CPHI Milan business dinner: where to go near the Duomo

From October 6 to 8, 2026, Fiera Milano hosts CPHI Milan, the world’s pharma event. Professionals from more than 165 countries attend. If you’re planning a CPHI Milan business dinner in the city center, here’s a quick guide.

Last edition’s numbers speak for themselves: over 60,000 attendees. More than 2,900 exhibiting companies. This is an international crowd, used to travel and negotiation. After a day on the show floor, the question is always the same. Where can you get a genuinely good meal, without the risk of a tourist trap?

Fiera Milano Rho works well for business. But the Milan worth showing a client is the historic center, steps from the Duomo.

Al Mercante: your CPHI Milan business dinner in Cinque Vie

Located at Via Cesare Cantù 7, in the heart of Cinque Vie, Al Mercante is a Milanese dining landmark. It has been recognized as a Historic Shop since 2010. It works for a business dinner because it delivers an elegant, unpretentious setting. The service is comfortable with representative tables. The kitchen is Milanese and Italian, telling the story of the region without a long explanation.

Cinque Vie is a short walk from the Duomo di Milano. It’s well connected to the fairgrounds by metro. That’s a real advantage when your schedule is tight between meetings.

Why choose Al Mercante for a CPHI Milan business dinner

The kitchen focuses on carefully reimagined Lombard classics. The wine list features an excellent selection of Italian labels. Service is built for working groups. A two-person dinner to close a deal, or a larger table for an international team, both work here.

If you have several evenings planned during the three days of the fair, book ahead. CPHI week brings a business crowd to the city that already knows where it wants to go. Check out our tasting menu and wine list.

Reservations for CPHI Milan 2026

Al Mercante is available for group bookings and reserved tables during CPHI Milan 2026. We recommend booking a few days in advance. The evenings of October 6 and 7 are the most in-demand of the fair. Contact us to book.

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