N'Ombra de Vin

Making your way through the hallowed halls of N’Ombra de Vin, you’ll feel more like you’ve entered a museum than one of the city’s finest bars. Set within a 16th-century friar’s refectory, the bar-wine cellar boasts vaulted ceilings and ancient stone walls and is dramatically lit with candles throughout. The gothic feel of the place is as perfect an atmosphere for an intimate dinner as it is for the late-night dance parties and regular live-music events hosted here.

This 16th-century church refectory turned subterranean bar-restaurant in Brera is your spot for aperitivo. Tables and a few bar seats fill up quickly in the moody cavernous space, and at sunset, the chic after-work crowd sits on the street, glasses in hand. Downstairs, groups of friends order salumi boards and lots of bottles, their voices traveling across the tall vaulted ceiling and bouncing off thousands of for-sale reds, whites, and bubbles that line the walls.

This enoteca serves wine by the glass and, in addition to the plates of salumi (Italian cold cuts) and cheese nibbles, has light food and not-so-light desserts. It's a great place for people-watching on Via San Marco, while indoors offers a more dimly lit, romantic setting; check out the impressive vaulted basement, where bottled wines and spirits are sold.

Buttressed by the walls of San Marco Basilica, this wine cellar in Brera is where people go to see and be seen. N’Ombra de Vin was opened by Giacomo Cora, who transformed what used to be the refectory of the Friars of the Agostine order in the 16th century into one of Milan’s best wine shops. Today, the grand cellar is run by Giacomo’s son, Cristiano.

Residing in what was a 1500s refectory of the Augustinian Friars, next to the Basilica of San Marco, N’Ombra de Vin is grand in many ways. Still housing the building’s original stone columns, walls and floors, owner Cristiano Corà has transformed the establishment from being a somewhat exclusive haunt for Milan’s most educated wine drinkers into a chic and lively place to see and be seen. In addition to its exceptional wine offering is a sophisticated and diverse lunch and dinner menu with options ranging from foie gras, croque monsieur and salumi, to artichoke carpaccio and a whole pork shank.

Del suo passato come antico refettorio, N’Ombra de vin in via San Marco conserva l’atmosfera suggestiva. Ma il mood è tutto fuorché quello di una mensa ecclesiastica: tre le bottiglierie più ‘in’ di Milano, qui il vino si vende ma si serve anche alla mescita, con ricarichi superiori ad altri locali del suo genere. Proprio in virtù del fatto che è così cool, anche i piatti sono di livello: ci sono le uova con il tartufo, le tartare di carne, il salmone affumicato e pregiati salumi spagnoli.

N’Ombra de Vin est une excellente œnothèque d’inspiration française logée dans l’ancien réfectoire des frères augustiniens de la basilique romane de San Marco, située juste à côté. L’espace souterrain est magnifiquement décoré – les chaises de style Thonet sont regroupées autour de grandes tables placées sous le plafond en pierre voûtée. Spécialisé dans les vins italiens, vous apprécierez ici la carte de l’une des plus réputées caves à vin de Milan !

This is, without a doubt, the most appealing place when you think and talk about wine in Milan. Even sacred, if you consider its origins – it finds itself, in fact, in on the place of an old 16th-century refectory of the Augustinian monks. But it is also sacred for those who, like us, are looking for an unforgettable experience not to be forgotten thanks to the selection of wines and the quality of the menu offered.

This historic Milanese wine bar, located in a picturesque corner of Milan, next to the Basilica of San Marco, in a one-time 16th-century refectory, is packed with customers from aperitivo hour till late at night. A wine bar, bistro and gastro bar rolled into one, it offers a list of prestigious wines with a focus on French labels. In summer, the pavement behind the locale teems with a relaxed crowd of punters.

This atmospheric basement wine bar, set in the 16th-century Augustine refectory of the San Marco church, has original flooring and ceiling vaults as well as an ancient sarcophagus incorporated into the bar. There’s a vast collection of wines (more than 3,000), plus a small and varied menu with such dishes as smoked tuna tartare with avocado and delicious Italian and French cheeses.

LIQUOR_STORE BAR RESTAURANT FOOD STOREPOINT_OF_INTEREST ESTABLISHMENT. Nestled in the heart of Milan, N'Ombra de Vin is a delightful haven for wine lovers and those seeking respite from the city's fashion-forward fuss. This cozy little gem happily provides a stepping stone into the realm of Italian wine, with shelves packed like an overenthusiastic sommelier's Christmas wish list.

