The Dsquared2 twins converted the rooftop of a 1930s municipal swimming pool headquarters into Milan's most unapologetically glamorous drinking terrace — twin turquoise pools flanking a bar with skyline views, the fashion-industry crowd treating every surface as a potential editorial backdrop. The cocktails are strong, the prices are designer-label, and the atmosphere oscillates between genuine sophistication and performance art depending on the night. During Salone del Mobile and Fashion Week, Ceresio 7 becomes the gravitational centre of Milan's international creative class. The rest of the year it operates as a polished rooftop bar where the view of the city and the view of the clientele compete for your attention.
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Cocktails are well-made and priced to match the postcode — expect to pay north of fifteen euros per drink. A Negroni or an Aperol Spritz on the terrace is the ceremonial order. The wine list is serious if you want to commit to a table. Food from the restaurant is polished Italian with international inflections. You are paying for the total environment as much as the liquid.
Sunset on a clear evening, when the Milan skyline turns golden and the pools reflect the fading light. During Salone del Mobile in April or Fashion Week in September, the terrace becomes a who's-who of global design and fashion. Book well ahead during these weeks. Summer evenings are the primary season; winter limits the rooftop appeal.
Reservations are essential, especially for the terrace and during event weeks. The dress code is not written down but the crowd sets the standard — this is not a bar where shorts and trainers feel appropriate. The pools are decorative rather than swimmable for most guests. Prices are among the highest in Milan, which is the point. Located near Porta Nuova and the Bosco Verticale — combine with a walk through Milan's newest architectural district. Valet parking available.