49 Best Italian Restaurants near Elm Grove

“We have never had a disappointment at ZA. Everything we have tried is delicious. Today we enjoyed a brussel sprouts appetizer topped with hot honey glaze and goat cheese, beet salad, lemony chicken picatta and tiramisu. Delizioso!

Dietary restrictions: ZA offers gluten free pasta.“

“Fried zucchini and steaks are very good so is the spaghetti very friendly people“

“Stopped for a visit at this Carrabba’s location and was pleasantly surprised. Our server was phenomenal, quick, attentive and very friendly (she gets 5 stars). Food was good, not the best Italian I’ve ever had but very good and fresh. Decor at this location is modern and nice.
Would recommend!“

“Our third time and the anniversary couple's first time (55 years!) and we were all thoroughly impressed! The food is so authentic - better than any dish we had when we visited Italy! Made with love and fresh ingredients, served by staff who care, and presentation and waitstaff well worth the price. This is not inexpensive, but for any meal with ambiance, and never disappointing, I recommend it highly. Five star everything. We cannot say enough. Thank you for contributing a wonderful Italian option in Tosa area.“

“Cannot say enough about the food, the staff and the ambiance. Whether it is pregame, post-game, special night out, day drinking and dining or late night cocktails and dinner after a late flight this place never, ever disappoints. Its been that way for years and hope it never changes.“

“everyone there is always very friendly. we love eating there“

“Wonderful bartender, drinks were on point. Great waitress, attentive and helpful. Food was excellent! Highly recommend.“

“Mama Mia's is Back! I was a loyal and frequent diner for decades. I just had to have the signature garlic bread and delicious delicate crisp crust pizza, but the original Mama Mia family sold the business several years ago, and the food and service went into steady decline. It seems like the recipes were the same, but the execution was lacking. The bread was oftern served re-heated or stale tasting and the pizza was seldom done right. I don't know who is running the business now, but we gave it a try and ordered carry-out. The meal was fabulous! I hope they keep it going.“

“I love the pizza but it seems like the sauce was different. did they change the sauce?“

“Very good food and great service lasagna is superb and the pizza is top notch“

“Classic Italian done right!“

“Staff was very attentive. Food was fantastic. My only complaint is the price, but you certainly get plenty of food for what you pay.“

“Fantastic food and great service. Brenda is the best!“

“Went here for the 1st time tonight and is was beyond wonderful. Service was fantastic and the food was soooo good. Can not wait to eat here again ❤️“

“Very good service from relatively young wait staff. This is encouraging. Atmosphere would have been better except the family next to us was louder than we usually prefer. But that is not the restaurants fault. Note to other patrons: if you're gonna talk loud enough for the entire dining room to hear, please be interesting.“

“Food was phenomenal!! The atmosphere is lacking. A day of touching up paint, stain, chair nicks and deep cleaning would go a long way for minimal cost and effort. You would have thought it would have been done during the COVID-19 shutdown.“

“This is our favorite Fish Fry in the area! (And we've tried a lot of fish fry's :) The Pizza is also really good! We love their thin, crispy, crust! The wait staff has always been friendly and hard working. It's hard to beat Pepino's.“

“Worked at Armelis many many years ago. Had a craving for it tonight and it’s exactly how I remember it from 15+ years ago! My husband had it for the first time and said “WHY HAVENT WE ORDERED FROM HERE BEFORE?!” So we will definitely be ordering again!“

“Had a great dinner with friends. I’ve visited this restaurant multiple times and anything I’ve ordered from the menu from appetizers to drinks has exceeded my expectations. The red pepper soup is a must try! Service was a little slow, but we were there to enjoy our time and company so I was glad for it. They were very busy and the staff were fantastic. If you are looking for an enjoyable evening with fantastic food give this place a try!“

“Absolutely fantastic. I ordered on a whim , en route home from work. I never heard of the place before , but it slapped harder than nonna with a hot spoon. The food was ready before the pick up time. And it was phenomenal. Would smash again. Definitely. 🤌🏻🤌🏻“

“Nadi plates is incredible!! Nadia, Zachary and their team did a fantastic job with our wedding at Mercantile Hall. We had 116 guests and everything was cooked perfectly! Our guests were raving about how good the food was. We had filets and steak for our entree. They are a family run business and are so passionate about what they do. We could not have picked a more perfect caterer to do our wedding. I highly recommend them!! Thank you so much for everything!!

-Cayla & Brian

*photos from Corrina Nicole Photography“

“Service is amazing, pizza outstanding and I have been searching for a place that actually knows how to make not a decent meatball but an AWESOME meatball ♥️♥️♥️“

“We eat there a lot as a family. Sometimes service is great, sometimes it can be really bad. During the week it tends to provide a better experience, especially on regard to waiting. Great place, amazing food, but wait time of at least 30-60 minutes on weekends. The food though, is so delicious that you overcome the waiting and sometimes the not so great service as well.“

“Stoped here on a Sunday night after golfing at Currie. We ordered a drink or two at the Cub Tap. Even though Lalli's was closing.. they happily took our order and cooked us two delicious pizzas to go. HIghly recommended they were very good.“

“I love OG. I eat at all the locations. I enjoy each of them but my last visit to Menomonee Fall location left me with my very own waiter story like the one told in the book QBQ!.
Charles seved my family and I on last thursday for a birthday lunch. He was charismatic, kind, and most of all attentive. Charles is also an active listener who took information from each person at the table and used it to exceed our individual expectations. Even solutions I didnt know he could solve. I am still pleased thinking about this experience a week later, so it is my duty to say once again Thank you Charles, you made us feel like family. Cheers.

