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Joia - Restaurant in Porta Venezia, Milan
Restaurant

Joia

Europe's first Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant, founded by Pietro Leemann

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Porta Venezia |
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Mon-Sat 12:00-14:30, 19:30-23:00; closed Sun
| Last reviewed: May 2026

Opened in 1989 by Swiss-Italian chef Pietro Leemann, Joia became the first vegetarian restaurant in Europe to earn a Michelin star (1996) and has held it since. Zen-influenced, micro-seasonal and largely vegan and gluten-free, its legacy now rests with chefs Sauro Ricci and Raffaele Minghini. Quiet, philosophical, deeply serious cooking.

Editor's Tip

One Michelin Star (Guide 2026); first starred vegetarian restaurant in Europe

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Where is Joia?
Joia is located in Porta Venezia, Milan — Via Panfilo Castaldi 18, 20124 Milano.
What are the opening hours of Joia?
Joia is open Mon-Sat 12:00-14:30, 19:30-23:00; closed Sun.

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