N’Ombra de Vin is a unique wine lovers’ haven situated under the San Marco Basilica in the former refractory of Augustinian Friars. Opened in 1973 by a family of wine merchants, the venue is now an established wine cellar. They import wines from around the world and specialize in fine French wines, making for a sophisticated aperitif hour.

Via San Marco, Brera: trovare un buon posto per l'aperitivo non è mica facile. Questa storica enoteca milanese è divisa in due piani: bar all'ingresso che serve i tavolini all'esterno e piano inferiore, ovvero il vecchio refettorio della Chiesa di San Marco. Buona carta dei vini, con un occhio particolare nei confronti di quelli francesi.

An essential when you are wandering the artistic neighborhood of Brera. N’Ombra de Vin offers an elegant stop, carrying that cobble-stoned historic beauty of the area right into the cellar. This enoteca (wine bar) is located beneath the 13th-century San Marco Basilica, using elements of the original structure in their decoration.

For wine: N’Ombra de Vin is the ideal spot if you prefer wine for your aperitivo. This French-inspired wine bar is located in the refectory of an Augustinian convent in Brera(https://housinganywhere.com/Milan--Italy/brera). It has an enormous underground wine cellar and all the original infrastructure, giving an authentic vibe.

In terms of style and atmosphere, N’Ombra de Vin is by far the best wine bar in Milan. It’s spacious and charming, situated inside of an old 16th-century dining hall of Augustinian monks. Dimly-lit and oozing of eccentric charm, this is the spot to enjoy a glass of wine with friends if you’re visiting Milan.

With copper buckets to keep sparkling and white wines at the right temperature and vaults that once belonged to a refectory, N’Ombra de Vin is one of the most characteristic wine bars in the city. Overlooking via San Marco, the cellar features an area dedicated to bottle sales, with about 3,000 Ital...

You’ll find N’Ombra de Vin in Milan’s Brera district near the San Marco Basilica, where they offer an exceptional aperitivo experience in a historic setting. The wine bar is housed in the former refectory of an order of Augustinian friars and includes one of the city’s most impressive wine lists.

After shopping, savor sips of Barbaresco at nearby N’Ombra De Vin. Once a 16th-century Agustinian Friar refectory, this atmospheric wine bar’s cellar is lined with thousands of bottles. The stylish Milanese set spills out onto the street for alfresco drinks when the night gets rolling.

Marco, 2(Brera)⏰ Sun – Wed 6pm – 12.30am, Thur – Sat 6pm – 1.30am💰 €10-30. Sipping great wine surrounded by countless wine bottles is every wine lovers’ dream. While there are lots of wineries where you can sip wine surrounded by wine bottles, most of them aren’t like this one.

Located in Brera, N’ombra de Vin is a fantastic wine bar, build in an ancient basement, which used to be the refectory of the Agostiniani friars. Original marble columns supporting the vaulted ceiling, wine bottles of all sizes everywhere, low lights: old atmosphere at its top!

For wine lovers, N’Ombra de Vin is an unparalleled destination. Set in a historic wine cellar, this bar offers an extensive wine list and a charming, rustic atmosphere. Pair your wine with gourmet cheese, cured meats, and other delicacies for a truly memorable aperitivo.

If you’re a wine lover, a Milano aperitivo at N’Ombra de Vin is a must. Located in a historic wine cellar, this amazing wine bar offers an incredible selection of wines by the glass, and the full wine list tops 2,500 labels.

An historical canteen mentioned in the novel the Betrothed by Manzoni where even Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart used to hang out. The wine cellar offers a superior selection of enological pearls from France and Italy.

N’Ombra de Vin – This 1550s refectory of the Agostinian Friars turned wine bar–with its vaulted ceilings, arches, and columns–has a great selection of wine and is a premier spot for some people watching.

Historic wine cellar that has served everyone from Mozart to Napoleon over the years; one of Milan’s favorite restaurant-bars, specializing in rare wines and cured meats. Location • +39 02 6599 650

N’Ombra de Vin: A cavernous wine cellar with an unmatched selection in Milan, N’Ombra de Vin also does great antipasto plates of salumi and cheese.