Tipografia Alimentare (or "TipA" to locals) is a converted print shop turned bistrot and food hub in Gorla, just steps from the Naviglio Martesana. It's the kind of all-day spot where you can roll in for a morning coffee and brioche, come back for a natural wine at aperitivo, and stay for a plant-leaning dinner — all under the same industrial-chic roof. The concept is ambitious and the setting is genuinely lovely, though some reviewers feel the portions don't quite match the prices.
A converted print shop in Gorla where you can go from morning brioche to evening natural wine without changing tables — if you don't mind paying for the concept.
Go for aperitivo or weekend brunch when the atmosphere is at its best — and don't expect large portions, so you may want to order a couple of plates to share.
All-day bistrot in a former print shop with natural wine and plant-based plates
Tipografia Alimentare — or TipA, as the regulars call it — sits in a former print shop on Via Dolomiti, in the Gorla neighborhood just a short walk from the Naviglio Martesana. The space itself is the first thing that grabs you: exposed brick, high ceilings, and that converted-industrial warmth that Milan does so well. It functions as an all-day bistrot, so you can show up at 8am for coffee and a brioche, drift back for a lunch plate, and then return in the evening for natural wine and a proper dinner. That flexibility is rare in Milan, and it's the main reason this place has built such a loyal following.
The kitchen leans heavily into plant-based and locally sourced ingredients, and the natural wine list is genuinely well-curated — not just an afterthought. The Sprudge write-up from a few years back nailed it: you come in looking for a coffee and end up staying for an "utterly Italian exhibition" of food and wine. That said, the reviews aren't uniformly glowing. Several Tripadvisor reviewers point out that the portions can feel small relative to the prices, and there's a recurring sentiment that the casual setting doesn't quite justify restaurant-level pricing on some plates.
Still, for an aperitivo with a glass of orange wine, or a weekend brunch when you want something more interesting than the usual, TipA delivers. The staff are friendly, the atmosphere is unhurried, and the location near the canal makes it a nice anchor for a wander. Just go in knowing you're paying for the concept and the vibe as much as the plate.