In order to fight any further diffusion of COVID-19, people are advised to be very cautious when meeting others, even outdoor. A distance of a meter or so must be kept - and a face mask (better if surgical) worn - in case of any personal encounters.
.:. Though Milan and Lombardy are still at risk, some behaviours are allowed starting from Monday, February 1st. Shops may open. Bar and restaurants may serve till 6pm. Most museums have reopened, but cannot be visited during the weekends. Theaters and cinemas are closed. Curfew 10pm-5am anyway.
.:. Official news at the YesMilano website.

.:. Ali Baba
A small place offering Lebanese food: very generous hors-d'oeuvres. Hoummus and tabbouleh, grilled kebabs with chawarma.

$$

 Via Cadore 26
Romana district
Porta Romana
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closed Sunday
[+39] 02 5450046

.:. Balafon
African setting, people and food. You can have a proper meal or enjoy a drink with a background of Afro music.

$$

 Via Teodosio 6
Città Studi district
Piola
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evenings only, closed Monday
[+39] 02 2360155

.:. Cueva Maya
Very good Tex-Mex food and it shows: it's always packed. Booking essential. Sunday brunch.
.:. Within walking distance of the restaurant there used to be the Otra Vez, under the same management and providing the same food. But it has closed.

$$

 Viale Monte Nero 19
Romana district
Porta Romana
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evenings only, closed Monday
[+39] 02 55185740

.:. Giardino di Giada
A good, reliable Chinese restaurant right behind the Duomo. In Milan since 1980, it belongs to a renowned Chinese family, and has become a sort of landmark for the Milanese.

$

 Via Palazzo Reale 5
Duomo district
Duomo
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closed Monday
[+39] 02 8053891

.:. Hong Kong
Very elegant setting, exquisite Cantonese and Szechwanese cuisine. Reputedly one of the best in town.

$$$

 Via Giovanni Schiaparelli 5
Stazione Centrale district
Sondrio
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closed Monday
[+39] 02 6701992

.:. Jubin
Chinese food, some Thai specialities and sushi in the heart of the Milanese Chinatown. You won't get out smelling of fried chicken. Take away, too.

$$

 Via Paolo Sarpi 11
Paolo Sarpi district
Moscova
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closed Wednesday
[+39] 02 3490278

.:. Mandarin 2
Unquestionably, the most acclaimed affordable Chinese restaurant in town. (If you're coming by car - and the area is crowded - there's a good old garage next door until 1:30 at night.)

$

 Via Garofalo 22/a
Città Studi district
Piola
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closed Monday
[+39] 02 2664147

.:. Re Salomone
Good kosher restaurant, certified by the Rabbinate of Milan, in the old Fiera area: falafel, humus and pita but also moussaka and chips. Food from the culinary traditions of Israel, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Persia.
.:. Take away, too.

$$

 Via Sardegna 45
Corso Vercelli district
Wagner
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closed Friday and Saturday lunch, and on Passover
[+39] 02 4694643

.:. Serendib
Welcoming ambience and food from Sri Lanka and India. Basmati rice, vegetables, chicken, pork, fish and a lot of curry, but also coconut biscuits. Open late.

$$

 Via Pontida 2
Brera district
Moscova
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evenings only
[+39] 02 6592139

.:. Shiva
Since 1997, this Indian restaurant has stood out for its traditional Tandoor oven, its good selection of Italian wines and excellent sauces. Meals come to a deliciously flavoursome end with a "cocktail" of seeds, spices and raisins to chew on. A gracious welcome in three softly lit rooms (one for smokers).

$$$

 Viale Gian Galeazzo 7
Ticinese district
no metro
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closed Monday at lunch
[+39] 02 89404746

.:. Warsà
One of the best known Eritrean restaurants in Milan. The main course comes as a single helping for two people (a vegetarian version is also available): spiced meat and vegetables served on the typical thin, spongy bread called em>ingerà, which is used instead of cutlery. Try the dessert made of sesame and the tea with cinnamon and cloves.

$$

 Via Melzo 16
Porta Venezia district
Porta Venezia
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closed Wednesday
[+39] 02 201673