Dietary restrictions: Has a delicious salmon and broccoli dish if you are low carb or on a ketogenic diet. I had my reservations before going because you know restaurant full of pasta dishes right! They have something for everyone.“

“My family and I have been enjoying leah’s for decades. I love the garlic bread. It’s thick and dense bread loaded with butter! The pizza is great too. I was there on sunday august 4th and our server was attentive and pleasant. I’m shocked about all the bad reviews because I have never had a bad experience there. I can’t think of pizza in the suburbs that I like more than this.“

“I absolutely love Ann’s! Pizza, fettuccine, lasagna are all delicious. Last night I had Ann’s penne with chicken and it’s my new favorite! Our waiter, Logan, was amazing also! Definitely a must check out!“

“I've been dining here for over 30 years. I recommend 🤔everything 🥰 every single time has been pure epicurean bliss.. Bon Appetite to 🫵and thanks again 🥰“

“Parking: We were here for a funeral repass. The staff was so helpful, kind, caring & attentive that it made the whole day a "celebration of life!" The one who wasbeing remembered would have loved it! The drinks were strong, food was delicious & the service amazing! We are so glad you are a
still in business!

Kid-friendliness: Decorations were entertaining!“

“great customer service and the food was amazing“

“This is our favorite pizza in Milwaukee. The crust is great and they don't skimp on toppings. Lots of cheese too!“

“First time here. There will definitely be a second, third, fourth and so on!“

“Even though the Pewaukee location is closer to my house, I order from the Menomonee Falls restaurant because the food and service I much much beter.“

“Nice little spot with good service and great food!“

“Most awesome pizza ever they have the best Italian sausage on the pizza. The cheesy bread is also great. Their wings are good. Their pepperoni pizza is awesome. Customer service and staff are really really nice. No complaints at all if you have trouble getting through there a small place for pick up and delivery in carry out so just keep trying they’re worth every second..“

“We got our 1st pizza from Cataro’s Pizza last night at 11:15pm after seeing the band Without Annette at Da Bar nearby. We were hungry so we searched pizza open late near me. That’s how we found this amazing pizza. The owner had closed the dining room early because business has been so slow but he offered to make us one to go. It was so good! I highly recommend this place. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Chris the bartender is awesome and food was great!“

“Fantastic pizza - always - hot, delicious, done the way you like it - near the 'hood' and on-time - small place - but thin crust is on FIRE!!!!!! Awesome - recommended highly by those that tried it - many times.“

“my husband and I went there tonight for his birthday. the food was really good but I want to brag about Robert our server. He is the best server I have experienced in a long time. we never once had to flag him down to refill our soda. If we blinked we would miss him putting a fresh basket of bread out for us. Our empty plates never sat on our table for long before Robert walked by and swooped them up. kudos to Bravo! for hiring Robert. I would definitely come back if I was guaranteed him as my server. Robert thanks you so much for the excellent service you provided, and I hope we left you a great tip, you truly deserve it“

“Ordered catering dishes and pizzas. I worked with the owner to order and everything was so phenomenal. The penne pasta delicious. Breadsticks are outstanding. Baked chicken was some of the best. Perfectly seasoned. And of course pizzas are always awesome. My gusts couldn’t stop telling me how good everything was.
Thank you!!“

“Always great service and pizza!! Dough nuggets I had last time were amazing too! We tried the pasta tonight and it was delicious but a little disappointed with only half an Italian sausage link being an order size for $2. The noodle to meat ratio is definitely off so make sure you order double meat if ordering create your own pasta. Very tasty though!! My boyfriend had the lasagna and said he would definitely order again. Hands down best pizza in the area that we’ve found. 😊“

“A friend and I ate here a couple afternoons ago and wow was it to die for. Ever since new management took this place it has been spot on. One of the best Stromboli’s I have ever tried. The staff was also super friendly. I would for sure recommend this place to anyone.“

“Usually order for delivery, but finally came to see the inside. It is so cute! I love this place and their pizza!“

“i've been ordering the lasagna from here for years... this was the 1st visit that made me feel like they're cutting corners.. the lasagna was all cheese and not enough meat.. to the point where i couldn't finish it.. and the $6 shakes now come in a 12 oz cup when they used to be 16 oz..“

“This is one of my favorite pizza places in Wisconsin. I worked there when I was 15 years old and I've been a customer ever since. The owners were always cool as hell. I feel like there's some lost potential without having indoor dining but I love them anyway.“

“Last opening day today. Sad to see it close.“

“I went in person to order my pizza because i was near by. Pizza only took like 15min to be ready. But their entrance, floor and carpet and ordering area is dirty. Filled with grease and flour. Young boys at the front are very nice and polite.“

“I came here for dinner with my dad. I've actually been coming here for years, but I wanted to write a review for my recent experience.So the food is awesome. We got cheese and garlic bread with a pepperoni and bacon pizza. All of it was stellar and arrived pretty quickly. I never had issues with the service or food. Our server was great and everything in our order was good and correct, though my dad would say that he wishes the old fashioned he had was stronger.The restaurant was almost empty on a Friday night, which seemed really unusual especially for a restaurant tied to a movie theatre. I also noticed that there was an unusual wait for the check, like over 30 minutes of waiting. The waiter came by and apologized and explained that the POS system went down and asked if we had cash (which I fortunately had). After another wait, he came by to explain that he couldn't ring up the bill, accept payment or bring us a check due to the system being down so the manager had actually comped our entire meal.I wanted to give Zaffiros a great review because I really do love this place. I've been going to this restaurant for years and it's still one of my absolute favorite places to get food. I've always enjoyed the pizza here, and the service has always been solid. I just hope more people come here and support this really great pizzeria.“