Updated 2 November 2026: Google ratings and review counts re-checked, ranking reordered, and new sections on neighbourhoods, prices and FAQs.
Looking for the best ramen in Milan? Japanese ramen here has gone from niche craving to full-on obsession. Walk through Porta Romana, Isola or the Navigli on any weeknight and you will see the same thing: a queue outside a ramen-ya.
We pulled the numbers straight from Google Maps (average rating and number of reviews) and ranked the 10 most-reviewed ramen spots in Milan: the places locals actually search for, visit and rate the most. Spoiler: it is not just about who makes the best bowl, but who built an empire. Looking for hand-pulled Chinese noodles instead? See our ranking of the best Chinese noodles in Milan.
Quick ranking: the 10 best ramen spots in Milan
| # | Restaurant | Google rating | Reviews | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramen Shifu Monte Nero | 4.8 | 3,692 | Porta Romana |
| 2 | Ramen Shifu Filzi | 4.6 | 3,062 | Centrale |
| 3 | MIC Ramen Milano Porta Romana | 4.8 | 2,792 | Porta Romana |
| 4 | Ramen Shifu Lambrate | 4.8 | 2,251 | Lambrate / Città Studi |
| 5 | Takumi Ramen Kitchen | 4.5 | 1,985 | Sarpi / Chinatown |
| 6 | Ramen Shifu Navigli | 4.8 | 1,889 | Navigli |
| 7 | Ramen Shop | 4.6 | 1,848 | Porta Venezia |
| 8 | Ramen Station | 4.6 | 1,809 | Navigli / Ticinese |
| 9 | Casa Ramen | 4.5 | 1,798 | Isola |
| 10 | Zazà Ramen, Sake Bar & Restaurant | 4.2 | 1,790 | Brera |
Google Maps data checked on 2 November 2026. Ranked by number of reviews.
1. Ramen Shifu Monte Nero (Porta Romana)
Google rating: 4.8 | Reviews: 3,692 (3,266 in January)
Address: Viale Monte Nero, 48, Milan
Top of the list with almost 3,700 reviews (up from 3,266 in January), Ramen Shifu Monte Nero is the unofficial HQ of ramen in Milan. Anime-themed décor, a “ramen inferno” for spice addicts, mini burgers with wagyu gyoza and halal meat options: this place turns ramen into an event, not just a meal.
It is the flagship of the Ramen Shifu chain, which also runs spots on Via Filzi, in Lambrate and on the Navigli. Loud, colourful and exactly where you take friends visiting from out of town.
What to order: the ramen inferno (if you can take the heat) and the gyoza mini burgers.
2. Ramen Shifu Filzi (Centrale)
Google rating: 4.6 | Reviews: 3,062 (2,458 in January)
Address: Via Fabio Filzi, 10, Milan
The chain’s second location climbs to #2, now past 3,000 reviews. It sits in the Centrale/Repubblica business district, so expect office workers grabbing a fast, warming lunch. Multilingual menus and a dedicated halal prep station with separate utensils make it clearly built for Milan’s international crowd.
Reviews are a bit more mixed than at Monte Nero: some diners find the tonkotsu thinner than expected and portions sometimes smaller. But the praise for the staff is huge.
What to order: a classic tonkotsu at lunch, when service is quickest.
3. MIC Ramen Milano Porta Romana (Porta Romana)
Google rating: 4.8 | Reviews: 2,792 (2,703 in January)
Address: Viale Monte Nero, 62, Milan
Just down the road on Viale Monte Nero (officially Milan’s “ramen street”), MIC Ramen goes all-in on Japanese pop culture: manga, Pokémon walls and a “train carriage” you can actually sit in and eat. This is the original location; there is also a branch near Sempione.
Behind the show, the ramen delivers: tonkotsu and wonton bowls reviewers call “among the best in Milan”, fast service even when full, and a kids’ menu that makes it one of the few truly family-friendly ramen bars in town. Read our full MIC Ramen review.
What to order: wonton ramen, and ask for a seat in the train carriage.
4. Ramen Shifu Lambrate (Lambrate / Città Studi)
Google rating: 4.8 | Reviews: 2,251 (1,830 in January)
Address: Via Giovanni Pacini, 67, Milan
Ramen Shifu’s east-Milan branch serves Lambrate and Città Studi with the usual mix of ramen, Japanese-inspired dishes and manga interiors. It jumped from 1,830 to over 2,200 reviews this year, one of the fastest climbs on the list.
It is especially praised for being vegan-friendly, which is rare in a world built on pork broth. The desserts (Nutella bao, mochi ice cream) have their own fans. Reviewers’ top tip: book ahead.
What to order: a vegan ramen, then Nutella bao for dessert.
5. Takumi Ramen Kitchen (Sarpi / Chinatown)
Google rating: 4.5 | Reviews: 1,985 (1,940 in January)
Address: Via Luigi Canonica, 63, Milan
Takumi is part of an international brand born in Düsseldorf and now spread across Europe. Milan also has a sister spot (Takumi Ramen & Yakisoba) in Isola with a more vegetarian-leaning menu.
This Via Canonica branch sits right by Chinatown and built its name on rich, satisfying bowls. The teriyaki curry is among the most praised in town, and the noukou chicken ramen (“like something out of an anime”, says one fan) has near-cult status.
What to order: the noukou chicken ramen.
