April
P.za XXV Aprile, 10
Tableware
Resonant Tableware: A multisensory aperitivo experience
Resonant Table is a secret pop-up bar with an aperitivo that merges design, technology, and perception. Sound waves guide the experience, transforming the meal into a vibrant, glowing, and immersive experience.
7 - 13 April
Concept Store LaMari Creative Shopping — via Alfredo Cappellini 20, Milano
A feast for the senses: Kishu lacquerware and Kaiseki cuisine
A special gastronomic event at kaiseki restaurant Ristorante Hazama showcases the debut of a new line of Kishu lacquerware.
8 - 12 April
Ristorante Hazama — Via Savona 41
Gohar World
Gohar World previews their new tableware collection, inspired by the spirit of Mediterranean port cities.
8 – 10 April
Light Bites
Luminous tableware by Habits Design responds to food and the diners, creating a sensory experience of light, interaction, and food.
7 - 13 April
Superdesign Show — Superstudio, Via Tortona 27
Technology & Sustainability
Artisia 3D Printed Pasta
The rebrand of Barilla Group’s innovative 3D-printed pasta (formerly known as BlueRhapsody) debuts with an exhibition and tasting experience. The venture is a celebration of the connections between food and design
7 - 13 April
Exhibition “Prendete e Mangiate” in Via Cesare Correnti 14
Tasting and cocktail experience at Tommasi Milano in Piazza Giovini D'Italia 2
MUJI Secret Garden
Although more sustainability than food, MUJI erects a modular structure inspired by Japanese architecture in a hidden garden. Focused on sustainability and harmony with nature, it includes biosourced materials, a rainwater recuperation system, recycled textile insulation, and a white roof to reduce heat islands.
8 - 13 April
Corso garibaldi 89A (in the garden)
FROM SPACE TO TASTE: Designing New Dimensions of Sensory Experience
Tricolore Design Hub connects physical space with the five senses, inviting guests to “taste” the environment in a unique exhibition.
7 - 12 April
Tricolore Design Hub, Piazza del Tricolore, entrance Viale Majno 2 Milano
Casa Cork
The Rockwell Group and Cork Collective team up to showcase design innovation for cork material. The exhibition includes sensory spaces and a workshop for student projects exploring the potential of the material.
8 - 12 April
Via Solferino, 31
Plus, some big name classics:
IKEA
I can’t say for sure, but last year’s massive IKEA event featured food, including soft serve and fun riffs on their hot dogs.
Chiquita House
Kelloggs Extra Hub
Kinder Sorpresa Design Studio
Le Creuset
… and more to come!