8 of the Best Granita Spots in Milan to Beat the Summer Heat

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Summer in Milan can be brutal — the sea is far away, the humidity is sky-high and the temperatures are hard to manage. Fortunately, there's granita: here are the city's best spots for a cool, creamy, artisanal break.

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For anyone stuck in Milan for a few more weeks (best case) or the whole summer (worst case), it's time to hatch a survival strategy. The sea remains distant and the pavement keeps radiating heat well into the evening. When it comes to summer food pleasures, though, we can help: if you can't escape to a beach umbrella, you can at least treat yourself to a proper granita. Cool, thirst-quenching and with that creamy texture that sets it apart from plain flavoured ice, Sicilian granita is one of the best ways to face the city heat. We've rounded up Milan's finest granita spots — places to pause between pastry shops and gelaterias, ideally with a brioche col tuppo — and turn a scorching day into a small moment of happiness.

1. La Siciliana dal 1956

One of Milan's most historic Sicilian granita institutions, La Siciliana dal 1956 is a true reference point. Founded in 1956 by mamma Jolanda, this neighbourhood pastry shop has preserved the spirit of old Sicilian botteghe. The star of summer is naturally the Sicilian granita, with a thick, creamy texture. Alongside classics like lemon, coffee and almond sit more unusual flavours such as pistachio, mulberry, pineapple, nougat, hazelnut and seasonal fruit. The traditional way to enjoy it is with cream and a brioche col tuppo, including richer ricotta versions. But La Siciliana is far more than a granita shop: the counter tells the whole story of Sicilian pastry, from ricotta-and-pistachio cannoli and cassate to Catania iris, puff pastries and savoury favourites like the much-loved arancini.

2. Gelateria Geko

In the heart of NoLo, Gelateria Geko is a Milan address where the artisanal gelato tradition meets research, inclusivity and creativity. Open for over twenty years and founded by Gilles Carbone, it focuses on vegan, organic and allergy-friendly options. In summer, Geko also offers artisanal granitas inspired by the Sicilian tradition, made with selected ingredients in fresh, original flavours such as lemon, mango, strawberry, almond and lemon with basil. The creamy texture and clean taste let the raw ingredients shine — a perfect cool-down far from the usual offerings.

3. La Piccola Gelateria

Far from the city's busiest circuits, La Piccola Gelateria is one of those addresses that wins over anyone seeking quality and uncompromising craftsmanship. In the Forlanini district, this little shop champions authentic gelato made with selected ingredients, starting with milk from the family farm in Val Gandino, where Alpine Brown cows are raised. In summer, La Piccola Gelateria rotates granitas made with the same care as its gelato — plus more unusual creations like weekend alcoholic Spritz granitas, artisanal waffles and espresso affogati.

4. Pasticceria Antica Sicilia

In the Buenos Aires district, Pasticceria Antica Sicilia brings the atmosphere of a real Sicilian pasticceria to Milan — a place where sweet and savoury coexist from breakfast to afternoon treats. Combining pastry, rosticceria and café, its artisanal offerings range from cannoli to cassata and arancini to baked goods. A star of the summer menu is the Sicilian granita, served traditionally with cream or handmade brioche col tuppo, in flavours from almond, coffee and lemon to richer options like pistachio, mulberry, peach, ricotta and chocolate.

5. Pasticceria Eoliana

Pasticceria Eoliana holds a special place in Milan's Sicilian granita scene. It tells the story of Sicilian tradition through historic sweets — from Aeolian-style cassata (no icing or candied fruit, made with ricotta, sponge cake, liqueur and pistachio crumble) to sheep's-ricotta cannoli. The real protagonist, though, is the granita: creamy and intense, spanning classics like lemon, strawberry, pistachio and chocolate to more refined takes like prickly pear, black fig, blackberry, black mulberry and ricotta. Enjoy it strictly with brioche col tuppo, or with cream — for many, it's one of Milan's most authentic granitas.

6. Na'ranita

Na'Ranita brings the taste of Sicily to the city through one of its most iconic specialities: granita. Founded in 2006 to introduce Sicilian tradition to Milan, it makes velvety artisanal granitas with water and fresh seasonal fruit — no preservatives or colourings, following the original Messina method. The classic Messina breakfast pairs them with artisanal brioche col tuppo and a generous dollop of homemade fresh cream. From classics like almond, coffee, lemon, pistachio and black mulberry to creative seasonal flavours named after ingredients, places (Panarea: strawberry, raspberry and blackberry) or island memories. There's even a section dedicated to famous footballers, including the Platinì with figs, dark chocolate and almond cream — and, at aperitivo time, the Ronaldo with lemon, passion fruit and cachaça.

7. Pasticceria Lipari

At Pasticceria Lipari, Sicily comes alive in the simple gestures of breakfast: an artisanal granita, a brioche col tuppo (also available without milk and eggs) and time for an unhurried pause. The name recalls the owners' origins — they arrived from the largest of the Aeolian Islands, bringing an authentic, family-style idea of Sicilian pastry. Small and cosy, the shop stays vintage in style but is built on limited production, traditional recipes and direct rapport with customers. The super-creamy granitas are among its most loved specialities: from coffee with whipped cream and black mulberry to richer chocolate and pistachio. Arrive early — on the hottest days they can sell out fast.

8. Pasticceria Licata

Just a short walk from San Siro, Licata – La Pasticceria Siciliana is a mini-journey into the most authentic Sicily: slow breakfasts, the scent of the workshop and the flavours of Catania. It combines pastry, café, hot food and gastronomy. The most awaited moment is breakfast, with artisanal granitas alongside freshly baked brioche: almond, lemon, coffee and blackberry are among the most loved, especially with the classic Sicilian brioche col tuppo or the pistachio version. Beyond granitas, the counter showcases Sicilian pastry and street food: fresh ricotta cannoli, cassatine, Catania-style fried raviole, filled iris, marzipan fruit, arancini, cartocciate, scacciate, plus traditional dishes like pasta alla norma, parmigiana and baked pasta.