6. Ramen Shifu Navigli (Navigli)
Google rating: 4.8 | Reviews: 1,889 (1,698 in January)
Address: Corso Luigi Manusardi, 3, Milan
The fourth Ramen Shifu on the list, and maybe the most surprising: next to its Japanese-Korean fusion ramen menu, the Navigli branch has a private karaoke room you can book for groups.
Less “quiet ramen dinner”, more “ramen that turns into a long night out”, which fits Navigli nightlife perfectly.
What to order: something spicy, then straight to karaoke.
7. Ramen Shop (Porta Venezia)
Google rating: 4.6 | Reviews: 1,848 (1,801 in January)
Address: Via Alessandro Tadino, 13, Milan
Time to leave the chains for a real independent. Ramen Shop earned its reputation the hard way: pulling noodles by hand, right in front of you, every service. Grab a counter seat if you can and watch it happen live.
It is a small, cosy space near Porta Venezia, much more intimate than the big chains. No anime murals, no train carriages: just well-made chashu ramen, katsudon and a drinks list that stretches to Korean grape soda.
What to order: chashu ramen, at the counter.
8. Ramen Station (Navigli / Ticinese)
Google rating: 4.6 | Reviews: 1,809 (1,723 in January)
Address: Corso San Gottardo, 16, Milan
Ramen Station, in the Navigli/Ticinese area (with another branch on Viale Abruzzi), is Milan’s go-to for gluten-free ramen: dumplings, bao and noodles all come in gluten-free versions, a real rarity. For more options, see our guide to gluten-free Asian restaurants in Milan.
The menu mixes Japanese and Chinese influences, halfway between a ramen-ya and Asian comfort food.
What to order: pork ramen and gluten-free Nutella bao.
9. Casa Ramen (Isola)
Google rating: 4.5 | Reviews: 1,798 (1,789 in January)
Address: Via Luigi Porro Lambertenghi, 25, Milan
Casa Ramen is one of the original names in Milan’s ramen scene. It is in Isola, with a sister spot, Casa Ramen Super, nearby on Via Ugo Bassi (also past 1,000 reviews).
The idea is not to copy Japan with museum-like obedience: tonkotsu-style pork ramen, small plates like fried chicken and stuffed bao, and a modern Milanese take on the ramen bar.
What to order: the house tonkotsu with a side of fried chicken.
10. Zazà Ramen, Sake Bar & Restaurant (Brera)
Google rating: 4.2 | Reviews: 1,790 (1,778 in January)
Address: Via Solferino, 48, Milan
Zazà takes a different angle on ramen: bowls paired with a serious, extensive sake list in a two-floor space in the heart of Brera. It works for a special dinner or a business lunch.
It has the lowest score on the list: the octopus ramen gets lots of love, while the chashu ramen splits opinion (“a bit bland” for some). A beautifully designed spot where the sake list may outshine the broth.
What to order: the octopus ramen, with a sake the staff recommend.
More ramen worth trying in Milan
Outside the top 10 by review count, but worth a visit:
Sento Ramen (Cenisio)
Google rating: 4.9 | Reviews: 1,043
Address: Via Cenisio, 13, Milan
The highest rating of any ramen spot we checked. A small Japanese ramen-ya a few minutes’ walk from Chinatown: miso, soy and spicy broths, eel ramen and beef ramen, chicken gyoza and very fair prices.
Boru Ramen (Città Studi)
Google rating: 4.8 | Reviews: 1,243
Address: Via Francesco Denti, 2, Milan
A highly rated independent option if you are on the east side.
Where to eat ramen in Milan, by neighbourhood
- Chinatown / Paolo Sarpi: Takumi Ramen Kitchen (Via Canonica) and Sento Ramen (Via Cenisio). In the area? See our 20 best places in Milan Chinatown.
- Porta Romana: Ramen Shifu Monte Nero and MIC Ramen, 200 metres apart.
- Centrale / Porta Venezia: Ramen Shifu Filzi, Ramen Shop.
- Navigli / Ticinese: Ramen Shifu Navigli, Ramen Station.
- Isola / Brera: Casa Ramen, Zazà.
- Lambrate / Città Studi: Ramen Shifu Lambrate, Boru Ramen.
Ramen in Milan: FAQ
What is the best ramen in Milan?
By number of reviews, Ramen Shifu Monte Nero wins (4.8, almost 3,700 reviews). By rating, Ramen Shifu (Monte Nero, Lambrate and Navigli) and MIC Ramen all sit at 4.8. Outside the top 10, Sento Ramen even hits 4.9. For hand-pulled noodles, go to Ramen Shop.
How much does ramen cost in Milan?
At most places on this list, expect €10–20 per person for a bowl, before starters and drinks.
Where can I find vegan or gluten-free ramen in Milan?
Ramen Shifu Lambrate is popular for vegan options; Ramen Station has gluten-free noodles, dumplings and bao.
Is there good ramen in Milan Chinatown?
Yes: Takumi Ramen Kitchen (Via Canonica) is in the top 10 and sits right by Via Paolo Sarpi. Sento Ramen on Via Cenisio is a few minutes’ walk away. For Chinese noodles, see our Chinese noodles guide.
The verdict: Milan ramen is a story of chains (plus a few great independents)
Ramen Shifu alone holds four of the ten spots, and MIC and Takumi run several locations too. But Ramen Shop and Casa Ramen prove there is room for independents.
Pick by the night you want: for a fun, colourful dinner, Ramen Shifu or MIC Ramen; for craft-focused ramen, Ramen Shop or Takumi; for something smarter, Zazà. Still craving broth? Try our guide to the best hotpot in Milan.
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