The restaurants and the shops in the center of Milan are real gems, some of them are designed by the “hottest” architects and designers of the moment. The Spazio Armani in via Manzoni houses the inimitably stylish Nobu Armani restaurant. Just around the corner, Maison Moschino’s Clandestino Milano revolutionizes cuisine with surreal but amusing flavors and dishes.

Clandestino Milano – Maison Moschino

Pure creativity and experimentation are the hallmark features of this restaurant, where eating becomes a very special treat. www.maisonmoschino.com

Open daily. Viale Monte Grappa, 12. T: 02 29009858. M2 Porta Garibaldi FS.

Nobu Armani

A perfect blend of Armani fashion and new style Japanese fare. www.armaninobu.it

Open: Mon-Sat 12am-2.30pm; Mon-Sun 7.30pm-11.30pm. Bar opening hours: Mon-Sun 12am -2.30pm; Mon-Sun 6.30pm-11.30pm. Via Pisoni, 1. T: 02 62312645. M3 Montenapoleone

Noy – Concept Restaurant Café

Mediterranean dishes interpreted by the chef in the restaurant area of this stylish lounge bar. www.noymilano.com

Open Tues-Sat 8.30am-1am; Sun noon-3pm/ 6pm-11.30pm. Via Soresina, 4. T: 02 48110375. M1 Concliazione

Nu

Nu offers a blend of tastes in its “pure Asian” creations served against a backdrop of stark, stylish furnishings. www.nu-pureasiancuisine.it

Opening hours: 12.30pm-2.30pm (fusion); 7.30pm, 11.30pm (Japanese and fusion). Closed on Monday. Via Feltre, 70; T: 02 89059291 (Giapponese); 02 26413212 (Fusion) M2 Udine

Iyo

Fabulous sushi, teppan, and fusion food in a low-key, high-style setting. www.iyo.it

Open Tues-Sun 12.15pm-2.45pm/7.30pm-11.30pm. Via P. della Francesca, 74. T: 02 45476898

Yacout

A Marrakech-style atmosphere with traditional dancing and DJ sets. www.yacout.it

Only open in the evening from 6.30pm to 2.30am. Via Cadore, 23/25. T: 02 5462230. M1 Porta Venezia. M3 Porta Romana