Bar Luce, Milan

Mar 31

If you’ve ever wanted to jump into the set of a Wes Anderson film, a visit to Milan’s Bar Luce is as close as you can get — and with the added bonus of cake being served. Designed in 2015 by Anderson, Bar Luce is a pastel, terrazzo, detailed delight. Pink speckled floors, minty green formica tables and patterned wallpaper inspired by the iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, the cafe has a distinct 60s feeling without being overly ‘retro’, and still feels contemporary while distinctly Wes Anderson.

A short-but-sweet menu saw us ordering coffee and Italian hot chocolate (honestly, is there anything better?) and tiramisu. Everything was delicious and the right amount of sweetness to be enjoyed with the equally sugary surroundings, and a stop in the cafe provided excellent people watching before our visit to Fondazione Prada.