About us

ELDODO was founded in 2023, born from the passion of Elena and Edoardo—partners in life united by a love for publishing, art, design, and an appreciation for beauty.

Located in the heart of the Scalo Romana district, just steps away from the Fondazione Prada, ELDODO is a literary café and concept store designed as a space for meeting, discovery, and sharing. 

It is a welcoming place where you can browse books and find curated writing supplies, notebooks, prints, and gift ideas, or simply stop by for a coffee, herbal tea, aperitivo, or a glass of wine.

Inspired by the workshops of the past, ELDODO champions research, quality, and authentic relationships. 

More than just a bookstore, it is a space to be experienced—a hub for readers, the curious, and enthusiasts alike, where culture meets conviviality through book launches, author talks, exhibitions, workshops, and events.

A place to slow down, find inspiration, and feel right at home.


Where we are

ELDODO is located in Milan at Via Vallarsa 11, just steps away from the Fondazione Prada and in the heart of the San Luigi district—a historic Milanese enclave along Corso Lodi characterized by local businesses, artisan workshops, and a strong cultural identity.

Situated within the dynamic setting of Scalo Romana—one of the city’s major urban regeneration projects—ELDODO thrives in a constantly evolving neighborhood. Having hosted the Olympic Village for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games, the area has now established itself as a new hub for social interaction, innovation, and community life in Milan.

Bridging the past and the present, ELDODO is the ideal place to discover the city from an authentic perspective, allowing you to experience firsthand the energy of one of Milan’s most vibrant and creative neighborhoods.

Much more

ELDODO is a space that comes to life thanks to the people who frequent it, the ideas born there, and the stories that are shared.

For this reason, alongside its selection of books and objects, it promotes a calendar of meetings, presentations, readings, exhibitions, and cultural events that foster dialogue among authors, artists, and the public.

Each event is an opportunity to discover new perspectives, exchange ideas, and find inspiration, helping to create an open, curious, and engaged community.

Because the best stories aren’t just the ones we read, but also the ones we live together.